Are you an audio leader with a passion for promoting excellence in UK audio?
The Radio Academy presents some of the audio industry's most prestigious and anticipated initiatives. We exist to support, promote and celebrate people working in audio and radio. This is an opportunity to work with us to lead the charity's strategy and events, as Acting Managing Director (freelance, maternity cover) over the next 9-12 months.
We are looking for an experienced and well-connected audio leader to work with us, with the position available from end of May for 9 months, with possibility of extending to 12 months. We are the UK audio industry's membership charity and run a busy annual calendar of events, initiatives and resources all dedicated to the celebration of excellence in audio and radio. The successful candidate will lead the organisation's operations and deliver an ambitious strategy to develop, promote and support UK audio and those who work in the industry. They will gain unique insight into some of the audio industry's most high-profile and acclaimed initiatives, including the ARIAS, the Radio Academy Festival and 30 Under 30.
Click here to download full job specification and details of how to apply.
The role is perfect for a radio or audio industry executive with experience operating at Managing Director level, who is comfortable working independently and proactively, with support of a small part-time team and the Board of Trustees. It is a hands-on role that requires event organising experience, well-honed communication and diplomacy skills, and excellent understanding of the radio and audio industry, and the people, groups and companies who operate in it. It is expected that the successful candidate will have a good connection with The Radio Academy, including regular participation in our activity over the past 12 months, and understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the charity and wider industry.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the promotion of UK audio and supporting people who work in radio and audio, with a focus on advancing equity and breaking down barriers to access career development at all levels. We encourage applications from people based across the UK and with backgrounds which have been underrepresented across the sector. We are passionate about equity, belonging and accessibility in audio. We value the creative diversity, perspectives and contributions of everyone who works with us. Even if you don't feel you meet all the criteria, we'd encourage you to apply or get in touch for a conversation. Consider your transferrable skills when sharing your suitability for the role, and tell us what unique insights, skills and networks you bring to the role, and how you'd like to develop your skills by working with us.
Applications are now closed.
Applications are open until 10am on Thursday 10th April.
If you'd like to discuss the role or your application in advance, please don't hesitate to get in touch. The Managing Director, Aradhna Tayal Leach, or Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees, Nick Pitts, will endeavour to make themselves available over the next few weeks for an informal and confidential chat, with no obligation on either side. You can contact Aradhna or Nick directly.
To apply, please provide your LinkedIn link or CV and a cover letter of no more than one side of A4, outlining how you feel your skills and experience are suitable for this role, by 10am on Thursday 10th April.
Send your applications to Nick Pitts, Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees: nick.pitts@radioacademy.org
Interviews will be held on Thursday 17th April and we expect the contract to begin from 27th May. The contract length will be 9 months, with the possibility of extending to 12 months.
Click here to download full job specification and details of how to apply.
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