Description
The Yehudi Menuhin School seeks to appoint a Menuhin Hall Director and Head of Commercial Activities to lead the implementation of a robust commercial strategy for the school, attracting new audiences to the Menuhin Hall and maximising other revenue streams.
This is an exciting, diverse and senior role for a seasoned professional with a commercial background in the arts and/or education sectors. Reporting to the Head, you will be a member of the school's Leadership Team (LT), focusing on boosting the commercial interests of the school and working with other members of LT to conceive, market and deliver a programme of events at the Menuhin Hall.
Arts Venue Director
- Run a world-class venue for both the school's concerts and external arts events.
- Work with the Director of Music and Head of Concerts to create and deliver a programme of concerts, masterclasses, and other musical events which are educationally beneficial to the school's pupils.
- Working alongside the Marketing Department, attract new clients to the venue and seek to maximise revenue and attendance.
Hall Manager
- Manage Menuhin Hall team of Production Manager, Box Office staff, Bar and Front of House staff, and stewards.
- Liaise with relevant school staff over maintenance and health and safety.
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Enterprises Manager
- Oversee the school's commercial lettings including swimming pool, Hall recordings, holiday courses.
- Work with the Bursar and Estates Manager to establish the operational processes necessary to efficiently facilitate all commercial activities.
- Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety and Safeguarding regulations and good practice of all those working within the commercial operations of the school.
- Develop and manage a competitive hire fee structure including clear guidance on concessions.
- Attend events or ensure that events are managed by a suitably qualified and competent member of staff.
- Lead continual review of practices and procedures to ensure compliance, best practice and ongoing identification of improvements.
- Be responsible for coordinating proposals and contract negotiations with external clients.
- Ensure careful planning and communication in relation to commercial projects and events.