Station Director – Smooth North East in Newcastle upon Tyne

Are you ready to take full leadership responsibility for one of the UK’s most exciting radio brands in the North East? Do you have the vision, commercial edge and high‑energy leadership style needed to inspire teams, grow revenue and drive market‑leading performance? Can you create momentum, energise people around ambitious goals and make tough decisions with confidence in a fast‑moving media environment? If so, this could be your next major leadership move.

At Communicorp UK, we put our people first. That is why we offer great benefits including flexible working, career progression opportunities, healthcare, wellness initiatives, learning and development support and much more. We are home to some of the UK’s most exciting radio brands including Capital in Scotland and South Wales, Heart in Yorkshire, Hertfordshire and North Wales, Smooth across the North East, North West and East Midlands, as well as Radio X 90s.

The Role

As Station Director, you will have overall responsibility for the commercial leadership of Smooth North East. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Communicorp UK, you will lead the station strategy, inspire high‑performing teams, be hands on with customers and ensure the successful delivery of ambitious commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Be passionate about radio and audio.
• Lead from the front as a strong and credible ambassador for the station internally and externally, building confidence with clients, agencies, partners and stakeholders.
• Lead the station with energy, ambition and pace, creating a high‑performance culture that inspires teams to deliver exceptional results.
• Develop and execute the station’s strategic, commercial and creative plans, ensuring clear delivery against revenue objectives.
• Inspire, motivate and energise the commercial team to exceed targets through strong leadership, coaching, accountability and performance management.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying new commercial opportunities, using creativity and strengthening key client relationships and maximising the station’s multi‑platform offering.
• Build a culture of integrity, ownership, resilience and accountability where high standards and execution are non‑negotiable.
• Use strong commercial judgement and leadership edge to make difficult decisions quickly, effectively and in the best interests of the business.
• Develop talent across the station, creating an environment where individuals are challenged, supported and empowered to grow.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive media landscape and proactively position the station for continued success.

Your Experience

• Possess commercially driven, high‑energy leadership experience operating at a senior level within media, broadcasting or a comparable commercial environment.
• Have a proven track record of delivering revenue growth, leading high‑performing teams and successfully executing commercial strategies.
• Bring strong leadership presence, credibility and the ability to inspire confidence across all levels of the business.
• Be a natural motivator and coach, capable of energising teams and creating a culture of ambition, accountability and success.
• Demonstrate resilience, edge and sound judgement required to make tough decisions in a fast‑paced and demanding environment.
• Possess excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence clients, stakeholders and teams effectively.
• Demonstrate company values of Bravery, Integrity and Passion in everything you do.
• Be highly driven, competitive and motivated by achieving outstanding results.
• Possess a deep understanding of the regional market, customer behaviours and the competitive media landscape, using strong commercial insight to identify opportunities, build lasting client relationships and deliver solutions that drive business growth.

In Return, We Offer

• Hybrid working between home and office.
• Flexible working hours.
• Career progression routes.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• 25 days holiday plus access to our holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Pension.
• Healthcare.
• Competitive salary package.
• Performance‑related bonus structure.
• Company car or car allowance.

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s most recognised radio brands and play a key role in shaping its future success. If you believe you have what it takes to become our next Station Director, apply and we’ll arrange a confidential conversation.