Sales and Hires Coordinator
Royal Shakespeare Company Closing date: Sun, 29 Mar 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Are you experienced in venue, event hire and income generation? Do you have a collaborative, cross departmental approach to work? Are you highly organised, detail driven and financially savvy? Do you have a strong customer focus with a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences?
We are looking for a competent Sales and Hires Coordinator to drive income and deliver exceptional space hire at the RSC. In this newly created role, you will establish the effective operation, promotion and coordination of venue hires, weddings and hospitality sales. Working harmoniously across a variety of departments and teams, this role exists to ensure that every hire and event - from corporate functions to RSC commissioned hires are delivered to the highest standards.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.
Job Requirements
To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:
Commercial awareness - proactive approach to identifying and developing new income opportunities
An organised approach and a sharp eye for detail.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Financial acumen - able to plan, forecast and monitor financial performance
A customer focused approach and confidence to deliver in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
The ability to find imaginative solutions within a dynamic, creative environment.
Job Responsibilities
Key areas of responsibility include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):
Promoting RSC hire space and packages to corporate, private and community clients
Generating new business leads and nurturing relationships with clients
Preparing quotations, proposals, negotiations and contract generation
Collaboration and coordination of logistics with teams and clients
Leading on-the-day event operations as the main client contact
Compliance with health & safety, licensing and safeguarding regulations.
Monitoring sales targets and event budgets - ensuring profitability
Maintaining client records, invoicing, reporting managing bookings
Job Overview
- Job Title: Sales and Hires Coordinator
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Catering & Hospitality
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 29 Mar 2026
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Location:
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Job: Sales and Hires Coordinator
Job: Sales and Hires Coordinator
Organisation: Royal Shakespeare Company
Postcode: CV37 6BB
How to Apply
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]
The deadline is midnight on Sunday 22 March 2026.
The interviews will be in the week commencing 31 March.
- Contact name: Rachel Lloyd
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a leading global theatre company that sparks local, national and international conversations that build connections, create opportunities and bring joy.
We passionately believe that great storytelling can change the world, and that theatre offers its own unique form of storytelling: it’s live and shared, and transforms a group of strangers into audiences who, together, experience a story come to life in front of their eyes.
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