Head of Event Development
Trafalgar Entertainment Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Working closely with the Director of Programming, Regional Directors and Theatre Directors, the postholder will develop and deliver a strategic pipeline of events across the estate, with a particular focus on multi-purpose venues and underutilised spaces.
The role will drive opportunities across a broad range of event categories including conferences, exhibitions, sporting events, awards ceremonies, seasonal programming, party nights, immersive experiences, corporate activity and community events. By building strong relationships with event producers, promoters, organisers and commercial partners, the Head of Event Development will position Trafalgar Theatres as a venue partner of choice whilst identifying opportunities to co-promote and develop original event concepts capable of scaling across multiple venues.
This is a highly commercial and entrepreneurial role that will play a key part in increasing event content, venue utilisation and commercial performance across the Trafalgar portfolio.
Job Requirements
You'll be an experienced commercial leader with a proven track record of developing and delivering successful event programmes within entertainment, leisure, hospitality, venue management, sports, exhibitions, conferencing or related sectors.
Commercially astute and entrepreneurial, you'll possess a strong network of industry contacts and have experience identifying opportunities, negotiating agreements and building productive relationships with promoters, producers, event organisers and commercial partners.
You will have a strong understanding of the events landscape and be equally comfortable developing strategic partnerships, evaluating new opportunities and creating event concepts from inception through to delivery.
A collaborative and influential leader, you'll work effectively across multiple functions and locations, balancing creativity with commercial realities to deliver profitable and operationally successful outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the full job description for responsibilities on our Career's portal.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Event Development
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter/supporting document on the recruitment portal by no later than 23:59 on 24th August 2026.
- Contact name: Trafalgar Recruitment Team
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Trafalgar Entertainment
Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focused on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment.