Commercial Venue Development Manager
Permanent
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
Closing Date: 26th June
Be part of something bigger. Deliver unforgettable moments. Drive world-class events.
We are the heartbeat of the city. A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.
This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast‑paced and exciting environment.
About the role
This role is responsible for driving exceptional revenue growth across commercial venue assets, including concerts, events and venue operations. You will play a key role in developing and delivering commercial opportunities while managing stakeholder relationships to a high standard in line with the Club’s ambitions.
What you’ll do
- Drive guaranteed non‑matchday revenue growth year on year across commercial venue assets.
- Oversee delivery of secured events to meet contractual requirements.
- Identify new commercial venue revenue opportunities and develop products aligned to income generation.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, promoters, talent agents and management.
- Develop reporting processes including income tracking, forecasting and pipeline management.
- Manage opportunity pipeline through CRM systems.
- Collaborate across Business and Football Operations for effective delivery and ROI.
- Work with legal teams to conclude deals efficiently.
- Manage event budgets and P&L alongside Finance Business Partner.
- Travel as required to support stakeholder relationships.
- Maintain awareness of sport, music and entertainment landscape.
The team
You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who will help you settle in and succeed. We value curiosity, teamwork and a positive approach.
United As One.
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK.
All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.
Recruitment Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited candidate details. Any candidates submitted without request will be considered direct applicants.
