The Head of Commercial leads Turner Contemporary and Turner Contemporary Enterprises, our trading subsidiary company which gifts its profits back to the gallery. This crucial role oversees the generation of essential funds to support our internationally renowned exhibitions, learning and community programmes. This pivotal role comes at an exciting moment following the launch our new brand identity, offering a unique opportunity to shape our commercial future aligned with our refreshed visual presence and strategic direction.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive sustainable revenue growth across multiple income streams including commercial events, venue hire, retail operations (both on-site and online), educational courses, corporate partnerships, and our caf franchise. Working closely with the Director of Business and Operations and the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will ensure our commercial activity is integrated with our operational capabilities and brand strategy. Your entrepreneurial vision will be instrumental in developing innovative commercial strategies that both generate income and enhance the visitor experience.

This is a new role in the Gallery, and while a number of commercial income streams are well established, this role will lead the next phase of Turner Contemporary's commercial development, driving a more ambitious and entrepreneurial approach to income generation across the organisation. The postholder will shape and deliver a long-term commercial strategy, embed robust planning and performance frameworks, and unlock new opportunities for growth, ensuring that commercial activity contributes meaningfully to the gallery's financial sustainability and future ambitions.