The Cumnock Tryst is seeking to appoint their first Festival Director, who will have a proven track record and flair for cultural administration and strategic planning, coupled with a passion for music and the ability to deliver a world class programme of concerts and events.

The Festival Director will be responsible for delivering the vision, mission and strategic priorities identified in the organisation’s 2017-2021 business plan - EPIC: Enthralling People Invigorating Communities – to inspire, lead, manage and create the conditions for the long term sustainability of the organisation. 

They will work closely with the artistic director, making a significant contribution to artistic planning and shaping the organisation’s year-round programme of events and activities. The Festival Director will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the Festival and year-round programme from concept, development, programming, delivery and evaluation. They will have a hands-on approach to administration, production planning, marketing, fundraising and financial management as part of a small dynamic team.

See further details at the link below.