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