Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking an organised and passionate Commercial Events Manager on a permanent basis.
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The role:
As the Commercial Events Manager at Shakespeare’s Globe, you will be responsible for driving the sales and successful delivery of high-quality, income-generating Commercial Events. You will also lead on developing new revenue streams from bespoke event opportunities and will work toward an annual income target for Commercial Events. This role will spearhead the development and delivery of a commercial income strategy that supports year-on-year growth, in line with the organisation’s goals for commercial income.
The skills:
* Ability to work towards an income target and accurately record financial records to enable efficient reporting and analysis.
* Proven experience of managing and converting event enquiries and maintaining accurate client records.
* Ability to manage a broad portfolio of Commercial Events alongside a pool of enquiries.
* Excellent and proven event management skills, including internal administration, risk assessments, booking procedures, diary management, event briefings, contracts and agreements, invoices and post-event evaluation.
* Knowledge of technical, logistical and legal requirements for events e.g. relevant Health and Safety legislation.
* Personable and confident in communicating with others at all levels of seniority, whether in person, over the phone or in writing.
* Proficiency in databases and MS Windows-based software packages.
* Ability to work well under your own initiative as well as effectively as part of a team.
* Experience of new business development to generate new leads and income.
* Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends where events require it.
Benefits:
* Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
* Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
* Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
* Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
* Life assurance scheme
* Rental deposit scheme
* Season ticket loans
* Eye test voucher scheme
* Flu vaccination scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.
Interested? Know someone who'd be perfect for the role?
* For more information, please download the job description from our website
* To apply, please complete the online application form on our main jobs page by 5.00pm on Thursday 4th December 2025.
Please note that we may close this advert early, once a certain number of applications have been received.
If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email our Recruitment team (contact details on the main jobs page).