The Events and Marketing Assistant will underpin the work of Soane Museum Enterprises (SME) and support the broader objectives of Sir John Soane's Museum. The post will play an important part in generating and maintaining business across all revenue strands of SME, including reactive and proactive sales, marketing the Museum's various products, the planning, execution and follow up of events and tours, identifying new potential commercial partners and additional administrative tasks related to commercial activities. The role also involves supporting SME's communication function, liaising with internal stakeholders on specific projects as well as dealing with external suppliers and customers. - Marketing background for historical attractions, commercial events venues or retail Sales and Marketing Applications in the form of a curriculum vitae and supporting letter, together with the names and addresses of two referees, should be sent to [email protected] The closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 10 August 2026Job Summary
Job Description
The role is ideal for a highly organised individual, with a passion for marketing and an understanding of the challenges and sensitivities of working in an historical environment where the primary function is not commercial. The successful candidate will have initiative, be an able communicator, and possess strong administrative skills. A creative approach to problem solving with the ability to work on several complex tasks simultaneously whilst remaining calm under pressure.Job Requirements
- Experience of delivering events, ideally within a museum/tourist attraction/historic environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Some level of experience using email building software (Mailchimp) and website CMS (Drupal) Customer Relationship Managements (CRM) Systems (Salesforce) and Adobe Creative Suite would be desirable
- Experience producing film or images for marketing purposes would be desirable
- A flexible approach to work, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced, fluid environment, whilst maintaining a professional manner at all times.
- A motivated self-starter with the ability to show initiative and creativity.
- Proactive and committed team player.Job Responsibilities
- Assist the Commercial Events Manager in delivering the sales strategy e.g. conduct show-rounds, follow ups, upselling services, and income tracking/data reports
- Work with the Commercial Events Manager to reach annual income targets for venue hire and tours.
- Pro-active marketing of our venue hire and tours offer to new and existing partners.
- Producing marketing collateral and identifying new clients/partners.
- Product marketing for retail.
Administration
- Ensure all event-related administrative documentation and records are accurate and kept up to date and data entry is in accordance with the Museum's data protection policy
Event Management
- Act as Event Manager for some events for the full duration or part of the event/tour, some of which will take place in the evening or at weekends
- Deliver tours of the house when necessary, training will be given.
Financial Responsibilities
- Produce, send and monitor customer and supplier invoices.Useful Links
How to Apply
Interview date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
The Museum is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Sir John Soane’s Museum is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) whose prime sponsor is the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.