BIDs Job Vacancies Archive
These archived job vacancies are available for your reference:
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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