Association of British Orchestras

Head of Events and Corporate Partnerships

Royal College of Music £48,730 - £55,822 Closing date 20 May 2022
Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2022 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global top institution for performing arts by Subject.

Following a £40milllion building development, the RCM is looking for a new Head of Events & Corporate Partnerships to lead an expanding team, oversee responsibility for internal and external events and grow giving through corporate partnerships.
Reporting to the Director of Development, the post-holder will implement the strategy for fundraising events, corporate partnerships, and venue hire. This includes the marketing, sales, planning and delivery of events. The Head of Events & Corporate Partnerships will work to develop the use of RCM venues for general hire, including performance events, conferences, corporate hires, filming, and photography and develop reactive and proactive sales proposals to attract new and repeat business.
The position will require someone with significant experience in events and venue sales as well as management experience. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of effectively managing relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, agencies, suppliers, partners, and prospects to provide a first-class service. An appreciation of the arts and music, with a desire to immerse yourself in the work and culture of the RCM, is essential.
This post is offered on a permanent basis and is available from July 2022.

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website.

CVs without an application form will not be accepted. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.

The RCM is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for all our staff, students and visitors.

Contact details

recruitment@rcm.ac.uk

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