Job Description

As Commercial Manager, you will have the opportunity to help us build on the success we have had in recent years in establishing Bradford Cathedral as an exceptional, award-winning venue, offering a unique setting for all kinds of events and an important part of Bradford's leisure and tourism offer.

As we seek to realise the full legacy potential of Bradford's year as UK City of Culture, you will lead on commercial event activity in the Cathedral, working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to continue raising our profile and generating increased venue hire and hospitality related income. The successful applicant will have entrepreneurial flare, offering innovative and dynamic ideas and the ability to work collaboratively with the whole Cathedral team to develop and deliver commercial operations efficiently and effectively. You will also help us to explore commercial opportunities related to the Cathedral's growing prominence as a visitor attraction.

Bradford is a special city - enriched by its heritage and cultural diversity. If you are looking for a creative role in a creative place; a role that you can make your own, working with a talented and supportive team in a unique environment this post offers a great opportunity.

Role responsibilities

Lead on the marketing of commercial activity, with support from the Events & Marketing Officer.

Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of a wide range of commercial activity including; dry hire concerts, conferences, corporate functions, and local business and community venue hire.

Act as the main point of contact for all commercial clients, producers, promoters and other external stakeholders, cultivating productive relationships to drive repeat business.

Identify and pursue new commercial opportunities, including venue hire, events, catering, retail, partnerships and services.

Manage the full event lifecycle - from proposals and bookings through to delivery, evaluation, and reporting - ensuring that all documentation is in place including; policies, pricing structures, project initiation documents, booking forms, contracts/ agreements, terms & conditions etc

Why Join Us?

36 days' holiday (including bank holidays) - pro rata for part time employees 12 weeks' full sick pay Enhanced family leave - 12 weeks maternity & 2 weeks paternity on full pay Life assurance - worth twice your annual salary Hybrid working - work from home 1 day a week Work in a stunning historic setting - Bradford Cathedral Free onsite parking
The deadline for applications is

Tuesday 14th October

.
Interviews will take place on

Wednesday 29th October

at Bradford Cathedral.

For further information relating to the role, please view the attached role description.

For an informal conversation, contact andy.mccarthy@bradfordcathedral.org or andy.bowerman@bradfordcathedral.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 33,600.00-36,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradford BD1 4EH