A senior role at "The North of England's leading arts Festival" for an arts & events professional with experience of project management and leading teams to achieve goals. The Festival Manager is responsible for all aspects of event management, marketing, general office and systems management and the Education & Community Programme. Responsibilities

Managing the delivery of all Festival events, including liaison with venues, agents, artists and technical suppliers

Day to day management of Festival organisation

Working with the Festival Director on funding applications, organisational development, budgeting and programming where appropriate

Checking all event documentation (including FEU, visas, contracts and riders) and making applications on behalf of artists where appropriate

Sourcing and briefing designers and printers for all Festival

print material

Managing print production, distribution and tracking

Managing communications with the Box Office

Manage Education & Community Programme

Recruitment of temporary Festival staff

Line management of Festival Administrator, Finance Officer and

temporary Festival staff Person Specification Essential:

Minimum of three years experience in a performing arts & event management environment

Experience of managing people

Ability to plan and organise

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Keen attention to detail

Budget management skills

Ability to prioritise work for self and others

Effective problem-solving skills

Able to work to tight deadlines Desirable:

Knowledge of computerised box office systems

Experience of Microsoft Office programs

Experience of working in a small team Personal attributes:

Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people

Flexible and positive approach

Good sense of humour