Location
London Borough of Newham

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£40,182 - £42,060 per annum

About the Role
Newham Council is leading a landmark project to transform the historic Canning Town Old Library into Newham Heritage Centre, the borough’s newest cultural hub. The refurbishment of this Grade II listed building is being led by Stirling Prize winning architects, Haworth Tompkins. Upon completion, the building will contain an inspiring new exhibition space, reading room, digital suite, learning space, venue hire space and a cafe. This ambitious project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to establish a new cultural destination within the borough and connect people who are living, working and studying in Newham.

The Commercial and Operations Officer is a new post which will oversee the commercial activity and day-to-day operations of Newham Heritage Centre. The role involves proactively seeking hire opportunities from the corporate sector and community partners, leading activities that support the Centre’s financial sustainability and enrich its cultural programme. The postholder will work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, monitor results, and deliver high levels of financial accountability and record keeping. Working alongside the team, the postholder will ensure that Newham Heritage Centre’s operations are run efficiently and safely, consistently meeting high-quality and professional standards.

Benefits
Generous pension allowance as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to Newham Rewards employee benefits scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Eye test and Flu vouchers

Experience
Proven track record in relationship-building and management, with experience in commercial or operational roles preferred.

About you
You are proactive, highly motivated, and possess brilliant communication skills. You are organised, process-driven, and detail-oriented in planning and delivering your work. You demonstrate resilience under pressure and have an adaptable and inclusive approach. Passion for arts and culture and a commitment to helping Newham Heritage Centre reach its full potential are essential.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in commercial operations, project management, or cultural sector roles will be advantageous but are not explicitly required.