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Head of Northern Music Export Office
The Northern Music Export Office (NMEO) is looking for a strategic, well-connected Head of Office to lead the initiative and its delivery.
Reporting to the Generator CEO, the Head of Office will hold senior responsibility for NMEO’s programmes, budget, team and reputation, acting as a key point of accountability for Combined Authorities, funders, partners and the wider music industry.
NMEO is part of Great North Creative, a pan-regional collaboration of Mayors, Combined Authorities, Arts Council England, Public Service Broadcasters and other key stakeholders, working to recalibrate the creative industries economy and drive growth and opportunity across the North.
As a collaborative initiative bringing together multiple regional and industry partners, the Head of Office will be central to building strong relationships, navigating different priorities and maintaining alignment around NMEO’s shared ambitions.
In dialogue with the Generator CEO and NMEO Strategic Steering Group, you will set the strategic direction for NMEO’s programmes, lead and develop the team delivering them, and represent NMEO at the highest level with partners, funders and international industry contacts. You’ll balance strategic leadership with effective operational oversight, ensuring the office runs efficiently, funding is deployed effectively and impact is clearly evidenced.
This role suits an experienced music industry or arts sector leader with a track record of managing teams, budgets and complex multi-stakeholder relationships. We also welcome candidates from wider backgrounds, including grant funding, public investment, international development or national programmes, where they can demonstrate strong strategic leadership, an international outlook and an understanding of how to build and deliver ambitious partnerships. A genuine commitment to growing opportunities for Northern talent on the international stage is essential.
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Applications close: 9am Wednesday 30 September
Opportunities for Artists & Industry
From breakthrough artists to rising producers, creative entrepreneurs to future industry leaders - Generator creates real opportunities to get in, level up, and go further.
We run a year-round programme of events, open calls, talent development and hands-on experience that connects you with the people, platforms and pathways that matter.
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Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn’t.
Generator exists because we believe anyone with vision and drive should have the opportunity to succeed - no matter where they come from.
We’re here to level the playing field, build a sustainable industry, and create a lasting legacy for music, culture, and creative business in the North.
What We Stand For
We make change
We don’t wait for change - we make it. Bold ideas. Bold action. Bold results. We take risks, challenge the status quo, and push the industry forward - making sure the North leads, not follows.
We put people first
People are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in talent, nurture teams, and create real opportunities. By bringing the right people together, we build something bigger - stronger businesses, stronger communities, and a stronger industry.
We create the future
The future belongs to those who think differently. We champion new ideas, embrace diverse voices, and push boundaries to shape what’s next for music, culture, and creative business in the North.
We stand for whats right
Integrity is non-negotiable. We’re straight-talking, transparent, and committed to building a fairer, more accessible industry. We stand for inclusion, respect, and backing talent based on vision and drive - not background or connections.