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Events Operations and Venue Sales Executive

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Events and with responsibilities for sales targets, this role will grow the British Library led and commercial conference and events business at the British Library, while at the same time being sensitive to the library brand. The role is also responsible for supplementing revenue generating activities by executing high quality events, which will strengthen customer loyalty and increase repeat business opportunities across the organisation. Significant events industry experience in both an operations and sales capacity are essential. Internal event operations and external sales will form a large part of the role and you will work alongside the caterer to explore commercial opportunities. The ideal candidate will have an innovative approach, excellent communication skills and diplomacy with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of an evolving and fast paced business environment.

 

In return we offer a competitive salary and a number of excellent benefits.  Our pension scheme is one of the most valuable benefits we offer, as our staff can become members of the Alpha Pension Scheme where the Library contributes 20.9%. Another significant benefit the Library provides is the provision of a flexible working hours scheme which could allow you to work your hours flexibly over the week and to take up to 5 days flexi leave in a 3 month period. This is on top of 25 days holiday from entry and public and privilege holidays.

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