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Business Innovation Manager Vacancy

To fulfil this role, you will need to have:

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

  • Track record of strategic business development delivery.
  • Experience of developing and managing innovation and business growth projects.
  • Track record in sales and in building a network and pipeline of new clients.
  • Experience of driving brand awareness for new business.
  • Experience of managing data, using CRM and online systems for monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
  • Experience of working in the creative and cultural industries.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write and communicate confidently, effectively and persuasively with a wide range of people and organisations.

Beneficial

  • Knowledge of monetisation of digital artistic product.
  • An understanding of and commitment to the role of cultural activity in achieving positive social impact.
  • Broad knowledge of the infrastructure of the UK cultural and public/charitable sectors.
  • Knowledge of financial support structure for arts and culture.
  • Capacity to identify and respond to competitive tender opportunities.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  • Entrepreneurial, alive to innovation and new ideas.
  • Results oriented.
  • Financial acumen.
  • A good networker, able to build and maintain trust with a range of stakeholders.
  • Analytical mindset.
  • Resilient, able to work through setbacks.
  • A collaborative approach that supports team working and welcomes feedback.
  • Alignment with Orchestras Live’s Values: Creative, Inclusive, Collaborative, Forward-looking, Environmentally responsible.

Beneficial

  • Broad interest in and commitment to the work of Orchestras Live and the impact of live music and participatory performance projects.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, age groups and cultures. We have made specific commitments to embed equity of access and opportunity across our delivery programme and organisational structure. To help us deliver these, we are keen to hear from Global Majority, D/deaf and disabled candidates to support better representation on our Board and in leadership positions in our sector.

Candidates who self-identify as belonging to one or more of these groups and can demonstrate experience in the essential areas listed above will be guaranteed an online interview at the first stage.

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