The Business Development Manager at Towneley Hall is a new role and will focus on generating opportunities and commercial partnerships to generate income, raise Towneley’s profile, and position it as a distinctive destination. You will be responsible for developing new packages for weddings and events, sponsorship and other commercial opportunities, and organising income-generating activities and events. It is an exciting opportunity to work in a beautiful historic building with a busy innovative team. 

Towneley Hall, Art Gallery and Museum is a Grade 1 listed historic hall, museum and art gallery with a collection of 30,000 objects. It operates as a high-quality visitor attraction and events venue and contributes to the cultural economy of Burnley and East Lancashire. It re-opened in 2025 following a £4.5m restoration and has unique heritage, architecture and collections. It’s place-based identity has strong potential to be turned into compelling commercial propositions that attract customers, partners and supporters. This will be a busy role with potential to make a significant difference.

We are looking for someone who has strong commercial awareness and experience in business development, income generation or venue sales, ideally in a cultural, hospitality, events or visitor attraction setting. You must also have experience of developing and growing commercial income streams. Knowledge of marketing approaches and grant funding and sponsorship opportunities is essential.

You must have the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders, customers and partners and the ability to develop and manage budgets.

For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification please contact Simon Goff, Head of Green Spaces & Amenities, on 01282 477223.