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Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) are currently hiring for the Head of Commercial and Marketing to join their team.
About The Role:
The Head of Commercial & Marketing holds overall responsibility for driving the festival's commercial strategy and marketing direction.
As a member of the executive team, the Head of Commercial & Marketing plays a central role in securing a robust and sustainable financial foundation for the organisation.
The role is responsible for building and nurturing high value sponsor and funding relationships that align with the festival's vision and long-term growth strategy.
Reporting to the Executive Festival Director and working closely with the Festival Manager, you will contribute to the delivery of a world-class festival experience.
Central to this is fostering strong, collaborative relationships with sponsors, funders, partners, supporters, suppliers, the Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Source, secure, maintain and develop major sponsorships and strategic partnerships
As Commercial lead, identify innovative funding opportunities and new revenue streams to support growth.
Serve as the primary contact for sponsors and partners, ensuring mutual objectives are met year-round.
Oversee financial management of sponsorships and partnerships, and ensure marketing operations deliver against strategic goals and budget targets.
Shape and lead the festival's marketing strategy, working with the Marketing team and the Festival Publicist to deliver integrated communications campaigns for the Festival.
Promote DIFF as a leading national and international cultural event, identifying strategic opportunities for audience growth.
Inspire, mentor, and lead the Marketing team, overseeing recruitment, training and development.
Ensure marketing activities support commercial objectives, audience development, and the festivals long-term strategic vision.
Lead the strategy, research, and development of funding proposals for corporate, individual, and foundation partners, and manage these relationships to maximise engagement and value.
Develop and implement strategies to cultivate and solicit support from philanthropic donors.
Monitor funding performance and progress against annual targets, ensuring timely reporting and accountability.
Provide strategic leadership as well as mentor and supervise a team responsible for developing and collating direct reporting for key festival stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with other senior revenue generators and build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including programmers and other colleagues.
Oversee the development, management, and delivery of annual budgets for sponsorship, fundraising, and marketing activities.
Work with the Executive team to design and deliver initiatives and events that drive fundraising and engagement with corporate and individual donors.
Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and best practice.
Skills and Expertise:
3+ years senior-level experience in sponsorship, fundraising, or commercial partnerships within the Arts, Culture, or Not-for-Profit sector
Experience in marketing, communications, or brand strategy is essential, reflecting the dual commercial and marketing nature of the role.
What will make you great in this role:
Independent self-starter with strong negotiation skills and high levels of initiative.
Proven track record in delivering results in fast-paced, non-profit environments and meeting ambitious commercial and sponsorship targets.
Knowledge of Ireland's philanthropic community and a history of successful donor and partner engagement; CFRE accreditation is an asset.
Strong track record of professional relationship-building and aptitude for building the loyalty of members and donors.
Excellent networking skills, with an ability to act with tact and diplomacy.
Highly developed communication skills across written, oral, negotiation, and strategic planning contexts.
Confidence managing up and presenting professionally to Boards, senior stakeholders, and large groups.
An excellent, collaborative team player adept at building relationships.
A creative problem solver with an agile and enthusiastic approach to their role.
International experience an advantage.
A passion for film
Key Information:
Reporting To:
Executive Festival Director
Works Directly With:
Executive Festival Director, Festival Manager
Salary:
€50,000 – €60,000 dependant on experience
The Terms of Contract and Compensation commensurate with experience.
The position is offered as a three-year fixed term contract with a six-month probationary period.
Deadline:
Tuesday, 7th April ****
Place Of Work:
Dublin International Film Festival Office, Digital Hub, Thomas Street, Dublin.
The office hours are 9:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
However, due to nature of a Festival and DIFF's year round activities, evening and weekend work forms a natural part of the job.
How To Apply:
Please send
CV and a covering letter
(max 2 A4 pages) outlining your interest and experience to ****** with the subject line
'Head of Commercial and Marketing application'
.
Deadline for applications is Tuesday, 7th April ****.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
Dublin International Film Festival is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities and communities.
About Dublin International Film Festival:
For 11 unforgettable days in February, Dublin transforms into a vibrant hub of cinematic excellence.
DIFF brings the best of Irish and international cinema to the capital for a celebration of storytelling.
We welcome the lovers, the dreamers and the curious newcomers.
From world premieres to intimate screenings, exclusive Q&As to parties and celebrations, DIFF offers a unique journey into the world of film, all set against the backdrop of buzz of the Irish capital.
Join us and be part of a contemporary cinema experience that connects communities, ignites ideas, and inspires a love for cinema that lasts all year round.
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