Do you want to make a difference and be part of an organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? Excellent opportunity to work at the magnificent Gatehouse and the Priory Church in Clerkenwell, which provides exquisite opportunities for private events, weddings, filming and conferences.

The Events & Partnerships Lead looks after the smooth operation of commercial events at the site, ensuring impeccable client care, liaison with suppliers, after-sales service, diary management, logistics organisation  and careful stewardship of the Grade I listed historic buildings.  You will support the Business Development Manager to continuously improve and expand the venue hire business, as St John looks to maximise the commercial potential of the site in support of the charity’s objectives.

This role is a fixed term contract for 9 months.

The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), options to buy and sell holiday, Blue Light and NHS discounts, life assurance, eye care and mental health and wellbeing tools.  It will also provide opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)


About you:

• Highly motivated experienced Events professional, with strong business acumen, creative flair and meticulous attention to detail
• Looking for an opportunity to shape and grow a promising commercial offering and make a vital contribution to safe-guarding and celebrating the heritage in our care
• Be able to work full-time and be within easy traveling distance of central London and able to work evening and weekends

About the Role:

• Respond to enqueries regarding venue hire, providing an exceptional service to both our internal and external clients
• Look after the relationship management of long-term clients and industry contacts and seek to build new business opportunities
• Be both hands-on and strategic, working closely and collaboratively with museum colleagues
• Produce costed event proposals for potential clients, negotiating terms with both clients and suppliers

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately about equity, diversity and inclusion.   

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.