Commercial Program Manager

Overview

EFI Training (part of the Education for Industry Group)

Full-Time

Permanent

FRA Academy:
Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE
and LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

We’re seeking a collaborative and commercially minded manager to join the Education for Industry (EFI) Group as a Commercial Programmes Manager, supporting the Fashion Retail Academy and London College of Beauty Therapy.

This strategic role is responsible for supporting the development and growth of EFI’s professional training portfolio across apprenticeships, short courses, bootcamps, bespoke training and venue hire at Electra House. Using market insight, employer engagement and industry intelligence, you will help shape commercially viable, industry-led learning solutions that respond to current and future skills needs.

Working closely with Business Development, Industry Collaboration, Marketing and delivery teams, you will identify new programme opportunities, translate employer requirements into programme briefs, and support the development and launch of new commercial training provision.

The role acts as a key link between employers, business development and apprenticeship delivery teams, helping to ensure EFI’s apprenticeship offer remains industry-informed, commercially competitive and aligned to employer demand.

Alongside portfolio development responsibilities, you will also oversee the operational coordination and delivery of short courses and bespoke training programmes, ensuring an excellent learner and employer experience. The role also supports commercial contracts, pricing, financial planning and venue hire activity to support sustainable commercial growth across the Group.

• Minimum of a Grade C/4 in English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent), alongside relevant professional experience. A relevant degree or equivalent qualification is desirable.

• Experience working in commercial training, professional education, business development or programme delivery, ideally within education, training or skills-based organisations and experience managing training or education programmes from development to delivery.

• Knowledge of commercial training and education markets, including employer-led programme development, contracting, pricing, stakeholder management, and use of CRM/reporting tools to support business development and performance tracking.

• Strong skills in commercial programme and contract management, business development, stakeholder and project coordination, employer engagement, and the use of CRM, reporting tools and Microsoft Office 365 to support delivery, performance and communication.

• Commitment to collaboration, inclusivity and employer-led innovation, with a focus on delivering high-quality, accessible learning experiences and building strong, values-driven partnerships that supports sustainable growth.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, Linked In Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing…