We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Business Development Manager to join Westminster School Enterprise Limited (WSEL) on a short-term, part-time basis. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a strong network in the events, hospitality and film industry and a passion for driving growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding Westminster School Enterprise’s client base, increasing venue bookings, and building long-term strategic partnerships.
WSEL is the commercial arm of Westminster School, offering venue hire, filming locations and sports pitch hire in central London. The company manages and promotes the school’s facilities for external use, generating revenue to support the school’s educational mission and funding of bursary places. The services currently offered by WSEL include the following:
* Venue Hire: Offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for private events, corporate functions, and celebrations. These include historic venue spaces, sports pitches and lecture rooms.
* Film Locations: Provides access to architecturally rich and historically significant buildings for film, television productions and advertising photoshoots for the advertising industry.
* Sports Facilities: Available for hire, including cricket and football pitches and a large sports hall.
* Holiday Home: Offers accommodation for short breaks and longer holidays.
* Guided Tours: Hosts 90-minute tours of Westminster School’s historic buildings.
Main Responsibilities:
* Focussing predominantly on Easter, Summer, October half-term and Christmas, identify and pursue new business opportunities across B2C, Old Westminsters and cultural sectors.
* Develop and execute outreach strategies to attract event planners, agencies and direct clients.
* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
* Assist with the marketing support by promoting the business on WSEL’s social media channels and continuous updating of the WSEL website.
* Recommend new event and filming listing sites whilst updating content on existing listings sites.
* Represent WSEL at industry events and networking functions, including – but not limited to – Film London Premiere Locations, the Schools Enterprise Association and the Heritage Filming Alliance.
* Prepare proposals, pitch decks and presentations tailored to individual client needs.
* Track sales performance and report on KPIs to the Commercial Director.
* Assist with the running of events as and when required.
Ideal Candidate:
Please refer to the below (attached) person specification.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Westminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Package Description:
Required for: as soon as possible
Location: Deans Yard - Westminster School
Contract: part-time, temporary (6 month fixed-term contract)
Hours of work: 3 days/24 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Work from home is available, however must be office-based for one day per week.
Salary: £16,000 (actual) based on a full-time equivalent of £52,000 per annum.
Benefits include:
- Free school meals when on-site
- Generous School pension scheme
- Free access to the School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours)
- Private medical insurance (opt in).
The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 24th November 2025. Interviews will take place in-person shortly after the closing date.