Business Development Manager
Burnley Council Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Description
The Business Development Manager at Towneley Hall is a new role and will focus on generating opportunities and commercial partnerships to generate income, raise Towneley's profile, and position it as a distinctive destination. You will be responsible for developing new packages for weddings and events, sponsorship and other commercial opportunities, and organising income-generating activities and events. It is an exciting opportunity to work in a beautiful historic building with a busy innovative team.
Towneley Hall, Art Gallery and Museum is a Grade 1 listed historic hall, museum and art gallery with a collection of 30,000 objects. It operates as a high-quality visitor attraction and events venue and contributes to the cultural economy of Burnley and East Lancashire. It re-opened in 2025 following a £4.5m restoration and has unique heritage, architecture and collections. It's place-based identity has strong potential to be turned into compelling commercial propositions that attract customers, partners and supporters. This will be a busy role with potential to make a significant difference.
For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification please contact Simon Goff, Head of Green Spaces & Amenities, on 01282 477223.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone who has strong commercial awareness and experience in business development, income generation or venue sales, ideally in a cultural, hospitality, events or visitor attraction setting. You must also have experience of developing and growing commercial income streams. Knowledge of marketing approaches and grant funding and sponsorship opportunities is essential.
You must have the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders, customers and partners and the ability to develop and manage budgets.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Business Development Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Business Development Manager
Job: Business Development Manager
Organisation: Burnley Council
Postcode: BB11 3RQ
How to Apply
Apply via the link provided
- Contact name: Simon Goff, Head of Green Spaces & Amenities
About Burnley Council
Burnley Council is responsible for providing a wide range of services that affect the lives of the people who live and work in Burnley such as Green Spaces, Streetscene, Housing and Democratic Services. The council has many opportunities for a worthwhile career including degree apprenticeships in management and digital marketing. We also have entry level career opportunities in gardening, business administration, building control, legal and finance. We work hard to ensure our employees receive t