Chair of the manchester jazz festival Board

Scope of the Chair role

Professor Kirsty Fairclough, mjf’s Chair for the last 6 years, has reached the end of her term:

“Reflecting on my time as Chair of the Manchester Jazz Festival, I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together. The passion & dedication of our team have been the heart & soul of every event, ensuring we bring the magic of jazz to life for our community. It has been an honour to lead such a brilliant group of people, & I am excited to see how the festival continues to grow & inspire in the years to come.”

An interim Chair is currently in place. This is an opportunity for the new Chair to drive mjf’s development at a stimulating time for the organisation, with its fruitful partnerships, robust financial health & strong artistic identity. We are looking for an inspirational cultural leader to guide the organisation through our next period of development, which will include the next rounds of NPO, Regional & Local Authority funding.

NB: Residency in Manchester is not mandatory.