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Director of Partnerships & Communications, Sheffield DocFest

  •  Yorkshire
  •  Â£50k+
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 8, 2026
  •  Maria Stoneman
  •  maria.stoneman@sheffdocfest.com
  • #Festival

Description

Job Summary

This role is central to our Leadership Team, securing major funding for the festival and year-round programmes, building strong sponsor relationships, and leading communications to raise visibility, grow audiences, and strengthen income.

Job Description

This role is a key part of our Leadership Team, working closely and collaboratively with the Managing Director and Creative Director. You'll play a vital role in securing significant new funding to support both the festival and our year-round programmes, while nurturing strong, lasting relationships with sponsors and funders across the public and private sectors.

You'll also lead on the organisation's communications throughout the year, helping to shape and deliver strategic plans that raise our visibility, grow our audiences, and strengthen our income.

As a member of the senior team, you'll work in close partnership with the Managing Director, Creative Director and Head of Finance on financial planning and the overall development of the organisation, and you'll regularly report to our Board of Trustees.

We're looking for an upbeat, positive and proactive person who's excited to find creative, meaningful ways to build partnerships and help the organisation thrive.

Job Requirements

For a full list of requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the job description on our website, which is linked below.

Job Responsibilities

For a full list of requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the job description on our website, which is linked below.

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How to Apply

To apply for this role, please download the Sheffield DocFest Recruitment Pack and submit your CV, a covering letter telling us why you are interested in the role and working for Sheffield DocFest and our equal opportunities form.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive place and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership, or pregnancy.

Closing date for applications: 8th January - 09:00
We encourage early applications, as interviews will take place on a rolling basis before the closing date.

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