Head of Commercial
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Job Description
Job Description
Could you drive forward commercial income for one of the most breathtakingly beautiful heritage sites in the UK
Wentworth Woodhouse is ready to welcome a proactive Head of Commercial to lead trading activity (with a focus on food and beverage) in the next phase of an ambitious growth strategy driving a bold step-change in the approach and delivery of commercial operations.
Salary 50k FTE
Location Mostly onsite to support brilliant service delivery
Contract 2-years fixed term full time (37.5) or reduced hours considered
Benefits 25 days with additional (up to 5 days) for length of service 8%/3% comibined/employer pension contribution
Culture Grown up flexible and accountable
About Wentworth Woodhouse
In the heart of South Yorkshire a giant of the cultural world is being reawakened. Once a political social and economic powerhouse today it is being brought back to life as a cultural creative and community-driven hub.
Currently undergoing one of the most exciting and complex heritage regeneration projects of a lifetime Wentworth Woodhouse is now looking to build the commercial foundations to sustain and expand its impact for generations to come.
About the role
Were looking for a commercially-minded innovator to join the Senior Leadership Team. This is a newly created role that will shape and deliver a bold commercial strategy across trading activities including:
- F&B hospitality and catering (on-site cafes afternoon tea events catering)
- Retail (gift shop and bespoke product lines)
- Weddings corporate and charity events
- Location hire for film and TV productions
- Visitor experience and front-of-house operations
Youll lead the development of a dynamic mission-driven commercial offer that reflects values enhances visitor experience and supports the organisations charitable purpose. This is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark working for a nationally significant heritage site.
Who were looking for
Youre an experienced commercial leader with significant experience of food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality.
Youll need a proven ability to grow income manage multiple revenue streams and lead high-performing your toolkit wed love to see:
- Strong business planning and budgeting skills
- Ability to work both strategically and operationally
- Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Confidence negotiating contracts and building supplier relationships
- Track-record of innovation driving change and growth
- Person-centred approach to leadership and customer service
Experience in heritage culture or the third sector is welcome but not essential what matters most is your ability to bring energy drive and commerciality to a purpose-led organisation.
To Apply
Wed love to hear from you please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile. If your experience meets the brief then Amelia at Charity People will reach out to tell you more and explain how to apply.
Closing date: Only because this role has been previously advertised and recruitment is time sensitive well be responding on a rolling basis. Please get in touch as soon as you can if you are interested.
Interviews dates will be confirmed soon likely to be early-mid August.
Charity People actively promotes equality diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
