Fair Manager, EMEA

Who We Are: Frieze is the world's leading platform for modern and contemporary art, dedicated to artists, galleries, collectors, and art lovers alike. Frieze comprises three magazines - frieze, Frieze Masters Magazine, and Frieze Week - and seven international art fairs - Frieze London, Frieze Masters, Frieze New York, Frieze Los Angeles, Frieze Seoul, The Armory Show, and EXPO Chicago. Legacy art fair brands The Armory Show and EXPO Chicago were acquired by Frieze in September 2023. In October 2021, Frieze also launched No.9 Cork Street, a permanent space for visiting international galleries in Mayfair, London.

Main Purpose of Job

Deliver all aspects of Frieze London and Frieze Masters with specific emphasis on cross-department coordination, budget, and timeline management.

About Frieze

Frieze is a media and events company that includes three publications, seven international art fairs, and No9 Cork Street.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Relay the fair strategy across all teams, ensuring it is reflected in decisions and processes.
• Implement and coordinate the delivery of the fairs across all departments, tracking and pushing deliverables.
• Support decision-making for the fairs, online projects, and new initiatives.
• Represent Frieze in external meetings and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, as agreed with the Director, EMEA.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Build and track overall fair timeline in collaboration with the Director, EMEA, resolving conflicts across fairs and regions.
• Oversee internal processes and communication, ensuring key deliverables are met on time and to high standards.
• Organize cross-department meetings to ensure deliverables are met, establishing and following up on action points.
• Ensure quality of services delivered to stakeholders, including signing off on departmental deliverables.
• Flag potential issues proactively and implement solutions.
• Coordinate and lead debriefs, follow up on action points, and ensure improvements are implemented on time and within budget.
• Produce external proposals for funding, sponsorship, and marketing opportunities.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to maintain competitiveness.
• Perform any other duties as directed by senior management.

BUDGET

• Build and track budgets in relevant areas, supporting the Fair Directors.
• Assist finance in monitoring overall budgets and reforecasts.
• Identify savings and risk areas; ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Approve invoices and coding processes.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage hiring within the Fair and Programming teams, including budgets, job posts, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STRENGTHS

• Relevant experience in the arts sector.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Proactive, autonomous work ethic.
• Strategic and forward-thinking.
• Ability to motivate teams across levels.
• Work well under pressure, multitasking effectively.
• Experience managing annual budgets.
• Adaptability to changing environments and targets.
• Professional and friendly interaction with diverse stakeholders.
• Effective communication with artists, curators, and museum/gallery professionals.
• Strong time management skills.
• Integrity, respect, and quick learning.
• Knowledge of art and art history.
• Experience managing large, complex projects.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Statements

Frieze is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively addressing systemic inequalities within the arts industry and fostering an inclusive environment for all backgrounds.

Endeavor shares this commitment, promoting diversity and inclusion across its global operations. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion.