Culture Compact Development Manager, Cultural Development DEPT CC

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council as a Cultural Compact Development Manager. This is a strategic role at the heart of Birmingham's cultural sector, leading the delivery of the city's Cultural Strategic Framework, Together on Culture. Working closely with cultural organisations, strategic partners, funders and stakeholders across the city, you will drive forward key priorities including the Creative City, Placemakers, and Magnets and Moonshots initiatives. You will play a leading role in supporting the Cultural Compact Board, developing partnerships, securing external funding, and overseeing the Compact's transition to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). As Cultural Compact Development Manager, you will:

• Lead the delivery of priorities within Birmingham's Cultural Strategic Framework.
• Support and advise the Cultural Compact Board and future CIO trustees.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships across the cultural and creative sectors.
• Identify and secure external funding opportunities.
• Manage the coordination and administration of Compact meetings and activities.
• Oversee Birmingham City Council's Shared Fund for Culture Compact allocation.
• Monitor and report progress against strategic objectives.
• Represent the Cultural Compact at local, regional and national forums and events.
We are looking for an individual with substantial experience within the cultural, arts or creative industries sector and a passion for making a positive impact through culture., This is an opportunity to influence the future of culture in one of the UK's most diverse and vibrant cities. You will work alongside passionate partners and stakeholders to help shape Birmingham's cultural offer and support the growth of the city's creative sector.


• Extensive knowledge of, or significant professional experience in, cultural development, arts development or the creative industries.
• Experience of working collaboratively with partners, stakeholders and communities.
• A track record of delivering complex projects and programmes across partnership environments.
• Experience of translating strategic priorities into successful delivery plans and outcomes.
• Experience of developing partnerships and securing funding or investment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, administrative and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of cultural policy, funding landscapes, governance arrangements and third-sector operating models.
• An understanding of the needs of diverse communities and the role culture can play in supporting wider social outcomes.
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.


• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund - with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme - access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support - independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here., In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.