BIDs Job Vacancies Archive
These archived job vacancies are available for your reference:
ATCM Development Manager
Application Deadline : 22/07/10
An opportunity has arisen with ATCM for the management and delivery of key projects, including Purple Flag. The ATCM, working in close partnership with the Home Office and other stakeholders, are looking to appoint a Development Manager for this important role.
The post holder will be responsible for project management, business generation across all individual Local, Regional, central and European Government infrastructure, plus private enterprise covering the UK. This position is a key part of our team and will offer a first class service to our 600+ members.
Waterfront Manager - Plymouth Waterfront Partnership
Plymouth City Centre Company - City Centre Operations Manager
Plymouth City Centre Company
City Centre Operations Manager,
Plymouth, Devon
Circa £30k p.a.
4-year fixed term
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 24th June 2010.
Do you want a change of direction? Are you looking for a worthwhile and fulfilling challenge?
An opportunity has arisen with Plymouth City Centre Company to assist in the management of a modern and diverse city centre.
Plymouth City Centre Company; working in close partnership with Plymouth City Council; are looking to appoint a City Centre Operations Manager. This post will support delivery of a £10m. BID Business Plan 2010-15 to improve the customer experience and retail trading environment.
You will be self-motivated, task orientated with a passion to succeed and the ability to inspire and lead. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact and diplomacy, project management experience and ideally have an insight into marketing. You will need to juggle a variety of tasks and work well under pressure. This is a new post that will be demanding but also varied, exciting and rewarding.
Interviews will be held on the 6th & 7th of July.
Full details of the post above, including application forms & job descriptions are available online to download at http://www.plymouthcitycentre.co.uk/.
For an application pack by post, please contact 01752 304250 or email: diana.byrne@plymouth.gov.uk
BID DIRECTOR - Solihull BID
Application Deadline : 14/05/10
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BID DIRECTOR
Solihull BID (Business Improvement District)
£40,000 pa
Fixed Term Contract to 30 June 2015
Full Time
Located in the heart of England, Solihull is an ideal location for business and people. The town centre has in recent times had large amounts of public and private sector investment creating a fantastic retail and leisure offer. Its connections to local, regional and national transport networks makes it ideal for major commercial operators as well. Combining this with one of the highest standards of living in the UK makes it an ideal place to work live and enjoy.
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are still a relatively new but successful concept in the UK. Largely funded by local businesses and answerable to them a BID ensures that they are in the driving seat in promoting and enhancing the area’s offer, attractions and making sure the centre remains competitive. Having voted to establish a BID recently in Solihull Town Centre businesses now want someone for this new and exciting role, to drive forward their plans and aspirations. Marketing & promoting Solihull Town Centre, making it feel safer and secure and more accessible will be key activities.
The BID Director will lead and manage the work of Solihull BID in conjunction with the Board of Directors. Implementing the business plan to reflect today’s much more challenging economic environment and respond to competing centres on our doorstep will be a priority. With a committed team and a budget of approximately £500,000 pa the successful candidate will also be responsible for operational management. In addition to this you will play a part in the strategic development of the Town Centre. Ultimately we want the successful candidate to secure a second five year term for the BID in March 2015.
This high profile and challenging post will suit someone with a real passion for making things happen. developing, juggling and delivering a variety of projects & services, maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and making sure that successes are widely promoted and understood. A high level of interpersonal and communication, tact and diplomacy and project management skills are required. Experience in marketing and promotional activities will be an advantage.
For more information about the Solihull BID, visit www.solihullbid.co.uk
If you have the skills and the motivation to lead the Solihull BID, call Luke Crane at The Mosaic Partnership on 07825004880 for more information, or send your CV with a letter of application to luke@themosaicpartnership.co.uk
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 May 2010
TORQUAY BID OPERATIONS MANAGER Application Deadline : 30/04/10
Torquay is at the heart of the beautiful English Riviera on the south coast of Devon. Like many seaside resorts the town has fallen on hard times in recent years but is now ready to meet the challenge head-on. The recent Ballot for the Torquay BID has put businesses firmly in the driving seat of change. This new and exciting role will drive forward those aspirations and deliver the BID plan determined by the stakeholders paying the levy.
As the Torquay BID Operations Manager, you will ensure effective communication and engagement with all BID levy paying businesses and other partners and stakeholders in and around the BID area. An important part of this role is to ensure that the democratic framework of the Torquay BID is delivered and managed and that businesses in the BID area are fully engaged in the BID delivery. The BID Operations Manager needs also to be aware that the success of this role will determine the outcome of a renewal ballot in 5 years’ time.
You will be self-motivated, task orientated with a passion to succeed and the ability to inspire and lead. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact and diplomacy, project management experience and ideally have an insight into marketing. You will need to juggle a variety of tasks and work well under pressure. This is a new post that will be very demanding but varied.
Salary £30,000pa five years fixed term contract.
If you are up to the challenge and you would like to live and work in one of the most beautiful coastal areas in the SW, please send your CV and covering letter with 2 references, (one of which must be from your current or most recent employer), telling us why we should select you for this exciting and challenging role.
Send to Lucy Ball, Chief Executive, Torbay Town Centres Co., Unit B, The Market Forum, Market St Torquay TQ1 3AE,Mark the envelope CONFIDENTIAL, or email lucy@torbaytowncentres.co.uk Closing date for applications 30th April 2010. Interviews will be held on a date to be advised.
For more information please call Lucy Ball on 07813 343 209.
To find out more about the Torquay BID and Torbay Town Centres Co visit www.torbaytowncentrescompany.co.uk
MANSFIELD BID OPERATIONS MANAGER
Application Deadline : 30/04/10
MANSFIELD BID OPERATIONS MANAGER
SALARY CIRCA £38,000 pa
Mansfield is a friendly, historic market town situated in North Nottinghamshire. The town is the largest retail destination in the county after Nottingham City, benefiting from a catchment in excess of 300,000. Once the heart of the English coal-mining and textiles industries, many millions of pounds have been spent re-landscaping the area and investing in a quality town centre that now surprises and delights those making their first visit to the town. The residents work hard and play hard and this is reflected in the warmth of the welcome across a very diverse retail scene and also the energy and vigour of the night-time economy. However, the recession has taken its toll and strong competition lies in all directions - so, our challenge is not for the faint of heart!
After a year of detailed research and consultation, Mansfield Town Centre businesses have just voted in favour of operating a ‘Business Improvement District’ across their town centre for the next five years.
The BID Company is now seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and capable individual to run this exciting new operation and supervise the delivery of a programme of enhanced services to bring about significant improvements to the trading environment of our town.
Our Management Board are an enthusiastic, pro-active and demanding group, who are truly passionate about the success of our town, and are therefore seeking an individual who will be dedicated to our task!
Your skills will lie in operational management with a proven track record of achievement across a multi-discipline organisation. Leadership, strong communications skills and a natural and positive manner with staff, businesses and customers alike are essential. Tact and diplomacy are expected although we do like to call a spade a spade! Marketing and project management skills and experience would also be beneficial to deliver our key objectives. Needless to say there will be lots to do and many different projects to integrate together so an ability to prioritise and to delegate confidently is going to be essential.
You can download a detailed Job Description and Person Specification from our BID website or for an informal discussion about the role, call Chris Hollins on 0793 201 3442.
The website has lots more information too and can be found at www.mansfieldbid.com
Please send your CV and covering letter to: Mansfield BID Office, c/o Centre Management Suite, Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield, Notts NG18 1SU or e-mail to enquiries@mansfieldbid.com
Closing Date: 30th April 2010 with interviews over the following fortnight, by arrangement.
Street Operations Manager - Croydon Economic Development Company
Street Operations Manager
Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2012
Salary circa £25 – 30,000 pa (FTE) + Benefits
The Company:
Croydon Economic Development Company (Croydon EDC) is responsible for driving and delivering a co-ordinated economic strategy for the London Borough of Croydon that is designed to create a thriving environment for local, national and international businesses and help generate wealth and opportunity for the Croydon community.
The Croydon Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) is an integral part of the Croydon EDC. Business-driven, its twin aims are to improve the competitiveness of the town centre and to develop Croydon’s position as one of the south east’s leading commercial and cultural centres. Creating a safe and secure Town Centre environment is one of the BID’s key priorities, as evidenced by a number of highly successful crime reduction initiatives that have been introduced by the BID since it launched in April 2007.
The Croydon BID Team are seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated individual to manage on street activities and operations in Croydon Town Centre.
Ideally you will have experience of working in a streetscene or enforcement environment. You should have a good working knowledge of Local Authority functions and Town Centre issues and must be happy to spend most of your working day outdoors.
You should have excellent negotiation and communication skills as you will be working with many different local stakeholders such as statutory agencies and local businesses.
The role will involve evening and weekend work depending on the needs of the service.
The Benefits:
Benefits include 25 days annual leave, 8% non contributory pension scheme, interest free season ticket loan, childcare voucher scheme and discounted gym membership.
To apply for this role please submit your CV and covering letter to recruitment@croydonbusiness.com , by Friday 30th April 2010.
Senior Town Centre Manager - Bromley
Application Deadline : 31/03/10
Senior Town Centre Manager
Salary: £36,306 - £38,961 (BR14)
Hours: 36 hours, full-time, permanent position
Ref: R&R1081
Do you want to contribute to the development and implementation of LB Bromley’s 2020 vision for its town centres?
Do you have the imagination, drive and enthusiasm to forge lasting partnerships and to deliver innovative services and activities?
Do you enjoy using your powers of persuasion, communication and your previous experience to turn challenges into successes?
Can you lead a team of people to create competitive and sustainable town centres across a London borough?
If so, you could make a great success of our new Senior Town Centre Management post.
The London Borough of Bromley’s Renewal and Recreation Portfolio Plan seeks to achieve a balance between supporting businesses and residents in the current recessionary climate, encouraging conditions for growth and placing Bromley in a strong position for the economic upturn when it happens. A new Economic Partnership for the borough has therefore been established as part of the Local Strategic Partnership network that brings together local business representatives, Business Link, Further and Higher Education, Jobcentre Plus and the London Borough of Bromley. This partnership will develop an economic strategy and associated action plan aimed at providing long-term prosperity for the borough.
Your role will be to contribute towards this plan, support people working and living in the borough’s town centres and to promote these centres as places in which to show, visit, live and invest.
A basic salary of £36,306 - £38,961 is offered plus performance related bonus, subject to meeting mutually agreed targets
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy and others go to: www.bromley.gov.uk/jobsandcareers
For a hard copy application form and information pack please contact 020 8313 4449 (24 hour answer service) or email jobs@bromley.gov.uk Alternatively you can call or write to the London Borough of Bromley, Customer Service Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH. Tel. 020 8461 7500 (between 8.30am and 5.30pm).
Please quote reference: R&R1081
Closing date: 31 March 2010
We offer a generous reward package including competitive pay, final salary pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley REALbenefits scheme; Childcare Vouchers, Cycle2Work and a wide range of unique discounts. We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
Town Centre Management in Merton - outsourced contract
Application Deadline : 24/03/10
Merton Council is seeking to outsource the town centre management for four town centres (Mitcham, Morden, Colliers Wood and Raynes Park) for two years. For each town centre the service will work in partnership with town centre businesses, property owners, residents, community groups and statutory services to: encourage investment; promote and market the town centres as places to work, visit and live; advise and support local businesses including supporting a business forum in each town centre to give businesses a voice; improve security; facilitate improvements to the public realm and act as a conduit for communication with the council and other agencies; develop and organise an activities and events programme.
Copies of the OJEU notice (restricted procedure), specification and the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) can be obtained from Regeneration Partnerships Team, Environment and Regeneration Department, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX, 020 8545 3837, regen.partners@merton.gov.uk
The deadline for the receipt of completed PQQs is Wednesday, 24th March 2010 at 12.00 noon. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). For the avoidance of doubt, the contracting authority points out that no weight will be attached to whether or not an economic operator is an SME in selecting economic operators to submit tenders or in assessing the most economically advantageous tender.
Regeneration Enterprise and Skills - Town Centre Manager Vacancy
Application Deadline : 10/03/10
Regeneration Enterprise and Skills
Town Centre Manager
PO6, £40,716 - £43,368 Inc
REF: DRES009_FEB10
Both Greenwich and Woolwich Town Centres are undergoing major regeneration programmes, not only including new homes and businesses but also public transport improvements and public realm enhancements to key thoroughfares.
At the same time the Council has formed a regeneration partnership that will encompass the entire river front of the Borough.
You will have recent experience of working with town centre partners in a regeneration context, need excellent communication skills, political awareness and the ability to motivate others as well as themselves.
This post sits within the Greenwich Waterfront Regeneration Agency which is based at 31 Thomas Street, Woolwich. The post requires flexibility in working hours as some evening and weekend work forms an essential part of the job.
If your are interested in this post, please visit our website at www.greenwich.gov.uk/jobs Please download an application form and apply on-line.
Closing date: Wednesday10 March 2010.
Market Town Co-ordinator (part-time contract for 2 years) x 3 posts Application Deadline : 25/01/10
Market Town Co-ordinator (part-time contract for 2 years) x 3 posts
Market Town co-ordinator, part time 18.5 hours per week. Three roles, based in either Henley-on-Thames, Wallingford or Thame. The council operates an annualised hours scheme and the hours worked can be flexible to fit in with the work-life balance of the job holder (in accordance with the council’s guidelines on annualised hours working).
The post holders will assist the Economic Development Manager and Economic Development Officer in delivering the council’s market town action plans for Henley, Thame and Wallingford and to support the vibrancy of the towns. This involves working with various teams in the council and with external public and private sector organisations.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday on Monday 25 January 2010
Interview date: Thursday 4 February 2010
City Centre Manager - Plymouth
Plymouth City Centre Company are looking to recruit a City Centre Manager.
Plymouth City Centre Company
City Centre Manager,
Plymouth, Devon
Circa £50k p.a.
5-year fixed term
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 18 November 2009.
Do you want to lead the management of a modern and diverse city centre? Do you have the drive, vision and enthusiasm to drive forward a strong partnership?
Plymouth City Centre Company, working in close partnership with Plymouth City Council, want to appoint a City Centre Manager. This post will drive delivery of a £10m. BID Business Plan 2010-15 to improve the customer experience and retail trading environment.
You will have substantial retail and/or commercial experience, strong skills in influencing, persuading and communicating and have the ability to build strong partnerships with businesses, council officers and other stakeholders.
Full details of the post above, including application forms & job descriptions are available online to download at http://www.plymouthcitycentre.co.uk/.
For an application pack by post, please contact 01752 304250 or email: diana.byrne@plymouth.gov.uk
Town Centre Manager (Streatham)
London Borough of Lambeth
Regeneration and Enterprise Division
PO6: Starting £42,258 rising in annual increments to £44,910 pa inc. LW
One of the country's fastest improving councils, Lambeth is serious about working with businesses to develop the economic potential of this diverse Borough. Our Regeneration and Enterprise Division is delivering major programmes of physical, social and economic change in town centres and neighbourhoods. Encouraging investment, tackling unemployment and supporting enterprise are key to the future prosperity and growth of Lambeth.
Make Streatham the flourishing town centre we know it can be.
This senior role offers plenty of challenges and exciting development opportunities for the right candidate and is integral to Lambeth's vision for the economic, physical and social regeneration of this important South London retail centre.
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and resourceful person who will work with colleagues, elected members and partners to deliver the Council's ambitious plans for improvements in Streatham. You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of town centre programmes and initiatives, including a safer environment, improved public realm, successful marketing and the more effective integration of day and night time economies.
Join us and take the lead in driving major improvements and making Streatham a place where businesses can flourish and people want to live and visit.
Please click here to apply or download the emailable application form
Alternatively, please call the Lambeth recruitment response line 020 7926 7000 (24 hours) or request the pack by emailing lambeth@wdad.co.uk quoting reference DHS938.
Closing date: 12 noon, 9 November 2009Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a CRB check. Further information about the Disclosure can be found at www.crb.gov.uk and in the application pack.
Lambeth is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.
Local Town Centre Manager – Temporary until September 2011
Local Town Centre Manager - Temporary until September 2011
Regeneration
Job Ref: RE1118
Salary £36,096 - £37,851 p.a. (PO3)
The Economic Development department is looking to appoint a temporary Local Town Centre Manager.
Duties will include leading and supporting appropriate marketing events, encouraging the development of the town centre economy and developing close working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
To be successful you must have an ability to develop internal and external partnerships, as well as delivery management experience. You will need to have dynamic ideas to ensure that you fully engage the local business community and endless amounts of perseverance.
Now more than ever this role is crucial to driving the Council's agenda for improvement. If you are committed to taking Lewisham forward this is a unique opportunity to make your mark.
In return, we'll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a final salary pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
To find out more, including a full job description and person specification, and to apply, please visit www.lewisham.gov.uk and search council vacancies under reference number RE1118.
Closing Date: Monday, 9th November 2009,12.00 pm
Interview and Test Date: Thursday,19th November 2009
Business Improvement District (BID) Project Managers
4 Locations: Gainsborough, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Wellingborough
Up to £33,000 - one year contract (with excellent further prospects)
These four locations are part of the East Midlands BIDs Academy, a unique programme providing training, support and advice to each location in their BID development.
BIDs are a major new initiative to the UK. Originating in the USA and Canada, the prime aim is to give the business community greater influence in their town, to determine projects that they consider will improve their trading environment and which they will ultimately manage and deliver through the formation of a BID Company. BID projects seek to improve footfall, investment and help improve the economic, environmental and social vibrancy of an area.
You will lead a major consultation exercise to establish the requirements and priorities of businesses develop the BID Business Plan, lead the ballot process and all other phases to securing a BID. In essence, you will be the champion for the BID, the front face of the initiative and will need to be 100% committed to the process.
You will be self-motivated, task orientated with a passion to succeed. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact and diplomacy, project management experience and ideally have an insight into marketing. You will need to juggle a variety of tasks and work well under pressure. The post will be demanding but varied, with scope for personal development. It is a new and exciting post and is not a job for the fainthearted.
We can offer flexible working hours and, if successful, the opportunity to develop your career in this new and expanding field. An excellent support network will be available as well.
Interviews will take place on the following dates:
Gainsborough: 10 November 2009
Wellingborough: 16 November 2009
Loughborough: 18 November 2009
Melton: 20 November 2009
Interested? For more information call Luke Crane, The Mosaic Partnership on +44 (0)7825 004880 or send your CV with a letter of application, including an indication of your preferred location to Luke Crane at luke@themosaicpartnership.co.uk
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 October 2009
Business Manager and Town Centre Operations Manager
HELP TO ACHIEVE CROYDON BID'S VISION
The Croydon Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) is a groundbreaking private sector-led initiative established in April 2007. The BID aims to improve the competitiveness of Croydon Town Centre and to develop its position as a leading commercial and cultural centre in the South East.
With the third largest work force in London, after The City and Westminster, Croydon is also a large scale commercial centre, with thousands of local people choosing to both work and live in the area. Croydon BID never stops pushing Town Centre interests. We are fully committed to improving the area and making the Town Centre experience better for everyone
The BID team is currently looking to fill two new exciting roles which will help build upon the successes already achieved in the area.
Business Manager - Salary circa £35,000 pa
Communicating effectively with the business community is one of the key aspects of the BID's work. Liaising directly with big businesses in the area requires skill, tact and diplomacy in equal measure.
As the Business Manager you will ensure effective communication and engagement with all BID levy paying businesses and other stakeholders in and around the BID area. An important part of this role is to manage the renewal ballot process with the aim of securing a successful 2nd term.
You will be self-motivated, task orientated with a passion to succeed. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact and diplomacy, project management experience and ideally have an insight into marketing. You will need to juggle a variety of tasks and work well under pressure. This is a new post that will be demanding but varied.
Town Centre Operations Manager - Salary £30,000 - £35,000 pa
If you are passionate about working with people, and have the drive and communication skills required, a role as Croydon BID Town Centre Operations Manager could be right up your street.
With a "can do" approach, you will demonstrate a wide knowledge of town centre issues and have experience of working with the business community, Local Authority and other statutory agencies. This is not an office based position and most of your time will be spent in the town centre liaising with local businesses and dealing with day to day operational issues.
You will be required to be self motivated with excellent communication and negotiation skills, to help you work with businesses of all shapes and sizes in in Croydon Town Centre. You will be expected to work as part of a team to market the town centre and proven experience in project management is essential.
For both roles you will be expected have an understanding of how BIDs work and they may require evening and weekend work. Full job descriptions are available at www.croydonbid.com.
For more information please contact Ros Morgan, BID Manager, Croydon BID, Park House, 22 Park Street, Croydon CR0 1YE, 020 8680 6106. If you wish to apply, please send a covering letter and curriculum vitae to Kay Osbond at the above address or email kosbond@croydonbusiness.com.
Closing date for applications is Friday 30th October 2009.
Braintree District Council - Temporary Town Centre Development Manager (12 month appointment)
£35,492 -£39,616 Per annum pro rata
37 hours per week
A new Town Centre Manager based in the heart of Essex will aim to develop a positive local business and retail environment - with a focus on increasing footfall.
Each location, Braintree, Witham and Halstead town centres, have their own unique identity and character and provide a focal point for local businesses, residents and visitors. The post will require a self motivated and task oriented person, who will need to be able to cope well under pressure.
The manager will need to juggle a variety of tasks requiring tact, diplomacy, project management skills and an insight into marketing.
During the 12 month appointment, you will identify and develop opportunities using available resources, which will include managing and improving the existing street markets.
Braintree District Council is looking for candidates who have the drive and skill to maximise the potential of each of these towns and to drive initiatives forward in conjunction with our partners.
Braintree District lies between the regional centres of Cambridge, Colchester, Chelmsford and is close to the rapidly expanding London Stansted Airport. With London only 45 minutes away by road or rail, the attractive countryside, characterful historic towns and villages has made the Braintree District a popular place to live: offering high quality of life with opportunities for growth and prosperity.
To apply for this post, please visit Braintree District Council's website.
Closing Date: 22 October 2009
Interview Date: Beginning of November 2009
Letchworth Town Centre Partnership Ltd - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 05/10/09
Wanted!
Letchworth Garden City Town Centre Manager
£35,000 plus
Massive investment is transforming Letchworth Garden City Town Centre. An £8m ‘Street Scheme' improvement scheme is currently on site with major redevelopment starting in 2011.
Letchworth Town Centre Partnership Ltd promotes the interests of all who shop, work and invest here. It now seeks a full-time Manager to lead and deliver activities which will increase footfall.
Meeting the needs of businesses [based on regular face-to-face interaction], your immediate job will be to create and implement footfall and profit-building projects and recruit new members. To succeed, you will need all your powers of persuasion and the tenacity to get things done. Ideally, you will have experience of working in retail, sales, marketing and or event management. You'll have the full backing of a committed Board of Directors and the benefit of some essential support services provided by key stakeholders. A basic salary of £35,000 is offered plus performance-related bonus, subject to meeting mutually agreed targets.
For a full information pack contact Alan Howard on 01462 476056 or alanhoward@letchworth.com.
The closing date for applications is 5 October. Interviews will be held on 4 November.
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council - City Centre Manager Application Deadline : 24/09/09
Oxford City Centre Manager (Job no: 9743a)
Circa £50k p.a. (subject to job evaluation)
Permanent appointment 37 Hours per week
Do you want to lead the management of a modern and diverse city centre, with a wealth of history, beautiful architecture and a thriving shopping centre? Do you have the drive, vision and enthusiasm to drive forward a partnership?
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council joined forces earlier in the year and now want to appoint a permanent City Centre Manager. This post will help to build, promote and sustain the cleanliness, vitality and economic prosperity of the city centre.
You will have substantial commercial experience, strong skills in influencing, persuading and communicating and have the ability to build strong partnerships with businesses, council officers and other stakeholders.
Oxford is a great place to live, work and visit. If you would like to help us to sustain Oxford as a world-class city then please visit our website below for more details. To speak to someone about the post please call Michael Crofton Briggs, Head of City Development on 01865 252360.
Closing Date: 24th September 2009Interview Date: 8th October 2009
The benefits we offer include a contributory pension scheme with Life assurance, Concessionary rates on Council's leisure and recreational facilities, flexitime scheme, Childcare vouchers and a generous Annual Leave package.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will therefore have to complete a Criminal Record Check before an appointment is made.Disabled Applicants who meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification will be invited to interview
Oxford City Council is not currently licensed as a sponsor and cannot employ migrant workers outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland under the Point Based System rules, issued by the UK Border Agency.
Full details of the post above, including application forms & job descriptions are available online to download at www.oxford.gov.uk. For an application pack by post, please contact 01865 252258 or email: recruitment@oxford.gov.uk.
Birmingham City Council - Town Centre Manager (5 Posts)
£31,439 - £38,575
Fixed-term until 31st March 2011
Citywide - At any one of the five local centres across Birmingham
Job Ref: HJ142
You will take the lead in transforming one of Birmingham's Local Centres. You will help co-ordinate and influence its economic and physical revitalisation.
You will have day-to-day responsibility for operational management issues in relation to local service provision and will ensure these meet the needs of local stakeholders.
You will take an active role in delivering on the City Council's worklessness agenda, focusing not only on supporting existing businesses, but also in co-ordinating first job training opportunities for those presently out of work.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jagwant Johal, Edgbaston Constituency Director, on 0121 464 9197.
For an application pack, please visit the Birmingham City Council website on www.birmingham.gov.uk/jobs.
If you do not have website access, please telephone 0121 464 1111 (8am - 8pm Monday to Friday).
Closing date: 4 September 2009.
Shortlisting date: 9 - 11 September 2009. Interview date: Week commencing 21 September 2009.
Croydon Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 01/09/09
HELP TO ACHIEVE CROYDON BID'S VISION
The Croydon Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) is a groundbreaking private sector-led initiative established in April 2007. The BID aims to improve the competitiveness of Croydon Town Centre and to develop its position as a leading commercial and cultural centre in the South East, by tackling issues of crime, environment, image and access and by delivering a series of new and enhanced services to the area.
Town Centre Operations Manager - Salary circa £30,000 circa
With a "can do" approach, you will demonstrate a wide knowledge of town centre issues and have experience of working with the business community, Local Authority and other statutory agencies. This is not an office based position and most of your time will be spent in the town centre liaising with local businesses and dealing with day to day operational issues.
You will be required to manage large scale projects and must be capable of working on your own initiative. You must have excellent communication and negotiation skills and you will be expected to work as part of a team to market the town centre. You will have proven experience in a management or supervisory position and have an understanding of how BIDs work. The role may require evening and weekend work.
A full job description is available at www.croydontowncentre.com
If you are interested, please apply now by sending a covering letter and curriculum vitae to:
Ros Morgan, BID Manager, Croydon BID, Park House, 22 Park Street, Croydon CR0 1YE or email: info@croydonbid.com
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st September 2009Sutton Coldfield - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 21/08/09
"Making Connections"
circa £31,000 (fixed term contract to March 2011)
The Sutton Coldfield Town Centre Partnership (SCTCP) is looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Town Centre Manager who can help the partnership realise its vision which is "To enhance Sutton Coldfield Town Centre as a place where people want to shop and visit, live and work, relax and enjoy by promoting a high quality, diverse and welcoming environment, being customer focused and investment friendly."
Working closely with the SCTCP and the Project Director you will be responsible for developing and delivering the business plan, establishing links with key individuals in the local business community and key agencies (Local Authority, Police, Learning & Skills Council, Jobcentre Plus, Business Link, Sutton Park etc) to harness and align these services to improve the vitality of the Town Centre.
Key result areas include identification of key business issues, marketing and promoting the town centre, organisation of focus groups and events and development of strong relationships with key agencies and project partners.
Candidates must demonstrate business gravitas and excellent account management skills with the ability to engage with and communicate effectively to senior business leaders and partners.
If you believe you can fulfil this challenging and rewarding role please send your CV together with a covering letter to:-
Kerry Houghton, Personnel Administrator, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 75 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3DH. Or e-mail: k.houghton@birminghamchamber.org.uk
Funded through:
Closing date for applications is: 21st August 2009
Ilford Town Centre - Business Improvement District (BID) & Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 07/08/09
Ilford Town Centre has recently succeeded in achieving BID status following a successful ballot in March. ‘Ilford BID' is now looking to recruit a Business Improvement District and Town Centre Manager (BID & TC Manager) to deliver the five-year programme - 2009-2014.
Business Improvement District (BID) & Town Centre Manager
Up to £45,000 per annum
37.5 hours/52 weeks (flexible approach is required to include evening and weekend work when required)
As Ilford BID & Town Centre Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the activities of the BID Company and its budgeting processes
- Full line management responsibility for part time staff employed by the BID Board
- Organising, developing and co-ordinating the BID Board Working Groups
- Seeking funding for projects through various methods including S106, government funding schemes, sponsorship etc.
This challenging post requires a self-starter who can be the driving force for Town Centre and BID Management in Ilford. Candidates will need to demonstrate highly developed interpersonal skills, a proactive and creative approach and must be a good communicator. Town Centre Management experience would be preferable although is not essential, but a good sense of commercial awareness and an understanding of managing partnerships and contracts will be important.
A job description can be found here.
For an informal discussion, please contact Marc Myers, Ilford BID Chairman, The Mall Ilford on 020 8553 3000.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter to: Marc Myers, General Manager, Ilford BID, C/o The Mall Ilford, Management Suite, The Mall, High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1RS.
For further information relating to Ilford BID, please visit their website: www.ilfordbid.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 7 August 2009
East Lindsey District Council - Skegness, Louth, Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire - Town Centre Manager (3 posts) Application Deadline : 24/07/09
Three great opportunities have arisen as we seek to appoint Town Centre Managers for Skegness, Louth & Mablethorpe. The town centres in each of these locations have their own unique identities and character and are a focal point for businesses, residents and visitors. We are looking for people who have the drive and skill to maximise the potential of each of these towns and take it forward with our partners.
You will lead and manage the work of the Town Centre Partnerships. Working in conjunction with the Partnership you will be responsible for strategic and operational management. You will help promote the well-being and vitality of the town centres by coordinating local business development, events, marketing and promotion and town centre safety, whilst also assisting in its regeneration activities.
Responsibilities will include establishing and servicing the partnership, developing and delivering projects, raising awareness of the partnership and its achievements and benefits to public and private sectors, undertaking consultation with town centre stakeholders and monitoring and evaluation of progress.
You will be self motivated, task orientated with a passion to succeed. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact and diplomacy, project management experience and ideally have an insight into marketing. You will need to juggle a variety of tasks and work well under pressure. The post will be demanding but varied, with scope for personal development. It is a new and exciting and is not a job for the fainthearted.
We can offer flexible working hours, benefits and, if successful, the opportunity to develop your career in this expanding field. An excellent support network will be available as well.
Interested? Call Luke Crane at The Mosaic Partnership on 07825 004880 for more information, or send your CV with a letter of application to Luke Crane at luke@themosaicpartnership.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: 24 July 2009
Please indicate any preferences you have in terms of job location in your application.
Guildford Town Centre Partnership/Guildford Borough Council - Partnership Officer Application Deadline : 24/07/09
£22 789- £26 624 pa (37 hours but will include some weekend and evening work)
Guildford, Surrey
Guildford Borough Council is recruiting a Town Centre Officer on behalf of the Guildford Town Centre Management Group/ Partnership, which is concerned with promoting Guildford as one of the top premier shopping and leisure towns in the South East.
You will be involved in the day to day management of the town, managing the town's diary of events, liaising with the major festival committees, working closely with the police and cleansing teams to keep the town safe and clean. You will also work closely with the local media and Tourism South East promoting the area to visitors.
Ideally, you will have sound business and/or retail management experience together with ideally a good understanding of the functions of town centres. You will be a self- starter. You will need good communications skills and be confident working with the media and a huge range of different people.
The partnership has been established since 1993 and is currently in consultation about becoming a Business Improvement District. The post is managed as a one year renewable contract (which will be renewed each year subject to funding)
To apply you are required to complete our application form, therefore please ring our 24 hour jobline (quoting ‘Town Centre Officer') on 01483 444011 or email us at linda.bull@guildford.gov.uk for an application pack. CV's will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by a completed application form.Closing date: Friday 24 July 2009, 5.00pm.
Interview date: Monday 3 August 2009.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Peterborough City Council - City Centre Manager
City Centre Manager
Post no: EN6796
Grade 11, £31,439 - £35,079
Town Hall, Peterborough
With experience of city centre management and proven experience of delivering successful outcomes and improvement in a relevant field of work, you will co-ordinate the implementation of initiatives, which improve the quality and economic viability of the City.
Using your knowledge and appreciation of the key drivers affecting businesses and commercial success/failure in a town/city, you will act as a catalyst and facilitator for the delivery of business support for the City of Peterborough and manage day to day operation of the Visitor Destination Centre.
For our current vacancies visit www.peterborough.gov.uk/jobs
If you do not have access to the internet, please call (01733) 747474 between 9am & 5pm (Mon - Fri).
At all other times call (01733) 296327 quoting job reference.
Closing date for applications: 13 July 2009
Valuing Equality and Talent
Vale of White Horse District Council - Choose Abingdon Partnership - Partnership Manager Application Deadline : 16/06/09
£28,000 - £30,000 pa (hours to be negotiated) Ref: 09/12
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
3 Year Contract (which will be renewed if funding continues)
Vale of White Horse District Council is recruiting a Partnership Manager on behalf of the Choose Abingdon Partnership. The newly established partnership is looking for the right person to support it in driving forward an exciting vision for the future of Abingdon that is supported by local authorities, businesses and community and voluntary organisations.
Ideally, you will have sound business and/or retail management experience together with a good understanding of the functions of town centres. Marketing experience and knowledge of local government would be a distinct advantage.
All applicants are required to submit a proposal (as part of the application form) explaining what they could contribute for this level of salary and how many hours this would require. Proposals that indicate that this contribution could be made on a self employed or consultancy basis will be acceptable.
To apply you are required to complete our application form, therefore please ring our 24 hour jobline (quoting ‘Partnership Manager') on 01235 547610 or email us at hr@whitehorsedc.gov.uk for an application pack. CV's will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by a completed application form.
Closing date: Tuesday 16th June 2009, 5.00pm.
Interview date: Monday 22nd June 2009.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
London Borough of Lambeth - Regeneration and Enterprise - Town Centre Manager (Streatham)
PO6: Starting £41,841 rising in annual increments to £44,466 pa inc LW
Lambeth is a diverse borough stretching from the South Bank area, through Brixton southwards to Streatham and West Norwood. Lambeth is serious about working with businesses to develop the economic potential of the Borough and this post offers plenty of challenges and exciting development opportunities for the right candidates.
Our Regeneration and Enterprise Division has major programmes of physical, social and economic change in town centres and neighbourhoods across the borough. Encouraging investment, tackling unemployment and supporting enterprise are key to the future prosperity and growth of Lambeth.
The creation of the Streatham Town Centre Manager role is part of our vision for the economic, physical and social regeneration of this important retail centre. You will be a dynamic and resourceful person who will oversee the Council's ambitious plans for improvements in Streatham.
Working across the Council and with other partners, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of programmes and initiatives including a safer environment, improved public realm, successful marketing and better integration of daytime and night-time economies within the town centre.
This is a senior level post that will be responsible for driving major improvements and making Streatham a place where businesses can flourish and where people want to live and visit.
For an application pack, please call Lambeth Recruitment Response Line on 020 7926 7000 (24 hours) quoting reference DHS909, or request the pack by email from lambeth@wdad.co.uk.CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 10 June 2009.
This post is subject to a Standard CRB check.
Lambeth is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.
For further information, please visit our website:
London - Ealing Broadway Business Improvement District (BID)
£45,000 pa plus 10% PRP.
Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2011
Full Time
Ealing Broadway is a dynamic shopping centre and an established office and business location in west London.
BIDs are a major new initiative to the UK. Largely funded by local businesses and answerable to them a BID ensures that they are in the driving seat in promoting and enhancing the area's attractions and making sure the centre remains competitive. A company limited by guarantee, Ealing Broadway BID is in the middle of a five year mandate to improve footfall, investment and help improve the economic, environmental and social vibrancy of the centre.
The Chief Executive will lead and manage the work of the Ealing Broadway BID in conjunction with the Board of Directors. Updating our business plan to reflect today's much more challenging economic environment and respond to competing centres on our doorstep most notably Westfield London will be a priority. With a committed team and a budget of approximately £400,000 pa the successful candidate will also be responsible for operational management. The business strategy will also involve encouraging the £1bn regeneration of the town centre.
Additionally the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out development and campaign work to secure a second five year term for the BID, due in April 2011.
This high profile and challenging post will suit someone with a real passion for making things happen. developing, juggling and delivering a variety of projects & services, maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and making sure that successes are widely promoted and understood.
If you have the skills and the motivation to lead the Ealing Broadway BID, call Mo Aswat, Director at The Mosaic Partnership on 07789 792454 for more information, or send your CV with a letter of application to mo@themosaicpartnership.co.uk
Croydon - District Centre Manager (2 posts)
Based in Central Croydon / District Centre
Part Time / Full Time
c.34K p.a pro rata
Fixed term contract until March 2010
With your creativity, confidence and commercial acumen, you will have the ability to make a significant contribution to improving the competitiveness and future prosperity of District Centres within the London Borough of Croydon.
Your role within the District Centre Management team will be to work closely with the local business community to initiate and co ordinate a business action plan that assists in the delivery of economic growth to one of several geographical areas.
You will be a "can do" person, enthusiastic and personable. With the ability to listen and communicate with a diverse community, you will need to gain the confidence and trust of local businesses , council departments and a full range of stakeholders.
You will have the drive and ability to influence others, be self motivated with strong communication, project and managerial skills.
The ability to work independently as well as being a good team player is essential.
Closing date: Sunday 17th May 09
Interviewing date: w/c May 18th 09
To apply online please contact http://www.croydon.gov.uk/ for any further information contact sharonbaldwin@croydonenterprise.com
Washington DC - International Downtown Association - President Application Deadline : 09/04/09
The International Downtown Association (IDA) is one of the world’s largest membership organizations focused on creating and supporting “vital and livable downtowns” around the world. The IDA seeks a high energy transformational leader with the ability to successfully manage current programs while developing new membership-driven services and strategic initiatives in a collaborative and inclusive way. The ideal candidate will be adept at forming mutually beneficial partnerships with business, community, and professional organizations throughout the world so as to ensure IDA remains relevant to its membership while tackling the challenges of tomorrow. IDA is comprised of over 500 members primarily in North America and partnerships with similar organizations in Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia and the Caribbean.
A minimum of 10-15 years of executive level management experience including private industry, trade associations, downtown/economic development organizations or related public sector or not-for-profit entities. Experience should include an executive level role in a membership-driven, entrepreneurial environment. See “Opportunity Profile” at http://www.ida-downtown.org
Interested candidates should apply immediately. Electronic submissions preferred. Contact:
David P. Smith
EVP and Economic Development Sector Leader
DHR International
e-mail: dsmith@dhrinternational.com
Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland - Town Centre Commercial Manager
Job Outline:
To deliver the BIDS proposal objectives for Marketing, Townwatch, Events and Policy for Dundalk
To promote Dundalk’s Retail and Leisure amenities
Job-holder Reports to small Steering Group
Key Elements:
Actively manage and expand the Town’s retail mix
Plan calendar of events, develop awareness and sponsorship
Develop buy-in to Townwatch platform aimed to minimize retail crime
Create unified Marketing and Promotions campaign
Coordinate policy responses from ratepayers to aid Town Hall policy
Special Features:
Job created under new BIDS legislation; Dundalk are first Town to deploy, so conduct of outputs and transparency in accountability will be important
Applicants profile:
Have 5 years minimum working in TCM environment
Show evidence of success and achievement in above areas
Honed Interpersonal skills will be hugely valued
Strong Literacy, Numeracy and Presentational skills essential
Rewards:
A 3-year term, non-pensionable contract, reviewed annually is offered
Salary circa €60-72K is available with validated expenses
Renewal subject to performance over 3 years and extension of BIDS
Apply in first instance with full CV to:
Dundalk Chamber, Hagan House, Ramparts, Dundalk, Co Louth or email: bill@dundalk.ie
To view a Job Description
For further information about Dundalk please visit our website
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday 31st March 2009
Leicester City – City Centre Director Application Deadline : 30/03/09
We’re proud of Leicester city centre. With a brand new £350 million shopping and leisure development, a transformed pedestrian environment and a new state of the art theatre, there’s a lot to be proud of.
There’s also a new confidence in Leicester. It’s the confidence of a city that knows where it’s going – and that’s positive about the future.
To make sure that Leicester city centre makes the most of its status as one of the best in the country, Leicester City Council is joining forces with the private sector to appoint a City Centre Director.
Reporting to a partnership board, this new post will help deliver the objectives set out in the city’s 25-year plan, while capitalising on new development opportunities and preparing the city centre for future challenges.
To carry out this role, you’ll need to be an exceptional leader – someone with the experience, commitment and energy to drive our new private/public sector partnership forward.
If you think you've got what it takes to turn our vision into reality, we'd like to hear from you. Call Alpine Selection on 020 7321 5643 for more information, and to apply please go to: www.oneleicester.com/citycentredirector.
Please quote ref: X002/3066
Beeston, Nottinghamshire - Business Improvement District (BID) Project Manager Application Deadline : 13/03/09
£30,000 one year contract plus bonus (with excellent further prospects)
Beeston, Nottinghamshire
Beeston Town Centre Partnership has carried out feasibility work to determine the viability of a BID for Beeston Town Centre. They now wish to recruit a Project Manager to take them through the development phase and to secure BID status for the town.
BIDs are a major new initiative to the UK. Originating in the USA and Canada, the prime aim is to give the business community greater influence in their town, to determine projects that they consider will improve their trading environment and which they will ultimately manage and deliver through the formation of a BID Company. BID projects seek to improve footfall, investment and help improve the economic, environmental and social vibrancy of an area.
You will lead a major consultation exercise to establish the requirements and priorities of businesses, develop the BID Business Plan, lead the ballot process and all other phases to securing a BID. In essence, you will be the champion for the BID, the front face of the initiative and will need to be 100% committed to the process.
You will be self-motivated, task orientated with a passion to succeed. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact and diplomacy, project management experience and ideally have an insight into marketing. You will need to juggle a variety of tasks and work well under pressure. The post will be demanding but varied, with scope for personal development. It is a new and exciting post and is not a job for the fainthearted.
We can offer flexible working hours, a bonus arrangement and, if successful, the opportunity to develop your career in this new and expanding field. An excellent support network will be available as well.
Interested? Call Mo Aswat, Project Director at The Mosaic Partnership on 07789792454 for more information, or send your CV with a letter of application to Mo Aswat at mo@themosaicpartnership.co.uk
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 March 2009
The Civic Trust - Development Manager - London Application Deadline : 06/03/09
Purple Flag is the Civic Trust's new accreditation scheme for town and city centres at night - designed to raise the standard and broaden the appeal.
We are looking for a Development Manager with strong town centre experience and a familiarity with hospitality areas at night to join a small team.
The role will include delivering pilot projects with local authorities and others, designing and leading training and motivational events, carrying out good practice research and policy development and working with the delivery team to ensure the success of the scheme.
Applications in the form of a CV and supporting statement should be be sent to recruitment@civictrust.org.uk
Closing date: 6th March 2009
Croydon - BID Accessibility Project Manager Application Deadline : 27/02/09
HELP TO ACHIEVE CROYDON BID’S VISION
The Croydon Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) is a groundbreaking private sector-led initiative established in April 2007. The BID aims to improve the competitiveness of Croydon Town Centre and to develop its position as a leading commercial and cultural centre in the South East, by tackling issues of crime, environment, image and access by delivering a series of new and enhanced services to the area.
Croydon BID Accessibility Project Manager – Salary circa £28-33k p.a.
Fixed Term for 1 year
We are looking for a BID Project Manager to be responsible for designing and delivering a number of projects and services in line with the BID’s vision. This role will promote awareness of the existing public transport to the Town Centre and make the area easier to navigate to encourage more people to visit and ensure they return to Croydon.
The ideal candidate would have experience in a similar role where they managed large scale projects and controlled budgets, written policy and strategy documents and managed contracts/tendering. They would also have a good knowledge of Croydon Town Centre and understanding of BIDs. They should have excellent organisational, communication, analytical and problem solving skills, along with strong IT skills.
For more information please look at www.croydonbid.com/News or www.croydonbusiness.com/currentvacancies
If you are interested, please apply now by sending a covering letter and curriculum vitae to Jenny Turner, Croydon BID, Park House, 22 Park Street, Croydon CR0 1YE or email:info@croydonbid.com
Closing date for applications 27th February 2009
1st Interviews will be held w/c 9th March 2009.
Liverpool - (BID) Business Improvement District Manager Application Deadline : 20/02/09
£42,796 - £51,448
The above post requires a highly motivated, experienced and knowledgeable person with a proven and successful background in City Centre Management.
To take responsibility for delivering the vision, aims and objectives of the City Central BID as agreed by the Board of the BID Company
To ensure that the work of the BID Management Team is planned, developed and co-ordinated to contribute towards the achievement of the BID’s Aims and Objectives and delivering Added Value to all stakeholders of the BID.
You will need to provide evidence of successful management of a multi-functional service with experience of successful financial management, commercial awareness and business planning.
All posts advertised are subject to review as a result of job evaluation.
Closing date: 20 February 2009
(Ref REG/4671/4204)
Please quote reference number in all enquires
Free internet access available in Liverpool libraries, one stop shops, and job centres
To instantly view full job details, including application form please go to www.liverpool.gov.uk. Otherwise telephone 0151 233 3003 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak to an advisor. 0151 233 3033 (answer machine) or 0151 225 3275 (Minicom)
A copy of the job description and person specification is available below:
Job Description
Person Specification
Southampton City Centre Management - Two Vacancies
This is a challenging time for Southampton!
The city enjoys a superb strategic location on the south coast but the city centre is in need of a bold programme of business development to prepare it for the exciting future of major redevelopments within the city.
To enable this to happen a new not for profit organisation has been formed. Southampton City Centre Management now seeks two experienced and motivated individuals to manage and inspire the process.
City Centre Manager - Southampton, Hampshire
Salary up to £45,000 + benefits + bonus
A copy of the job description and person specification is available below:
Job Description
Person Specification
Reporting directly to a new city centre management board, you will be involved in the start up of the new company and ongoing delivery of its business plans.
Your responsibilities will include gaining funding through voluntary and commercial opportunities, driving the city centre as a key business and retail location, ensuring all planning, development and transportation opportunities are right for the city and supporting the operation of a successful Business Improvement District (BID) business plan.
In return we offer a competitive package and the opportunity to live and work in a great location on the South Coast.
Closing Deadline: 09:00 Hours Monday 16 February 2009
Southampton Business Improvement District - Operations Manager – 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary up to £30,000
Southampton City Centre Management is looking for an experienced operations and contract manager. Christmas lights, street patrols, cleaning services and marketing initiatives are some of the new services to be funded by a new Business Improvement District (BID) being established for the city centre.
An exciting and varied job, you will be required to work some evenings and weekends. You will be required to liaise directly with city centre businesses and the local authority to manage city centre operations on a day-to-day basis. Excellent communication skills and contract management are a key component of this job.
The initial contract will be for 5 years, subject to a successful BID referendum on 26 February 2009.
For more detail or for an informal discussion, please contact John Edjvet on 023 8020 6167. For information on Southampton BID, go to www.southamptonbid.com
To apply please send covering letter and CV to:
Andy Davy
Management Suite
The Mall
Civic Centre Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 7SJ
Telephone: 07824 605091
Email: andrew.davy@themall.co.uk
Closing Deadline: 09:00 Hours Monday 16 February 2009
Edinburgh - Leith Walk and West End Business Coordinator Application Deadline : 19/01/09
Leith Walk and West End Business Coordinator Circa £30,000
37 hours per week (Out of hours attendance at meetings will be required)
Fixed term appointment for 2 years.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and has a vibrant retail and business sector with excellent shopping locations throughout the city.
The Leith Walk and West End areas provide quality independent retail and local business offers close to the city centre. They both sit on main city arterial routes and will be serviced by the Edinburgh Tram in 2011.
We are seeking a motivated and creative individual with proven experience in partnership working to help us to create a sustainable and prosperous retail and business environment taking full advantage of the investment in the Edinburgh Tram network and ensuring connectivity of the two areas with the city centre BID.
The key qualities of the successful candidate will be initiative, enthusiasm, drive as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. The ability to form and drive constructive working relationships with a wide range of groups, often with varying needs, is essential and will need to be evidenced.
A copy of the job description and person specification is available below:
Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date for the position is Monday 19 January 2009.
Please email your CV and a covering letter to:
ron.hewitt@edinburghchamber.co.uk
The Chief Executive
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
Middlesbrough - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 09/01/09
Town Centre Manager Up to £48,220 (Ref C817)
Middlesbrough town centre is the retail, commercial and civic heart of the Tees Valley city region, a community of 890,000 within a half an hour drive time. The town is undergoing significant regeneration - from the iconic mima and Centre Square to the award winning Middlehaven development to public realm improvements and ambitious events-driven marketing to the innovative Digital City and Boho Zone.
The town centre now requires an experienced Town Centre Manager or similar professional with the vision, competence and drive to:
- Work closely with stakeholders to secure progress towards the creation of a centre worthy of the city region
- Act as the main advocate and champion for the centre
- Shape and lead strategy
- Attract new investment
- Secure high operational standards
- Lead a small professional team.
Town Centre Management Officer - Operations £33,231 - £34,976 (Ref C818)
Middlesbrough has high ambitions for the quality of its town centre. It requires someone able to drive standards regarding the streetscene, cleanliness, car parking, crime and anti-social behaviour. Working closely with the Town Centre Manager, the post holder will respond to the aspirations of users and stakeholders and work with local authority services to create a town centre recognised for its high standards.
Closing date for both positions is Friday 9 January 2009 by 12 noon.
Permanent positions. Local authority benefits. For more opportunities and to apply on-line visit ‘Council Jobs’ at the website below.
Application packs are available from Recruitment Hotline on (01642) 726013.
Middlesbrough Council - an equal opportunities employer www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
Taunton - Town Centre Manager / Chief Executive Application Deadline : 14/11/08
Due to our current Town Centre Manager / Chief Executive needing to relocate to the eastern side of the country for family reasons, the above vacancy has now unexpectedly arisen.
Taunton Town Centre Company is looking for a new Chief Executive, reporting to a Board of Directors. The Chief Executive holds a crucial position in the affairs of Taunton. The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering the BID business plan, leading negotiations with stakeholders and partners, attracting inward investment, influencing change, especially in Taunton’s ambitious development plans and communicating with the general public and our partners.
Taunton is the county town of Somerset. It is a vibrant and attractive town that punches above its weight. It is one of the South West’s few designed Growth Points: as such there are over 45 hectares of town centre land due to be developed over the coming decade: a key element of which is a major expansion of the retail core.
TTCCo was established in 2005 as a company limited by guarantee, charged with delivering coordinating and influencing the management and development of Taunton town centre. In 2007 TTCCo won a positive ballot of over 800 businesses to become a Business Improvement District. Now it has an obligation to deliver the exciting and innovative Business Plan over the next five years.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Town Centre Managers, or other relevant professionals, with a track record of delivery, self motivation and proven partnership credentials.
If you are interested in this exacting, high profile and exciting post please write or e-mail giving a full career history and relevant references to:
paul@tauntontowncentre.co.uk
Paul Haynes, Chief Executive Taunton Town Centre Company
Unit 12 F Fore Street
Taunton
TA1 3TP
Closing date for applications Friday 14th November 2008
For more information call Paul Haynes on 01823 354299 or 07786 526357
For more information about Taunton visit www.tauntontowncentre.co.uk
Salary: £40,000 - £48.000
Location: Taunton
Southsea - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 12/10/08
Salary : £30,598 - £36,657 (including 4 MSI’s)
37 hours per week
Some evening, weekend and bank holiday working will be required
CRB Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment
The retail offer in Portsmouth is changing. We have a particularly strong combined retail offer delivered by the City Centre, Southsea and Gunwharf Quays.
Southsea forms a key part in that integrated offer. With £800,000 already spent and more committed for the future we are looking for a Town Centre Manager who can achieve the best for the residents and business’s of the area.
Do you think you’ve got what it takes? If so, you will be a dynamic and effective facilitator, have outstanding communication skills and the ability to work with all interest groups, public, voluntary and private sectors. You will also have a proven track record of managing budgets and complex projects. Ideally, you will have exemplary marketing and media skills, a knowledge of the retail/property market and the ability to negotiate confidently. Previous experience as a Town Centre Manager is desirable but not essential and knowledge of BIDs, and how they work, would be useful.
Closing Date: 12 October 2008
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For further information please visit our website www.jobsatportsmouth.co.uk or telephone 023 9268 8536, quoting the post reference number.
Position Wanted
Legislative aide to senior United States Senator is relocating to UK and seeks position with town management/planning or urban regeneration organization. Currently handles legislative issues and manages customer service team responsible for responding to constituent requests. Experience working on transportation, general infrastructure, and open space policy on the national level and running small regeneration projects locally. Quick learner able to undertake multiple tasks simultaneously. Works well with deadlines both as an individual and as part of a team. Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and writing skills, good organization and administration, and IT literate. Very flexible. CV and references available upon request. Candidate will require a work permit. Please respond in first instance to: jobs@atcm.org.
Isle of Man - Regeneration Project Manager Application Deadline : 08/10/08
Limited Term Appointment for 3 Years
Salary - £41,153 - £52,073
Located at the heart of the British Isles, the Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency with its own parliament, government and laws. It combines a highly successful, internationally-based economy with a quality
of life and sense of community that are valued by all residents. The Island offers a competitive taxation system, excellent education, health and social amenities, as well as a distinctive heritage and unspoilt natural environment.
The Isle of Man Government has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Regeneration Project Manager, to drive forward the regeneration of the Island’s towns and villages, reporting to the Director of Policy through the Regeneration Steering Committee.
The post holder will be responsible for:
• facilitating the creation of a strategic vision and identity for each of the Island’s town and village centres;
• developing, co-ordinating and implementing the vision, project managing co-operation between central Government, local authorities, the business community and other key stakeholders;
• identifying systems and processes to assist local authorities to take responsibility for developing and communicating to central Government local regeneration priorities;
• ensuring that plans and projects are developed in such a way as to secure community involvement from conception to implementation.
Applicants must:
• be educated to Degree level or equivalent;
• have extensive management experience, including lead programme management;
• have regeneration experience; and
• have strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Strategic and analytical skills would be advantageous.
The willingness to work outside normal working hours including evenings and weekends is desirable.
Preference will be given to applicants with a professional qualification in town planning, regeneration or other relevant qualification but evidence of continuous professional development is essential.
A relocation package is available for this post for a candidate recruited from outside the Isle of Man.
For an informal discussion please contact Jeanette Williams, Director of Policy on 01624 685704 or by email jeanette.williams@cso.gov.im
Full details of the duties and responsibilities of this role, along with an Application Form can be found at www.gov.im/iomcs or can be obtained by contacting The Personnel Office, Goldie House, 1-4 Goldie Terrace,
Douglas, Isle of Man. (Tel: 01624 685000).
Please quote PC057/8-9 when requesting information.
The closing date for Applications is 5 pm on Wednesday 8 October 2008
Plymouth - BID Retail Manager Application Deadline : 01/10/08
Fixed term Contract to April 2011 (to 2015 subject to BID renewal)
Salary: to £40,000 based on experience
Application Deadline: October 1st
Want to use your outstanding retail, communication and operational skills in a new and exciting commercial environment? We are a highly dynamic City Centre Management initiative, managing one of the UK’s most successful Business Improvement Districts.
As the City Centre Company continues to expand we are looking for a senior individual, with a strong retail background, to work closely with City Centre businesses developing new initiatives to drive footfall and enhance the City Centre shopping experience.
With overall responsibility for marketing, communications and events you will play a vital role in the renewal of the Business Improvement District and in raising the regional profile of Plymouth City Centre.
This is a unique opportunity to play a significant role in the future success of Plymouth City Centre, working with a high-calibre Board of Directors and an innovative team that has already attracted national and international recognition.
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Job Description and person specification
Sound exciting? Then please call Annette Laurie on 01752 305435 or annette.laurie@plymouth.gov.uk for details.
Newton Abbot - Town Development Manager Application Deadline : 26/09/08
Salary: £28,919 – £30,598 (SCP 36 – 38) 37 hour week
Fixed term contract – three years (extension subject to funding)
Reporting directly to the Town Centre Partnership
Newton Abbot is an attractive market town in South Devon with a population of just over 25,000. It is strategically situated at the heart of the county’s communications network lying to the south of junction 31 of the M5, close to the A38 and on the A380 to Torquay. There are direct rail links to all parts of the country and Exeter airport is a 30 minute drive. Dartmoor National Park is also on the doorstep.
Newton Abbot is popular not only for its location but also for the good quality of its services and schools and for the charm that it retains as an English market town. Newton Abbot Town Centre Partnership has been in existence for eight years. It now wishes to work towards realising the community’s vision for the town that emerged from the Community Plan process launched in April this year. It wishes also to work with the three councils in agreeing a Vision and Masterplan for the regeneration of the town over the next 20 years. It is also eager to test whether there is an appetite for a BID and if so what benefits that would bring to the Town.
In short, we’ll look to you to promote the physical, social and economic wellbeing of Newton Abbot and its environs. Creative in your thinking and dynamic in your approach, you have the drive to make things happen; you’ll be a catalyst for change, championing regeneration and gaining commitment to initiatives which will further improve the quality and viability of our town.
Degree educated (or equivalent), you will be a "can do" enthusiastic confident, professional, with a good knowledge of partnership working, organised and with a high degree of personal initiative. You should:
have a good knowledge and understanding of the principles of town improvement.
have excellent communication and networking skills
be creative and confident
have commercial sector skills
be an experienced manager with a strong, but personable leadership style
be motivated in operating at a strategic level but also able to get out on the street and make a difference.
The flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.
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Job Description
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Person Specification
For an informal discussion regarding this demanding and highly rewarding role, please contact Jeremy Newcombe, Chairman, Newton Abbot Town Centre Partnership – 01626 – 203 303 or Phil Rowe, Town Clerk, Newton Abbot Town Council – 01626 – 201 120
For an application form, full Job Description & Person Specification please contact:
Newton Abbot Town Council, The Town Hall, 9 Devon Square, Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN
Tel: 01626 – 201 120 Fax: 01626 – 369 674 Email: info@newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 26th September 2008.
Interviews date: W/C 13th October 2008.
CV’s will not be accepted.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Torbay - Chief Executive Application Deadline : 08/09/08
Fixed term contract to April 2010
Salary: £50k
Closing date for Applications: Monday, September 8, 2008.
Imagine life in Torbay on the English Riviera - cream teas, yachts in the harbours, Victorian splendour and Agatha Christie?
Just take a look beyond the palm trees and deckchairs and Torbay faces real challenges.
There are genuine economic issues to tackle, with the retail sector under pressure from new ‘destination shopping’ developments in Exeter and Plymouth.
So that’s where you come in. We are looking for a senior figure to transform the trading environment in the three town centres of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
The first stage of that journey will be to lead Torquay to a successful BID ballot in early 2010. You’ll need to build support among traders and develop a business plan with them to take ‘the jewel of the English Riviera’ to new heights.
You will need to be able to advise and influence at the highest level within all stakeholder groups – local government, MPs, the police and the private sector.
You will also have to show some entrepreneurial flair and develop revenue streams to support the aims of the BID. Experience of service-provision contract negotiations may well prove to be useful.
But you will also need to demonstrate an ability at an operational level – your ability to think and act strategically is great but you are also someone who doesn’t mind rolling his or her sleeves up and getting things done.
All that will demand experience at a senior management level within the private sector and, ideally, experience of town centre management and a successful BID ballot process.
You won’t be alone. Torbay has priority status for Regional Development Agency funding and a major regeneration vision is being developed by Torbay’s directly-elected mayor.
It won’t be easy, but you have the chance to make a difference and help make Torbay great again.
For further information including a Job Description and Person Specification or an informal discussion please contact Alan Denby, Torbay Development Agency, 5 Vaughan Parade, Torquay TQ2 5JG tel: 01803 296296 fax: 01803 214885
email: alan.denby@torbay.gov.uk
Canning Town - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 15/08/08
Salary £34,983 - £40,095 p.a. inc. LW
Newham offers enormous potential as a place to live and work. It is a thriving area which is undergoing a remarkable transformation - rapidly emerging as a centre of commerce and culture. Major regeneration schemes are underway in Stratford, Canning Town and West Ham.
The Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration Project includes the building of up to 10,000 new homes and 75,000 square metres of commercial floorspace in two improved town centres. This £3.7 billion project aims to transform the area physically, socially and economically.
Newham Council is expanding its Town Centre Management team and the Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration Programme is recruiting a new Town Centre Manager to act as the Council’s lead officer for the development and promotion of the Canning Town and Plaistow retail centres.
This post is advertised as full-time, but you are also encouraged to apply on a job share or part-time basis.
Please click on the attachment to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
InSwindon BID Company - Operations Manager Application Deadline : 21/07/08
Operations Manager (eventual development to CEO role) fixed term contract until May 2012.
Salary: £28-30k rising to £35,000 within 12 months (plus bonus scheme).
Closing date for applications: Monday 21st July.
What is inSwindon?
InSwindon is the town centre management company created in May 2007 after a successful Business Improvement District Ballot.
We’re here to represent, coordinate and add weight to any concerns that BID businesses might have – a single, united, dedicated, independent, objective and influential voice; to the Council, the Police, other “agencies”, developers, landlords or even other businesses in the BID, to get things done on your behalf.
It’s our vision
To enable Swindon Town Centre to fulfil its enormous potential as a thriving, regional business centre, by being innovative and inventive in the strategic and day-to-day management of the BID area
The Job
This is an exciting, fast track opportunity for an individual to join the company and to be trained to take over from the existing CEO who is leaving in 2009. In line with this the salary package will eventually rise to £35,000 within a 12-month period with a rewarding bonus scheme.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering the BID’s ambitions, leading negotiations with stakeholders and partners, influencing change and keeping the general public and partners informed. They will also take the Swindon BID forward to its next ballot in 2012.
Applicants should be educated to degree level or have equivalent or relevant business experience and have excellent communications skills, together with a good understanding of partnership working and the dynamics of how local government and the private sector operate. Experience of marketing and public relations will be required.
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Job Description
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Person Specification
Applications are welcomed from experienced Town Centre Managers, or other relevant professionals, with a track record of delivery, self-motivation and proven partnership credentials.
For further information including a Job Description and Person Specification or an informal discussion please contact Mark Ross on 01793464924.
If you are interested in this exacting, high profile and exciting post please write giving a full career history and two relevant references to:
Mr. Mark Ross
Chief Executive Officer
InSwindon BID Company
Brunel Tower
Level 4
Swindon SN1 1LH
Warwick - BID Development Manager Application Deadline : 30/06/08
£28,000 one year contract plus £5,000 bonus (with excellent further prospects)
Warwick BID Group have carried out feasibility work to determine the viability of a BID for Warwick Town Centre. They now wish to recruit a manager to take them through the development phase and to secure BID status for the town.
BIDs are a major new initiative to the UK. Originating in the USA and Canada, the prime aim is to give the business community greater influence in their town, to determine projects that they consider will improve their trading environment and which they will ultimately manage and deliver through the formation of a BID Company. BID projects seek to improve footfall, investment and help improve the economic, environmental and social vibrancy of an area.
You will lead a major consultation exercise to establish the requirements and priorities of business, develop the BID Business Plan, lead the ballot process and all other phases to securing a BID. In essence, you will be the Champion for the BID, the front face of the initiative and will need to be 100 % committed to the process.
You will be self motivated, task orientated will a passion to succeed. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact and diplomacy, project management experience and ideally have an insight into marketing. You will need to juggle a variety of tasks and work well under pressure. The post will be demanding but varied, with scope for personal development. (In essence, it is new and exciting and is not a job for the fainthearted!)
We can offer flexible working hours, a bonus arrangement and, if successful, the opportunity to develop your career in this new and expanding field. This BID is part of the Warwickshire BIDs Programme with BIDs secured in Rugby and Leamington Spa and others developing in Stratford upon Avon and Hams Hall Business Park, so you will have a good network of contacts to draw upon.
Interested? Call Mo Aswat, Project Advisor to Warwickshire BIDs on 07789792454 for more information, or send your CV with a letter of application to Mo Aswat, The Mosaic Partnership, 11 Johns Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire. You can also email it to mo@themosaicpartnership.co.uk.
Closing Date: 30 June 2008
Croydon Town Centre BID - Vacancies Application Deadline : 27/06/08
HELP TO ACHIEVE CROYDON BID’S VISION
The Croydon Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) is a groundbreaking private sector-led initiative established in April 2007. The BID aims to improve the competitiveness of Croydon Town Centre and to develop its position as a leading commercial and cultural centre in the South East, by tackling issues of crime, environment, image and access and by delivering a series of new and enhanced services to the area. We now need two self-motivated, hard working and effective communicators to join the team:
Town Centre Operations Manager - Salary circa £30 - 35k p.a.
With a “can do” approach, you will demonstrate a wide knowledge of town centre issues and have experience of working with the business community, Local Authority and other statutory agencies. You will be required to manage large scale projects and must be capable of working on your own initiative.
This is not an office based position and most of your time will be spent in the town centre liaising with local businesses and dealing with day to day operational issues. The role may require evening and weekend work. You must have excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will also have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a management or supervisory position.
Administrator/ Event Coordinator – Salary circa £15-17k p.a.
We are also looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and IT literate administrator to support our team. The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, good verbal and written communication skills and have experience or an interest in event management.
Both candidates will be expected to work as part of a team to market the town centre and should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of marketing. Full job descriptions are available at www.croydonbid.com
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Operations Manager
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Administrator/Events Coordinator
If you are interested, please apply now by sending a covering letter and curriculum vitae to Ros Morgan, BID Manager, Croydon BID, Park House, 22 Park Street, Croydon CR0 1YE or email: info@croydonbid.com
Closing date for applications 27th June 2008
Interviews held Tuesday 8th July 2008
Hinkley and Bosworth - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 26/06/08
£29,728 - £34,140 pa, plus essential car user allowance
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can assist in delivering an
excellent level of service to businesses, residents and visitors of our Borough. The individual will join a forward thinking Service that is seeking continual improvement
and should bring with them passion, creativity, excellent communication skills and an
enthusiastic attitude.
You will play a key role in the development of Hinckley Town Centre. You will empower local
businesses, Chamber of Trade, communities, voluntary organisations and especially the
Town Centre Partnership to participate in the quest to regenerate our Town Centre, aiming
to improve the quality of life within the Borough.
You should have a good knowledge and understanding of the principles of Town
Centre Management. You should have experience in event management, management
of projects and people, and the ability to develop the services.
You will need to have good negotiation and IT skills, have the ability to forge new
and develop existing partnerships; and the flexibility to work evenings and
weekends is essential.
For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity please call
Simon D. Jones - Cultural Services Manager - 01455 255699
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Job Description
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Person Specification
To apply online go to www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk or call our
24 hour recruitment line on 01455 255696 quoting reference C154.
Benefits include final salary pension scheme, flexi time and generous
annual leave plus bank holidays
Closing date: 26th June 2008.
Interviews date: W/C 30th June 2008.
CV’s will not be accepted.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Kensington and Chelsea - Town Centre Initiatives Manager Application Deadline : 23/06/08
Up to £49,900 plus PRP
Kensington and Chelsea has been consistently rated as one of the best performing councils in the country and enjoys a vibrancy with which few other boroughs can compete.
In this key strategic role you will use the spatial planning system to its full partnership potential, devising and implementing strategies for some of London’s top town centre destinations – Knightsbridge, Kensington High Street, Kings Road, Notting Hill Gate and Portobello Market.
You may have a background in retail, property, economic development, planning, town centre management or a related field, but your passion will be the role that town centres can play at the heart of our communities. This is not an opportunity you can afford to miss.
For further information please contact Penelope Tollitt on 020 7361 2017.
To apply, visit www.rbkc.gov.uk/jobs Job ref: PC252
Closing date: 23 June 2008.
Wolverhampton - City Centre Manager Application Deadline : 13/06/08
£37,000
The City of Wolverhampton is a major sub-regional centre with a thriving economy and has recently benefited from a significant level of investment with more exciting projects underway. This vibrant, fast growing and ever changing city is a great place to live, visit and work. The City Centre Company is a public, private and community sector partnership, established to improve, promote and sustain the vitality, viability and long term economic prosperity of the city centre.
We are seeking someone who has outstanding qualities in dealing with both public and private sectors, in joint working and co-ordinated management. An understanding of commercial business and the processes of local government is desirable. You will be required to implement projects and follow them through. Some experience in marketing would be desirable.
You will demonstrate a wide knowledge of city centre issues and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, being capable of working on your own initiative and prioritising your workload. The ability to lead and motivate your team with enthusiasm is essential.
A full job description is available from the link above.
Please click here for the Person Specifications:
Person Specification
If you are interested, please apply by letter, enclosing your current curriculum vitae.
Please email: Liz.Stevenson@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Closing date for applications 13th June 2008
Interviews held Tuesday 1st July 2008
Solihull - BID Project Manager Application Deadline : 30/05/08
SOLIHULL MBC
Community Services
£29,728 - £37,543 pa (Grade F Subject to Job Evaluation)
12 month contract, with possibility of further extension by 6 months
37 hours per week
Solihull is situated in the heart of the country and is now one of the most attractive towns in England, offering a special blend of shopping, dining out, leisure and culture.
Acknowledged as a premier shopping destination, Solihull is home to an outstanding range of retailers from leading department stores to stylish and exclusive independents.
To build on this Solihull Town centre must maintain its position as a premier business and retail location of choice. To help us achieve this we are looking to develop a Business Improvement District (BID), which will deliver the necessary support and funding from the local business community to add to existing town centre funds. Our ambitions are to deliver a range of exciting events to attract business and leisure visitors, an effective marketing campaign, and a clean, green and safe strategy to make Solihull one of the most desirable places to live, work and visit.
The BID Project Manager will be responsible for leading on the development and delivery of a BID submission from the start to a positive vote in 2009. This will involve working with a wide range of stakeholders in the town centre, creating an environment of cooperation and support to ensure a successful outcome.
An excellent communicator and skilled negotiator with the drive and ability to influence others, you will have experience of project management in a town centre environment. Enthusiastic and confident in your approach, you will have good knowledge of partnership working. A high degree of initiative and sound organisation skills will also be vital.
Call now for a recruitment pack and take the first step to becoming Solihull's BID Project Manager.
For an information discussion contact Michele Wilby, Town Centres Manager on 0121 704 8752.
Further details available are :-
Full Job Description
Apply on-line at www.solihull.gov.uk
Alternatively for a recruitment pack and application form:
Tel: 0121 704 6800 (24 hour answerphone)
Email: connectcc@solihull.gov.uk
We are unable to accept CVs. Please quote reference number CS142 in any communication.
Closing date: 30th May 2008.
Interview date: 13th June 2008.
All applications will be considered on their merits and people with disabilities meeting the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Hinckley - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 21/05/08
Salary: £29,728 - £34,140 pa, plus essential car user allowance
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can assist in delivering an excellent level of service to businesses, residents and visitors of our Borough. The individual will join a forward thinking Service that is seeking continual improvement and should bring with them passion, creativity, excellent communication skills and an enthusiastic attitude.
You will play a key role in the development of Hinckley Town Centre. You will empower local businesses, Chamber of Trade, communities, voluntary organisations and especially the Town Centre Partnership to participate in the quest to regenerate our Town Centre, aiming to improve the quality of life within the Borough.
You should have a good knowledge and understanding of the principles of Town Centre Management. You should have experience in event management, managementof projects and people, and the ability to develop the services.
You will need to have good negotiation and IT skills, have the ability to forge newand develop existing partnerships; and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.
For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity please call Simon D. Jones - Cultural Services Manager - 01455 255699
To apply online go to www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk or call our 24 hour recruitment line on 01455 255696 quoting reference C154.
Benefits include final salary pension scheme, flexi time and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
Further details available are :-
1. Full Job Description
2. Person Specification
Closing date: Wednesday 21st May 2008.
Interviews date: Wednesday 4th June 2008.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Winchester City Centre Partnership - 4 Posts Application Deadline : 15/05/08
A brand new enterprise where your influence really counts.
Winchester’s an amazing place; everybody who visits here knows that. The Winchester City Centre Partnership is a new enterprise that works with local business and the public sector to spread the word about how special Winchester is as a place to shop, work, live and visit. Join us, and you’ll play a part in enhancing our city even further.
Contracts and Compliance Manager
Salary : c£25K
This is a key role where you’ll help revitalise our city centre. It’ll involve co-ordinating and delivering management contracts, providing contract management and project management support and also being an advocate and champion for our vision of Winchester.
Some experience in town or city planning will be ideal along with a self-motivated, committed approach. You’ll also be an excellent communicator with strong experience of negotiating and delivering contracts.
Business Development Manager
Salary : c£25K
You’re going to co-ordinate and deliver various projects and schemes that help promote the city. So you’ll be involved in all aspects of marketing, media relations and event management. Measuring performance and developing strong working relationships with the media will also form an important part of your role.
A strong background in delivering marketing projects, ideally public/private partnerships, will be important along with exceptional organisational and communication skills.
Business Development Assistant
Salary : c£15K
You’ll provide valuable admin support for the entire Partnership. This will involve processing invoices, reception and customer service. Your role will also involve maintaining our resources library and also maintaining records.
Contracts and Compliance Assistant
Salary : c£15K
You’ll provide valuable admin support for the entire Partnership. This will involve processing invoices, reception and customer service. Your role will also involve maintaining our resources library and also maintaining records.
Find out more and apply at www.winchester.gov.uk or email: humanresources@winchester.gov.uk If you do not have access to the internet, please call 01962 848348 (24 hour line).
Closing date: 15 May 2008
Leamington Spa - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 02/05/08
Salary: £33,291 - £34,991 per annum, pro rata
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Town Centre Manager for Leamington Spa. Reporting to the Head of Economic Development and Regeneration, you will be responsible for promoting and maintaining the vitality and viability of the town both north and south of the river.
Working alongside the newly formed Leamington Business Improvement District, you will deliver strategies to increase the number of visitors to the town, use your business acumen to best utilise resources and funding, and promote partnerships with local businesses.
You will have experience of working under the pressure of many priorities, a good political awareness and educated to degree level or equivalent. Plus you will enjoy the challenge of balancing the needs of local businesses and residents.
You will work a minimum of 30 hours week, which could be extended to full time with mutual agreement.
To apply for the job or for more information, quote AD657:
Visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk or Email contactus@warwickdc.gov.uk
Alternatively, call the Contact Centre - 01926 456099
or for an informal discussion about the job call Ian Coker - 01926 456227
Closing date 2nd May 2008 | Interviews Friday 16th May
Warwick District Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Stratford-upon-Avon - Town Partnership CEO Application Deadline : 30/04/08
Salary: £40-45k (subject to negotiation)
We are looking for a business leader who can help shape and promote one of England’s most iconic towns - Stratford-upon-Avon – as CEO of the active and energetic Town Management Partnership.
We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated person with vision, enthusiasm, tact, and diplomacy to encourage enterprise and innovation within the town, helping business members meet 21st century challenges and giving members a clear and effective voice at local, regional and national level. The CEO is responsible to an active Board for managing the staff and delivering an annual work programme of promotion and member services. The CEO will lead the Partnership in playing an active role in major initiatives underway in the town, including World Class Stratford and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Theatre Transformation and assuring potential visitors that the town is still “open for business.”
Applicants should be educated to degree level and have excellent communications skills, together with a good understanding of Partnership working and the dynamics of how local government and the private sector operate. Some experience of marketing and public relations will be required.
The post will initially be offered as a three year renewable contract and will report to the Partnership’s Board. Interviews will be held in early May and the successful candidate will be expected to start work on, or before, 1 July 2008.
For further information and a full job description, contact: Julie Bennett (Operations Manager) on 01789 299 011 or at Julie@stratfordtcm.co.uk. Closing date for applications is 30 April 2008.
Taunton - Town Centre Manager / Chief Executive Application Deadline : 10/03/08
Taunton Town Centre Company is looking for a new Chief Executive, reporting to a Board of Directors. The Chief Executive holds a crucial position in the affairs of Taunton. The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering the BID, leading negotiations with stakeholders and partners, attracting inward investment, influencing change, especially in Taunton’s ambitious development plans and communicating with the general public and our partners.
TTCCo was established in 2005 as a company limited by guarantee, charged with delivering, coordinating and influencing the management and development of Taunton town centre. In 2007 TTCCo won a positive ballot of over 800 businesses to become a Business Improvement District. Now it has an obligation to deliver that exciting and innovative Business Plan over the next five years.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Town Centre Managers, or other relevant professionals, with a track record of delivery, self motivation and proven partnership credentials.
If you are interested in this exacting, high profile and exciting post please write giving a full career history and relevant references to:-
Lucy Ball, Chief Executive Taunton Town Centre Co Unit 12F Fore St Taunton TA1 3TP
Closing date Monday10th March. Interview dates March 19th & March 26th
For further information and job description please contact Lucy Ball 01823 354299 or email lucy@tauntontowncentre.co.uk
For more information about Taunton visit www.tauntontowncentre.co.uk
Salary: £45,000 + Local Gov’t pension. Location: Taunton, Somerset
London Borough of Lewisham - Senior Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 10/03/08
£39,030 - £41,583 pa
A key vacancy has arisen in the Planning department for a Senior Town Centre Manager to act as the Council’s lead officer for the development and promotion of the borough’s retail centres. Your key tasks will be to implement the borough’s town centre strategy and develop and promote initiatives aimed at raising the profile and economic viability of the retail sector in Lewisham and to maximise access to external funding sources to support this work.
You will act as the driving force for the implementation of the action plan for Catford town centre aimed at building strong relationships with, and raising skill levels of, local businesses, and the community to encourage investment.
You must have a thorough knowledge of how town centres work and a proven track record of project management techniques including innovative marketing strategies, managing budgets and achieving service standards. You will also need experience of supervising and delegating workloads as well as supporting and attracting the interest of businesses, voluntary sector agencies and local residents. You should show initiative and personal drive to continuously improve and develop the service.
If you are committed to taking Lewisham forward and have the confidence and ability to achieve success then we would like to hear from you.
For further details including a full job description, and to apply, visit www.lewisham.gov.uk/jobsandcareers and search under Job Ref: RE1076.
Closing date: 10 March 2008.
Bicester - Vision Partnership Manager Application Deadline : 29/02/08
£37,896 per annum (Pay award pending)
Fixed Term 3 year contract
AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO PUT BICESTER ON THE MAP.
Bicester is about to embark on its most important period of development that will transform the town.
This is a newly created posted supported by all three tiers of local government in Bicester and major stakeholders from the private sector. As the public face of Bicester vision, you will be responsible for promoting Bicester widely, engaging with the community on key partnership initiatives and actively promoting and developing the role of the partnership.
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Warwick - Town Centre Business Development Manager Application Deadline : 25/02/08
£29,728 - £31,606 per annum – Pending April Review
Plus essential car user allowance & relocation assistance
Situated in the heart of the Midlands, the county town of Warwick is different. Here we try to mix the best of the public and private sector, creating a unique atmosphere and culture. With funding from a range of partners this exciting role builds on the work already established by the current Town Centre Management Group.
The role, based in Warwick and managed by Warwick District Council, seeks to develop that initiative, combining traditional town centre management with the provision of general support to the delivery of town centre related projects including many events and festivals.
We’ll look to you to co-ordinate the development and delivery of the Town Centre Action Plan with our partners, aimed at developing retailing, the flourishing evening economy and Warwick’s unique blend of culture and tourism. You’ll also provide support for a wide range of town centre projects and moves to deliver a Business Improvement District (BID).
We’re looking for a dedicated team player who is also able to work on their own initiative and processes accomplished communication skills - an excellent negotiator and motivator with plenty of ideas. Alongside at least 3 years experience in a pressured environment, you’ll have a degree level qualification and a good commercial understanding. You’ll also be able to prioritise your workload and plan projects to put them into effect.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Ian Coker on 01926 456227.
For an application pack please download from our website www.warwickdc.gov.uk. Alternatively email contactus@warwickdc.gov.uk or contact our Customer Service Centre on (01926) 456099 (24 hour voice mail) quoting the job title and reference TCM2
Closing date: 25th February 2008.
Those selected for interview will be informed by 27th February 2008.
Interviews will take place on 7th March 2008 in Warwick.
Further information on the Council and the post can be found on our website www.warwickdc.gov.uk
An Equal Opportunities Employer
Bath - City Centre Manager Application Deadline : 15/02/08
BATH CITY CENTRE MANAGER
£45,000 pa plus benefits
Bath Plus is a new limited company that is being established to act as a partnership to oversee city centre management, tourism and events in the city at this exciting time. To help the company achieve its aims, Bath Plus is looking to appoint a professional in the role of City Centre Manager.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the City Centre Manager will take responsibility for attracting investment, initiating projects and leading negotiations with stakeholders. The City Centre Manager will act as a 'catalyst for change' and be responsible for managing projects that will deliver visible improvements to Bath city centre.
Further details on the role and application process are provided on the attached job advert.
Haverhill - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 11/02/08
POST NO. RES0322: GRADE 8 £23,919 RISING TO £28,412 PER ANNUM: 28 HOURS PER WEEK
Haverhill is Suffolk’s fifth largest town and is continuing to grow in size, confidence and success. The town is located in the Cambridge sub-region and is home to a number of successful international businesses. St Edmundsbury Borough Council has made the development of the town centre an Administration Priority and has committed funding, and is working with partners to deliver a range of exciting town centre schemes.
We are looking to attract a talented individual to help bring about these changes and secure the long-term prosperity of the town, working with partners, and securing funding to support a programme of activities which will raise the profile of the town and improve the trading 'offer'.
You should:
have excellent communication and networking skills
be creative and confident
have commercial sector skills
be an experienced manager with a strong, but personable leadership style
be motivated in operating at a strategic level but also able to get out on the street and make a difference.
Hours of work are 28 per week to be worked flexibly over 4 to 5 days.
This post is on a temporary basis for three years.
Closing date: 11th February 2008
Interviews to be held week commencing 25th February 2008.
Newport - City Centre Manager (Maternity Cover) Application Deadline : 01/02/08
City Centre Manager (Maternity Cover - approx 10 Months)
£29,728 - £32,436 pro rata
A 20 year vision for Newport City Centre aims to transform its economic and cultural profile as a dynamic and vibrant hub of the city. Focusing on promotion and raising the profile of the city centre, you will implement and monitor management strategies that deliver an innovative events programme, enable mechanisms for liaising with and engaging stakeholders, and fund-raising. You will work closely with, Newport Unlimited, the city’s urban regeneration company and service providers to ensure the co-ordinated delivery of essential services within the city centre.
Open the attached job advert document for more details.
Blackpool - Town Centre BID Manager Application Deadline : 02/01/08
Blackpool Town Centre BID Manager
Blackpool is the UK’s premier holiday resort and attracts millions of visitors each year. It plays a vital part in the economic life of Lancashire’s Fylde coast.
In addition to the multi million pound regeneration of the seafront promenade, major investment in various exciting town centre projects is scheduled to take place over the next few years transforming Blackpool into a world class resort.
Blackpool Town Centre BID won the first successful ballot in the Northwest and came into being on 1st. October 2005, for an initial 5 year period.
Since then, the BID, which is a continuation of the former Town Centre Management partnership established in 1994, has been successfully delivering a wide programme of initiatives alongside the substantial redevelopment and investment taking place in the resort, including the town centre’s Houndshill shopping centre.
There are plans to develop a separate Seafront BID which would work closely with the Town Centre BID, sharing where relevant, resources and initiatives.
Blackpool Town Centre BID is now seeking to appoint a BID manager to replace the present retiring Manager, after 13 years as head of the Town Centre Management and more recently BID partnerships. The role will be to continue the delivery of the current BID business plan, building upon the excellent work already carried out, and to focus heavily on the new BID Proposal and balloting campaign in 2010
We are looking for someone who has a successful track record of managing complex projects including events, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, has experience of town centre management, marketing and promotion expertise and sound financial management skills. Experience of securing grant funding and sponsorship would be an advantage.
If you are interested in this position, please view our website at www.blackpoolbids.co.uk or contact our offices for a job description and person specification. For an informal discussion about the position call either Nigel Hanson, Town Centre BID Manager on 01253 292486 or the BID Chairman John Holt on 01253 624722
Applications should be received by no later than 12pm on 23rd. November 2007and it is anticipated that interviews will be held in early December.
Blackpool Town Centre BID Ltd.,
Queen’s Chambers
16, Queen Street
Blackpool
FY1 1PD
Warwick - Town Centre Business Development Manager Application Deadline : 02/01/08
LEISURE AND AMENITIES
TOWN CENTRE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
£29,728 - £31,606 per annum
Plus essential car user allowance & relocation assistance
Situated in the heart of the Midlands, Warwick District is different. Here we mix the best of the public and private sector, creating a unique atmosphere and culture. With funding from a range of partners this new and exciting role builds on the work already established by the current Town Centre Management Initiative.
The role, based in Warwick, seeks to develop that initiative, combining traditional town centre management with the provision of general support to the delivery of town centre related projects.
We’ll look to you to co-ordinate the development and delivery of the Town Centre Action Plan with our partners, aimed at developing retailing, the night time economy and Warwick’s unique blend of culture and tourism. You’ll also provide support to town centre projects which the local authorities are charged with delivering.
We’re looking for a dedicated team player with accomplished communication skills - an excellent negotiator and motivator with plenty of initiative. Alongside at least 3 years experience in a pressured environment, you’ll have a degree level qualification and a good commercial understanding. You’ll also be able to prioritise your workload and plan projects to put them into effect.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Ian Coker on 01926 456227
For further information or an application pack please download from our website www.warwickdc.gov.uk. Alternatively you can email contactus@warwickdc.gov.uk or contact our Customer Service Centre on (01926) 456099 (24 hour voice mail) quoting the job title and reference TCM1
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd January 2008
Those selected for interview will be informed by Tuesday 8th January 2008.
Interviews will take place on 18th January 2008 in Warwick.
Further information on the Council and the post can be found on our website www.warwickdc.gov.uk
- An Equal Opportunities Employer-
Chorley - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 07/12/07
PO-F (£32,436 to £34,991)
Plus Lease Car Option
Chorley is a modern, forward thinking Council with bold ambitions.
Following a decision to re-invest in economic growth, a new Economic Development Section was established, and we have gone up several gears in the last year.
We are now looking to recruit a Town Centre Manager to help deliver an exciting town centre masterplan which will provide a contemporary market town. Supporting a modern markets service in Chorley Town Centre will be an integral part of the job.
You will have 3 plus years experience in town centre or economic development, with the ability to understand complex issues and deliver change.
If you think you have the drive and ambition for this challenging role we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Cath Burns (Economic Development Manager) on 01257 515305.
For further information and to apply on-line, visit our website at www.chorley.gov.uk/jobs Alternatively, telephone (01257) 515176.
The closing date for completed application forms is Friday 7th December 2007.
Washwood and Yardley Town Centre Managers Application Deadline : 04/12/07
Town Centre Managers
Washwood Heath Road and Alum Rock Road
(part funded by Enterprising Communities ERDF)
Yardley - Acocks Green Centre and Yardley Road areas
Yardley - Yew Tree, the Swan and Hay Mills
£29,859 - £36,636
Our vision is for every town centre to be a vibrant, lively heart of the community,
where local residents are engaged and local business inspired. You will work with the
police, local traders, as well as the public, private, community and voluntary sectors,
to combat crime, build services, enhance facilities and create a centre that people feel proud of. Whether you come from the public or private sector, you’ll have a blend of skills. Regeneration, marketing, consultation and customer care are all important aspects of the role. You must be able to attract investment, initiate projects and lead negotiations with stakeholders, as well as bringing the delivery skills needed to make a real difference to the local area.
For informal enquiries, please contact Harold Mututa (Washwood Heath Post) on
0121 675 7582 and Richard Hulbert (Yardley Posts) on 0121 675 5492.
To apply, please visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/jobs If you don’t
have web access, please call 0121 464 1111 (8am - 8pm, Monday
to Friday) quoting ref: J11000 RR / NE
Closing date: 4th December 2007
Worcester - BID Project Manager Application Deadline : 02/11/07
Fixed term contract – two years Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 p.a.
VisitWorcester is the city centre and visitor management company set up in February 2007 to develop Worcester as a leading destination for business and visitors. A beautiful cathedral and university city, set on the banks of the river Severn, we have aspirations to see our city and its visitor economy develop significantly over the next five years.
The Role
To help us to achieve these aspirations, we are looking to set up a Business Improvement District which will deliver the necessary support and funding from the local community to add to existing management budgets. We have ambitious plans to deliver a range of exciting and carefully targetted events to attract business and leisure visitors, an effective marketing campaign to bring one of the Midland’s hidden gems to the notice of a wider public and a clean, green and safe strategy to make Worcester one of the most desirable cities in the country. Your role will be to ensure that Worcester achieves a positive BID vote within the next two years. The appointment is for a fixed term of two years with a possibility of extension.
The Person
VisitWorcester is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial project manager to lead the BID programme from the start to a positive vote in 2009. To succeed in this role, you will need to have a solid track record of success in town centre management, a clear understanding of what will motivate businesses to vote for a BID and of how the public and private sectors interact. You will possess first rate inter-personal skills, be a well-organised self-starter and committed to seeing complex projects through to their conclusion
For an informal discussion, contact Georgia Smith, Head of VisitWorcester on 01905 722561.
To apply, download an information pack
from www.visitworcester.com/bidmanager
and return it to VisitWorcester, 2-4 Copenhagen Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY by 02/11/2007
Halifax - Assistant Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 29/10/07
Salary: £20-22k pa (37 hour week) - 2 year contract
(extension subject to funding)
Halifax Town Centre Forum is a non profit limited company. Our key objectives are to ensure that Halifax is a clean, safe and attractive place for all who live, work and visit the town. We strive to achieve this through working together with all town centre businesses & organisations.
The purpose of this role is to assist the Town Centre Manager in delivering a variety of projects including the day to day management of the Town Centre Forum. Current projects include Halifax Business Crime Reduction Partnership, Halifax In Bloom & Christmas promotions.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has an enthusiastic, flexible attitude, with excellent communication skills and good organisational abilities.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Beth Ward, Halifax Town Centre Manager on 01422 360035
Application forms are available from Halifax Town Centre Management at 2nd Floor, 4 Albion St, Halifax, HX1 1DU, email:admin@halifaxuk.co.uk or via telephone on 01422 360035. Please quote your name, address and ref: REGEN.
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 29th October 2007
Kirklees Council - Town Centres' Manager Application Deadline : 10/10/07
£28,221- £32,487 (currently subject to review)
Ref: PP 4080
Regeneration Directorate
Partnerships and Procurement
An opportunity has arisen for a Town Centres' Manager to help promote and develop the economic vibrancy and vitality of north Kirklees, particularly Batley and Dewsbury. The Towns' Management team, based in Dewsbury, co-ordinates a wide range of events and activities, liaises with the business community and prepares marketing initiatives, including organisation of Batley's Carnival for Life, Christmas lights, In Bloom and Tidy Trader competitions, retail crime reduction, 'housekeeping' audits and production of leaflets, newsletters and a web site.
The regeneration of towns in north Kirklees is at an exciting stage with substantial development proposals in Dewsbury and major public realm and property improvement schemes being carried out in other town centres. The Town Centres' Manager will assist in promoting these initiatives, in consultation with local Members, businesses, local organisations and the local public.
We are seeking someone who has outstanding qualities in dealing with both public and private sectors, particularly in the areas of promotion, joint working and co-ordinated management. An understanding of the retail industry and processes of local government is also essential.
You will demonstrate a wide knowledge of town centre issues and have excellent verbal and written communication skills with enthusiasm and ability to motivate others.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact David Wyles, Partnerships and Procurement Service on 01484 221644.
The provisional date for interviews is the week commencing 27 October 2007.
Please apply on-line or contact the Recruitment Unit, email recruitment.unit@kirklees.gov.uk
or Tel: (01484) 225121.
Closing date: Wednesday 10 October 2007.
Peterborough City Council - City Centre Project Manager Application Deadline : 28/09/07
£26,187 - £28,221 pa
Ref No: EN5532
As well as developing and implementing the City Centre Business Plan, you will manage a team of Street Wardens.
You will need skills in influencing, persuading, communicating and building relationships with stakeholders, including local businesses.
Closing date: 28 September 2007.
For an application pack please visit www.peterborough.gov.uk/jobs
or telephone: (01733) 742644 (24 hour answerphone) quoting job reference EN5532.
LB Sutton - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 24/09/07
£34,137 - £36,636
Ref No: CE530/A005
This all encompassing role will see you work with town centre partnerships consisting of businesses, retailers, police and the local community. Supporting our Head of Service, you’ll apply your experience of town centre management to create a strategy and marketing plan that will reinvigorate Sutton and help us compete with neighbouring boroughs.
We’ll look to you to focus on everything from ensuring cleanliness and safety to managing events sponsored by local businesses. Key to your success will be your ability to involve local people and companies at every level, and your talent for inspiring and motivating others.
For further information about the role, please go to www.shapesutton.com
For more information on Sutton, you can visit the Sutton website at www.sutton.gov.uk
For an informal discussion about, please contact Catherine Halls on 020 8770 5132.
To apply online, go to: http://www.sutton.gov.uk/jobsandcareers/
To request an application pack by post please telephone the Sutton recruitment line on 0870 700 0108, quoting the relevant reference number. Please state where you saw the advert.
Closing date: noon 24th September 2007
Interview date: 3rd October 2007
Reading - Business Improvement District (BID) Manager Application Deadline : 28/08/07
Up to £45,000 p.a. Fixed term contract, full time
Reading is a top economic performer in the UK; the number one according to recent reports by Experian Business Strategies and Centre for Cities. Reading UK CIC is its economic development company with a key role in sustaining this success and with overall responsibility for Reading’s Business Improvement District (BID).
The Reading BID went ‘live’ in April 2006 to deliver additional services that make our centre cleaner, safer, greener and better promoted & maintained. Our BID Manager is moving on and we are now looking to recruit a highly competent successor to carry on the excellent work done to date.
The role will be to continue the delivery of the current BID business plan and to create a positive climate within which local and national business stakeholders will consider a new and potentially expanded BID from April 2009. The ideal candidate will have frontline experience of managing operations, be fully conversant with contract procedures and have a real passion for making things happen; knowledge of BIDs would be advantageous. This high profile post will require you to forge effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, under the direction of the BID Committee, a sub group of the Company Board.
If you are interested in this position visit our interim website www.readingbids.co.uk for the job description, person specification and application details. For an informal discussion about the post call Tim Smith on 07921 493450.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 28 August and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 6 or 7 September 2007.
Islington - Town Centre Manager Archway Application Deadline : 06/08/07
Islington Council
London
£38,088 - £40,578
Archway provides an exciting regeneration opportunity. It has excellent transport links, a major teaching hospital, and a varied range of businesses, retail outlets and office spaces. Situated towards the north of the borough, it is home to a diverse community and offers unique opportunities for area management.
We are seeking a Town Centre Manager with drive and initiative to facilitate improvements to the physical environment and realise the expectations of businesses and residents. Your flair and creativity will be key to attracting more visitors and creating a destination shopping area.
You will already have had experience in this or a related field and will have a track record of preparing successful funding bids. Understanding and developing partnerships will be crucial to the success of the role. Your excellent communication and project management skills will enable you to assess local needs and co-ordinate effective responses with statutory agencies and service providers.
To apply please visit www.islington.gov.uk/working Alternatively please ring for a recruitment pack on 020 7649 6057 quoting reference CS/0474/MD. Your calls may be monitored for training and quality purposes. Minicom 020 7406 5790.
Closing date: Monday 6 August 2007.
Interview date: Tuesday 21 August 2007.
Middleton - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 03/08/07
MIDDLETON TOWN CENTRE CONSORTIUM
Council Offices, Fountain Street, Middleton.
£19,310 per annum (25 hours per week)
3 year fixed term contract
The Middleton Town Centre Consortium is a public/private sector partnership which wants to appoint a Town Centre Manager. The job is to improve, promote and sustain the vitality, viability, and long term economic prosperity of the town centre. There are ambitious plans for the re-development of a major part of Middleton Town Centre already underway and we need a Town Centre Manager to implement those plans and to secure the involvement of local people and businesses.
The Middleton Town Centre Consortium is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident and professional person, with a good knowledge of partnership working, who is organised, motivated and able to work to a large extent on personal initiative. You should be an excellent communicator with people on all levels, and a skilled negotiator, with the drive and ability to influence others. You will be able to demonstrate strong strategic and commercial skills and have well developed business acumen.
Your experience will have come from town centre management, private sector, shopping centre management, retail or mixed use management, and/ or marketing and promotion. This is a three year fixed term contract which may be renewed subject to funding. The appointment will initially be to Rochdale MBC but will transfer to a Town Centre Management Company after 6 months. Interviews will be held on 23 August 2007.
Closing date for the above post: 3rd August 2007
For an application pack, please phone 0845 121 2972 (24 hours), email jobs@rochdale.gov.uk, visit www.rochdale.gov.uk, or call in or write to Rochdale Council Customer Service Centre, Floor 2, Municipal Offices, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1YA (quoting job reference). CVs are not accepted and applications must be received by the closing date.
Rotherham – Town Centre Safety Manager Application Deadline : 01/08/07
£26,187 pa (national pay award pending) Full Time, Permanent, Ref ED0278
With a £2bn masterplan that will transform the town centre, Rotherham is looking ahead to the future. The Rotherham Renaissance Programme is moving rapidly as we embark on the delivery of this masterplan with projects already under way. But in order to create a vibrant town centre we recognise that great places are not created solely through physical development, but by creating a safe and welcome environment for our businesses, visitors and residents. And that’s where you will come in.
You will lead the co-ordination of the Town Centre Safety Action Plan, working in partnership with the town centre Safer Neighbourhoods Team and a wide range of public and private partners to reduce incidents of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.
With experience of working on crime reduction initiatives within a business crime/community safety or town centre management environment, you’ll have a proven track record of partnership and multi-agency working and a knowledge of crime reduction issues within a town centre and retail environment.
An excellent Communicator able to use your problem solving and analytical skills to focus on key priorities across both the day and evening economies, you will generate income through the development of a new town centre business watch partnership in order to support future activity.
For and informal discussion, please contact Julie Roberts on 01709 336854
For more information please open the link
Camberley - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 20/07/07
Camberley - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline 20th July 2007
What an exciting opportunity there is in Camberley now! The town has never had a Town Centre Manager in the past, and so the successful applicant will have the chance to make a real and lasting impact on the town.
The Camberley Town Centre Community Interest Company has just been incorporated, and is well supported by both the local business community and local authority. The Town Centre Manager will be employed by the company to work for the benefit of the town, and shape the company into an effective and sustainable enterprise.
Camberley as a town is changing rapidly, with the Atrium mixed use development well underway, bringing 132,000 square feet of retail space, 128,500 square feet of leisure and restaurant use, a 638 space multi-storey car park, and 217 apartments to the town.
But that’s not the end, it is just the beginning! There is more work to be done to continue the town’s regeneration, turning it into a real destination of choice for homes, shopping, and leisure well into the future.
If you’re the right person, then come and be part of it!
Salary circa £37,000 p.a. (negotiable)
Closing date 20th July 2007
Interview date Thursday 2nd August
For further details, plus how to apply, click on the link.
Waltham Forest - Town Centres Team Co-ordinator Application Deadline : 18/07/07
One year fixed-term contract
£38,286 - £40,782 per annum REF: 794/50008707/CE
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Regeneration Unit for a Town Centres Team Co-ordinator to help transform our approach to the management town centres in the South of our Borough. Building on our excellent track record of working in partnership with businesses, this post will help us transform service delivery through the attraction of inward investment and the improved management of the public realm. It will help shape the Borough in the context of the London 2012 Olympics and
developments in the Lower Lea and will contribute to the delivery of our own area action plans in town centre areas.
You will have experience of working in the field of regeneration, preferably in a town centres context, a good understanding of the factors that make successful town centres and the ability to translate policy into action through effective partnership working. Strong leadership skills and management experience will combine with energy, enthusiasm and political awareness to help us deliver town centre management services which are befitting of our location and which our customers and businesses deserve.
The post is for a fixed-term to cover a service review period but may be extended following the completion of the review.
For an application form and further details please visit our website at www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs
Alternatively, you can contact our Recruitment Hotline on 020 8496 4522 or write to The Recruitment Team, Shared Service Centre, Laurel House,
Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, London E17 4JF.
Applications can be returned to the above address or emailed to recruit@walthamforest.gov.uk
Closing date: 18th July 2007.
Interview date: 27th July 2007.
Harlow - Town Centre Development Manager Application Deadline : 25/06/07
Harlow, Essex.
Salary: £45,000 per annum
This is an exciting time for Harlow. The former New Town enjoys a superb strategic location but needs a bold programme of renewal and growth to fulfil its potential and to secure its future prosperity. In particular the Town Centre needs further re-development but the proposed growth of Harlow will enable this.
Our vision is to make Harlow a thriving town, seen nationally and internationally as an exemplar of successful, sustainable, physical, economic and social regeneration. Our programme of action will include new businesses, new jobs and new houses.
Harlow Renaissance Limited has been established to deliver this vision. The company is a small but dynamic operating unit with the ability to enable major change and deliver tangible benefits for Harlow.
Harlow Renaissance is looking to recruit an Town Centre Development Manger to lead the development of the Town Centre Partnership and achieve a step change in the position of Harlow Town Centre within the sub-region.
The post holder will have responsibility for creating a self-sustaining Town Centre Partnership with a well developed and effective programme of physical improvements and promotional activity that is integrated with the wider renewal of Harlow Town Centre.
Closing date: Monday 25th June 2007
Interview date: Thursday 28th June 2007
For an informal, confidential discussion please contact Louisa Martland on 01279 400684.
For a recruitment pack please telephone our 24 hour recruitment line on 01279 446017 or visit www.harlow.gov.uk. Minicom 01279 446026.
St Albans - Regeneration and Town Centre Officer Application Deadline : 18/06/07
Enterprise & Development
Inclusive Salary Range £26,709 To £28,743 Per Annum (Pay award Pending)
In this role you will be responsible for the development and implementation of economic development and town centre strategies and action plans. You will engage with key stakeholders and council staff with a view to developing and implementing Economic Development, Town Centre and related strategies, action plans and promote the interests of the Council in these areas.
You will provide advice and facilitate the delivery of a range of initiatives relating to tourism, regeneration and town centre management. This will include tourism and visitor events, training and employment initiatives and a range of marketing, environmental and economic measures, to improve the vitality and vibrancy of the city, town and village centres.
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent with preferably a professional qualification in Regeneration or similar. Knowledge of key policy issues related to Economic Development and Town Centre Management including the potential impact of regeneration and tourism on local communities and the local economy are essential for this post
You must be computer literate, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and possess the ability to interpret complex information, including government guidance and legislation. A general understanding of statistical techniques and the ability to interpret and analyse local trends and identify the key features of the local economy and labour market are required for this role.
This is a politically restricted post within the meaning of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Benefits include: Lease Car or Car Allowance (up to £1,023 per annum plus mileage), 26 days annual leave, Flexitime, Reimbursement of Professional Fees, Removal Expenses, Free Life Assurance, Option to join Pension Scheme, and Staff Leisure Discount.
For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or telephone answerphone (01727) 819573 or email personnel@stalbans.gov.uk stating your details and the post reference number: ED.003
Completed applications to be returned to Human Resources by: 18 June 2007.
Interviews will be scheduled for: 11 July 2007
Wolverhampton - Chief Executive Application Deadline : 15/06/07
Chief Executive
Wolverhampton City Centre Management Company
Wolverhampton is entering its seventh year of city status with exciting times ahead. A number of major regeneration projects are underway which will reinforce the city’s place as a sub regional centre.
Wolverhampton City Centre Management Company is looking for a top quality person to be our next Chief Executive and a Champion for the City. The company is well established and has been in operation for over five years, supported by Businesses, Wolverhampton City Council, West Midlands Police and other key stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have to combine strong leadership with great strategic thinking and a practical ‘can do’ attitude as he/she liaises and works with a unique range of stakeholders and city centre users. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in this field and a great interest in the future of Wolverhampton City Centre.
If this is you, please contact us for an application pack:
wccc@wolverhamptonccc.co.uk
Tel: 01902 551077
or write to:
Application Form
Wolverhampton City Centre Management Company Limited
18 Queen Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1TQ
The closing date for all applications is 15th June 2007
Interviews will be held on 2nd July 2007
For a full job spec and person specification download the attached document.
Merton - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 15/06/07
In the search for a rewarding career and an affordable and pleasant place to live, people increasingly come to Merton.
Whatever you may be looking for, from a supportive, dedicated management team to a real commitment to your development and training opportunities, we’re confident we’ll have something to suit you. The benefits of working for Merton include membership of the local government pension scheme, 26 days’ annual leave rising to 31, flexible working, excellent learning and development opportunities and access to subsidised leisure facilities.
Environment & Regeneration
Building better town centres in Merton
Town Centre Manager Ref: 3256
Morden/Colliers Wood
Fixed-term contract for 3 years
£28,578 - £30,660 per annum inclusive
Can you help us to improve Morden and Colliers Wood Town centres?
The London Borough of Merton is seeking Town Centre Managers for Morden and Colliers Wood. The town centres face differing challenges and your roll will be to work with local businesses and local residents in the town centres, other statutory agencies and the Council to achieve livelier town centres. You will need to work as part of a team and in partnership with others, both internally and externally to the Council.
You will need to be able to deliver initiatives and outcomes, both on time and to budget and be able to balance a varied workload. You will need experience of working in a partnership environment. The duties can be carried out as one full-time post covering Morden and Colliers Wood, OR two part-time posts covering Morden or Colliers Wood.
Applicants are asked to state their preference when applying.
The Post(s) are offered on a three year contract.
Closing date: Friday, 15th June 2007.
Further information about these jobs can be found on our website at www.merton.gov.uk/jobs where you can apply online. Alternatively, recruitment packs can be obtained in person from Merton Link, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5DX, or by telephone on 08459 400 589 (24 hour answerphone) and by textphone on 020 8545 3222. Recruitment packs are also available in large print or Braille.
www.merton.gov.uk/jobs
Truro - Business Improvement District Manager Application Deadline : 01/06/07
Totally Truro
Business Improvement District Manager*
Circa £40K
* subject to the approval of the Truro BID following the close of the ballot on 5th July 2007
There’s an exciting opportunity ahead for Cornwall’s capital city if proposals to form a Business Improvement District (BID) for Truro are approved this summer.
If businesses in the city vote ‘yes’ to contributing 1% of their rateable value to make Truro a better place to do business, then Totally Truro will need a talented professional to deliver a £1.5 million programme of city improvements over five years starting in October 2007.
Accountable to all contributing businesses through the board of Totally Truro, a not-for-profit limited company, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the BID programme is delivered effectively, on time and within budget.
We are looking for someone who has a successful track record of managing complex projects including events, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, has experience of town centre management, marketing and promotion expertise and sound financial management skills. Experience of securing grant funding and sponsorship would be an advantage.
To apply, please telephone Dave Turner or Mel Richardson on 01872 224428 or e-mail: info@totallytruro.co.uk , for an application pack or download details from www.totallytruro.co.uk. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Mel Richardson or Dave Turner.
Closing date for applications: Friday 1st June 2007
Interviews will be held on Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd June 2007
Appointment is subject to the BID being formally approved by ballot on 5th July 2007.
Candidates must be able to take up the post by 1st October 2007
Hinckley - Business Development Manager Application Deadline : 30/05/07
Hinckley Town Centre Partnership
Up to £42,000 pa (including bonus package)
2 Year Contract (with excellent career prospects)
Hinckley Town Centre Partnership is looking at new and exciting ways to boost footfall, attractiveness and investment in the Town Centre and complement other initiatives. Developing income streams including the use of the Business Improvement District (BID) mechanism, it would bring businesses together to develop realistic proposals with a mixture of marketing and promotional activities, enhanced customer service & raising standards of safety & maintenance.
This new post will support the Town Centre Partnership in achieving the above. You will be a self motivated, task orientated and with a desire to succeed. You will need well developed interpersonal skills, be able to juggle a variety of tasks and work under pressure.
Your working environment will be demanding but varied and with the scope for a great deal of personal development.
We can offer flexible working hours, a bonus arrangement & if the process is successful the opportunity to further develop your career in a new and expanding field.
Interested? Call Mo Aswat, our Project Consultant for further information on 07789792454. Send your CV to mo@mosaicconsulting.co.uk.
Closing Date for CV’s: 30 May 2007
Hammersmith - Communications Manager Application Deadline : 25/05/07
£25k - £35k annual equivalent
Start Date: ASAP
The Greater Hammersmith Business Improvement District (BID) is a business-led not-for-profit company established following a successful ballot process in March 2006, to spend approximately £3m over its five year life span on improving the operating environment of local businesses.
This is a great opportunity for someone to act as a central point of contact for all Hammersmith businesses, to develop and implement a successful communications strategy and support the rest of the executive team in delivering effective projects and services.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of designing and managing complex events on time and to budget as well as experience of and ability to run effective networks and working groups, to chair meetings and to make presentations. They should also be well experienced in communicating effectively orally and in writing with people at all levels, be practically minded, and able to work well with others. Suitable applicants should be proficient in the use of computers and the internet. Knowledge of Business Improvement Districts or town centre management would be extremely beneficial.
Further information on both the company and the position, including a job description, can be found on our website www.greaterhammersmith.com.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter including details of your current salary to:
Arun Sondhi
Greater Hammersmith
1 Hammersmith Grove
London W6 0NB
Norwich - City Centre Partnership Manager
£34,968 - £40,417
The City of Norwich is a major regional centre with a thriving economy and an unprecedented level of investment. This vibrant, fast growing an ever changing city is producing a wonderful mix of historic and modern buildings and is a great place to live, visit and work. The City Centre Partnership is a public/private sector partnership established to improve, promote and sustain the vitality, viability and long term economic prosperity of the city centre.
You will be a “can do” enthusiastic and confident professional, with a proven experience of partnership working. Extremely well organised, you will possess a high degree of personal initiative and team working.
An excellent communicator and skilled negotiator, with the drive and ability to influence others, you will be able to demonstrate strong strategic and commercial skills and a well developed business acumen. Your experience is likely to come from city centre management, private sector, shopping centre management, retail or mixed us management, and / or marketing and promotion.
Closing date: 17th May 2007
Shortlist date: 20th May 2007
Assessment Centre: 24th May 2007
Interviews: w/c 28th May 2007
Visit www.norwich.gov.uk for more information or to download an application pack
Bury - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 11/05/07
You will be a "can do" enthusiastic confident, professional, with a good knowledge of partnership working and organised, with a high degree of personal initiative team working. An excellent communicator and skilled negotiator, with the drive and ability to influence others, you will be able to demonstrate strong strategic and commercial skills and a well developed business acumen.
Ambitious plans for the re development of a major part of Bury Town Centre are underway. Bury Town Centre is already very successful, home to the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and the award winning Bury Market (best British Market 2006). Bury Town Centre is set to double its retail offer over the next two years with the exciting development of the Rock Triangle, a major mixed use redevelopment scheme.
The Bury Town Centre Partnership is a public/private sector partnership established to improve, promote and sustain the vitality, viability, and long term economic prosperity of the town centre.
A Business Improvement District (BID) for Bury Town Centre is also being developed and you will play the lead role in driving forward the promotion and development of the BID project, in close partnership with the Town Centre Management Board, and town centre business community.
Your experience is likely to come from town centre management, private sector, shopping centre management, retail or mixed use management, and/ or marketing and promotion.
This is a three year fixed term contract with extension subject to securing a successful BID vote.
Hours of work are 37 per week, with a flexitime scheme in operation. A car user allowance is payable. Ref: 1446
Closing date: 11th May 2007, 12noon.
www.bury.gov.uk
For further details open the detailed job description attached.
For application forms and further details tel: 0161 253 5115 (24 hours).
Minicom: 0161 253 5562.
The Council is committed to Equality and Diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Swindon - InSwindon Interim Chief Executive Application Deadline : 04/05/07
InSwindon is a brand new Business Improvement District company, which is seeking an interim Chief Executive for a period of up to 3 months.
After a successful ballot in February 2007, the Company has now appointed Directors and has an agreed business plan. The Company are seeking an interim Chief Executive to guide the company through its formative months.
Swindon is undergoing enormous change with one of the largest regeneration programmes in the Country. Significant investment is planned with new retailing and commercial development, and the first phase of an ambitious public realm programme that will be on site in the summer.
This is a great opportunity to be part of this exciting phase of Swindon’s development.
For an informal conversation call Bill Cotton, Director of Economic Development, Swindon Borough Council 01793 466008
Click on the link to see more details about this opportunity.
Southampton - BID Manager Application Deadline : 04/05/07
£28,221 - £36,636 Likely to appoint at £34,000 - £36,000 Pay Award Pending, Plus £3,000 Market Supplement.
Fixed-term until March 2008 (with possible extension)
The creation of a Business Improvement District could help all enterprises in our city centre grow to their full potential.
To make this happen, you’ll be working with businesses across the spectrum, establishing partnerships and an understanding that will underpin a well informed, solid BID proposal. From there, we’ll look to you to really drive the initiative forward – promoting its benefits, securing support and ultimately, taking ownership of the project to ballot phase.
A real champion of area improvement and regeneration, you’ll be passionate, creative and able to influence thinking within the local community. Proven project management and business planning skills will be key to your success. The ability to cultivate strong working partnerships and effectively manage a significant budget will also be highly valued.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Ian Rothwell, City Centre Manager on 023 8023 6460 or email: ian.rothwell@southampton.gov.uk
Closing date: 04/05/2007
For an application pack, please e-mail recruitment@southampton.gov.uk. Or please telephone (023) 8083 3111. Or alternatively, write to Recruitment Team, Southampton City Council, 2nd Floor, Southbrook Rise, 4-8 Millbrook Road East, Southampton, SO15 1YG.
Blaenau Gwent CBC - Town Centre Manager (2 posts) Application Deadline : 27/04/07
Fixed Term until 31st March 2010
Salary: £29,010 - £31,653 per annum
Closing date: 1pm, 27th April 2007.
Interview date: 16th May 2007
The Authority welcomes applications in both English and Welsh.
For full details please visit:
www.blaenau-gwentjobs.info
or call 01495 311556 24 hours
Shepherds Bush - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 20/04/07
£32,961 - £40,578pa depending on experience
Shepherds Bush is a lively town centre, with enormous potential to capitalise on recent new developments and major regeneration initiatives. Can you provide the enthusiasm, vision and expertise to develop and manage this town centre?
The Shepherds Bush town centre manager will be part of the new Investment team which is working to introduce brand new business led partnerships which will transform towns and town centre management. The team comprises of 3 regeneration officers 2 town centre managers and one visitor development manager and is part of the flourishing and successful Regeneration division.
This post is offered on an initial three-year contract, with partnership funding coming from the private sector. Finance for this position, and an operational budget, are already in place, which makes this an exceptional position.
We are looking for a persuasive self-starter who has the ability to grasp how a town centre works and has excellent project development and management skills. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the town centre and you must have the necessary skills to be able to guide and influence businesses, developers and council members into working together successfully. These qualities are more important than experience as a town centre manager.
This post is career graded and the successful applicants will be offered the appropriate salary through progression and the basis of skills and experience.
You will be employed by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.
• Closing date for application forms Friday 20th April 2007
• Interviews will be held on Monday 30th April and Tuesday 1st May 2007
For an Application Form and further information please call 020 8753 6060
OR e-mail: recruitment@lbhf.gov.uk
Recruitment Call Centre
Room 109
Hammersmith Town Hall
King Street
Hammersmith
W6 9JU
Birmingham - Retail Birmingham Business Manager Application Deadline : 10/04/07
5 years fixed term contract
Salary £36,636 - £42,936
Birmingham is the best UK shopping destination outside London’s West End, with over 1000 shops including four department stores, fabulous shopping centres and a fine selection of independent and high street stores.
The city centre retail area is now set to achieve even more success through an exciting new venture - Retail Birmingham Business Improvement District (BID) - a groundbreaking, private sector-led scheme, in which businesses have voted to invest collectively to improve their trading environment.
With resources of at least £5 million over the next five years, the BID aims to ensure that Birmingham achieves its full potential as the region’s shopping, leisure and lifestyle destination.
To turn our exciting plans into a reality, we are seeking an exceptional individual to lead and manage the day to day marketing and operations of the BID.
You will have extensive shopping centre or retail marketing experience, a proven track record in delivering successful retail campaigns and considerable experience of high level partnership working. A natural communicator, with exceptional influencing skills, you will also have a demonstrable track record of strong leadership and excellent project management.
This will be a City Council appointment, on a five year fixed term contract, funded and working on behalf of Retail Birmingham Limited. The post will be based at the Bullring and will require out-of-hours working as the service demands.
Bury - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 04/04/07
Town Centre Manager
3 year fixed term contract
Ref: 1274
£35,772 - £ 38,310 per annum
Closing date 12 noon: 4th April 2007
Ambitious plans for the re development of a major part of Bury Town Centre are underway. Bury town centre is already very successful, home to the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and the award winning Bury Market. Bury town centre is set to double its retail offer over the next two years with the exciting development of the Rock Triangle, a major mixed use redevelopment scheme.
The Bury Town Centre Partnership is a public/private sector partnership established to improve, promote and sustain the vitality and viability, and long term economic prosperity of the town centre.
A Business Improvement District (BID) for Bury town centre is being developed and you will play a lead role in driving forward the promotion and development of the BID project, in close partnership with the Town Centre Partnership and business community.
You will be a “can do” enthusiastic, confident, professional, with a good knowledge of partnership working, Organised, with a high degree of personal initiative in addition to partnership and team working. An excellent communicator and skilled negotiator, with the drive and ability to influence others. You will be able to demonstrate strong strategic and commercial skills and a well developed business acumen.
Your experience is likely to come from town centre management, private sector, shopping centre management, retail or mixed use management, and/ or marketing and promotion.
This is a three year fixed term contract with extension subject to securing a successful BID vote.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held w/c 23rd April 2007
Copy the link below into your address bar to access an application form:
http://www.bury.gov.uk/JobsAndCareers/jobs_job.asp?Jobref=1274
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The Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For application forms and further details tel: 0161 253 5115 (24 hours). Minicom 0161 253 5562, quote ref: 1274
The Council is committed to Equality and Diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Exmouth Town Manager Application Deadline : 23/03/07
Exmouth Town Manager
(Salary Scale - £29,010 to £31,653) – 3 year contract.
An opportunity to work with a small dynamic and highly motivated team in the centre of Exmouth.
Exmouth needs your initiative, flare and skill to drive its economy forward. Work is currently being pursued on regeneration schemes and developing the ‘Evolution’ Visitor Centre linked with the whole length of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
You will work with local business partners and the three Councils and other bodies, public and voluntary, to ensure the future vibrancy of the town. You will be a good listener but also have the leadership qualities and courage to take through ideas with other partners from formulation to delivery.
Closing Date: 23rd March 2007. Applications from Town Clerk, Exmouth Town Council, St Andrews Road, Exmouth EX8 1AW-Tel: 01395 276167–email: townclerk@exmouth.gov.uk
Hinckley and Bosworth - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 14/03/07
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council is located in the heart of the Midlands with excellent communication links across the country.
We require a highly motivated individual who can assist in delivering an excellent level of service to visitors, businesses and residents of our borough. You will join a forward thinking service that is seeking continual improvement and should bring with you passion, creativity, excellent communication skills and an enthusiastic attitude.
You will play a key role in the development of Hinckley Town Centre and will assist in developing other town and village centres across the diverse borough. You will empower local businesses and organisations, particularly the Town Centre Partnership, to work towards the regeneration of our town centres.
Download the attached to find out more about this exciting position.
Liverpool - BID General Manager Application Deadline : 02/03/07
Liverpool City Central Business Improvement District (BID) is a private sector led initiative with an independent company established to take it forward, the Liverpool BID Company. It is a not for profit organisation.
BIDs offer a local solution to improve and manage areas. They make sure funding is received in an equal and sustainable way from all the key people with an interest in the area.At the moment, there are 23 national BID pilots and 11 Northwest regional pilots. Liverpool's City Central BID is part of both pilots.
We are looking for a talented and committed individual to lead the BID team as well as developing opportunities for new BIDS. You will be able to develop a range of functions by actively managing to ensure the timely and efficient provision of Best Value services to customers, and ensure that qualitative and quantitative objectives within the BID Business Plan are met.
The successful candidate will be experienced in partnership working, used to working to tight deadlines and operating in a demanding and political environment.
For more information call 0151 233 3003 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak to an advisor or go to:
www.liverpool.gov.uk
Burton upon Trent - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 01/03/07
We are looking for a dynamic and persuasive Town Centre Manager to lead the strategic development of Burton upon Trent town centre and develop and implement initiatives to enhance its image in the region as a place to work and shop.
A good communicator, you will be expected to develop working partnerships with both the private and public sectors that will enable you to prepare Business and Action Plans and the delivery of PR and Marketing strategies that will raise the commercial profile of Burton and increase business activity in the town.
You will be expected to have previous experience of working within a sensitive environment and be aware of the current issues facing town centre development.
If you possess enthusiasm and energy, are looking for a challenge where you can make a real difference, can balance the aims of the different stakeholders while working within an agreed budget you would relish this exciting opportunity to make a significant difference and really put Burton upon Trent on the map.
This post is initially offered on a fixed 3 year term basis.
Closing date 1st March 2007
Applications should be in writing together with your CV setting out your achievements to:
Mr Derek Liddle
Burton Town Centre Management Ltd, 1st Floor Market Hall, Market Place, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1HA
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1283 500047
e-mail: btcm@btinternet
Worcester - Head of VisitWorcester (Worcester's Management Organisation) Application Deadline : 16/02/07
SALARY £35,772 - £39,966. (pay award pending)
Worcester – the name conjures up an array of images. An historic city – a vibrant city – a riverside city – a sporting city. Worcester is all these things and more. It is a diverse city that treasures the old whilst reaching out to the future.
The City Council has an ambitious agenda for Worcester to be a first rank Cathedral and University City and this underpins its vision to make Worcester a great place to live, work and visit.
Tourism is a priority for the city’s development and the Council has recently completed its ten year Visitor Economy Strategy. This has resulted in a complete change in the provision of its tourism and city centre management arrangements. The direct provisions of the past have made way for the setting up of a new Destination Management Organisation – VisitWorcester. This is an arms length company, with its directors coming from a whole cross section of professions and tourism interests, tasked with co-ordinating and developing tourism and city centre management in Worcester.
The newly created post of Head of VisitWorcester will report directly to the board and work with and support the board in developing its vision and strategy into an actual reality. Whilst co-ordinating and encouraging Worcester’s Tourism and City Centre Management interests the Head of VisitWorcester will lead on the creation of a BID (Business Improvement District) which is aimed at achieving a significant increase in available funding to achieve our vision.
You will be a recognised expert in your field with considerable experience in Tourism and City Centre Management. More importantly you will be a positive and strategic thinker with a track record of getting things done. You will bring a background of working successfully with a wide range of partners from public, voluntary and private sectors, in achieving a collective vision.
For an informal discussion on this pivotal post, please contact the Chair of the VisitWorcester destination management organisation, Professor Michael Clarke, on 0121 4145936 or via email at m.g.clarke@bham.ac.uk
If these proposals excite you and you want to play a central role in the renaissance of the great city of Worcester then an application form, job description and person specification are posted on our website www.worcester.gov.uk and can be completed on-line or obtainable from the Personnel Section, First Floor, Orchard House, Farrier Street, Worcester WR1 3BB (01905) 722233, Typetalk 18001 (01905) 722233 or e-mail us on personnel@cityofworcester.gov.uk
THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL PACK OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION WHICH YOU WILL NEED TO RECEIVE BEFORE MAKING YOUR APPLICATION.
TO OBTAIN THIS PLEASE RING (01905) 722233 OR E-MAIL US ON personnel@cityofworcester.gov.uk
Please do not e-mail CVs as these are not accepted. Applicants are required to complete our standard application form.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 16th February 2007. INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 9th March 2007.
Oxford City Centre Management - Chief Executive Application Deadline : 12/02/07
Salary up to £50k
Oxford is one of the most famous cities in the world. Its central area is crammed with history but it is also a thriving 21st century business, economic and retail centre which doesn’t stand still. A major new shopping development is planned for completion in the next five years which will reinforce the city’s place as a regional centre.
OX1 – the Oxford City Centre Management Company – is looking for a top quality person to be our next Chief Executive. Supported by business, local authorities, the university and other stakeholders, the company is well-established and it has now decided to go for a Business Improvement District vote within the next two years.
The successful candidate will have to combine strong leadership with great strategic thinking and a practical ‘can do’ attitude as he/she liaises with a unique range of stakeholders and city centre users. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in this field, preferably with a successful BID campaign behind them.
If this is you, please write to us giving full details of your career to date:
OX1 CEO, c/o Manches LLP (Ref. RFJ),
9400 Garsington Road, Oxford Business Park,
Oxford, OX4 2HN
Interviews will be held on Friday 16 February 2007, in Oxford.
London Bridge - Environmental Programme Manager Application Deadline : 29/01/07
Salary - £45 - £50k
The London Bridge Business Improvement District Company (LBBC) is a dynamic, small company established in 2006 with a mandate from local businesses to promote, manage and maintain the quality of the local environment. Its core area between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, south of the Thames, has been subject to major regeneration programmes and will experience further dramatic changes as a result of major commercial developments to be realised over the next 5 – 10 years.
We are looking for an experienced manager to develop an innovative environmental programme in partnership with the local business, major developers and the statutory agencies. You will enable added value environmental services and community safety initiatives, manage the delivery of a small portfolio of projects, and establish our construction support group.
Exmouth - Town Manager Application Deadline : 26/01/07
Salary Scale - £29,010 to £31,653
Exmouth needs your initiative, flare and skill to drive its economy forward. Work is currently being pursued on regeneration schemes and developing the ‘Evolution’ Visitor Centre linked with the whole length of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
You will work with local business partners and the three Councils and other bodies, public and voluntary, to ensure the future vibrancy of the town. You will be a good listener but also have the leadership qualities and courage to take through ideas with other partners from formulation to delivery.
Previous applicants may apply. Closing Date: 26th January 2007.
Application form to be obtained from Town Clerk, Exmouth Town Council, St Andrews Road, Exmouth EX8 1AW. Tel: 01395 276167. Email: townclerk@exmouth.gov.uk
Colchester - Assistant Town Manager (re-advertisement) Application Deadline : 11/12/06
Salary £24,000 pa
Colchester Town Partnership is an exciting, proactive not for profit company. Our key objectives are to make Colchester a better place for all who live in, work in and visit the town by organising relevant activities and improving partnership working. We also liaise between businesses, local authorities and other organisations.
We are searching for an Assistant Town Manager who will assist the Executive Director and CTP Board by providing project management and administrative support.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join a proactive company which is seeking continual improvement. You will need to have an enthusiastic, flexible attitude, with excellent communication skills and good organisational abilities.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a letter of application and a copy of your CV including the following details:
• Your personal contact information
• Full employment history, including current job title, salary, objectives and achievements
• Why you are interested in this position and how you feel your expertise and experience to date will enable you to succeed
• Educational, professional and vocational qualifications.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make a real impact. Could this be you?
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification and send your application, marked Private and Confidential, to Chris Rawlinson, Executive Director, Colchester Town Partnership, Office Suite 8, John Cole House, 20-22 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3ES or chris@colchestertp.co.uk
If you would like an informal discussion call Chris on 01206 760000
Applications close 12 noon Monday 11th December 2006
Interviews will be held Friday 15th December 2006
Sunderland - City Centre Manager Application Deadline : 08/12/06
Salary up to £35,000 plus performance related bonus
Sunderland is a City on the up. Set right on the coast of North East England, the City is driving forward its aspirations for the future as it aims to become one of the best places to live in the UK. Sunderland is building an image for itself, an image that reflects its green environment, its light and airy location by the sea, its technological revolution and its smarter attitude to City living. The City Centre is a major part of Sunderland’s forward momentum, developing rapidly as the pace of regeneration accelerates.
New investment is bringing life back into the historic streets of the City Centre, where the retail offering combines top high street names in the Bridges Shopping Centre with characterful terraces of independent shops and boutiques. Nightlife is also on the up, with new bars and restaurants opening to cater for all tastes and the City’s enviable cultural attractions play a major part in attracting visitors from across the region.
To help drive business growth Sunderland is looking for a motivated and dynamic City Centre Manager who will work with City Centre partners to broaden what the City Centre has to offer, improve access and safety, increase footfall and raise the profile of the City’s cultural, retail and other attractions.
We are looking for someone who is creative with excellent team building and communication skills with the drive and determination to play a major part in the implementation of the city’s new image strategy and to work at the centre of a partnership team to achieve City Centre objectives. Located within the business community, the City Centre Manager will be able to draw upon significant budgets and full administrative and support services to promote action on key priorities.
The closing date for applications is Friday 8th December 2006. Interviews will be held early January 2007.
For an application pack, please contact our HR Department at www.necc.co.uk or e-mail HR@necc.co.uk or telephone (0191) 386 1133.
Hinckley - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 05/12/06
SO1 £24,708 - £26,187 subject to Job Evaluation & performance
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can assist in delivering an excellent level of service to businesses, residents and visitors of our Borough. The individual will join a forward thinking Service that is seeking continual improvement and should bring with them passion, creativity, excellent communication skills and an enthusiastic attitude.
You will play a key role in the development of Hinckley Town Centre and will assist in developing other Town and Village Centres across the diverse Borough of Hinckley & Bosworth. You will empower local businesses, Chambers of Trade, communities, voluntary organisations and especially the Town Centre Partnership to participate in the quest to regenerate our Town Centres, aiming to improve the quality of life within the Borough.
You should have a good knowledge and understanding of the principles of Town Centre Management. You should have experience in event management, management of projects and people, and the ability to develop the services.
You will need to have good negotiation and IT skills, have the ability to forge new and develop existing partnerships; an outgoing personality and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.
For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity please call Simon D. Jones – Cultural Services Manager – 01455 255699
For a job pack and application form please contact: Human Resources, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Florence House, Argents Mead, Hinckley, Leicestershire. Tel 01455-615911 quoting job reference C154
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 12th December 2006
Closing date for applications: 4.00pm Tuesday 5th December 2006
East Midlands - Regional BIDs Co-ordinator Application Deadline : 23/11/06
Salary dependent upon knowledge up to £24,000 (12 month contract).
The Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) is a not for profit membership organisation focused primarily on the regeneration of the UK’s towns and cities. We are one of the leading organisations in the development and support of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) through our National BIDs Advisory Service. We have recently been invited to deliver the UK’s first regional BIDs Academy on behalf of East Midlands Development Agency (emda) and we are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team to co-ordinate this programme.
If you are our successful candidate you will have a unique opportunity to develop an extensive knowledge of BIDs and raise your profile within the East Midlands. You will need administrative and management knowledge, preferably working within a partnership structure. You will be able to work with minimum supervision, build relationships with people at all levels and work within tight deadlines.
You must willing and able to work from home. You must also have your own transport and be willing to travel throughout the East Midlands on a regular basis. We will pay travel and subsistence expenses incurred.
For further details follow link above.
Please send a CV and supporting letter including details of current salary to:
Jacquie Reilly
Partnership and Communications Director
ATCM
1 Queen Anne’s Gate
Westminster
London SW1H 9BP.
Closing date Thursday 23 November 2006.
Interviews to be held on 30 November 2006 at East Midlands Development Agency.
Colchester - Assistant Town Manager Application Deadline : 20/11/06
Salary £24,000 per annum
Colchester Town Partnership is an exciting, proactive not for profit company. Our key objectives are to make Colchester a better place for all who live in, work in and visit the town by organising relevant activities and improving partnership working. We also liaise between businesses, local authorities and other organisations.
We are searching for an Assistant Town Manager who will assist the Executive Director and CTP Board by providing project management and administrative support.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join a proactive company which is seeking continual improvement. You will need to have an enthusiastic, flexible attitude, with excellent communication skills and good organisational abilities.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a letter of application and a copy of your CV including the following details:
• Your personal contact information
• Full employment history, including current job title, salary, objectives and achievements
• Why you are interested in this position and how you feel your expertise and experience to date will enable you to succeed
• Educational, professional and vocational qualifications
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make a real impact. Could this be you?
Follow the link above to see the Job Description and Person Specification and send your application, marked Private and Confidential, to Chris Rawlinson, Executive Director, Colchester Town Partnership, Office Suite 8, John Cole House, 20-22 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3ES
Applications close 5pm Monday 20th November 2006
Interviews will be held on Monday 27th November 2006
Letchworth Garden City - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 17/11/06
Salary I.T.R.O. £45,000 3-year fixed term contract
Looking for your next challenge in pastures new?
100 years on, Letchworth Garden City is poised for a new beginning through a major c. £60m property investment in its town centre.
Combining the aspirations of the town’s strong speciality and independent sectors with the need to attract more national multiple retailers, the success of these major developments is vital.
So the time is now right to attract a consummate Town Centre Manager (TCM) to join our expert team, to help deliver these latest enhancements and take the Garden City, and its Town Centre Partnership, forward.
This post offers an exciting opportunity for someone to make a real impact. Could this be you?
We seek a leader with strong strategic, financial, organisational and marketing skills. Do you have the vision and passion to create award-winning business support services to underpin the regeneration?
We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of personal success achieved elsewhere. Ideally, you will have been employed as TCM in your current location for at least three years.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send in a copy of your CV. This should include the following details:
Your personal contact information
Current job title, salary, main tasks and achievements, reason for leaving
Statement indicating why you are interested in the position and how you feel your expertise and experience to date will enable you to succeed in, and benefit, Letchworth Garden City Town Centre
Full employment history
Professional and vocational qualifications
Names and contact addresses for two referees (NB. These will only be taken up post-interview in the event you are offered the position.)
If you would like further information or to hear more about this opportunity please contact:
Alan Howard, Director of Marketing & PR. Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, Suite 401, The Spirella Building, Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 4ET Telephone: 01462 476056 Email: alanhoward@letchworth.com
Closing date: 17 November 2006
Interview date: 22 November 2006
Clacton - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 13/11/06
Up to £35,772 pa (fixed term contract to 31 March 2009)
We have been awarded significant government help to tackle two pockets of social deprivation on the Essex coast. With four years to do it in, this massive challenge gives you the chance to impact right from the start, in a brand new team with a radical neighbourhood management programme.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to improve the environment and increase trade within Clacton Town Centre. In a key role within the business and community partnership programme, you will use your wealth of knowledge and experience in town centre management to make a change. Creative, communicative and driven to deliver projects on schedule, you will be educated to degree level and have a proven track record in this area. Generous benefits package available.
To apply, visit www.tendringdc.gov.uk or call 01255 686337, minicom 01255 475566.
Closing date: Monday 13th November 2006.
Newquay - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 07/11/06
Salary M3 (£34,140 - £36,635) Ref: ECD39/01
A major tourist resort, and Cornwall’s largest town for visitor accommodation, Newquay is undergoing a radical transformation. Thanks to a major town centre redevelopment, we’re improving communities and promoting the wellbeing of residents and visitors, whilst increasing economic regeneration, growth and enterprise.
In short, we’ll look to you to promote the physical, social and economic wellbeing of Newquay and its environs. Creative in your thinking and dynamic in your approach, you have the drive to make things happen; you’ll be a catalyst for change, championing regeneration and gaining commitment to initiatives which will further improve the quality and viability of our town centres.
Degree educated (or equivalent), you’re a confident communicator, adept project manager and superb relationship builder, at your best developing strong links with a wide range of stakeholder groups and external organisations. You should also be able to call upon similar town centre management experience.
For an informal discussion regarding this demanding and highly rewarding role, please contact the Council’s administrator Nicola Trethewey on 01726 223452 or e-mail nicola.trethewey@restormel.gov.uk to arrange a confidential discussion with the Director of Regeneration.
For an application pack, please contact Nicola Trethewey using the above contact details.
Closing date: 5 p.m. on Tuesday 7th November 2006.
Interviews either Tuesday 14th (all day) or Friday 17th (p.m. only) November 2006.
Visit us at www.restormel.gov.uk
Huntingdon - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 27/10/06
£23,000 - £34,000 pro rata 25 hours per week
The prosperous and developing town of Huntingdon needs someone to continue to take the lead in maintaining and improving the quality, vitality and economic growth of the town centre. Working for Huntingdon Town Centre Partnership Ltd, the town centre management vehicle for Huntingdon, you can play a key role in helping to shape the future development of the town centre.
Ideally, you will have sound business and/or retail management experience together with a good understanding of the functions of town centres. Marketing experience and knowledge of local government would be an advantage.
You will need to demonstrate excellent project management, interpersonal and communication skills, possess strong self motivation and well developed influencing and negotiation skills. You will also require the necessary drive and commitment to meet objectives and achieve results.
Reporting directly to The Town Centre Partnership Board of Directors, the post benefits from a two year contract, which is likely to be renewed if funding continues and successful results can be demonstrated.
For an informal chat please contact John Nunn, Vice-Chairman on 01480 457873
Further details and an application form are available from Huntingdon Town Centre Partnership Ltd, c/o the Personnel Department, Huntingdonshire District Council, Pathfinder House, St Mary’s St, Huntingdon, Cambs PE29 3TN, or telephone the jobline on 01480 388060 (24 hour answering service)
Closing date: Friday 27th October 2006
For more information visit www.huntingdontowncentrepartnership.co.uk
Walsall MBC - 2 posts Application Deadline : 18/10/06
Exciting things are already happening and our new town centre management initiative will have a crucial role in promoting and co-ordinating activity, and acting as a catalyst for the improvement of our centres.
We are looking to appoint to two key posts, to support the newly appointed town centre manager in achieving these objectives.
1. Business Development Manager
£32,487 - £34,986 Ref: RS413
Your main roles will be to develop the town centre management membership scheme and to develop and oversee a programme for establishing a Business Improvement District
for Walsall town centre, eventually rolling out a programme of BID development for other district centres.
You will have the initiative, flair and imagination to deliver a customer focussed service, and substantial relevant senior level working experience, ideally with a town centre management or business background. You will be qualified to degree and post graduate standard, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
2. District Centres Manager
£29,859 - £32,487 Ref: RS414
Your role will be to take particular responsibility for developing and extending the town centre management initiative to the five district centres of Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills,
Darlaston and Willenhall, as well as supporting the team’s key objective of championing the role of Walsall town centre.
You will work closely with and support other agencies and partners in planning and securing improvements to, and good management of, the district centres, demonstrating initiative
and innovation in delivering a customer focussed service.
With substantial relevant senior level working experience in a town centre management or regeneration background, you will hold a degree and post graduate qualification, or
equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
These are permanent positions but, at this stage, funding is only guaranteed until 31st December 2008.
For informal enquiries please contact Bryan Pell, Head of Physical Regeneration on 01922 652522, or Richard Chadwick on 01922 652576.
To apply visit www.walsall.gov.uk/jobshop
Alternatively, telephone 01922 653377 (office hours) / 01922 653504 (24 hr answerphone) / 0845 1112910 (textphone - deaf/hearing impaired only)
or SMS Text: Walsall Jobs (plus job reference followed by your name and address) to 60003. Please quote job title and reference. CVs not accepted.
Closing date: 18th October 2006.
Interview dates:
Business Development Manager: 10th November 2006.
District Centres Manager: 15th November 2006
King Lynn/West Norfolk - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 06/10/06
£25,449 - £30,663 p.a. with performance progression up to £35,877
4 different centres to get your teeth in to ...
With 4 retail centres to manage in West Norfolk, this is certainly a role to get your teeth in to. Each centre has its own character and each faces its own challenges as we work to constantly improve and develop them.
Promoting the centres as locations for business, shopping and leisure by working in partnership with businesses and the local communities, you’ll ensure each centre is always well-used and retains its vitality.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, combined with previous experience will be key to your success. Realising the ambitions of 4 significant centres will draw on all of that experience, as you develop and implement promotional and marketing strategies for the centres, both individually and jointly.
Your past successes can be judged by your ability to deliver the long term goals of the local businesses and community, whilst at the same time achieving the Council’s ambitions. Managing 4 separate centres, all with their own unique flavour will give you the next taste of what your role can offer.
To find out more about how you can move us forward, please contact Mike George on 01553 616283.
Application packs are available from Personnel Services, King’s Court, Chapel Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1EX. Telephone: 01553 616662.Minicom: 01553 616705.
E-mail: personnel@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 6th October 2006.
Fleet Town Centre Manager – Consultancy Opportunity Application Deadline : 29/09/06
Based on a rate of £16 per hour
2 year contract, with possibility of extension
Less than 40 miles from London and located in rural North East Hampshire, Fleet is the largest shopping and commercial centre in Hart District. The Council is committed to "actively promoting Fleet Town Centre’s role as the District’s main shopping centre and as a location for speciality shopping serving the wider Blackwater Valley”.
Hart District Council is looking for a contractor to undertake the role of Town Centre Manager. This role will be to support the enhancement and revitalisation of Fleet Town Centre through partnership between Hart District Council, the Fleet Town Centre Group and local businesses. Excellent communication skills and a track record in marketing and promotion will be required.
Further information is available on our website: www.hart.gov.uk
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please submit a detailed CV to Matthew Evans, Head of Planning Services, Hart District Council, Civic Offices, Harlington Way, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 4AE.
Closing date: 29th September 2006.
Halifax - Business Crime Reduction Manager Application Deadline : 15/09/06
Circa: £26k pa (37 hour week) - 2 year contract (extension subject to funding)
Halifax Town Centre Management is looking for a self-motivated manager to head up the newly created Business Crime Reduction Partnership - Halifax Business Against Crime.
The partnership builds on the success of the Halifax Town Centre Ambassador Scheme which was established in 2003 to provide an on-street customer service team. The Ambassadors continue to work in partnership with the business community and statutory bodies to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in Halifax town centre. Building on the work of this partnership Halifax has just been awarded a Safer Business Award from the Home Office.
Ideally you will have a minimum of 3 years experience working in crime reduction, town centre management or a closely related field. You will manage the Town Centre Ambassadors and work alongside the business community and statutory bodies to develop the partnership. In order to ensure sustainability post 2008 the role will include raising and securing further funding.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Beth Ward on 01422 360035 or via tcm@halifaxuk.co.uk
For an information pack and to apply call 01422 306783 quoting ref HAF 40485.
Closing date: Friday 15th September 2006
Saltburn AGORA Partnership - Business Development Manager Application Deadline : 12/09/06
Salary: £27,000 pro-rata, part-time 3 days per week
Saltburn Agora Partnership’s vision is to create a ‘blooming, vibrant town which is attractive to both local people and visitors’. Saltburn is planning investment in the future of its town centre.
We are now recruiting a Business Development Manager to deliver this exciting and innovative project. This role will allow you to be a part of a partnership exploring new opportunities to achieve our vision. Delivering fresh, exciting projects that will bring clear, measurable benefits and pioneering a new wave of business development and activity within the town are all key responsibilities in this role.
You will bring a successful track record in building and developing successful partnerships, have proven leadership qualities and have excellent communication and presentation skills alongside experience in project management. You will be an enthusiastic professional who will play a key role in promoting and developing the town centre for the benefit of its employers, residents, visitors, shoppers and employees.
In return Agora offers a generous contributory pension, attractive working environment, performance development and flexible working arrangements. The full support of the Agora Partnership is determined to bring about sustained improvement.
For an application pack please telephone 01642 815663 or e-mail: southtees@groundwork.org.uk
For an informal discussion please contact Diana Parker (Chairwoman of the Saltburn Agora Partnership) on 01287 626997/203155.
Closing date: 12th September 2006.
ATCM, Westminster - Office Manager/PA Application Deadline : 11/09/06
Salary £28,000-£30,500 pa
Want to use and develop your skills and experience in a small but influential company? Want to be responsible for the efficient running of a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation and have a key role in its future development? Want to ensure that this organisation is seen as a friendly, positive and professional body? Want to work with people throughout the UK and internationally? If so, this new post with the Association of Town Centre Management may be for you and it offers up to £30,500 pa. depending on experience
For job description and other details click on the link above.
Applications should be made by email and accompanied by a CV and sent to office@atcm.org no later than Monday 11th September 2006.
Interviews will be held on Monday 18th September with second interviews, if required, on Friday 22nd September.
LB Croydon - District Centre Managers (7 posts) Application Deadline : 11/09/06
c£31,000 pa fixed-term contract to April 2009
Based in central Croydon/district centre
With your creativity, confidence and commercial acumen, you will have the ability to make a significant contribution to improving the competitiveness and future prosperity of District Centres within The London Borough of Croydon.
In this high profile role, as part of a newly created management team, you will be an ambassador for one of several District Centres, working with local business partners and Croydon Council to initiate and co-ordinate an action plan to deliver economic growth to a geographical area.
You will be a “can do” person, enthusiastic and personable. With the ability to listen and to communicate with a diverse community, you will need to gain the confidence and trust of local businesses, the Council and a full range of stakeholders. You will have the drive and ability to influence others, be self-motivated with strong communication, project development and managerial skills, and will have the ability to work independently as well as being a good team player.
Please call Sharon Baldwin for an informal chat on 020 8760 5699.
For a job pack, visit http://jobs.croydon.gov.uk/index.asp where you can register and apply online.
Telephone: 020 8760 5563 (24 hour answerphone). Minicom: 020 8760 5797.
Closing date: Monday, 11 September 2006. Interview date: w/c Monday, 18 September 2006.
Business Improvement District (BID) Manager: Colchester Application Deadline : 09/09/06
Colchester is currently evaluating and putting Into place a structure that it is hoped will lead to a formal vote by a business community for a BID to be in place.
The evaluation team now need a full time manager to implement the processes and be a part of the team that will
lead to a vote.
The successful candidate should have some knowledge of the BID process, be an excellent communicator and have the skills to influence, delegate, challenge and a track record of seeing projects through to a conclusion.
Salary up to £48k dependent upon experience
Applications with a CV should be sent to:
Nick Clarke, Chairman
BID Evaluation Team
Debenhams 34 Culver St West
Colchester CO1 1JG
The closing date is September 9th 2006
Interviews are planned to be held during week commencing 25th September 2006
Brentford/South East - Regional Development Manager Application Deadline : 01/09/06
Brentford, Middlesex
Salary circa £30,000 + car, bonus and other great benefits
JCDecaux is a global outdoor media company in 45 countries, with 700,000 advertising displays reaching over 150 million people each day.
We are currently recruiting for a Regional Development Manager to manage existing contracts and develop new business with local authorities for advertising street furniture and automated public conveniences in London and the South East.
The role will focus on long-term business negotiations, establishing successful relationships with clients to ensure effective and profitable contracts for JCDecaux.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and attitude to succeed in this role, please submit your CV asap.
To apply, please send your CV to Lorna Fagg
Recruitment Advisor
JCDecaux UK Ltd
Summit House
27 Sale Place
London W2 1YR
or e-mail: lorna.fagg@jcdecaux.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 1 September.
LB Greenwich - 3 vacancies Application Deadline : 29/08/06
1. Greenwich Town Centre Manager
Salary PO6 £38,286 - £40,782 inc. REF: CEX44
Have you got the vision, enthusiasm and dedication to be Town Centre Manager for one of the most diverse and vibrant riverside areas in the Country? This role is critical to the continued development of the area as an exciting place to live, work, study and visit.
Greenwich Town Centre includes the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, which receives over 6 million visitors a year and contains some of our finest architecture and institutions. The area, which has a large residential population, is also home to businesses ranging from micro enterprises to internationally significant museums and attractions.
East Greenwich is already undergoing major regeneration with new developments underway for the Dome, Greenwich Peninsula and along the riverfront. This is an exciting time for Greenwich, part of the Thames Gateway Regeneration Area and gearing up to host a number of events at the London Olympics in 2012.
We are looking for an experienced and energetic all rounder. You may be an existing Town Centre Manager or you may come from another related background. You must be a skilled negotiator able to communicate issues across a wide spectrum. You will be expected to manage and balance projects with a number of partnerships ranging from streetscape and signage enhancement, to events and promotions.
2. Cutty Sark Gardens Officer
Salary SO1 £24,825 -£26,358 inc. REF: CEX45
Cutty Sark Gardens is one of London’s premiere riverside open spaces, it forms part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, and is home to the World famous Cutty Sark Ship. It is a major tourist attraction and arrival point attracting millions of visitors each year.
We are seeking a motivated and creative individual to manage and market the Gardens, ensuring it is well maintained and superbly animated with events and activities. We want the Gardens to be a place that delights both visitors and residents alike with a clean and safe environment and a vibrant ambience. You could be from a variety of backgrounds but must have good communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of interests including local residents, businesses and visitors. You will be flexible and able to work when needed to. We will need you in the Gardens when it is at its busiest – at weekends and when events are taking place.
Experience of marketing, events management or health and safety would be of great help.
3. Eltham Town Centre Manager
Salary PO4 £34,137 - £36,636 inc. REF:CEX46
Are you interested in developing your town centre management skills? Do you have drive, enthusiasm and an eye for detail?
Eltham is a busy town centre in the suburbs of South East London. With a history dating back to Tudor times, it is the location of the magnificent Eltham Palace and Well Hall Pleasaunce, both of which are the focus of a small but growing tourism industry. The busy High Street hosts a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes catering for the needs of the large local residential population as well as the students from the nearby University of Greenwich Campus at Avery Hill.
We are looking for someone to draw together the strengths of this interesting town. With strong inter-personal skills we are looking for an experienced and energetic all rounder. You may be an existing Town Centre Manager or you may come from another related background. You must be a skilled negotiator able to communicate issues across a wide spectrum. You will be expected to work on a number of projects ranging from streetscape and signage enhancement, to events and promotions.
For an application pack for any of the above posts please contact:
Human Resources
Chief Executive’s Department
4th Floor
Peggy Middleton House
50 Woolwich New Road
London SE18 6HQ
Tel. 0208 921 4309 CEX44 (voicemail). Greenwich Town Centre Manager
Tel. 0208 921 4379 CEX45 (voicemail). Cutty Sark Gardens Officer
Tel. 0208 921 4355 CEX46 (voicemail). Eltham Town Centre Manager
NO PERSONAL CALLERS. Please quote reference number.
Alternatively email dsp-jobs@greenwich.gov.uk
For all posts: Closing Date - 29th August 2006
Interviews - 6th and 7th September 2006.
RUSHDEN TOWN COUNCIL - TOWN MANAGER
RUSHDEN TOWN COUNCIL is seeking to appoint a TOWN MANAGER
(Full time 37 hours per week)
Salary Circa £25,000 p.a. depending on experience.
The person appointed will be expected to develop and sustain relationships with local businesses in promoting the town of Rushden. Duties will include arranging events within the town that bring the public and businesses together. The position will involve working along with other Councils, Councillors and organisations in regenerating the area.
Experience in business development is essential.
Closing date: Friday 18th August 2006.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 28th August 2006.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from:
Rushden Town Council, Rushden Hall,
Rushden, Northants, NN10 9NJ.
Tel. 01933 316216
Lisburn - City Centre Manager Application Deadline : 18/08/06
Salary negotiable
Lisburn City Centre Management Ltd is a public/private partnership which was established to improve, promote and sustain the vitality, viability and long term economic growth of the city centre. Lisburn is currently enjoying major public and private investment but still offering the potential for significant development within the city.
The specific duties of the City Centre Manager will include implementation of the strategic objectives of the company, working in close association with both the business and statutory sectors, raising finance for and driving agreed projects.
The key qualities of the successful applicant will be initiative, enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and the ability to form and drive constructive and amicable working relationships with a wide range of groups with varying needs and perceptions.
Strong organisation skills, the drive to achieve results and self-motivation are essential. An understanding of city centre issues is crucial, whilst knowledge of local government and relevant city centre experience would be an advantage.
For an application form please contact:
The Chairman, Lisburn City Centre Management, 3A Bridge Street,
Lisburn, BT28 1XZ, Northern Ireland
Tel: 02892/660625
Email: office@lisburnccm.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 18th August 2006 at 5.00pm.
Lutterworth - Project Officer Application Deadline : 04/08/06
Salary: Scale SO1 - £23,175 to £24,708
Essential car user allowance, flexible hours (37 hours per week)
Fixed Term Contract for 3 years
Lutterworth is an attractive market town in south Leicestershire with a population of just under 10,000. It is strategically situated at the heart of the country’s motorway network lying immediately to the west of junction 20 of the M1. The M1/M6/A14 junction is close by as is Magna Park, Europe’s largest distribution centre.
Lutterworth is popular not only for its location but also for the good quality of its services and schools and for the charm that it retains as a quintessentially English market town. Lutterworth Improvement Partnership (LIP) has been in existence for four years and has been working to realise the community’s vision for the town that emerged from a Countryside Agency funded Healthcheck process in 2002. It has recently been the co-ordinating body in preparing a Vision and Masterplan for the regeneration of the town centre over the next 10-15 years.
We are now looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated and who can work with groups and individuals in the community to make a reality of their vision for a vibrant and prosperous Lutterworth. Central aspects of the role will be to deliver the projects that have emerged from the town centre Masterplan & to promote economic development.
Successful partnership working will be key, so excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills are essential. An ability to manage both projects and budgets will also be essential. Experience of town centre management, marketing and tourism development would be advantageous.
For Further Information please contact Heather Wakefield on tel. 01858 821149
For an application pack please contact our 24 hour recruitment line on 01858 821300 or e-mail human.resources@harborough.gov.uk. CV’s alone will not be accepted.
Closing date: 4th August
Interview date: 17th / 18th August
Bournemouth - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 04/08/06
£35,772 to £39,132, Grade: M&P4, 37 hours per week
Be part of a top team at the South Coast’s top destination. Bournemouth’s reputation as a world-class destination has been built around its fabulous golden beaches, award winning gardens and impressive leisure and retail offers. An exciting resort to visit and a great place to live and work. But we are not resting on our laurels. The town has ambitious goals to increase trade through the partnership programme of town centre management activities. These include ground breaking projects on Urban Centre Commercial Management and managing the Night Time Economy.
The work is varied and will suit a dynamic individual with the drive to make things happen. You should be educated to degree level, have at least 3 years’ proven relevant experience, good interpersonal skills, and be able to influence decisions at a senior level. You will be creative but with the determination and discipline to deliver projects on schedule. If you have the qualities to match this demanding but highly rewarding role, then we want to hear from you.
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Mark Smith on (01202) 451706.
An application pack for this post may be obtained from Recruitment Team, HR Operations, Bournemouth Borough Council, Town Hall, Bournemouth BH2 6DY. 24-hour answerphone on (01202) 454775 or (01202) 458838.
Alternatively, e-mail: recruitment@bournemouth.gov.uk
Closing date: 4th August 2006.
Staines - Town Centre Manager (re-advertisement) Application Deadline : 04/08/06
Salary £35,000 pa + Performance Related Bonus
Staines is a vibrant Thames-side town that has enjoyed major investment in recent years, with more exciting projects in the pipeline. It can now boast a town centre that is the envy of others in the region, with two shopping centres, the Elmsleigh and Two Rivers, linked by a pedestrianised High Street, that together offer a wide choice of shops, leisure and entertainment facilities – all within a safe, high quality, accessible environment.
The Staines Partnership is a successful and dynamic local public/private partnership that is now ready to embark on the next important stage of its development. The partnership’s vision for the town centre recognises that there is still a great deal of work to do to achieve Staines’ full potential. Do you have what it takes to make this vision a reality?
We’re now looking for a dynamic, marketing-led individual to build upon Staines’ success to date. You will also possess the entrepreneurial flair and ability to develop innovative ideas for creating income streams and an expanded membership base. A target-driven individual you will relish not just achieving targets but exceeding them.
Successful partnership working will be key, so excellent communication, influencing and networking skills are a must.
An experienced individual with a strong but personable leadership style, you will be just as motivated in operating at a strategic level as being out in the town centre making a difference.
Initially the position will be offered on a two-year contract but it is anticipated that the success of the appointed Manager will ensure the position continues beyond the end of that period.
If you would like an informal discuss about this position, please contact: Peter Miles on 01784 457 487.
To apply for the position please send your CV with a covering letter telling us why you should be appointed to: Julia Kerins, The Staines Partnership, C/o Two Rivers Management Office, Mustard Mill Road, Staines TW18 4WB, or
e-mail to Julia.kerins@arlington.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 4th August 2006.
Successful applications will be expected to attend an interview on Thursday 24th August 2006. (NB this post was originally advertised in May.)
Cambridge - City Centre Manager Application Deadline : 02/08/06
£31,653 to £39,936
Cambridge is expanding - and it’s the perfect place to grow your career!
Over the next ten years, more than 12,000 new homes will be built in Cambridge, another 30,000 in the city’s catchment area and we have major new retail schemes opening in 2008. All this results in an even greater need
to maintain high standards in this vibrant and historic city. We'll look to you to help develop a coherent vision for the City Centre as a local regional and international destination, and to help formulate strategies to improve and
enhance its attractiveness and vitality.
You'll act as a catalyst, facilitator and point of co-ordination for all city centre stakeholders, including businesses, the Universities and Colleges, Churches, Residents Associations, voluntary sector groups and members of the public - in delivering the coherent vision. What's more, it will be your responsibility to ensure the effective management, promotion and development of the city centre markets and the control of street trading in the city.
It's an ideal opportunity to build on your experience in a comparable management position and your direct personal experience of innovative partnership and joint venture schemes, including fund raising. You must be
capable of influencing and motivating a wide range of local interests at a senior level - and your awareness of commercial, planning, environmental and other issues facing city centres will be of real interest to us.
For informal enquiries only, please contact Nick Bolton on 01223 457303. Email nick.bolton@cambridge.gov.uk
For an application pack, please contact Laura Selway on 01223 457348
or Email recruitment.envpln@cambridge.gov.uk
Closing date: 2 August 2006 at noon.
No Agencies Please
Bury St Edmunds - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 28/07/06
Salary £26,000 (28 hours flexible over 4 or 5 days)
Three year contract
Bury St Edmunds is a thriving and attractive medieval market town located in the heart of Suffolk. The town centre is characterised by the small size of existing retail units which are occupied by specialist, generally independent traders. The independent traders complement the good range of national multiple retailers and are reflected in the diverse range of businesses in the town centre.
With a catchment area including a population of approximately 350,000 the demand from occupiers exceeds the retail floorspace available. The redevelopment of the town’s former cattle market site for a mixture of uses represents an exciting opportunity for the improvement in the town’s retail offer. Due to be completed in 2008, the cattle market development includes an 85,000 sq ft Debenhams department store along with other retail units, some residential units and a brand new state of the art public venue.
Successful partnership working will be key, so excellent communication and networking skills are a must. With your creativity, confidence and commercial skills, you will have the ability to make a significant contribution as the town undergoes radical transformation. Exciting things are already happening, and what we seek now is to attract a talented individual with flair, drive and ambition.
We are looking for someone (ideally with a commercial background) who can develop creative approaches to secure income and investment to support a programme of activities that aim to improve the overall trading environment and the visitor experience. As an experienced manager with a strong, but personable leadership style, you will be just as motivated in operating at a strategic level as well as being out on the street making a difference.
For informal enquiries please contact: Jackie Regan (01284) 757114 or e-mail: jackie.regan@stedsbc.gov.uk.
Closing date Friday 28th July 2006.
Hove - Assistant Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 14/07/06
Circa £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
(fixed term contract, ending December 2008)
Love Hove? You’ll love this job
If you want to help make Hove town centre a better place to do business then this is the job for you …
We need a self-starter, ideally with retail or hospitality sector experience, with ideas, confidence and good interpersonal skills, to work with Brighton & Hove’s City Centre Management Team.
If that’s you, go to www.brightonbusiness.co.uk/job.htm for a job spec and application form and return your application before 14 July 2006 to:
Soozie Campbell,
City Centre Manager,
Brighton & Hove Business Forum,
8-11 Pavilion Buildings,
Brighton BN1 1EE
Or to:
scampbell@brightonbusiness.co.uk
Wokingham - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 14/07/06
£35,000 (negotiable) Fixed-term contract for 3 years.
Modernising our town whilst protecting its character. That’s the challenge. Wokingham brings together a desirable mix of modern market town with a fine historical legacy. A fusion that creates a pleasant environment in which to both live and work. We aim to preserve this character, whilst providing our residents with a quality retail and recreational experience. With major developments already in place, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time - when you can really make a mark on the future of Wokingham.
Experience of town centre management will be essential, allied with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. This will be combined with the natural drive, tenacity and vision required to meet our ambitions. You’ll be supported and steered by a new partnership between the District Council, Town Council, Chamber of Commerce and Wokingham Society, whilst maintaining the independence to carry out your functions effectively.
For an informal discussion, please contact Paul Turrell, Deputy Chief Executive, Wokingham District Council on 0118 974 6019.
To apply immediately, please visit: www.wokingham.gov.uk/jobs-and-prospects
Alternatively, call 0118 974 6081 (answerphone).
Benefits for all roles include generous annual leave, family friendly benefits and final salary pension.
Closing date: noon 14th July 2006.
Walsall - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 10/07/06
c £40k (package negotiable) plus relocation package up to £4,600 Ref: RS405
With your creativity, confidence and commercial acumen, you’ll certainly have the ability to make a significant contribution to improving the competitiveness of Walsall Town Centre as it undergoes an exciting and radical transformation.
As part of our innovative approach to partnerships, we are working closely with Walsall Regeneration Company, private investors and other key business partners to redevelop and regenerate the town centre.
Exciting things are already happening, and what we seek now is to attract a talented individual with the flair, drive and ambition to really add value through the development of a new, model Town Centre Management approach.
With ideally a commercial background, we are looking for someone who can develop creative approaches to secure income and investment to support a programme of activities that aim to improve the overall trading environment and the visitor experience.
Strong influencing, marketing and/or promotional skills are important but perhaps more important is the ability to inspire and facilitate collaborations between diverse public and private sector organisations. You’ll also need a proven ability to manage staff, resources
and performance.
What we can offer is the support of the full range of partners to really make a difference. In addition we can offer an attractive package including flexible working, generous annual leave, a final salary pension scheme, personal and professional development opportunities,
and reduced-cost parking arrangements.
For further information please visit www.tribalresourcing.com/walsall
For an informal discussion about the post contact our retained consultant Jim Banks of Tribal Executive Resourcing on 01625 869477 or email jim.banks@tribalresourcing.com
Closing date: Monday 10 July 2006. Interviews: w/c 17 July 2006.
Yeovil, Somerset - Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 06/07/06
Circa £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + benefits Ref: MW/876
(Three year fixed term contract)
Could you make Yeovil town centre a centre of attention? Could you build on the excellent work already done by Yeovil Town Centre Partnership and continue to make the town centre more attractive, safe and accessible?
With a good knowledge of partnership working, particularly the role and operation of the private sector, you will have the ability to exercise a high degree of personal initiative and independent action.
If you would like to be part of the future of this dynamic West Country town then please call Martin Woods, on 01935 462708 for an informal discussion.
For more information regarding Yeovil Vision, go to www.yeovilvision.co.uk
A job pack is available from the HR team, South Somerset District Council Tel: (01935) 462153 (24-hour answerphone), or by emailing hr@southsomerset.gov.uk
Please quote reference MW/876.
Alternatively,visit our web page under the SSDC Vacancies section.
Closing date: 6th July 2006.
Waterloo Quarter, London - Director of Operations Application Deadline : 30/06/06
Reporting to the Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Board (voluntary members)
Salary range: £37,000 to £40,000
F/T; office-based in the Waterloo area; three-year contract
Waterloo Quarter Business Alliance (WQBA) became a legal Business Improvement District (BID) on 1 April 2006, covering over 200 businesses in that part of Waterloo to the south and east of the mainline station.
This role requires the Director of Operations to be responsible for:
• the running of WQBA, its staff and programmes; and
• maintaining WQBA relationship with BID levy-paying businesses, statutory providers, funding bodies and other external bodies.
The Director of Operations will drive, manage and ensure the delivery of various BID initiatives under the direction of the Chairman and Board of Directors. This will involve a wide range of responsibilities detailed in the BID business plan, in order to realize the company’s objectives. The ideal candidate would have Town Centre Management and/or BIDs knowledge/experience. This is a great opportunity for an experienced person, with both commercial and public sector experience, to set up and take full managerial responsibility for this exciting new venture.
Experience in the start-up of an operation would be a distinct advantage, or frontline responsibility of managing an organization with a strong customer service focus. Extensive dealings with public sector and commercial organizations, together with political awareness would be useful. In addition, we would expect considerable work history, which could be verified.
As Director of Operations, the successful candidate will be a charismatic self-starter and a communicator with a real passion for making things happen, winning friends and influencing people. This post will require the ability to work closely with stakeholders at all levels within LB Lambeth, the police, and local businesses in order to deliver the challenging mandate. Liaison and lobbying will be required with local authority.
Assessment of WQBA performance will be compared with other BIDs in order to assure the Board that quality standards are being met; this will be the responsibility of the Director of Operations.
The successful candidate will:
• be dynamic, intelligent, enthusiastic, industrious, self-motivated and disciplined, with the capability to develop an analytical approach to situations as well as creative thought
• have experience in managing people effectively and in getting the very best out of a small team through support and training where necessary
• have a good knowledge of current employment practices and excellent project management skills, such as recruitment, appraisal and reviews, staff benefits, etc.
• have excellent writing skills, both for external representations and also for clear and effective briefings to the Board and the Chairman; and
• have a good awareness of equality and diversity issues, both in dealings with levypaying businesses and within WQBA.
• A good understanding of marketing and promotional issues would be an advantage.
To apply, please send a full CV with details of three referees and a covering letter, marked “WQBA – Personal & Confidential” to: Philip O’Halloran, Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT
Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday, 30 June 2006. (NB extended from 22 June.)
Swansea - Business Improvement Manager Application Deadline : 30/06/06
Salary: £27,492 - £29,859 per annum (Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2011) Ref: RG9285
The Swansea City Centre BID Company is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Executive Officer to drive forward the Swansea City Centre BID project.
You will also develop and implement a City Centre Marketing and Communications Strategy. Swansea City Centre is the only location in Wales, and 1 of only 28 UK destinations, to have established a Business Improvement District (BID). Led by the private sector, these partnerships are dedicated to improving the local trading environment through the provision of new and improved services and capital projects which have been identified, and are funded and managed by the local business community.
The role of the Business Improvement Manager will be to facilitate the Swansea BID Company in identifying and implementing both operational and strategic improvements within the BID area of Swansea City Centre. The Business Improvement Manager will also work with appropriate stakeholders in overseeing a detailed City Centre Marketing and Communications Strategy.
The Swansea BID Company is looking for someone with excellent inter-personal skills, experience of public/private sector partnerships, understanding of town centre management and urban regeneration issues and experience of business planning, marketing and successfully developing and managing projects.
For an informal discussion, please contact Beth Winkley, City Centre Manager on 01792 476370. Find out more about living in Swansea www.abayoflife.com.
Apply immediately at www.swansea.gov.uk
Or contact Human Resources, City & County of Swansea, Room 1.7.8,
County Hall, Oystermouth Road, Swansea SA1 3SN.Tel: 01792 636875.
Please quote the relevant reference.
Closing date: 5 pm on Friday 30th June 2006.
Exmouth - Town Manager Application Deadline : 30/06/06
Salary Scale - £29,010 to £31,653
Exmouth is a beautiful Coastal Town in need of care and attention. It needs your initiative, flare and skill to drive the economy forward. Work is currently being pursued on regeneration schemes and developing the ‘Evolution’ Visitor Centre linked with the whole length of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
You will work with local business partners and the three Councils and other bodies, public and voluntary, to ensure the future vibrancy of the town. You will be a good listener but also have the leadership qualities and courage to take through ideas from formulation to delivery.
For an informal discussion contact John Wokersien on 01395 276167
Closing Date: Friday 30th June 2006
Application form from:-
Town Clerk, Exmouth Town Council, St Andrews Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1AW
Tel: 01395 276167 email: jwokersien@exmouth.gov.uk www.exmouth.gov.uk
Winchester - Assistant City Centre Manager Application Deadline : 22/06/06
£20,500 - £23,500 Fixed-term contract
Winchester. It’s an award-winning city with a real fusion between past, present and the future. We’ve a proud world-renowned heritage that attracts visitors from far and wide and it’s our duty to integrate this with our ambitious plans for development. In this interesting and diverse role, you’ll champion our vision for the City Centre, help implement initiatives and support the delivery of a range of partnership projects. Your varied remit will also encompass research and analysis, liaison with key stakeholders and identifying potential avenues for funding. In all, it’s an opportunity to help Winchester embrace the future and continue to stand out.
To meet the challenge, you’ll either bring three years’ background in a relevant field, or be a marketing/business graduate with up to two years’ experience. This will be allied with excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate across all levels. Diplomatic in your approach, you’ll be a confident project co-ordinator and able to work on your own initiative.
For an informal discussion, please contact Graham Love on 01962 850390.
For further details and an application form, please contact the Human Resources Directorate, Winchester City Council, City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester SO23 9LJ, tel: 01962 848 348 (24 hour line) or email: humanresources@winchester.gov.uk
Closing date: Thursday 22 June 2006.
www.winchester.gov.uk
Croydon - 2 BIDs Vacancies Application Deadline : 16/06/06
Croydon is in the process of establishing a BID for the town centre area and is planning to go to ballot in early 2007. The development and delivery of the BID is being managed by Croydon Business, the strategic business support agency for the borough, with town centre operations as part of its remit. The process is well underway and is being driven by a fully operational BID Board and BID Project Manager, with the support of the Local Authority BID Officer.
1. BID Project Manager P/T, up to £25,000 pa pro rata
An opportunity now exists for a part-time BID Project Manager (3 days a week) to work alongside the existing Project Manager to help deliver the BID in a timely manner and to a successful outcome. Initially this will be a temporary contract, but there could be a more permanent full-time opportunity with the implementation of the BID and its ongoing management, should a successful result be achieved at ballot (currently scheduled for early 2007). The job will be based in Croydon Town Centre.
You will need to be self-motivated, with good project management and communication skills, capable of engaging business support for the BID. Knowledge or some experience of marketing would also be beneficial.
If you are interested, please contact us at the address below for a job description and send us your CV.
Contact: Donna Wardle, The BID for Croydon, Park House, 22 Park St, Croydon CR0 1YE.
Email: donna.wardle@croydonbid.com
Tel: 020 8686 2233
Website: www.croydonbid.com
2. Town Centre and BID Operations Manager F/T, £35,000pa
We are also looking for a BID and Town Centre Operations Manager to work with the BID Project Managers to help develop and promote the BID process and co-ordinate all operational activities relating to the BID area and the Town Centre of Croydon. Initially this will be for a fixed term three year contract but should the BID be successful, this will develop into a permanent position.
You will need a ‘can do’ approach, both in helping to establish operational frameworks for the BID company, input into the BID proposal and liaising with the Local Authority, service providers and the business community to engage support for the BID.
If you are interested, please contact us at the address below for a job description and send us your CV.
Contact: Fiona Assaly, The BID for Croydon, Park House, 22 Park St, Croydon CR0 1YE.
Email: fassaly@croydonbusiness.com
Tel: 020 8686 2233
Website: www.croydonbid.com
Closing date for both vacancies: Friday 16 June 2006. Interviews for both vacancies: week commencing 19 June 2006.
Inverness - BID Co-ordinator Application Deadline : 09/06/06
1 year post - £28,000 + Bonus
Inverness City Centre Management has successfully attracted funding from the Scottish Executive to pilot an application for Inverness city centre to become a Business Improvement District (BID). We are recruiting a BID Co-ordinator to develop and promote the Inverness City Centre BID with the aim of identifying suitable projects and securing sufficient support to establish an official BID within the City Centre.
The successful candidate will engage with all those located within the BID area and other key stakeholders to produce a BID Business Plan.
You will need good levels of communication skills, excellent business planning skills and the ability to maintain a balanced approach to problems and issues. You should have experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders and an understanding of business preferably in the retail trading environment.
For a Job Description, Job Specification and an Application Form either telephone (01463) 723532 and leave your name and address or download the information from our website at www.invernessccm.co.uk or for information on BIDS log onto www.ukbids.org.
Please send your application form along with your CV to: Sharon A.P Mackay, Inverness City Centre Manager, City Partnership Office, 20 Bank Street, Inverness IV1 1QU by no later than noon on Friday 9 June 2006.
Greater Hammersmith BID - 3 positions Application Deadline : 30/05/06
1. Chief Executive
2. Operations Manager
3. Administrator
(Follow the above link for further details of each post.)
The Greater Hammersmith Business Improvement District (BID) is a new partnership company working to achieve improvements of the business environment in central Hammersmith. After a successful vote in late March 2006, the Greater Hammersmith Business Improvement District will commence operations in September 2006 with projects and services that will add value and attract more business into our town centre.
We now need a highly motivated team to make the Business Improvement District operational and start delivering on the projects. We are looking for a team that can demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the local area, and possess a wide range of experience including: team leadership, project management, administration, financial management as well as influencing and communicating at all levels.
General Details
If you are interested in applying to any of these positions (or for further details of the BID) please visit our website www.greaterhammersmith.com for the full job descriptions. Alternatively, call John Ebo on 020 8753 3528 for an informal discussion about the post.
To apply, send a letter that demonstrates your aptitude for this position and provide a CV with details of your current remuneration package to:
Mr Arun Sondhi
Greater Hammersmith BID
Kall Kwik Hammersmith
102 King Street
Hammersmith
London W6 0QW
We are also happy to receive your application by email or fax
Email address: aruns@kallkwik.kwiknet.com
Fax no: 0208 741 3934
Poole Town Centre Manager Application Deadline : 26/05/06
Up to £41,706 plus relocation expenses
Post No: AA0018
The most ambitious regeneration scheme in the south west, a town centre on the up and a lifestyle second to none, Poole is the place to be! We are looking for someone with strong commercial background with excellent
communication skills who is passionate about town centres and their role in the 21st century.
As well as your qualifications either in marketing, business studies, shopping centre management, or another relevant area, you will need to be a richly motivated individual with flair, first class communication skills
and the ability to take advantage of the extensive opportunities in Poole.
For an informal discussion please contact Helen Crawford on (01202) 649433
Closing Date: 26 May 2006
Application Form & Job Description from:
a: Personnel & Training, Civic Centre, Poole, Dorset BH15 2RU
t: 24hr JobLine on 01202 633474 / 633482
e: jobs@boroughofpoole.com
www.boroughofpoole.com
Staines Partnership Manager (Town Centre Manager) Application Deadline : 22/05/06
Reviewed Salary - £35,000 + Performance Related Bonus
Staines is a vibrant Thames-side town that has enjoyed major investment in recent years, with more exciting projects in the pipeline. It can now boast a town centre that is the envy of others in the region, with two shopping
centres, the Elmsleigh and Two Rivers, linked by a pedestrianised High Street, that together offer a wide choice of shops, leisure and entertainment facilities – all within a safe, high quality, accessible environment.
The Staines Partnership is a successful and dynamic local public/private partnership that is now ready to embark on the next important stage of its development. The partnership’s vision for the town centre recognises that there is still a great deal of work to do to achieve Staines’ full potential.
Do you have what it takes to make this vision a reality?
We’re now looking for a dynamic, marketing-led individual to build upon Staines’ success to date. You will also possess the entrepreneurial flair and ability to develop innovative ideas for creating income streams and an expanded membership base. A target-driven individual you will relish not just achieving targets but exceeding them. Successful partnership working will be key, so excellent communication, influencing and networking skills are a must.
An experienced individual with a strong but personable leadership style, you will be just as motivated in operating at a strategic level as being but in the town centre making a difference.
Initially the position will be offered on a two-year contract but it is anticipated that the success of the appointed Manager will ensure the position continues beyond the end of that period.
If you would like an informal discuss about this position, please contact: Peter Miles on 01784 457 487
To apply for the position please send your CV with a covering letter telling us why you should be appointed to:
Julia Kerins, The Staines Partnership, Two Rivers Management Office, Mustard Mill Road, Staines TW18 4WB, or e-mail to Julia.kerins@arlington.co.uk
Revised closing date: Monday 22nd May 2006
Successful applications will be expected to attend an interview on Tuesday 30th May 2006