Nina Douglas-Bain

As Co-Director of Culture People CIC, Nina leads on the organisation's operations, finance and business management, ensuring that the systems, processes and resources are in place to support effective delivery and sustainable growth. With almost 25 years' experience across the cultural, media, public and voluntary sectors, she combines strong operational oversight with a practical approach to financial management, resource planning and organisational development.

Nina's expertise spans project and programme management, financial administration, budget monitoring, contract management, governance and stakeholder engagement. Known for her attention to detail and collaborative problem-solving approach, she works closely with clients, partners and associates to coordinate resources, manage priorities and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time and to a high standard.

Her career began in the Artiste Payments department at ITV before moving into rights administration at the BBC. Since then, she has built extensive experience in operational support, project coordination and business administration, including supporting the delivery of a disability sports coaching programme for Nottinghamshire County Council and working across consultancy, research and cultural sector initiatives with organisations including Golant Media Ventures and The Audience Agency.

Alongside her professional roles, Nina has been the operational backbone of the Stephen Sondheim Society for almost two decades, overseeing membership services, financial administration and day-to-day organisational management. Her ability to combine robust systems thinking with a people-focused approach has made her a trusted source of support for colleagues, partners and stakeholders alike. Although she has spent many years supporting a musical theatre society, she is still far more likely to be found listening to The Beatles than singing show tunes.