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.Key responsibilitiesLead the strategic, financial and operational management of Dublin Fringe FestivalWork closely with the Festival Director to support organisational planning, growth and deliveryOversee budgeting, cash flow, financial reporting, audit preparation and governance complianceSupport the successful delivery of the annual festival and year-round operationsLine manage key staff across production, box office, volunteer coordination, studios and bookkeepingSupport funding applications, reporting, fundraising and income diversificationMaintain strong relationships with artists, partners, funders and stakeholdersWe’d love to hear from candidates who bringSignificant experience in a comparable senior management roleStrong financial management and budgeting skillsExcellent organisational, planning and leadership abilityConfidence managing teams, systems and complex operational workflowsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAn understanding of, and commitment to, artists, festivals and the wider cultural sectorExperience or interest in supporting fundraising, partnerships, audience development and organisational growthWhat we offer:Salary of €47,000–€53,000, depending on experienceFull-time, two-year contract22 days’ annual leave, pro rata, plus public holidaysSome flexibility for remote working, depending on organisational and operational requirementsA senior role in a respected, ambitious and artist-centred organisationThe opportunity to work with a brilliant team and a wide community of artists, partners and stakeholdersThe chance to help shape the future of Dublin Fringe Festival and support the development of new work in IrelandView our full job spec and details here: https://www.fringefest.com/news/dublin-fringe-festival-is-hiring-general-managerHow to applyPlease send the following to recruit@fringefest.comby Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 5pm: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 challengesThe names and positions of two referees relevant to your applicationApplicants must have legal status to work in the Republic of Ireland.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.
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