Overview
Head of Events – National Theatre, South Bank – Full‑time, Permanent
Location
South Bank, London, United Kingdom
Key Benefits
* £70,000 + excellent benefits, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Meal on duty, life assurance, private pension scheme matching up to 6%
* Continued professional development via the GROW programme
* Staff perks: discounts, 15% off outlets, National Theatre tickets, onsite parking
Responsibilities
* Lead the F&D Events department, drive commercial growth and deliver exceptional experiences
* Account management and business development, selling, planning and delivering larger complex events
* Deliver financial targets, manage P&L, monitor performance, improve daily returns
* Maintain and develop relationships with National Theatre stakeholders and key bookers
* Plan and deliver events, ensure standards, manage documentation, collaborate with culinary & operations teams
* Lead, develop and mentor the Events team, foster culture of continuous improvement
* Ensure operational excellence, health & safety, compliance and debt collection
Qualifications
* Previous senior leadership role, preferably in a cultural/heritage venue or high‑end hotel
* Proven sales strategy and P&L management experience
* Financial reporting, budgeting and profitability experience
* Extensive food, wine, spirits and hospitality market knowledge
* Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
* Excellent organisational, multitasking and detail orientation
Personality & Leadership
* Goal‑oriented, laser focused, celebrant of team success
* Strong leader, maturity, presence, stakeholder management skills
* Agile, prioritise effectively, manage multiple events simultaneously
* People‑centric, coaching, mentoring, develop team growth
* Driven change‑oriented, innovative, empowering, can‑do attitude
* Detail‑oriented, processes and procedures champion
* Creative, innovation, bespoke themed events inspired by theatre vision
* Health‑safety excellence, compliance, best practice
Benefits
* Ongoing training and development opportunities – GROW programme
* Perks at Work – savings and discounts for everyday shopping and experiences
* Generous holiday allowance; option to purchase additional leave
* Private Pension scheme – company matches up to 6%
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Medicash Healthcare and Life Assurance
* Long Service Rewards and recognition
* 15% off outlets with National Theatre; 25% discount in the Bookshop
* Kerb Card – 50% discount on drinks, 20% discount on food at Seven Dials Market
* Complimentary tickets to shows at National Theatre (subject to availability)
* O2 – last minute ticket offers for O2s show in VIP box (subject to availability)
* Onsite parking – discounted rate of £4 per day
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