Join Our Team: Executive Director

08 November 2023

We are recruiting for a new Executive Director role.  

Are you a visionary leader with a deep passion for the arts, a talent for innovation, and a knack for driving cultural transformation? Dublin Fringe Festival is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team as the Executive Director. This is a new and pivotal role within our organisation, and we are seeking a creative powerhouse to shape the future of one of Ireland's most vibrant and cutting-edge multidisciplinary arts festivals.

The Executive Director will play a crucial role within the organisation, serving as a key member of the senior executive team making significant contributions to the company's strategic, artistic, operational, and financial well-being.

Dublin Fringe Festival has a rich history of championing emerging artists, pushing artistic boundaries, and celebrating the diversity and dynamism of Irish culture. As we embark on a new phase of development and growth, we are looking for an Executive Director who will lead with passion, strategic insight, and a commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity.

This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of the Irish arts scene, working alongside one of Ireland's most skilled, dynamic, and dedicated teams, as well as a community of inspiring artists and creators. If you are eager to be part of an organisation that thrives on experimentation and believes in the power of the arts to provoke, inspire, and connect, then this role is the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us in reimagining the future of Dublin Fringe Festival and play a vital role in shaping the cultural landscape of Dublin city. If you're ready to take a leading role in this extraordinary organisation and elevate it to new realms of possibility, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our journey.

For full Job Description, Terms & Conditions of Employment and How to Apply download the JOB PACK



APPLICATION TIMELINE:

1.  Application closing date: Friday, 1st December 2023 at 12pm

2. First interview date: Week of December 4th 2023

3. Second interview date: Week of 11th December 2023

4. Intended start date: Week of 15th January 2024

Dublin Fringe Festival is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Dublin Fringe Festival is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities. We particularly encourage applications from members of groups who are underrepresented in the cultural sector.

Dublin Fringe Festival is core funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Dublin City Council. For further information about Dublin Fringe Festival, FRINGE LAB and our previous programme information, please see www.fringefest.com. If you wish to contact us for an informal discussion in confidence, please contact our recruit@fringefest.com with your questions.