General Manager
Dublin Fringe Festival Closing date: Wed, 22 Apr 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Dublin Fringe Festival is seeking a dynamic, strategic and experienced General Manager to join our team. This is a senior leadership role at the heart of one of Ireland's most ambitious and distinctive arts organisations. Working closely with the Festival Director, the General Manager will play a central role in the strategic, financial and operational leadership of Dublin Fringe Festival, helping to shape and sustain the organisation as both a year-round artist support hub and a leading multidisciplinary festival.
We are looking for someone who combines strong financial and operational expertise with a genuine love of culture, artists and festivals. You will be an experienced manager, a confident communicator and a collaborative leader, capable of seeing both the bigger picture and the day-to-day detail. You will help guide a small but highly skilled team, support the delivery of an ambitious annual festival, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the organisation.
About the role: In this role, you will lead on financial planning and oversight, governance, organisational systems, operational management and people management. You will work closely with the Festival Director and senior team to ensure the successful delivery of the festival and year-round programme, while also supporting income diversification, fundraising operations, partnerships and organisational sustainability. The role includes line management responsibility across key operational areas including production, box office, volunteer coordination, the Studios Coordinator and the Bookkeeper, while supporting the Festival Director in the management of other senior functions.
Job Requirements
We'd love to hear from candidates who bring:
Significant experience in a comparable senior management role
Strong financial management and budgeting skills
Excellent organisational, planning and leadership ability
Confidence managing teams, systems and complex operational workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills
An understanding of, and commitment to, artists, festivals and the wider cultural sector
Experience or interest in supporting fundraising, partnerships, audience development and organisational growth
Job Responsibilities
Lead the strategic, financial and operational management of Dublin Fringe Festival.
Work closely with the Festival Director to support organisational planning, growth and delivery.
Oversee budgeting, cash flow, financial reporting, audit preparation and governance compliance.
Support the successful delivery of the annual festival and year-round operations.
Line manage key staff across production, box office, volunteer coordination, studios and bookkeeping.
Support funding applications, reporting, fundraising and income diversification.
Maintain strong relationships with artists, partners, funders and stakeholders.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: General Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Festival
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Wed, 22 Apr 2026
- Location: Ireland
How to Apply
To apply, please send the below to [email protected] by Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 5pm:
- A CV outlining your relevant experience
- A cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role, what you would bring to it, and what experience has prepared you for its challenges
- The names and positions of two referees relevant to your application
- Contact name: Bee Sparks, Festival Director
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Dublin Fringe Festival
Established in 1995, Dublin Fringe Festival is a curated, multidisciplinary festival and year-round charitable organisation focused on fresh and innovative approaches to the arts from Irish and international makers. It is the agenda-setting festival for new work in Ireland, devoted to talent development and artform development. Alongside festival, Dublin Fringe Festival supports artists throughout the year through its resource centre, offering space, professional development and vital support