Commercial Co-Ordinator

Company: Plumpton College
Closing Date: 13-07-2026
Location: Plumpton, Lewes
Salary: Up to £32,630 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

Plumpton College is seeking a proactive, commercially minded and well-organised Commercial Co-ordinator to help drive and develop commercial income across the organisation from Plumpton Estates produce.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the growth of the College’s commercial activities, with a particular focus on farm products, digital sales and identifying new revenue-generating opportunities.

About the Role

As the Plumpton Estates Commercial Co-ordinator, you will work closely with the Finance Director, Business Services team and other stakeholders to support, develop and improve commercial revenue streams across the College.

You will play a central role in co-ordinating the College farm’s commercial product offer, managing the College’s Shopify store, and helping to ensure that commercial activities are efficient, profitable and aligned with the College’s wider strategic goals.

You will:

Identify and evaluate new and existing opportunities to increase commercial income across the College, with a particular focus on farm products and other commercial ventures.
Analyse sales data and market trends to recommend improvements and innovations in commercial activity.
Develop and support strategies to maximise profitability from College assets and services.
Work with farm staff to plan, co-ordinate and optimise the production of commercial products, including food, plants and livestock.
Ensure products meet quality standards and are ready for sale through appropriate sales channels.
Manage and regularly update the College’s Shopify store, ensuring product listings, pricing and stock levels are accurate and attractive.
Develop and support digital marketing initiatives to promote commercial products and drive online sales.
Liaise with internal teams, students, parents and external partners to support commercial initiatives.
Act as a first point of contact for commercial enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
Prepare reports and presentations on commercial performance for the Finance Director and senior leaders.
Maintain accurate records relating to commercial activities, sales and inventory.
Ensure commercial activities comply with College policies, health and safety requirements and relevant regulations.
Support continuous improvement by identifying digital and process improvements to enhance commercial operations.
Contribute to the organisation and delivery of College events, including those with a commercial focus.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining commercial development, digital sales, stakeholder engagement and practical co-ordination in a varied and hands-on environment.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and enterprising individual who can bring strong commercial awareness, organisational skills and initiative to this role.

Essential:

Demonstrable experience in a commercial or revenue-generating role, ideally within an educational or agricultural setting.
Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience of co-ordinating product development or sales activity.
Proficiency in digital sales platforms such as Shopify and strong Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales data and identify growth opportunities.
Experience of building productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be commercially aware, proactive and highly organised, with a strong commitment to delivering excellent service and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

Why Join Us?

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive and Progressive—in everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house Level 5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.

Some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the business, including occasional evening and weekend working to support College and commercial events.

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot begin until the appropriate DBS clearance has been received and considered.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking college and help shape the future of commercial activity across Plumpton Estates.