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Managing Director for a values-led live events business. Accountable to the Board and working within a collaborative and employee-owned context, the MD will hold full delegated authority for operations, finance, people and commercial activity, with a focus on enabling the organisation and its people to perform at their best through support, clarity and collaboration.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the organisation's senior operational executive, responsible for the smooth running of the business
Lead and coordinate the Senior Leadership Team (Creative, Marketing, Production/Event Delivery, Finance and others as applicable)
Overall responsibility for the organisation's financial health and sustainability
Oversee cashflow, forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting to the Board
Lead business planning, risk management and performance tracking
Lead the organisation's commercial strategy and income diversification, including developing partnerships in line with the company's ethos
Identify and develop new income streams aligned with the company and festival's brand and audience
Overall responsibility for office operations, IT systems, digital infrastructure and business processes
Lead on organisational risk management, health & safety, licensing and insurance frameworks
Work closely with the Head of Production to ensure festival plans are operationally feasible and financially sustainable
Oversee major supplier and production contracts and support negotiations and risk management
Work with the Head of Marketing to align marketing plans with brand and commercial and revenue objectives
Support annual reporting, strategic planning cycles and governance processes
Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual and funder requirements
Ensure appropriate resourcing and workforce planning across festival cycles
Champion an inclusive, supportive and high‑performance working culture