Bradford Arts Centre
Job Summary
Job Description
As the Venue Hire Manager for Bradford Arts Centre, you will drive revenue growth by executing a robust business development strategy and managing the end-to-end commercial booking process. This hands-on role involves securing new clients, maintaining existing relationships, and overseeing the practical delivery of events – from room setups and catering logistics to onsite client liaison. You will manage vacant office tenancies, collaborate with internal artistic teams to ensure organizational alignment, and partner with regional stakeholders to enhance the Centre’s commercial reach. Beyond operations, you will be responsible for market analysis, financial reporting, and networking to maintain a competitive edge, ensuring the Centre meets its ambitious SMART targets and remains a premier regional venue.
Job Requirements
- Significant experience of successfully raising commercial income through room hires, tenancies and corporate events.
- Experience of delivering successful events and room bookings on the ground.
- The ability to build sales from scratch, identifying new market opportunities and delivering new clients
- Strong previous experience of developing and maintaining relationships with corporate clients and businesses.
- Effective organisational and management skills and the ability to self-motivate.
- Experience in working closely with other managers to deliver success.
- This job will involve some evening and weekend work
Job Overview
- Job Title: Venue Sales Manager
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Catering & Hospitality
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 23 Feb 2026
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Location:
Yorkshire
Job: Venue Sales Manager
Job: Venue Sales Manager
Organisation: Bradford Arts Centre
Postcode: BD1 4TY
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