Commercial Venue Development Manager upon Tyne

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic.