Head of Culture Event Operations
Ibtida – Ek Mehfil
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Role Overview
We are looking for a senior, commercially driven operator to lead the business and operations of Ibtida.
The Head of Business & Operations will translate the Co-founders’ vision into structured, profitable and scalable execution. The role will take end-to-end responsibility for business performance, event operations, project management, team building and organisational systems.
The position reports directly to the Co-founders.

Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness and P&L; Ownership
Own Ibtida’s annual business plan, revenue targets, budgets and profitability.
Build event-wise P&Ls;, cash-flow plans and financial projections.
Monitor ticketing, partnerships, production costs, marketing spends and overheads.
Improve margins through stronger planning, negotiation and cost control.
Conduct post-event financial and performance reviews.
Identify new and commercially viable growth opportunities.
Event and Activation Management




Lead every event from initial planning through execution and final closure.
Create detailed timelines, budgets, responsibility matrices and operational plans.
Coordinate production, artist management, marketing, partnerships, ticketing, hospitality, finance and guest relations.
Ensure venues, permissions, vendors, technical requirements and safety protocols are secured on time.
Maintain Ibtida’s standards of cultural sensitivity, hospitality and guest experience.
Create contingency plans and resolve operational challenges decisively.
Systems and Operating Models
Build structured operating models for Ibtida’s ticketed events, cultural IPs, private experiences and brand collaborations.
Develop SOPs, checklists, templates and approval systems across departments.
Create repeatable frameworks for launching events in current cities and venues.
Introduce clear reporting, documentation and closure processes.
Reduce operational dependence on the Co-founders while protecting

📌 Head of Events (New Delhi)
🏢 IBTIDA- Ek Mehfil
📍 New Delhi