Head of Commercial Sales
Somerset House Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking for people to join our fantastic team at Somerset House Trust. As the home of cultural innovators, the Trust connects creativity and the arts with the broader society.
Somerset House pursues a 'Step Inside, Think Outside' spirit and is born from the creative community we nurture - the experience and perspectives we host across background, age, race, and stage, and the intersections and crossovers we encourage.
The Head of Commercial Sales is responsible for leading the Venue Hire Sales Team and driving revenue growth through effective sales strategies and relationship-building. They will lead and inspire the sales team, optimise revenue generation and deliver an excellent service to clients. They will be proactive, commercially
astute, and strategic in developing revenue opportunities, whilst balancing these with our charitable aims.
The role involves managing key client relationships, developing sales strategies and working closely with the Head of Commercial Operations to ensure a seamless customer journey for all clients.
The Head of Commercial Sales will work closely with the Commercial Director to implement new opportunities and with the Audience and Development team to ensure the marketing and promotion of Somerset House as one of London's most impressive and versatile venues.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sales within the events industry, strong leadership skills, and a process driven approach.
Job Requirements
For a full list of job requirements, see the job pack.
Job Responsibilities
For a full list of job responsibilities, see the job pack.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Commercial Sales
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Head of Commercial Sales
Job: Head of Commercial Sales
Organisation: Somerset House
Postcode: WC2R 1LA
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter via our online portal by 23.59 on Monday 31 August.
Your cover letter should include:
• Why you are interested in the role
• What makes you a good fit for the role (please refer to person specification)
To access the application form, please visit: https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/jobs
About Somerset House
Somerset House is the home of cultural innovators, sitting at the meeting point of artistic and social practice. We host the UK’s largest and most exciting creative community right in the heart of London.
We welcome 3 million annual visitors to share our unique combination of cultural events, the creative industries and history. It is this mix that empowers our programme and our organisational culture, making us a singular, compelling and inclusive place to visit and work.