Job Reference CDEM24
Responsible to: Head of Commercial
Responsible for: Events VEA’s / Volunteers
Contract: Permanent, full time – 35 hours per week
Post will involve regular evenings and weekends, bank holidays, along with early mornings and late evenings as and when the events schedule requires it.
Key relationships: CHGT staff and volunteers, Commercial partners, Development team, Community,
Learning & Volunteer team, film agents & clients, corporate and events partners.
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum
Role Summary:
Chiswick House & Gardens Trust is looking for an entrepreneurial, strategic and commercially focused person to fill a key position within a small dynamic team. The Commercial Development & Events Manager role combines strategic planning, partnership cultivation, and event management to support our social and charitable mission while driving income growth and community impact.
In this role you will contribute to our mission by refining and developing our commercial strategy to align with our social, charitable and audience development goals. You will be responsible for growing our commercial income through securing corporate partnerships, events and filming opportunities, engaging our existing and new audiences.
This post requires commercial acumen, partnership development and a creative mindset with the proven ability to develop unique income generating experiences that celebrate and are sensitive to our Grade 1 listed gardens, buildings and are anchored by our mission.
How to apply:
To apply please email info@chgt.org.uk with the subject CDEM24. Please provide your CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining the reasons for your interest in the post and why you believe yourself to be suitable.
Deadline: Closing date for applications is midday Monday 6 January 2025. NB. Interviews will be ongoing throughout the recruitment period and the role may be withdrawn before the closing date if a successful candidate is found.
If you have not heard from us by end January 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.