Commercial and Operational Head, Slottsfjell Festival

About the role

Rukus Group, a full-year experience company based in Tønsberg, is looking for a commercial and operational leader to develop Slottsfjell and contribute to the growth of the group. You will hold overall responsibility for the festival, from programme and audience experience to economics and commercial development, while also helping the group find new business opportunities and strengthen partnerships across its brands. The role is strategic and operational, sits in the group's leadership group and reports to the managing director. It is open to applicants from the festival, booking, management, cultural venues, events, sponsorship or commercial leadership fields.

Key responsibilities

• Daily leadership and overall responsibility for Slottsfjellfestivalen
• Drive progress, planning and delivery of the festival project
• Lead the booking group and help develop the festival programme
• Develop concepts, products and the total audience experience
• Contribute actively to the group's business development and profitable growth
• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities, concepts and partnerships across the group
• Work closely with the sales organisation on sponsor and partner development
• Help develop the group's brands and offers
• Take part in the group's leadership group and support strategy, sound financial control and operations

Required profile

• Documented results from project leadership, business development or marketing
• Experience leading people and building good teams
• Commercial understanding and ability to build partnerships
• Ability to make decisions quickly and handle high-pressure days
• Trust around finance, budget and operations
• Relevant background from festivals, booking, management, cultural venues, events or sponsorship work (titles matter less than results)

The application deadline is Wednesday 19 August at noon; applications are reviewed continuously. Applicants send their CV and answers to short questions through Kulturhoder, which handles the recruitment process.