The Mayor’s Culture Team are looking for a talented individual to oversee the next stage of The Culture Diary project.  Working with leaders of the UK culture sector who work internationally, you will identify opportunities for links with government agencies, helping to deliver a return on investment. You will liaise regularly with government stakeholders (GREAT campaign, Arts Council England, British Council, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, UK Trade & Investment and VisitBritain) to help Identify and plan events to exploit cultural activity happening internationally.

You will identify and plan events and opportunities to exploit cultural activity happening overseas.  You will work closely with government agencies, being an advocate for The Culture Diary, through attendance at events and presentations. You will have a strong track record in project management, high level stakeholder engagement, event delivery, developing digital projects and a good working knowledge of the culture sector.  You will be responsible for overseeing the ongoing development of the Culture Diary  website, newsletter, publications and the promotion of the Diary to London’s and the UK’s culture sector. You will have experience of drawing up marketing strategies, social media plans and managing communication campaigns, plus managing staff and budgets.

This is a fixed-term contract until March 2017

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, flexible working arrangements, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan, childcare voucher scheme and a career average pension scheme.

If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on glajobs@london.gov.uk quoting reference GLA2594.

Closing date for completed applications is: Thursday 12 May 2016 at 23:59 GMT
Interviews will take place on: Friday 20 May 2016

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