SYNTHO is an electronic music education platform whose mission is to cultivate the next generation of house music creators, from hobbyists to professionals through structured learning, social features, world‑class content, and live feedback. Founded by DJ and producer Josh Baker, SYNTHO has grown into a fast‑moving, subscription‑led business with an international customer base and a small, ambitious team.
We’re hiring a Managing Director to run day‑to‑day execution of the business. Your job is to translate the strategy into clear priorities, align the team around them, and drive consistent delivery and commercial progress. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in early‑stage environments and can create clarity, accountability, and momentum across product, content, marketing, data, finance, and operations.
About You
* Proven operator who has led execution in a startup or high‑growth environment
* Strong commercial instincts, you focus on outcomes, not activity
* Strong people leadership, able to motivate teams and hold high standards
* Financially literate, able to work with budgets, P&Ls, and cash control
* Organised, decisive, and calm under pressure
* Passion for music, creator products, or subscription businesses is a strong plus
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Execution and Operating Rhythm
* Run the weekly leadership meeting and ensure it produces decisions, owners, deadlines, and follow‑through
* Maintain visibility across all active projects and priorities
* Hold team leads accountable to agreed deliverables and timelines
* Remove blockers and keep work moving week to week
Cross-Functional Alignment
* Ensure content, CRM/marketing, product, data, support, and engineering are executing against the same outcomes
* Coordinate dependencies (e.g. content releases → CRM pushes → live promotion → engagement loops)
* Reduce “busy work” by keeping teams focused on the initiatives that move the numbers
KPIs and Performance
* Implement the KPI framework agreed with CEO
* Ensure each function has clear measurable targets and reports weekly
* Use data to diagnose what’s working, what isn’t, and drive adjustments
* Support performance management: expectations, feedback, action plans
People and Operations
* Line manage key functions (as agreed): CTO, Growth/Marketing, Data, Finance provider, and other leads as the org evolves
* Support hiring plans, role definition, and recruitment where needed
* Own day‑to‑day HR operations: contracts, compensation changes, policies, leave approvals, contractor management
* Build and maintain a motivated, engaged team.
* Create an environment where people feel supported, accountable, and able to do their best work
Finance
* Work with the finance provider to maintain accurate budgets and P&L reporting
* Monitor spend, flag risks early, and report weekly cash position to the Founder
* Ensure payroll and contractor payments run correctly and on time
External Readiness
* Keep key documents and materials current to preserve the option to raise capital
* External activity is only pursued where it directly supports execution priorities and commercial outcomes
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