executive - commercial hire and events
The Design Museum Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Commercial Hire & Events Executive supports the delivery of commercial hire activity and internal events, with a focus on event planning, client management and operational delivery.
Working closely with the Commercial Hire & Events Managers and colleagues across the museum, you will help deliver events to a consistently high standard, ensuring excellent customer service, smooth event operations and strong commercial outcomes.
Key areas of focus include:
- Planning and delivering a range of small to medium-scale commercial and internal events, while supporting larger projects and venue hires.
- Managing client relationships, site visits and enquiries to maximise sales opportunities and encourage repeat business.
- Coordinating event logistics, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery.
- Supporting event administration, including CRM updates, contracts, booking processes and financial records.
- Contributing to income targets, event reporting and the effective management of museum event spaces and resources.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Experience in event management, hospitality or a similar customer-focused environment.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent customer service and relationship management skills, with a professional and proactive approach.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A target-driven mindset and enthusiasm for delivering successful events and commercial outcomes.
The complete job description (including the person specification) is available to download on the Careers Portal Vacancy Listing.
Job Responsibilities
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Up to £30,390 per annum
Holidays: 25 days + Christmas Eve (museum closed)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: the Design Museum, Kensington (hybrid: 60% on site, 40% remote)
Closing date: Monday 24 August (midnight)
Interviews: Tuesday 8 September and Thursday 10 September
Job Overview
- Job Title: executive - commercial hire and events
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Customer Service
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: executive - commercial hire and events
Job: executive - commercial hire and events
Organisation: The Design Museum
Postcode: W8 6AG
How to Apply
For more information on the job description and person specification, please follow the link: https://careers.designmuseum.org/vacancies
Please note, we can only accept applications made via our online recruitment portal - click link to be directed.
If you encounter any issues while attempting to upload your application form onto the online portal, please email [email protected] before the vacancy post closing date. We will be in touch as soon as possible; (please note the inbox is monitored Monday-Friday).
- Contact name: the People Team
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Design Museum
The Design Museum is a multifaceted museum, an ever-changing space for the public, industry and education to come together and explore new ideas. A registered charity, the museum's innovative exhibitions, partnerships, research and learning programmes evidence how design can enable this planet and its inhabitants to thrive. Our landmark building in Kensington is the centre of our national network and a global hub for the transformative potential of design.