This is an amazing opportunity to be part of the Senior Management Team at Rochdale Town Hall, which is set to become one of the largest visitor attractions in Greater Manchester.
Rochdale Town Hall is a building of the highest level of national importance. Its Grade 1 listing places it in the top 2.5% of buildings nationally. It was described by the authoritative architectural historian Pevsner as "one of the dozen most ambitious High Victorian town halls of England of rare picturesque beauty, boasting splendid interior schemes".
Following 4 years of extensive restoration, Rochdale Town Hall has been transformed. It now boasts nationally significant historical rooms, a new restaurant, new learning and community spaces, and a fully pedestrianised Town Hall Square.
Since its opening in early March 2024, Rochdale Town Hall has welcomed over 50,000 visitors and hosted a wide range of commercial and community events, including weddings, charity galas, film screenings, dinner dances, family fun days, and music concerts.
About the Role
This post comes at an exciting time when our new on-site restaurant, The Martlet Kitchen, is due to open in late September 2024. The town hall has an ambitious business plan, which sees the venue generating an income of over £2 million by year 5 of trading.
The Commercial Manager will be in charge of the main income drivers for Rochdale Town Hall, namely those areas of business relating to events and the restaurant. The post is a key member of Rochdale Town Hall’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will lead on managing and reporting all areas of the town hall’s commercial business, as outlined in the current Business Plan 2024-2029.
Rochdale Town Hall is an anchor attraction of significant importance to our developing cultural district and delivery of our visitor economy strategy. As such, the Commercial Manager will work across a variety of departments and teams within Rochdale Borough Council, Rochdale Development Agency, and other partner organisations.
About You
We are looking for someone with the drive, energy, and enthusiasm to grow our current business and maximise potential across all of our current and future income streams.
Our ideal candidate will have exceptional commercial acumen and understand the importance of putting customer/client care at the heart of everything we do. They will be knowledgeable, passionate, and solution-driven, with experience of working in successful, high-pressure commercial environments. Experience of managing people, working across multi-functional teams, managing budgets, and achieving ambitious income targets is essential.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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