Reference: CCC00360Description: The Role:Cambridge City Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead the Folk Festival Marketing and Strategic Lead Manager role. In this pivotal position, you will drive the commercial success, audience growth, and brand visibility of the world-renowned Cambridge Folk Festival including new programme initiatives, while ensuring its alignment with the festival’s unique identity.You will develop and execute long-term marketing strategies, spearhead innovative campaigns to boost ticket sales and audience engagement. A strong understanding of the festival environment and experience of outdoor event management (5000+ attendees), procurement, contractor negotiation will be required. You will also manage and inspire a team while building relationships with key stakeholders, including artists, sponsors, and media partners.Key responsibilities include increasing visibility and revenue, managing marketing campaigns, identifying new partnership opportunities, and overseeing budget management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the festival meets its financial and operational goals, while also working to secure additional funding through grants and sponsorships. As part of the leadership team, you will play a central role in maintaining the festival’s reputation and relevance, contributing to a clear three-year strategic plan.About You:You should have a track record of managing budgets, building successful partnerships, and driving audience growth. A degree in business, marketing, or a related field is desirable, along with project management qualifications. If you’re ready to help shape the future of one of Cambridge’s most prestigious festivals, we’d love to hear from you.What we can offer:Family friendly policiesAgile and Flexible workingGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).Annual leave purchasing schemeAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeA variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsConfidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance ProgrammeHealth and well-being programmeProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the roleSubsidy for public transportRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition frameworkHours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.Working Pattern: Monday-Friday (including occasional evenings and weekends)Contract: PermanentSalary: £40,476 - £45,718 per annum (City Pay Band 6), pro rata for part time.Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.More Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours or Equality & Diversity in RecruitmentApplication Process: To be considered for this role, please scroll below to ‘Apply Online’ and complete an application.If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.Recruitment Timetable: If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to apply by 16 March 2025Interviews will take place on a time and date to be confirmed.If you would like an informal chat, please contact Frances Alderton at Frances.Alderton@cambridge.gov.uk Region: Location: Salary: *GBP*40,476 - *GBP*45,718 per annum (City Pay Band 6), pro rata for part time.Package: Contractual hours: 37Basis: Full time