Head of Commercial Sales and Events

Right to work: 

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Permanent.

Applications are invited for the post of Head of Commercial Sales and Events in the Commercial Services Department.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for an ambitious and inspirational Head of Commercial Events and Sales to develop our Commercial Events Business.

Royal Holloway has an extensive commercial events business including conferences, weddings, summer schools, filming, events, accommodation and day meetings. The total income for this business is in excess of £4million each year. 

This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to lead our commercial events business and build it further; it is an opportunity to build a flagship events business, establish world class standards and creating experiences that make the most of our iconic campuses.

We are looking for somebody who can articulate and deliver an exciting and compelling vision for the future of commercial events at Royal Holloway and has the passion and commitment to making events at Royal Holloway a truly outstanding experience. You will be a strategically focused and operationally experienced conference and sales professional with a track record of business development and increasing sales and income, preferably in a Higher Education or similar environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A track record of increasing income levels though commercial business activity
• A strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities of delivering commercial events in a higher Education environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• A strategic mind set with experience of developing successful new business offerings. 
• A genuine passion for the services you deliver.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: 

recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0726-241

Closing Date: 23:59, 31 July 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Further details: Job Description & Person Specification 

This position is not eligible for hybrid working.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page

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