Venue Sales Coordinator

Location: Hybrid | St James Park, London, SW1 (location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy)

Benefits: 34 days' annual leave + bank holidays + excellent occupational pension

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking a Venue Sales Coordinator to join our Resources team, providing key support in the delivery of venue sales and commercial event planning.

The Venue Sales Coordinator will contribute to the growth of the department’s turnover by leading on enquiry response with a timely, professional and knowledgeable approach. The role will contribute to revenue growth by maximising opportunities to increase spend per head through proactive and thoughtful upselling of in-house services, including catering and AV, and trusted external suppliers.

With previous sales experience, you will be a confident, driven, and highly organised professional, as well as an excellent communicator. You will have the ability to build and nurture strong relationships, manage client expectations, meet deadlines, and negotiate effectively with both clients and suppliers. We expect from the successful candidate to effectively plan and manage a full range of corporate, private, academic, and charitable meetings and events from initial contact to post event follow up.

You will act as a contributing member of the vibrant Hospitality team to deliver ambitious sales and service targets, thereby fulfilling the Academy’s strategic objective to make the most of its assets and secure its future.

For more details, please see the venue’s website.

About the Academy: The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902.

Closing date: Midday on 29 June 2026.