Partnerships and Commercial Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Staffordshire St


Job Summary

New senior role encompassing venue hire, individual giving, corporate sponsorship, and commercial ventures. Ideal for a self-starter with proven income-generation success in the cultural sector, keen to help STST build a more equitable cultural future.

Job Description

STST is a dynamic, inclusive arts space with artists studios, in the heart of Peckham, South East London, exploring renegade creativity and experimentation. We are a young arts organisation at an exciting and pivotal moment in our development. Now in our fourth year we are looking for a creative, driven individual who can realise the potential of our assets and make a transformational difference to our growth, long-term future, and financial sustainability.

The Partnerships and Commercial Manager is a newly created role designed for an energetic, highly motivated self-starter. Reporting directly to the Founders and Artistic Director, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio encompassing venue hire, individual giving, corporate sponsorship, and entrepreneurial commercial activities. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for someone with a demonstrable track record of generating income in a cultural setting who is excited to help STST shape a more equitable cultural future.

Deadline: 6th August, 23.59. However we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and we encourage you to apply early. We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.

Full Job Description available on our Website.

Job Requirements

-Proven income generation, fundraising, or sales track record in a cultural/charitable or creative arts organisation.
-Experience driving B2B and B2C relationships, securing corporate sponsorships or individual donations.
-Experience managing commercial venue hires: client cultivation, contract negotiation, and event operational oversight.
-Finance and budget management experience, with a track record of setting and achieving income targets.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present proposals and champion STST’s mission to stakeholders.
-Strong project management skills, able to multi-task, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
-Effective negotiator, with tact and diplomacy to navigate donor and partner relationships.
-Confident in Google Workspace; Adobe/Xero highly desirable.
-Strong network within the arts or impact investment sectors.
-Energetic, “can-do” team player, comfortable working independently.
-Genuine interest in contemporary arts and STST’s mission.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Partnerships and Commercial Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Partnerships and Commercial Manager

Job: Partnerships and Commercial Manager

Organisation: Staffordshire St

Postcode: SE15 5TJ

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