Location
London

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
£32,800 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a confident, resilient, and solution-oriented Commercial Events Officer to join the Commercial team on a full-time permanent contract. In this role, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the commercial activities within Southbank Centre and develop your customer service, administration, and event management skills. You will coordinate and implement Commercial & Development events across venue function rooms, including internal events and private hires, managing venue bookings, set-up, and catering. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, liaising with Southbank Centre colleagues, external contractors, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of events. Working with prestigious partners such as BFI, BAFTA, ITV, universities, and brand activations, you will experience a dynamic and exciting work environment where no two days are the same.

Benefits
- Minimum 5% pension contribution from day one, increasing up to 9% depending on employee contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working model (4 days in office, 1 day from home)
- Enhanced sick pay and family leave benefits
- Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food, and beverage vendors
- Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
- Free entry to Hayward Gallery and discounted/free entry to other reciprocal organisations
- Free staff yoga sessions

About Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre is the UK’s largest arts centre and a charity dedicated to bringing millions of people together on London’s South Bank. Our mission is to make a difference to the lives of artists, audiences, and communities through diverse programming and spaces. We manage an 11-acre site including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, and Hayward Gallery. We welcome applicants with a variety of experiences and encourage you to share your relevant skills, whether gained within the arts or other sectors.

Experience
Proven experience planning and executing events in a similar sector, venue, or field. Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of people, including key stakeholders of Southbank Centre. Strong project and time management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

About you
Confident, resilient, and a good problem solver who enjoys working with customers and has excellent interpersonal skills. A keen interest in and appreciation of Southbank Centre and belief in its mission is essential.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and a proactive attitude are important for success in this role.