Commercial Director

Location: Flexible hybrid working, minimum 3 days in our office in Crayford
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours 10am – 4pm)
Closing Date: 15th June 2025

Make a lasting impact for the millions living with allergies.

Allergy UK is the UK’s leading charity supporting people living with allergies. We are looking for a Commercial Director to lead the growth of our commercial ventures including strategic partnerships, endorsement schemes, and consultancy services. You’ll play a pivotal role in generating sustainable income that fuels our mission, ensuring everyone affected by allergies receives the support, recognition, and services they deserve.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and values-driven leader to shape the future of our commercial arm (Allergy Research Ltd), drive innovation, and ensure that our income generation aligns with our social purpose.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and delivering Allergy UK’s commercial strategy in line with our 2025–2030 vision
• Identifying and scaling income-generating initiatives across partnerships, endorsements, training, and consultancy
• Managing financial performance and ensuring ethical, impactful commercial growth
• Working closely with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees to shape long-term strategy
• Leading a high-performing and inclusive commercial team

What we’re looking for:

• A proven track record in commercial strategy, business development, or partnerships
• Confident leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience delivering income growth through innovation and strategic insight
• Financial acumen and experience managing £1M+ revenue streams
• A collaborative, inclusive approach and a passion for social impact
• An understanding of how to balance income generation with a mission-led purpose

Experience in the charity, healthcare, or life sciences sectors is welcome but not essential.

Why Allergy UK?

We are a dynamic, growing organisation making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You’ll join a supportive, ambitious team working to create a world where everyone with allergies can thrive. We offer flexible working, a strong commitment to wellbeing and inclusion, and the chance to lead meaningful change.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, you might be just who we’re looking for.

Download the recruitment pack here.

How to apply

Please send your CV and supporting statement to us at [email protected].

Your supporting statement should include examples of how your skills and experience meet the person specification, role requirements and what you feel you could bring to the role.

If you require any adjustments to apply, for example applying in a different format, or support with your application, please contact [email protected].

Our recruitment process

Application closing date Sunday, 15^th June 2025

Initial online video interviews Friday, 20^th June 2025

In person interviews including short presentation Tuesday, 24^th & Friday 27^th June 2025