Head of Events & Venue Hire Full Time

Lead the vision. Drive the revenue. Deliver exceptional events.

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Head of Events & Venue Hire to take ownership of one of the museum’s most important income‑generating areas. This is a high‑impact senior leadership role for a confident events professional who thrives on strategy, sales growth and five‑star delivery.

Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you will shape and deliver a compelling venue hire offer, grow corporate and organisational business, and ensure every event reflects the quality, ambition and reputation of the museum.

What you’ll do

Shape the Strategy

• Create and lead an ambitious events and venue hire strategy aligned to the museum’s mission and commercial goals.
• Maximise revenue, profit margins and return on investment through smart planning, pricing and financial management.
• Drive forward planning of the events programme, working closely with Learning & Engagement to ensure alignment.
• Own departmental budgets and P&L, identifying opportunities for efficiency, growth and innovation.

Drive Sales & Partnerships

• Develop and deliver a proactive sales plan that increases bookings, repeat business and upselling opportunities.
• Build strong, long‑term relationships with corporate clients and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to deliver compelling, targeted campaigns.
• Unlock cross‑selling opportunities through collaboration with Silverstone Circuit, Hilton, Silverstone Business Park and the wider motorsport and F1 community.
• Develop a pricing strategy that balances commercial performance with excellent client value.

Deliver Outstanding Events

• Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of high‑quality client events, ensuring flawless execution every time.
• Coordinate closely with Visitor Experience, catering partners and external suppliers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Champion five‑star presentation, service and attention to detail across all venues.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, statutory and museum policies.
• Be the ambassador for exceptional customer service, resolving issues quickly and professionally.

Lead & Inspire

• Lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing events team with empathy, clarity and ambition.
• Set clear goals, manage performance and support individual development and progression.
• Work with HR to identify skills gaps and deliver meaningful training and development.
• Bring entrepreneurial thinking to the role, spotting and developing new commercial opportunities.
• Actively contribute to the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the museum’s wider strategic success.

About you

You will be a confident, commercially focused events leader with a strong track record in venue hire or corporate events. You’ll be comfortable operating at senior level, managing budgets and P&L, leading people and delivering premium client experiences. Most importantly, you’ll bring energy, creativity and drive to everything you do.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to shape a flagship venue hire offer within a high‑profile, fast‑paced and inspiring environment. If you are motivated by growth, leadership and delivering unforgettable events, we’d love to hear from you.