Senior Commercial Manager

Company: Guardian Jobs
Apply for the Senior Commercial Manager
Location: London
Job Description:

We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Commercial Manager to lead income-generating events, partnerships and activations across some of London’s most exciting South Bank locations, including Oxo Tower Wharf, Gabriels Wharf, part of the south bank walkway and our corporate conference centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a vibrant commercial offer, grow sustainable income, and lead a high-performing team delivering exceptional experiences for businesses, brands and visitors alike. This is a 12-month maternity cover role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial events, partnerships and brand activations in a world‑class riverside setting
  • Drive sustainable income growth while balancing commercial success with community impact
  • Manage and develop a talented events team in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment

Qualifications

  • Experience in sales, negotiation and building commercial relationships
  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience of managing teams and embedding a performance culture
  • Customer‑facing commercial experience ideally in the hospitality/service/event management sector
  • Breadth of commercial knowledge in events, conferencing, advertising, commercial brand activations

Contract

12-month fixed term contract, 35 hours per week (Monday‑Friday)

Salary

£53,000 per annum

Extras

  • Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part‑time staff.
  • 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution).
  • Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.
  • Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs.
  • Commitment to training and development.

To Apply

To apply for the role, please click the following link to be redirected to our Recruitment Portal.

Closing Date

Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, 21 June 2026

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Standard DBS check.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026