General Manager

JOB TITLE: General Manager
REPORTS TO: CEO
TERM: Full-Time, Permanent (Interim will be considered)
START DATE: Sept/Oct 2024
SALARY: £35-40K – DOE
LOCATION: Flexible. Hybrid/Remote (London office, Farringdon)

A Greener Future (AGF) are looking for an experienced General Manager to join us on a full time, permanent basis to support our CEO and implement business strategy with enthusiasm and a positive mindset.

The successful General Manager will be responsible for our daily running of the business, including budgeting, people/client management and introducing and maintaining clear company policies and procedures. We are looking for someone who is highly organised and people focused. This role will be varied, and the successful candidate will be someone who can take this in their stride, reprioritise when required, and be very proactive in finding solutions and nurturing relationships, both with colleagues and external bodies.

As the business central hub, you will be working with clients and external suppliers, arranging contracts and settling accounts, so experience of general office management and invoicing is essential. We are passionate about protecting people and our environment globally through the power of events, music, culture, and sport, and our General Manager will be instrumental to achieving this.

Please note this role will require occasional travel and evening/weekend availability. The position of General Manager consists of tasks which fall under daily management. A more detailed note of the duties can be provided upon request/to shortlisted candidates.

Responsibilities include:

•  Overall day-to-day running of the business, including strategic planning, facilities, budgeting, and employee management.
•  Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers, assisting with sourcing and contract negotiations.
• Planning and hosting meetings with clients, managing expectations for project delivery.
• Budgeting and accounts, supporting bookkeeping, debtor control and paying invoices on time.
• Assisting with recruitment & selection and employee development, including arranging monthly/annual reviews and identifying training requirements.
• Supporting the CEO with any ad hoc duties in a consultative manner.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to put sustainability at the heart of all decisions, an ambassador for a greener future.
• Outstanding organization skills, experienced in working with time constraints and implementing changes quickly when required.
• Previous people management, with strong ability to maintain confidence and lead by example.
• Previous background, or strong interest in events, music, sport, and culture.

WHY WORK FOR AGF:

Working with AGF provides a unique and rare opportunity to play a pivotal role raising the bar of sustainability in the international events and entertainment sectors. AGF is a pioneering independent not-for-profit, formerly known as A Greener Festival, born from the festival and music industry, and developed into an internationally recognised leader in sustainability for events. You would be joining a small team of passionate people driven by the purpose of creating positive change for now and the future. AGF stands for not only environmental protection and biodiversity enhancement, but also strongly believes in the power and necessity of all people being equal, heard and included if we
are to create a happy, healthy, and sustainable future.

A Greener Festival Ltd t/a A Greener Future is an equal opportunities employer, and positively encourages applications from people currently underrepresented irrespective of gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or age.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please send a short cover letter & CV to the email below by Friday 13th September 2024. First interviews will be held via Zoom in September.