Job Introduction
Tate Eats is unique in the cultural world, a hospitality business whose purpose supports the vision and reach of Tate in all four of its galleries. All our profits are returned to Tate championing the right to the richness of art for everyone.
Our business is multi-faceted, we run restaurants, cafés and bars while delivering a vast range of events from film premieres to boardroom lunches. We are though much more than that, we have a pioneering roastery setting the agenda on gender equality in the coffee supply chain. We brew beer, we blend gin, we create teas, we have a multi award-winning wine programme, we visit farms, we research and write menus in response to Tate’s diverse programme, and we collaborate with artists and curators.
Tate Events has four business strands, venue hire, catering, corporate membership and tours and experiences. The team delivers an exceptional and diverse programme of private and corporate events across all Tate sites. From high-profile brand activations and industry dinners to intimate private views and receptions. The Tours and Experiences team runs an extensive tours programme across Tate Modern and Tate Britain - expanding to St Ives from March 2026. Corporate Membership packages are currently available at both London sites - expanding to St Ives from April 2026 and Liverpool in late 2026 ready for re-opening. To support this growth, we will be developing a new website that will enable us to share personalised information directly with clients.
This role sits at the heart of Tate Events’ commercial activity, responsible for shaping and delivering the marketing strategy that drives awareness, enquiries, and revenue for Tate’s Events’ wide private events offer.
As Marketing Manager, you will lead on all marketing activity for the Events team from digital and LinkedIn content, website development, to sales collateral, case studies and third-party listings. You will ensure that Tate’s event spaces and services are represented with clarity, creativity and impact.
Working closely with the Head of Business Development and Corporate Membership, you will support strategic growth across B2B and B2C clients (corporate, agency and private), along with the Senior Marketing Manager, you will also collaborate with wider marketing colleagues to ensure alignment with Tate’s wider business strategy, brand and tone of voice.
This is a hands-on role requiring a self-starter, confident in campaign planning, project management, copywriting, visual presentation, stakeholder management and content creation. You will also take responsibility for maintaining and commissioning event photography, updating Tate Event’s digital channels, and ensuring that the Events team has compelling, up-to-date marketing collateral to support sales conversations and trade events.
We offer a supportive, engaging working environment that is inspired by our surroundings and the creative institution we support. You will be able to express yourself, be challenged to think differently while working flexibly and collaboratively across teams. Tate Eats offers you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a nurturing, diverse business.
As well as a great place to work, we offer excellent benefits and development opportunities.
Our benefits include:
Manager bonus scheme
Staff meal allowance
Performance & service awards
Opportunities for professional development
Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Allies, Cycle scheme and Eyecare vouchers
Life assurance and Medicash contributory healthcare cover plan
Producer & Supplier Trips
CODE membership
Great discounts in our shops and catering outlets
Free entry to exhibitions for you, your friends and family
