Creative Community Hires & Events Lead

Unique Venues of London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tickets to Somerset House events and 


Discounts at Somerset House cafes/rest

Discounts with high street retailers

Discounts to local leisure centres

Job summary

Unique Venues of London is seeking a Community Hires and Events Manager for Somerset House, a hub for over 600 creatives. You will lead the resident hires and events service, delivering high-quality access to spaces for artists, freelancers, and cultural projects across the site.

You will set strategic objectives, develop marketing plans, and drive revenue through proactive sales, partnerships, and an excellent resident experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in venue hire within creative environments.
• Experience selling venue spaces and coordinating events.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality service.
• Budgetary responsibilities including forecasting and financial administration.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and business development for resident hires and events to align with Somerset House goals.
• Manage full sales and booking lifecycle from enquiry to contract.
• Oversee events planning and on-site delivery with staff supervision.
• Handle operations and finance, including budgeting, purchasing, and reconciliations.
• Evaluate performance with regular reports and identify opportunities for value creation.

Skills

Venue hire management

Sales experience

Events management

Client relationship management

Budgeting & forecasting

Team leadership

EMS/CRM familiarity

Education

N/A

Tools

Event Management Systems

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Job description

Unique Venues of London is seeking a Community Hires and Events Manager for Somerset House, a hub for over 600 creatives. You will lead the resident hires and events service, delivering high-quality access to spaces for artists, freelancers, and cultural projects across the site.

You will set strategic objectives, develop marketing plans, and drive revenue through proactive sales, partnerships, and an excellent resident experience.