Commercial Innovation Manager

Thank you for your interest in becoming the Commercial Innovation Manager and in joining the team here at the University of Plymouth Students’ Union (UPSU).

This is an exciting new role where we seek someone who can utilise purposeful networking to create and deliver income generating opportunities. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you’ll join a motivated and energetic staff team and work alongside our talented students, creating purposeful and impactful connections across Britain’s Ocean City.

Please see the Recruitment Pack for the role with details including the job description.

Salary & benefits:

• The role offers a competitive salary of Grade C from £36,052 to £40,553 per annum.
• Full-time professional hours
• Holidays: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum (30 days after five years) plus 3 days over the Christmas closure
• Pension: UPSU offers two pension Schemes, NEST and AEGON.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Timescale:

• Closing date: 1/11/2026 5PM
• Interviews: 9/11/2026

Apply:

Please download the following 3 forms from the UPSU website below to complete and return to jobs@su.plymouth.ac.uk :

• Application Form
• Personal Details Form
• Equality Monitoring Form

Please contact our People & Culture team on su.hr@su.plymouth.ac.uk if you would welcome an informal discussion about the role.