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We are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on commercial leader with a strong track record of driving membership growth, sponsorship, strategic partnerships and income generation. The immediate priority is to accelerate membership growth, renewals and commercial opportunities, strengthen the pipeline, and deliver sustainable income across a portfolio of high-value relationships and partnerships.
Working closely with Membership, Policy & Research, Programmes and Communications colleagues, the postholder will provide senior commercial leadership across Membership, sponsorship and partnerships, driving immediate income growth while ensuring Membership plays a central role in Creative UK’s Strategic Growth Plan, future commercial model and long-term sustainability.
REPORTS TO: Managing Director
LOCATION: Flexible hybrid working, spaces available in Central London/Bristol & Manchester
CONTRACT: Initial fixed term engagement of 6 months, with scope to extend subject to business need. Full time preference or minimum 3 days per week. Mid-September 2026 start date preferred.
SALARY: up to £60k FTE dependent on experience. Equivalent freelance day fee for part-time applicants available by request
HOW TO APPLY
Email your CV and cover letter to jobs@wearecreative.uk. If you prefer, you may also include an optional 1–2-minute video link. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until 17 August 2026. Please also complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Selection conversations will take place by video conference. Immediate appointment preferred.
Please include whether you wish to be contracted full time or part time.
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