Business Development and Events Manager

Job Purpose: To oversee the management and growth of Venue Hire for our historic spaces covering meetings, conferences, talks, weddings and community activities. This is our primary source of income and key to supporting our library and learning programme, alongside our theatre income and fundraising. The role will also lead on identifying and developing new business opportunities for other commercial income streams, building relationships with clients and partners, and ensuring that commercial activity supports the Foundation''s charitable purpose and long-term sustainability. Optimising the use of space to ensure that St Bride Foundation (SBF) operates profitably as well as meeting the needs of our communities is a key part of the role. The Business Development and Events Manager will oversee the Venue Hire activity and promote the venue''s room resources, as well as supporting the Library and Workshop in the organisation of in-house courses, seminars and events. Key Responsibilities: Events Management Manage the Events Team activity of promoting and selling the venue''s event spaces, ensuring SBF has good visibility on all relevant venue hire websites. Responding to and converting enquiries and monitoring conversion effectiveness. Managing clients'' needs for booked events. Negotiating contracts for both short and long-term use; and ensuring that all aspects of the venue are fit for purpose. Identify new networks and online promotions to promote the SBF offer Be ..... full job details .....