Festival Managers and Organisers
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STARTING PAY£22,000 - £28,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Festival Managers and Organisers
Festival managers and organisers are the dynamic force behind some of the UK's most exhilarating cultural events, shaping unforgettable experiences that bring communities together. With the UK's vibrant festival scene contributing billions to the economy, this role is pivotal in ensuring that these events run smoothly, safely, and successfully.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Festival CoordinatorAs a Junior Festival Coordinator, you will assist in the planning and execution of festivals, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of event management.£22,000 - £28,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEFestival ManagerIn this role, you will take charge of festival planning, overseeing budgets, logistics, and team management to ensure successful events.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Festival DirectorAs a Senior Festival Director, you will lead large-scale festivals, strategising for growth, managing high-level partnerships, and driving innovation in the festival experience.£50,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeBusiness Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · DegreeInternational Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · DegreeBusiness ManagementTeesside University · DegreeModern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeBusiness Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · Degree