Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.

Departments: Functions & Events
Home Palace: Hampton Court Palace, HM Tower of London
Status: Established/Permanent
Salary: £76,187 per annum
Days/Hours of work: Full time, 36 hours per week, Mon – Friday

About the role

We are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world.

We’re seeking an organised, dedicated, and ambitious individual to lead our F&E team across all 6 palaces in our care. As the Head of F&E and Commercial Services, you drive revenue growth from the private hire of our spaces, staging commercial events at our properties and developing new income generating opportunities. You will coach and manage the events teams and a have leadership role within the wider Commercial Directorate.

Responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive events strategy aligned with HRP’s new strategic direction.
• Team Management: Lead a talented team of event professionals, fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and partners.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgets, negotiate contracts, and maximize revenue while maintaining high standards.
• Event Execution: Ensure flawless execution of events, from concept to completion, while adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends, seeking innovative ways to enhance the visitor experience through events. Lead of exploration of new income generating opportunities for HRP.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)
• Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses
• Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies and benefits
• Staff discounts and membership to all palaces

About you

What will you need to bring to the role?

• Proven experience in event management, preferably within a heritage or cultural context.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation abilities.

Closing date: 14th July 2024
Interviews - w/c 22nd July 2024

We have adopted a hybrid model of part working from home and part working from site, we are open to discussing what best works for individuals and their work life balance whilst also delivering the business requirements.

Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.

You may have experience of the following: Director of Events and Venue Management, Head of Event Operations and Strategy, Chief Events Officer, Director of Special Events and Functions, Head of Commercial Events and Services, Senior Manager of Event Services, Lead Event and Functions Executive, Head of Heritage Events and Venues, Director of Events and Business Development, Senior Director of Events and Functions, etc.

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