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Head of Event Sales

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 50000.00 - 52000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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This is a rare opportunity to lead the event sales for two of London’s most exciting cultural destinations at a transformational moment in their history. As London Museum prepares to open its landmark new home this November, the Head of Commercial Event Sales will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of hospitality, events, and client experience across both London Museum and London Museum Docklands. Leading the Green & Fortune events sales team, you will drive commercial performance, inspire a high-performing team, and oversee the successful conversion, planning, and delivery of exceptional events that showcase the very best of London hospitality. This role goes far beyond traditional event sales. It is an opportunity to influence strategy, build long-term client partnerships, shape a growing commercial operation, and create experiences that become defining moments for clients and guests alike. We are looking for a commercially ambitious and people-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments, leads from the front, and wants to make a lasting impact within one of London’s most exciting venue portfolios.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the commercial event sales function across London Museum and London Museum Docklands
  • Drive ambitious revenue and profitability targets through strong sales leadership
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients, partners, suppliers and stakeholders
  • Provide senior oversight of event planning and delivery
  • Lead key client engagement activity including site visits, tastings, showcases, networking events and hospitality experiences
  • Act as a senior point of contact for key and high-profile enquiries
  • Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing events sales team
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding and development of the growing team
  • Maintain strong oversight of CRM systems, pipeline management, reporting and commercial forecasting
  • Ensure contracts, event documentation and operational communication are consistently accurate and professionally managed
  • Maintain strong market awareness, identifying trends, competitor activity and new commercial opportunities
  • Ensure full compliance with company procedures, financial controls and data protection requirements

Requirements

  • A proven leader within events, hospitality, catering, or venue sales
  • Commercially astute with a strong understanding of revenue generation and client strategy
  • A confident relationship-builder with excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences and operational excellence
  • Energised by leading teams in a dynamic, creative, fast-paced environment
  • Excited by the opportunity to shape and grow the commercial success of a landmark London venue opening

What we offer

  • Company Sick Pay
  • Life Insurance (2 x annual salary)
  • 50% discount in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafes
  • Holidays increasing with length of service
  • Loyalty bonuses in line with the length of service
  • One paid day off each year to get involved in any community or charity volunteering activity of your choice
  • Retail, Grocery and Gym Discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Refer your friend scheme
  • Learning and Development Portal and further education with apprenticeship programs
  • G&F Support Scheme
  • Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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