Commercial Growth Lead — World-Class Museum

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, seeks a Head of Commercial to lead its income generation and commercial strategy. The postholder will report to the COO, guiding decisions to grow and sustain critical income streams across venue hires, events, exhibitions and memberships.

We value senior experience in commercial roles within cultural or not-for-profit settings, with a focus on balancing income growth with audience experience and ethical considerations.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in a commercial or income-generation role within a cultural or not-for-profit environment.
• Evidence of strong commercial acumen and ability to balance income with audience experience.
• Track record translating strategy into delivery and building relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial income strategy across venue hires, events, exhibitions, partner events and membership activity.
• Lead on developing opportunities and growing new commercial activity for the Museum.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure KPI performance and ethical income growth.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, seeks a Head of Commercial to lead its income generation and commercial strategy. The postholder will report to the COO, guiding decisions to grow and sustain critical income streams across venue hires, events, exhibitions and memberships.

We value senior experience in commercial roles within cultural or not-for-profit settings, with a focus on balancing income growth with audience experience and ethical considerations.