Dublin Fringe Festival Is Hiring: General Manager
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 organisation
Established in 1995, Dublin Fringe Festival is a curated, multidisciplinary festival and year-round 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 the annual festival, Dublin Fringe Festival supports artists throughout the year through its FRINGE LAB resource centre, offering space, professional development and vital support to the independent arts sector.
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.
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
What we offer
- Salary of €47,000–€53,000, depending on experience
- Full-time, two-year contract
- 22 days’ annual leave, pro rata, plus public holidays
- Some flexibility for remote working, depending on organisational and operational requirements
- A senior role in a respected, ambitious and artist-centred organisation
- The opportunity to work with a brilliant team and a wide community of artists, partners and stakeholders
- The chance to help shape the future of Dublin Fringe Festival and support the development of new work in Ireland
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How to apply
To apply, please send:
- 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
Applicants must have legal status to work in the Republic of Ireland.
Applications should be sent to recruit@fringefest.com by Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 5pm
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Application closing date: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 at 5pm
- First interview date: Week of 27th April 2026
- Second interview date: Week of 4th May 2026
Dublin Fringe Festival is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to building a diverse workplace and particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in the cultural sector. Dublin Fringe Festival is core funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Dublin City Council.