Head of Conferencing and Events
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,521.00 to £39,350.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Worthing, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Worthing Theatres and Museum |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Commercial hires are a vital and growing proportion of WTM’s income, supporting WTM to achieve its charitable objectives and secure the long term financial sustainability of the charity. We are seeking a commercially minded, driven individual who can bring a fresh perspective to maximising the profitability of the portfolio.
The post will be responsible for creating and delivering a strategy for hires which raises the profile of the venues and optimising their financial return, focussing principally on hiring out our unique venues for weddings, life events and other private hires, as well as product launches, trade fairs and conventions, corporate functions, charity fundraisers, community and school performances and filming opportunities.
The role will be required to undertake proactive sales and will be responsible for delivering against a significant financial target. The postholder will need to quickly build strong relationships to successfully deliver on growth targets.
The post will be responsible for creating and delivering a strategy for hires which raises the profile of the venues and optimising their financial return, focussing principally on hiring out our unique venues for weddings, life events and other private hires, as well as product launches, trade fairs and conventions, corporate functions, charity fundraisers, community and school performances and filming opportunities.
The role will be required to undertake proactive sales and will be responsible for delivering against a significant financial target. The postholder will need to quickly build strong relationships to successfully deliver on growth targets.
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