Interim Commercial & Marketing Manager

Handel & Hendrix in London; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A London-based music charity seeks an Interim Commercial & Marketing Manager for a six-month contract. The role requires leading commercial activities, ensuring a seamless visitor experience, and managing marketing efforts. Candidates should have excellent commercial acumen with a strong track record in budget management and team leadership. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a cultural institution.

Qualifications

• Circa 5 years of experience in a similar role or in a retail environment.
• Proven track record of managing budgets and achieving financial targets.
• Experience managing teams and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities to meet visitation, retail, and venue hire targets.
• Oversee ticketing operations and merchandising to enhance visitor experience.
• Promote Handel Hendrix House as a desirable venue for hire.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Budget management

Team management

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

We are excited to work with Handel Hendrix House, a London based charity and accredited museum, who seek a Commercial & Marketing Manager on a six-month interim contract.

Handel Hendrix House care for and present to the public the homes of two of the greatest musicians to have ever lived in London: George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix. The charity presents these buildings as an evolving celebration of Handel and Hendrix s lives, sharing their music, stories, and collections as a source of learning, enjoyment, and inspiration for all. The museum has undergone extensive renovations, and expanded the museum s footprint to create an engaging visitor attraction reaching at least 30,000 visitors per year.

Role and Responsibilities

This is a great opportunity to make an impact within as the interim Commercial & Marketing Manager. You will lead on all commercial activities at Handel Hendrix House delivering against targets for visits, retail and venue hire. You will oversee the museum s ticketing operations and merchandising offer, ensuring a seamless and welcoming visitor experience while maximising income through both admissions and retail sales. The day-to-day marketing and digital activities will be managed by the Marketing and Fundraising Officer, however you will work together with colleagues to ensure that the Handel Hendrix House commercial offer reflects the brand and values of the organisation. Working closely with an external commercial events partner you will promote Handel Hendrix House as a desirable venue for hire, maximising income.

Qualifications and skills

• Excellent commercial acumen, with circa 5 years experience in a similar role or in a retail environment.
• Proven track record of managing budgets and achieving financial targets, with the ability to grow resources of the charity for greater impact
• A positive, people-focused approach with experience managing teams and building strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and suppliers

Candidate profile

You will be a motivated self-starter working effectively with minimal supervision, with a hands-on approach to teamwork. Experience in a museum or heritage site, as well as prior knowledge of the music of G.F. Handel and/or Jimi Hendrix would be an advantage but is not essential.

How to apply

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025

However, applications are being reviewed and actioned on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.