Head of BIDS

City of London Corporation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of BIDs to lead initiatives that enhance economic growth and placemaking in the vibrant Square Mile. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment and fostering partnerships that drive innovation. Your expertise in policy implementation and stakeholder engagement will be crucial in shaping the future of this thriving area. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for urban development, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of urban planning and place-making.

Responsibilities

• Shape and coordinate the role of BIDs in economic development.
• Develop new processes for collaboration across teams.

Skills

Policy Implementation

Stakeholder Engagement

Place-based Strategy

Urban Planning

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

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Head of City BIDs (Business Improvement District)

2 Year Fixed Term Contract

£66,190 - £75,010 per annum inclusive of all allowances

35 hours

Full time

Hybrid – you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week or 60% of your working time in the office

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City of London Corporation

The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile—committed to building a vibrant, thriving City that supports a diverse and sustainable London at the heart of a globally successful UK.

Our 2024–2029 Corporate Plan outlines six ambitious outcomes, including driving dynamic economic growth and enhancing the Square Mile as a world-class destination. Central to delivering on these goals are our Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)—business-led and business-funded partnerships established through a ballot process. The City Corporation currently acts as both BID Proposer and BID Body for five such districts

Our Destination City initiative is the growth strategy for the Square Mile—a collaborative plan to bring together key partners and stakeholders, supporting innovation, economic growth, and cultural vibrancy

About the Role:

We’re looking for an exceptional individual to join us in this newly created position as Head of City BIDs. You’ll work at the heart of the City Corporation, helping to shape and coordinate the evolving role of BIDs in driving economic and placemaking ambitions across the Square Mile.

Reporting to the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for Destination City and working closely with colleagues in the Office of the Policy Chairman, the City Business and Investment Unit (CBIU), the Environment Department, and the Planning and Development Team, you’ll ensure strategic alignment and delivery across the City Corporation and our BID partners.

This is an exciting opportunity to lay the groundwork—developing new processes and systems to enhance coordination and collaboration across teams and with external partners.

About You:

Perhaps you have worked as a Head of Economic Development or Head of Stakeholder Engagement. Have you worked through governance and are you able to work in a member led environment?

You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for economic development, placemaking, and partnership working. A natural collaborator, you’ve successfully navigated complex political or operational landscapes, ideally within local or national government, London governance structures, or public/private sector partners.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and place-based strategy
• A strong understanding of urban planning, place-making, or business-led regeneration.
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills, able to inspire teams and lead through change
• Outstanding communication and influencing abilities.
• This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of the Square Mile—and play a pivotal role in delivering a thriving, world-class destination.

Closing date: 12 noon on 12th May 2025

Interviews: 28th - 29th May 2025

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management

• Industries

  Economic Programs

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