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Post: Head of Commercial Services
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours a week)
Accountable to: Deputy Director
Responsible for: Conferencing and Events, Catering Services (including Café management), Retail Purchasing.
Salary: £38,380 per annum

SUMMARY

The purpose of this role is to ensure that MK gallery has a diverse range of commercial services that contribute to the financial security of the Gallery and its charitable activities.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of event management at a senior level with demonstrated experience of delivery, administration and evaluation of large-scale complex events.
• Experience of developing and a corporate events programme to engage local business.
• Experience of project co-ordination involving multiple stakeholders, visitors, staff, and suppliers.
• Experience of managing sales targets and being responsible for driving income.
• Experience of managing venue hire on behalf of external clients.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task when under pressure.
• Excellent business and finance acumen – confident with budget project with budget management, budget projections and financial processes.
• An entrepreneurial outlook – an enthusiasm for generating income through innovation.
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of people – in person, in writing, and on the phone.
• Well developed negotiation and relationship management skills.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, licencing and other licencing and legal/statutory requirements.
• Good technical knowledge including AV, PA systems and lighting.