Job AdvertBrooklands Museum, in Weybridge, Surrey is on the 32-acre site of the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit.....
Job Advert
Brooklands Museum, in Weybridge, Surrey is on the 32-acre site of the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit and the
most productive aircraft factories in Europe in the twentieth century. The stories of motor sport and aviation at this site are
bound together from the beginning and share key themes of innovation, entrepreneurship, and outstanding human endeavour. We are
an independent charity, and we welcome over 160,000 visitors each year including over 13,000 school students as part of our
award-winning learning programme.
As a visitor attraction, our priority is delivering a memorable and inspiring experience for all visitors and ensuring we meet our
commitment of ‘Brooklands at its best, every day’. So, no matter what role you join us in, you will have a very important part to
play in this.
We are currently looking for a full time Sales Executive responsible for driving sales activity across multiple areas of the
Museum. Focused on increasing revenue opportunities across a range of target markets that aligns with our brand and marketing
strategy with particular emphasis on Venue Hire (including conferences and meetings), Groups and Travel Trade. Also responsible
for the development and maintenance of key networks and stakeholders, B2B and B2C, to ensure long term business opportunities
while maximising short-term sales. This role will work closely with our Hospitality team.
You will have a background in Sales coordination and successfully achieving sales targets, experience of networking events and
trade shows and a flair for quality customer service.
How to apply
Please apply via our recruitment website where you will find the full job description. You will be asked to submit your CV and a
covering letter detailing how your experience could help us in this role and how you meet the requirements of our person
specification. Please keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of A4 and send to recruitment@brooklandsmuseum.com
[recruitment@brooklandsmuseum.com]
The hiring manager will review all applications once the role has closed on the 12th May 2024 and we will be in touch with
shortlisted candidates regarding an interview shortly after this date.
Benefits
We offer a number of benefits to suit your lifestyle and include:
* Annual leave of 25 days in addition to Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve off
* Flexible Bank Holiday policy enabling you to take Bank Holidays at a time that suits you
* Flexible working to help you manage your home and working life
* 4% employer contribution into your pension
* Free Onsite parking
* 20% discount in our onsite cafe and Museum shop
* Free access to all that Brooklands Museum has to offer
* Access to our Reward Website providing access to deals and discounts for hundreds of shops online and in store, helping you
save money on everyday shopping
* Full access to our online wellbeing hub providing access to a 24/7 telephone support line, telephone counselling sessions and
expert support
* Access to our team of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
Working at Brooklands Museum
Brooklands Museum is a fast paced, unique and fun place to work, you’ll need to be able to keep a number of plates spinning every
day but that just what makes Brooklands the special place it is. We are proud to have been a finalist for Surrey Employer of the
Year in 2021 and a finalist for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the Beautiful South Awards 2022.
In line with our charitable purpose, we are active in ensuring that Brooklands is inclusive, so that everyone can feel welcome at,
and benefit from, Brooklands Museum, including as visitors, staff, trustees, volunteers, members, partners, freelancers,
contractors, participants, schools, and anyone else who wishes to visit or be involved with the Museum.
We have invested in our organisational culture over recent years and encourage everyone to be their true self at the Museum. The
team have committed to ensuring we all feel involved, supported, and appreciated, by working as one team, communicating
thoughtfully, being proactive and showing we care.
We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways, so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please
speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
