Head Of Commercial

The Head of Commercialoversees all commercial activity for Camden Art Centre to raise essential funds to support the Gallery’s internationally renowned artist-led exhibitions, learning and residency programmes.  It is responsible for maximising income generation streams across commercial events and venue hires, retail (on site and online), courses, commercial and corporate partnership development, and our café franchise.   

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team the new post of Head of Commercial will hold budgetary responsibility, lead on commercial strategic development and decision-making consistent with the brand values and ethos of the institution, supporting our continued financial sustainability. 

It will be focused on leading and developing others to support these objectives and deliver excellent operational and service standards, and will line manage a motivated Commercial team, including the Events and FOH Coordinator, Retail and Editions Manager and Assistant Retail Manager.  As our commercial activity increases it will also be delivery focused leading by example as we grow our operations and team proportionally. 

This new role is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and creative individual to shape our commercial activity in line with exciting future plans for our building and partnership working, working closely with the Deputy Director to ensure Camden Art Centre remains agile, ambitious and financially resilient, and leveraging the iconic spaces of our unique grade II listed building and beautiful secluded garden.