Cultural Arts VIP Relations Manager

Hanson Search; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent advisory firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cultural Arts VIP Relations Manager to cultivate relationships with high-level collectors and institutions. This role involves designing VIP strategies, executing exclusive events, and managing a team of representatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in luxury client services, strategic event planning, and a deep understanding of contemporary art. Fluency in multiple languages is preferred.

Qualifications

• Expert experience managing ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutional contacts.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of contemporary art.
• Strategic thinker with excellent capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement VIP strategies.
• Build and manage relationships with collectors and cultural partners.
• Curate and execute exclusive events and previews.

Skills

High-level relationship management

Luxury client services

Cultural diplomacy

Event planning

Fluency in English

Fluency in additional languages

Job description

The Cultural Arts VIP Relations Manager is a key figure in cultivating and managing relationships with this business’s most valued audiences. This role develops tailored engagement strategies for global VIPs, ensuring exceptional experiences and fostering lasting loyalty within the art world’s most discerning circles.

Cultural Arts VIP Relations Manager Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement regional and global VIP strategies in collaboration with the Global Head of VIP Relations.
• Build and manage relationships with high‑level collectors, institutions, and cultural partners.
• Oversee regional VIP programs, including event planning, invitation strategy, and onsite hospitality.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align on guest strategy and key messaging.
• Curate and execute exclusive events, dinners, and previews during and outside of fairs.
• Manage a team of VIP representatives, guiding tone of voice and service standards.
• Monitor VIP attendance, satisfaction, and feedback; provide regular reports and insights.

VIP Relations Manager Profile Requirements

• Expert experience in high-level relationship management, luxury client services, or cultural diplomacy.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and proven ability to manage ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutional contacts.
• Deep understanding of contemporary art.
• Strategic thinker with excellent event planning and execution capabilities.
• Fluent in English; fluency in additional languages (French, German, Spanish, or Mandarin) strongly preferred.
• Discreet, polished, and diplomatic with a service-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours during fair periods.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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