Head of Events and Experiences

HCT; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural trust in Hampshire is seeking a Head of Events and Experiences to lead the transformation of their programming at various cultural sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large scale events and a creative approach to generating engagement and revenue. This role is key to enhancing cultural offerings and ensuring community impact. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

7.5% Employer pension contributions

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Industry leading Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience creating and delivering large scale public events.
• Proven track record in heritage, cultural, commercial, or live performance settings.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Drive events and experiences at Hampshire Cultural Trust's locations.
• Foster creativity and high performance in teams.
• Identify new opportunities across visitor attractions and arts centres.

Skills

Event management

Team leadership

Budget management

Commercial awareness

Creativity

Job description

Job Title: Head of Events and Experiences

Level: 2A

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience

Location: Chilcomb House, Winchester (with regular travel to HCT sites)

Hours: 30 -37 hours per week (Requests for part-time working will be considered)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Description: Head of Events and Experiences

Could you shape the future of events and experiences at Hampshire’s landmark cultural sites?

We’re looking for a strategic and creative leader to drive Hampshire Cultural Trust’s events and experiences. This is a senior role with particular focus on Milestones Museum and The Great Hall, where programming and commercial innovation will be central to our growth, alongside the live performance programme across our arts centres and The Arc.

A bit about you

You’ll have extensive experience creating and delivering large scale public events that delight and engage customers, whether in heritage, cultural, commercial, or live performance settings. You’ll know how to make events memorable while generating significant income and achieving great returns, all without losing sight of cultural, community, and financial goals.

A natural leader and collaborator, you’ll know how to motivate teams, manage budgets, and foster a culture of creativity and high performance. You’ll be commercially astute, confident in building programmes that inspire audiences and generate impact, and able to spot new opportunities across visitor attractions, arts centres, and live performance.

Who we are

At Hampshire Cultural Trust we have a vision to create inspirational culture experiences that enrich and transform lives. We manage and support 20+ attractions and deliver county-wide outreach programmes that bring great culture to local communities. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.

We promote equity, inclusion and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we perform and work and we encourage and support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

We are inclusive, valuing, and respectful of diversity, developing the ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process and in employment.

The benefits of working for us

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro‑rated for part time working)
• 7.5% Employer pension contributions
• Generous occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Generous compassionate leave scheme
• Paid emergency leave
• Industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to same day GP appointments for employees and their immediate family
• Octopus Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme (terms and conditions apply)
• Life assurance scheme (x3 annual salary)
• Interest‑free Season ticket loans and travel loans from first day of employment
• Charity Worker Discounts Scheme (savings on retail, leisure, groceries, travel etc.)
• Access to free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses for VDU use
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan (cashback on dental, optical, medical for monthly subscription cost)
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress
• Free tea and coffee
• Team Card - Free access to venues for friends and family, and discounts across café and retail.

We will be running a dynamic recruitment process so we would encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing candidates before the closing date.

To apply please fill in the application form with an up‑to‑date CV and a cover letter for this position around your context for applying and why you would excel in the position.