Head of Commercial

Contact Theatre


Job Summary

The Head of Commercial will drive the organisation’s earned‑income strategy, developing sustainable commercial activity that strengthens Contact’s financial resilience while aligning with its artistic and social mission.

Job Description

SALARY: £ 35,000 per annum

MAIN LOCATION: Contact but may be required to work at other venues as required (Hyrbid)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Finance

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Commercial Services Manager

WORKS WITH: All Teams

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 8th June 2026 Midnight

HOURS: Full Time

STATUS: Permanent

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Contact is a national leader in youth driven theatre, creativity, and social change. The Head of Commercial will drive the organisation’s earned income strategy, developing sustainable commercial activity that strengthens Contact’s financial resilience while aligning with its artistic and social mission.

This senior role leads the development and delivery of commercial operations including venue hire, bar and caf services, commercial partnerships, and new revenue generating initiatives. It requires a balance of strategic thinking, hands on delivery, and a deep commitment to Contact’s values of youth leadership, equity, and community impact.

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Job Requirements

Person specification

Essential

Significant experience in commercial management within the arts, hospitality, events, or creative industries.
Proven track record of growing earned income and delivering profitable commercial operations.
Strong financial literacy, including budgeting, forecasting, and business modelling.
Excellent negotiation, partnership building, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading teams and managing operational delivery.
Commitment to Contact’s values: youth leadership, equity, creativity, and community impact.

Desirable

Knowledge of Manchester’s cultural, commercial, and hospitality landscape.
Experience developing hospitality or retail offers in cultural venues.
Understanding of social enterprise models and youth led business development.
Experience working in a charity or publicly funded arts organisation.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Commercial
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 08 Jun 2026

  • Location:

    North West

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Job: Head of Commercial

Job: Head of Commercial

Organisation: Contact Theatre

Postcode: M156JA

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