With the departure of Mary Egan who is stepping down as FOCAL International’s Director of Operations for the last 9 years the association is looking for a Managing Director.
On Mary FOCAL say: ‘Since 2017, Mary’s commitment and dedication have helped FOCAL go from strength to strength. Her outreach and recruitment acumen have seen global membership expand and flourish. Mary’s organisation of workshops, meetings, events and parties, including the prestigious annual FOCAL International Awards, has continued to raise our profile, champion our cause and spotlight our presence in the archive industry.’
On the MD job they say: ‘FOCAL International is hiring a Managing Director to lead our strategic direction and operational success in the global audiovisual archive industry.’
FOCAL International is a specialist, professional, not-for-profit trade association formed in 1985. It is fully established as one of the leading voices in the industry which represents the footage and content libraries in over 30 countries, the archive producers, researchers, consultants and service providers. FOCAL International operates through an executive board elected by its members.
As FOCAL International’s driving force, the Managing Director will lead the strategic direction and operational success of the organisation, ensuring its continued growth, relevance, and impact across the global audiovisual archive and footage industry. The Managing Director will be the engine behind our programmes, partnerships, finances, and team, delivering with purpose, precision, and passion. The role will report directly to the Executive Board or its designated representative, ensuring alignment with FOCAL’s governance and strategic oversight.
The position will be offered on a full-time basis, salary and remuneration package on application.
Priority will be given to applications by cover letter and CV.
Deadline – Friday 7th November
Details and to Apply here.