‘An exciting and unique opportunity to lead on the development and submission of Stirling’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2025.’
Background
Stirling has been announced as the sole Scottish bid to make the longlist for UK City of Culture 2025, boosting a bold aim to put culture at the heart of the area’s regeneration and growth ambitions.
Following a record 20 expressions of interest, Stirling will now compete with seven other cities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in the next stage of the process.
Stirling is already famed for its world-class heritage offering, but this bid is about widening participation through celebrating the rich local culture and creative spirit in our communities.
Culture is a key priority for Stirling and can act as a catalyst for the regeneration of the area, attracting investment and tourism, bringing people together and reaffirming a sense of place and pride.
The ambition of all the cultural partners behind this bid is to collaborate, connect and celebrate what we do to make the arts, culture and heritage central to Stirling’s already impressive identity. This is a city and region where the arts feel like home and our goal now is to increase participation and grow Stirling’s thriving creative scene.
We have now been invited to submit a full application by 2nd February 2022. Three applications will then be short-listed and invited to present their plan to an expert panel in March/April 22, with the winner announced in May 2022.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a creative and energetic person to lead on the development and submission of full application for UK City of Culture 2025 by 2 February 2022 deadline.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the development, writing and submission of bid by 26 January 2022 deadline.
Put in place a project plan and associated project management measures to ensure that a strong bid is developed and submitted. The timescales around the bid are challenging so an ability to manage workload and prioritise where appropriate is essential.
Support the development and implementation of an Engagement, Marketing and Communications Plan which will enhance our bid and future cultural activity across Stirling.
Identify issues and challenges and work with colleagues to resolve.
Keep management team and cultural partners appraised of progress and aware of any risks.
Key Skills and Experience
Experience of the arts and cultural sector, that extends to wider cross-sector working, including working with communities, businesses, academic institutions, third sector, public agencies, health and social care and key areas such as tourism heritage and sport.
A creative and energetic person who can demonstrate an understanding of how culture can drive social and economic benefits for an area.
Ability to engage and build partnerships and collaborative working arrangements with partners and communities.
Ability to analyse information, summarise and write up a bid which is both professional and creative.
The post holder will require a high degree of communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with and act as the bids representative when dealing with a wide range of communities, businesses and partners.
Work autonomously, with personal accountability for decision making under managerial direction.
Be able to analyse situations and problems, and bring to resolution.
Effective leadership skills with the confidence and ability to work on own initiative.
Have the ability to work effectively under pressure and be resilient.
Ability to work inclusively, embedding access and equalities into everything they do.
Ability to work to time and budget constraints.
Job Details
Location: Stirling Local Authority Area (flexible working accommodated)
Employer: This post will be hosted by Scene Stirling, in partnership with Stirling Council. Scene Stirling is a collaborative partnership project, which seeks to discover, promote and evolve culture throughout our area.
Reports to: Culture and Events Manager Stirling Council
Salary: Dependant on skills and experience
Hours: 3 days per week
Duration: 3 months Fixed Term (18 November 2021 – 2 February 2022)
Applications for the post, demonstrating creativity, commitment and relevant skills and experience, should be submitted to Fiona McLean (Culture and Events Manager Stirling Council) mcleanf@stirling.gov.uk by 12pm on 10 November 2021.
