Canterbury Cathedral is one of the nation’s greatest heritage buildings and well-known all over the world. The Cathedral community welcomes more than 1 million visitors and delivers over 2,000 events and services each year, as well as employing nearly 1,000 staff and volunteers.

Over the past few years the Cathedral and its Precincts has been on a journey, undergoing a programme of development and restoration which will conserve and safeguard this beautiful building’s heritage for future generations and enrich the experience of those who visit.

As we move steadily closer to the end of this significant journey, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Group Sales and Travel Trade Manager. This brand new role will actively promote Canterbury Cathedral as a visitor destination, growing visitor numbers and income by strengthening ties with existing partners and building new relationships by breaking into new tourist markets.
We are looking for an exceptional and creative individual who has wide-ranging commercial sales and marketing experience, clear oversight of all aspects of travel trade sales and marketing activity, along with excellent IT, interpersonal and negotiating skills. You will have a background in identifying and developing new markets for business growth and development and experience of working with senior representatives of national and international organisations is key. You will be experienced in project management, hold excellent presentation and report writing skills and have a proactive and organised approach to your work. The post holder must have a readiness and ability to travel extensively both within the UK and abroad.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 23rd September 2019