Culture Compact Development Manager, Cultural Development DEPT CC

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

30 days holiday

Rewards scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Culture Compact Development Manager to lead delivery of the Cultural Strategic Framework, working with cultural organisations, funders and partners. The role focuses on securing external funding, shaping partnerships, and guiding the Compact's transition to CIO, with oversight of the Shared Fund for Culture Compact.

The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract, Grade D, offering significant influence over Birmingham's cultural agenda and the growth of the

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of cultural development, arts or creative industries.
• Experience collaborating with partners, stakeholders and communities.
• Track record delivering complex projects in partnership environments.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into delivery plans.
• Experience developing partnerships and securing funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of priorities within Birmingham's Cultural Strategic Framework.
• Support and advise the Cultural Compact Board and future CIO trustees.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships across the cultural and creative sectors.
• Identify and secure external funding opportunities.
• Coordinate and administer Compact meetings and activities.
• Oversee allocation from Shared Fund for Culture Compact.
• Monitor and report progress against strategic objectives.
• Represent the Cultural Compact at local, regional and national forums and events.

Skills

Cultural development

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Partnership building

Funding & investment

Job description

Birmingham City Council,

Culture Compact Development Manager

12 month FTC

Grade D - £44,091 - £53,460

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

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

As Cultural Compact Development Manager, you will:

• Lead the delivery of priorities within Birmingham's Cultural Strategic Framework.
• Support and advise the Cultural Compact Board and future CIO trustees.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships across the cultural and creative sectors.
• Identify and secure external funding opportunities.
• Manage the coordination and administration of Compact meetings and activities.
• Oversee Birmingham City Council's Shared Fund for Culture Compact allocation.
• Monitor and report progress against strategic objectives.
• Represent the Cultural Compact at local, regional and national forums and events.

We are looking for an individual with substantial experience within the cultural, arts or creative industries sector and a passion for making a positive impact through culture.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge of, or significant professional experience in, cultural development, arts development or the creative industries.
• Experience of working collaboratively with partners, stakeholders and communities.
• A track record of delivering complex projects and programmes across partnership environments.
• Experience of translating strategic priorities into successful delivery plans and outcomes.
• Experience of developing partnerships and securing funding or investment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, administrative and financial management skills.
• Knowledge of cultural policy, funding landscapes, governance arrangements and third-sector operating models.
• An understanding of the needs of diverse communities and the role culture can play in supporting wider social outcomes.

This is an opportunity to influence the future of culture in one of the UK's most diverse and vibrant cities. You will work alongside passionate partners and stakeholders to help shape Birmingham's cultural offer and support the growth of the city's creative sector.

What We Offer In Return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.