Manchester International Festival is seeking a Director of Producing.

Job summary:
Accountable for the planning and delivery of MIF’s programme of work and for developing and managing MIF’s producing capacity and capability as the organisation transitions to running The Factory and beyond.

Person Specification.
Essential:
− The ability to understand and anticipate the artistic financial and logistical needs of producing and presenting an extensive programme of work in Manchester and around the world and to be able to translate this understanding into resourcing and financial
planning and budgeting
− An understanding of working with artists and other creatives to commission new work
− Commitment to working with artists and partners from a diverse range of backgrounds, and commitment to exploring new, interdisciplinary forms
− A proven leader, who understands the impact of change, and can inspire and lead a large growing team
− Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills
− Emotional intelligence and appreciation of how to work collaboratively in a creative environment
− Experience in taking financial responsibility for major programmes of work (six and seven
figure budgets), including setting, negotiating and monitoring budgets

See link below for further details.