Chief Executive Officer

About Us: Driffield Agricultural Society is one of the most respected in the UK and runs the country’s best one day agricultural show.

The Society is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Chief Executive Officer to manage and lead the Driffield Agricultural Society in line with its aims and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Continue to develop an innovative, vibrant and successful agricultural show
Maximise income from the society’s facilities to fund charitable activities
Influence and manage external stakeholders and agencies to promote and progress the society’s purpose and future plans
Manage the society business activities including staff leadership, financial planning and control

The successful candidate will

Be experienced in event management
Have knowledge of agriculture and allied industries
Have skills in business planning, finance and budgeting
Be able to lead the committed permanent staff and support our temporary staff and volunteers
Know how best to promote and market the society’s commercial activities
Be an excellent communicator and influencer

Closing date for applications is Monday 05/08/2024 and interviews will be held during w/c 12/08/2024.

Our reference: AGS364

Vacancy: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Driffield

Salary: Attractive salary DOE

Hours: Full time position

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