General Manager - Brands and Entertainment
Salary DOE
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Handle are thrilled to be partnering with an established and highly regarded organisation within the brands and entertainment space which is seeking an experienced General Manager to provide strategic, operational, and commercial leadership across the business.
This is a senior executive appointment requiring a confident and credible leader with a proven track record of managing complexity, driving organisational performance, and leading high-performing teams. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver the organisation's long-term vision while ensuring operational excellence, financial sustainability, and strong governance.
The Role
The General Manager will have overall responsibility for strategy delivery, operational management, financial oversight, people leadership, and external relationships. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight across all areas of the organisation and plays a key role in shaping future direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership, translating long-term vision into effective business and operational plans
- Lead and coordinate the senior management team, setting priorities and ensuring delivery across all departments
- Oversee day-to-day operations, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement
- Hold overall responsibility for organisational performance, risk management, and governance
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls in partnership with the Head of Finance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, partners, and suppliers
- Oversee people management, including recruitment, performance, development, and organisational culture
- Work closely with directors to support programming, planning, and delivery
- Oversee sales, marketing, fundraising, and customer experience to ensure income targets are achieved
- Report to the Board, providing clear performance updates, strategic insight, and recommendations
Candidate Profile
- Minimum of 8 years' senior management experience, ideally at General Manager or executive level
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, business development, and operational leadership
- Strong financial, commercial, and analytical capability
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and organisational risk
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Sound judgement, strong decision-making ability, and a solutions-focused approach
This is a rare leadership opportunity with genuine scope to shape an organisation's future and drive its continued growth and development. The role offers significant influence, responsibility, and the chance to make a lasting impact. If you would like to apply or find out more about the role please email your CV to hannah.keighley@handle.co.uk
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
