Summary We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced General Manager to join our dynamic team at Belfast International Arts Festival on a full-time basis. Overview Belfast International Arts Festival is Northern Irelands leading annual celebration of contemporary arts and culture. We showcase world class artists and productions which reflect and promote our changing city and the continuing evolution of creative practice from around the world. We are widely recognised as both a significant event in Belfasts cultural calendar and a strategic leader in Northern Irelands arts sector. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and resourceful General Manager, with a successful background in managing arts and/or cultural organisations as well as a track record in fundraising and income generation for the not-for-profit sector. The General Manager works closely with the Artistic Director & CEO (who curates the artistic programme of the festival) and is a key member of senior management, working year-round to manage and deliver BIAF events and the annual Festival. Primary areas of direct responsibility include the management of the companys finances and administration, relationships with stakeholders and funders, income generation, corporate governance, HR and line management of staff members. If you would like to help us fulfil our ambitions, are a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, well organised, and a team player with a track-record of successfully securing funding from statutory, public, trusts and foundations, then wed like to hear from you. Package Starting salary is £35,000 per annum full-time, rising incrementally over three years to £37,856 and based on achievements and annual review 23 days per annum paid holiday (plus NI public and bank holidays) Workplace Pension with a 4% employer contribution Hybrid working model (2 days from home / 3 days in office) To Apply Please visit our website to download the full job description and application form. Completed applications and an equal opportunity monitoring form must be received by email no later than 5pm on Friday 31 January 2025. It is intended that interviews for this post will take place w/c 10 and/or 17 February 2025. BIAF is an Equal Opportunities Employer.