Head of Commercial
We are recruiting for a Head of Commercial to join our Business and Operations team.
Job Title: Head of Commercial
Department: Business & Operations
Location: Margate
Reports to: Director of Business & Operations
Hours of work: 5 days per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £45,000.00 per year
Deadline: 10am on Wednesday 15th July
The first round of interviews will be held on the week commencing 27th July. Timings for the second round of interviews are TBC.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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The Role:
The Head of Commercial leads Turner Contemporary and Turner Contemporary Enterprises, our trading subsidiary company which gifts its profits back to the gallery. This crucial role oversees the generation of essential funds to support our internationally renowned exhibitions, learning and community programmes. This pivotal role comes at an exciting moment following the launch our new brand identity, offering a unique opportunity to shape our commercial future aligned with our refreshed visual presence and strategic direction.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive sustainable revenue growth across multiple income streams including commercial events, venue hire, retail operations (both on-site and online), educational courses, corporate partnerships, and our café franchise. Working closely with the Director of Business and Operations and the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will ensure our commercial activity is integrated with our operational capabilities and brand strategy. Your entrepreneurial vision will be instrumental in developing innovative commercial strategies that both generate income and enhance the visitor experience.
This is a new role in the Gallery, and while a number of commercial income streams are well established, this role will lead the next phase of Turner Contemporary’s commercial development, driving a more ambitious and entrepreneurial approach to income generation across the organisation. The postholder will shape and deliver a long-term commercial strategy, embed robust planning and performance frameworks, and unlock new opportunities for growth, ensuring that commercial activity contributes meaningfully to the gallery’s financial sustainability and future ambitions.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please review the documents available for download below and provide the following:
- A CV outlining your relevant experience and achievements
- A Cover Letter, no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, addressing how your skills, experience and competencies match the job description and person specification.
- (Optional) A completed equal opportunities monitoring form – this will be separated from your application and used for monitoring purposes only
Please email your application to applications@turnercontemporary.org with the subject line: Head of Commercial Application – [Your Name]
The deadline for applications is 10am Wednesday 15th July
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview during the week commencing 27th July.
If you have any access requirements or need support with the application process, please contact Ben Dunleavy at bdunleavy@turnercontemporary.org
