Interim Commercial Director
Full-time 40 hours per week. Hybrid (at least 3 days per week on-site in Bloomsbury, London). 12-month fixed term contract. Salary £115,000 per annum.
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Interim Commercial Director with an international profile to lead our commercial enterprise, the British Museum Company (BMCo), through an exciting period of change, transformation and transition. Since the British Museum is entering one of the most significant and ambitious periods in its history, with the Masterplan moving into delivery and the transformative Western Range programme in development, this role will be integral to redefining how millions of visitors experience the collections, buildings and stories.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Strategic leadership: Provide clear commercial leadership aligned with the Museum's strategic priorities, Masterplan objectives and the Western Range development timeline.
- Operational excellence: Ensure consistent commercial performance during periods of estate change, temporary closures and shifting visitor patterns.
- Innovation and growth: Identify and activate new revenue streams to enhance the Museum's global brand and support long‑term financial stability.
- Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with internal and external partners, ensuring commercial insights are used to plan, programme and capital decisions.
- Team leadership: Lead, motivate and develop the Commercial Directorate fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and high performance.
About You
Seasoned commercial leader with experience in complex visitor‑focused organisations, ideally across culture, heritage, attractions, retail, hospitality or leisure. Proven track record of driving commercial growth and operational excellence, and creative thinking grounded in robust commercial discipline. Experience navigating estate closures, redevelopment or large‑scale transitions, exceptional communication skills and the ability to bring people through change. Passion for culture and public engagement required.
Benefits
- Free exhibition entry for you and guests, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Discounts at onsite catering, Museum shops and local Bloomsbury partners.
- Social and wellbeing perks including employee parties, social clubs and peer support.
- Learning and development through courses and mentoring via the online learning hub Athena and support for professional qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for counselling and wellbeing support.
- Eyecare vouchers for VDU tests and contributions toward glasses.
- Enhanced parental leave including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
- Support for carers through Employers for Carers.
- Defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
- Interest‑free loans including season ticket, rental deposit and bicycle loans.
Our Values
- Care Deeply
- Embrace the Unknown
- Spark Curiosity
- Value Many Voices
We may be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre‑employment screening.
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