Public Art & Placemaking Lead

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

30 days holiday

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Public Realm Culture Officer to drive the city’s public art and realm strategy. The role leads key initiatives, coordinates projects, and provides specialist advice on public art and development schemes.

Applicants should have significant public art experience, a degree-level qualification, and strong governance and budget management skills. The role includes occasional evenings and weekends to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within public art, visual arts, public realm or cultural development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in governance, risk management and decision-making frameworks.
• Experience engaging with communities and partner organisations.
• Proven project and budget management experience.
• Ability to develop and implement systems, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Birmingham's Public Art and Realm Strategy.
• Coordinate and implement key projects and initiatives.
• Provide specialist advice on public art and public realm matters.
• Embed public art into development schemes with planning/regeneration partners.
• Lead the Public Art Gateway Group.
• Develop policies, procedures and frameworks for delivery.

Skills

Public art experience

Communication skills

Project management

Budget management

Policy development

Organisational skills

Knowledge of trends

Flexibility for EOW availability

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Public Realm Culture Officer to drive the city’s public art and realm strategy. The role leads key initiatives, coordinates projects, and provides specialist advice on public art and development schemes.

Applicants should have significant public art experience, a degree-level qualification, and strong governance and budget management skills. The role includes occasional evenings and weekends to meet project needs.