Business Development Manager - Events

Business Development Manager - Events

Location: Central London, Westminster (office-based)

Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)

Reporting to: Head of Sales & Marketing

Working pattern: 5 days out of 7, flexed to meet business needs. UK travel required, with occasional international travel.

Join one of London's most iconic event venues

Central Hall Westminster (CHW) is the largest heritage events venue in Westminster, hosting conferences, exhibitions, graduations, corporate events, concerts and public gatherings from 2 to 2,000+ guests. Working with corporate organisations, charities, agencies and private clients, we deliver a diverse programme of events in one of London's most recognised venues. High-profile events hosted at Central Hall Westminster include the Netflix Wednesday Season 2 Global Premiere, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and the Burberry Fashion Show, reflecting our reputation for delivering memorable experiences in a unique and historic setting.

CHW Ltd is owned by Trustees appointed by the Methodist Church. We conduct business in line with the Church’s ethics, and our vision is to be a leading venue blending modern day functionality with a rich heritage. A place people are proud to work, where integrity, caring, collaboration and innovation shape our decisions and actions.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Sales team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover family leave. The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, building relationships within target sectors and generating revenue by promoting Central Hall Westminster to UK and international clients.

The Role

You will grow revenue through proactive business development and secure bookings from new clients and market sectors. You will represent the venue at industry events, build relationships with event organisers and agencies, and work with internal teams to convert opportunities into confirmed business.

Key responsibilities include

Identifying and developing new business opportunities

Building relationships with clients, agencies and industry partners

Attending networking events, conferences and trade shows

Researching target organisations and market trends

Conducting venue site visits and client presentations

Preparing proposals, quotations and commercial packages

Managing the sales pipeline through iVvy CRM

Working with internal teams to maximise revenue

Reporting on sales activity and performance

Contributing market insight to sales and marketing initiatives

About You

You will have business development & sales experience within a venue, hospitality, hotel, conferencing or events environment, with a proven ability to generate new business and build lasting client relationships. You will be proactive, commercially focused and confident representing a prestigious London venue.

You will also bring

A successful track record of achieving sales targets

Strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills

Commercial awareness and strong numerical skills

The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of a foreign language and experience using iVvy or a similar CRM platform would be highly advantageous.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to represent one of London’s best-known event venues and work with clients across the corporate, charity, association and private event sectors. You will contribute directly to the venue’s commercial success and work with experienced colleagues in a unique heritage setting.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including

Private medical insurance

Generous pension

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays and paid birthday leave

Enhanced sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme

2 additional paid volunteering days each year

50% discount at our in-house café and discounts to food and shopping places in local area.

Staff referral bonus

We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us.