Festival Director

Main Duties

1.Work with the Board of Trustees to develop the overall artistic and strategic vision for the festival.
2.Plan for the delivery of the annual festival events, identifying fundraising and planning elements that need to be initiated to meet early deadlines.
3.Work alongside the Board to identify sources of and successfully raise funding from trusts and foundations, local and regional authorities, and private/commercial sponsors.
4.Develop a festival programme of events including directly delivered, commissioned and curated elements.
5.Supervise the work of any additional freelance and agency staff to ensure their effective performance.
6.Build and supervise our pool of admin and festival volunteers, working in partnership with local volunteering organisations and programmes.
7.Oversee the promotion of the festival via a variety of media including via community partners, community champions, brochure distribution, festival website and social media.
8.Be responsible for liaising with Westminster City Council and any other appropriate authorities, including keeping relevant officers informed of developments and representing the festival effectively to a range of stakeholders

9. Be responsible for liaising with Westminster City Council and any other appropriate authorities, including keeping relevant officers informed of developments and representing the festival effectively to a range of stakeholders.
10. Oversee production to ensure the organisation of infrastructure for physical festival events, including venues, obtaining appropriate licenses, taking responsibility for health & safety, generating risk assessments, liaising with appropriate authorities and hiring of technical equipment.
11. Produce any large scale events, including arranging get-in and get-out, and liaising with partners and stakeholders, the Board of Trustees, volunteers and staff to ensure the public enjoys a safe and successful event.
12. Work to develop an increasingly diverse and inclusive festival, including varied programming of events, with an emphasis on giving opportunities to local people.
13. Work with the Treasurer and Bookkeeper to ensure financial records are maintained and that the Charity has the resources necessary to deliver its plans and remain financially viable.
14. Plan effective evaluation of the festival and contribute to impact reports and the charity’s Annual Report.
15. Prepare a report for, and attend whenever possible, the monthly Board of Trustees meetings, maintaining close liaison with the Festival Chair on all aspects of the Festival.

Skills and Experience Required

Management:
Highly motivated and able to work on own initiative.
At least middleweight experience in successful events management, with a particular emphasis on community events of equivalent size.
Excellent knowledge of and a proven track record in health & safety, risk assessment, and dealing with production management
Knowledge and experience of staff and volunteer development
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Analytical skills and understanding of outcomes and evaluation.
A working knowledge of charity finance and governance

Budgets and Fundraising
Proven Ability to manage project budgets of at least £50k.
Good working knowledge of funding bodies and fundraising methods
Proven experience in successfully gaining funding for projects from trusts and foundations, local and regional authorities and prestigious private and commercial sponsors
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Marketing & Communication
Knowledge and experience of marketing and P.R.
Good networking skills, able to work with a range of different people including funders, local community partners, trainees and volunteers.
Experience of working in a multicultural, inner-city environment, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Good IT skills and familiarity with social media

Desirable
Knowledge of, and experience within, the South Westminster community.
Experience of delivering events within a high profile environment, such as Westminster.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.