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Winchester City Centre Partnership - 4 Posts
 Application Deadline : 15/05/08
A brand new enterprise where your influence really counts.
Winchester’s an amazing place; everybody who visits here knows that. The Winchester City Centre Partnership is a new enterprise that works with local business and the public sector to spread the word about how special Winchester is as a place to shop, work, live and visit. Join us, and you’ll play a part in enhancing our city even further.
Contracts and Compliance Manager
Salary : c£25K
This is a key role where you’ll help revitalise our city centre. It’ll involve co-ordinating and delivering management contracts, providing contract management and project management support and also being an advocate and champion for our vision of Winchester.
Some experience in town or city planning will be ideal along with a self-motivated, committed approach. You’ll also be an excellent communicator with strong experience of negotiating and delivering contracts.
Business Development Manager
Salary : c£25K
You’re going to co-ordinate and deliver various projects and schemes that help promote the city. So you’ll be involved in all aspects of marketing, media relations and event management. Measuring performance and developing strong working relationships with the media will also form an important part of your role.
A strong background in delivering marketing projects, ideally public/private partnerships, will be important along with exceptional organisational and communication skills.
Business Development Assistant
Salary : c£15K
You’ll provide valuable admin support for the entire Partnership. This will involve processing invoices, reception and customer service. Your role will also involve maintaining our resources library and also maintaining records.
Contracts and Compliance Assistant
Salary : c£15K
You’ll provide valuable admin support for the entire Partnership. This will involve processing invoices, reception and customer service. Your role will also involve maintaining our resources library and also maintaining records.
Find out more and apply at www.winchester.gov.uk or email: humanresources@winchester.gov.uk If you do not have access to the internet, please call 01962 848348 (24 hour line).
Closing date: 15 May 2008
Leamington Spa - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 02/05/08
Salary: £33,291 - £34,991 per annum, pro rata
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Town Centre Manager for Leamington Spa. Reporting to the Head of Economic Development and Regeneration, you will be responsible for promoting and maintaining the vitality and viability of the town both north and south of the river.
Working alongside the newly formed Leamington Business Improvement District, you will deliver strategies to increase the number of visitors to the town, use your business acumen to best utilise resources and funding, and promote partnerships with local businesses.
You will have experience of working under the pressure of many priorities, a good political awareness and educated to degree level or equivalent. Plus you will enjoy the challenge of balancing the needs of local businesses and residents.
You will work a minimum of 30 hours week, which could be extended to full time with mutual agreement.
To apply for the job or for more information, quote AD657:
Visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk or Email contactus@warwickdc.gov.uk
Alternatively, call the Contact Centre - 01926 456099
or for an informal discussion about the job call Ian Coker - 01926 456227
Closing date 2nd May 2008 | Interviews Friday 16th May
Warwick District Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Stratford-upon-Avon - Town Partnership CEO
Application Deadline : 30/04/08
Salary: £40-45k (subject to negotiation)
We are looking for a business leader who can help shape and promote one of England’s most iconic towns - Stratford-upon-Avon – as CEO of the active and energetic Town Management Partnership.
We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated person with vision, enthusiasm, tact, and diplomacy to encourage enterprise and innovation within the town, helping business members meet 21st century challenges and giving members a clear and effective voice at local, regional and national level. The CEO is responsible to an active Board for managing the staff and delivering an annual work programme of promotion and member services. The CEO will lead the Partnership in playing an active role in major initiatives underway in the town, including World Class Stratford and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Theatre Transformation and assuring potential visitors that the town is still “open for business.”
Applicants should be educated to degree level and have excellent communications skills, together with a good understanding of Partnership working and the dynamics of how local government and the private sector operate. Some experience of marketing and public relations will be required.
The post will initially be offered as a three year renewable contract and will report to the Partnership’s Board. Interviews will be held in early May and the successful candidate will be expected to start work on, or before, 1 July 2008.
For further information and a full job description, contact: Julie Bennett (Operations Manager) on 01789 299 011 or at Julie@stratfordtcm.co.uk. Closing date for applications is 30 April 2008.
Taunton - Town Centre Manager / Chief Executive
Application Deadline : 10/03/08
Taunton Town Centre Company is looking for a new Chief Executive, reporting to a Board of Directors. The Chief Executive holds a crucial position in the affairs of Taunton. The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering the BID, leading negotiations with stakeholders and partners, attracting inward investment, influencing change, especially in Taunton’s ambitious development plans and communicating with the general public and our partners.
TTCCo was established in 2005 as a company limited by guarantee, charged with delivering, coordinating and influencing the management and development of Taunton town centre. In 2007 TTCCo won a positive ballot of over 800 businesses to become a Business Improvement District. Now it has an obligation to deliver that exciting and innovative Business Plan over the next five years.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Town Centre Managers, or other relevant professionals, with a track record of delivery, self motivation and proven partnership credentials.
If you are interested in this exacting, high profile and exciting post please write giving a full career history and relevant references to:-
Lucy Ball, Chief Executive Taunton Town Centre Co Unit 12F Fore St Taunton TA1 3TP
Closing date Monday10th March. Interview dates March 19th & March 26th
For further information and job description please contact Lucy Ball 01823 354299 or email lucy@tauntontowncentre.co.uk
For more information about Taunton visit www.tauntontowncentre.co.uk
Salary: £45,000 + Local Gov’t pension. Location: Taunton, Somerset
London Borough of Lewisham - Senior Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 10/03/08
£39,030 - £41,583 pa
A key vacancy has arisen in the Planning department for a Senior Town Centre Manager to act as the Council’s lead officer for the development and promotion of the borough’s retail centres. Your key tasks will be to implement the borough’s town centre strategy and develop and promote initiatives aimed at raising the profile and economic viability of the retail sector in Lewisham and to maximise access to external funding sources to support this work.
You will act as the driving force for the implementation of the action plan for Catford town centre aimed at building strong relationships with, and raising skill levels of, local businesses, and the community to encourage investment.
You must have a thorough knowledge of how town centres work and a proven track record of project management techniques including innovative marketing strategies, managing budgets and achieving service standards. You will also need experience of supervising and delegating workloads as well as supporting and attracting the interest of businesses, voluntary sector agencies and local residents. You should show initiative and personal drive to continuously improve and develop the service.
If you are committed to taking Lewisham forward and have the confidence and ability to achieve success then we would like to hear from you.
For further details including a full job description, and to apply, visit www.lewisham.gov.uk/jobsandcareers and search under Job Ref: RE1076.
Closing date: 10 March 2008.
Bicester - Vision Partnership Manager
Application Deadline : 29/02/08
£37,896 per annum (Pay award pending)
Fixed Term 3 year contract
AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO PUT BICESTER ON THE MAP.
Bicester is about to embark on its most important period of development that will transform the town.
This is a newly created posted supported by all three tiers of local government in Bicester and major stakeholders from the private sector. As the public face of Bicester vision, you will be responsible for promoting Bicester widely, engaging with the community on key partnership initiatives and actively promoting and developing the role of the partnership.
Click on the link to see more information about this opportunity
Warwick - Town Centre Business Development Manager
Application Deadline : 25/02/08
£29,728 - £31,606 per annum – Pending April Review
Plus essential car user allowance & relocation assistance
Situated in the heart of the Midlands, the county town of Warwick is different. Here we try to mix the best of the public and private sector, creating a unique atmosphere and culture. With funding from a range of partners this exciting role builds on the work already established by the current Town Centre Management Group.
The role, based in Warwick and managed by Warwick District Council, seeks to develop that initiative, combining traditional town centre management with the provision of general support to the delivery of town centre related projects including many events and festivals.
We’ll look to you to co-ordinate the development and delivery of the Town Centre Action Plan with our partners, aimed at developing retailing, the flourishing evening economy and Warwick’s unique blend of culture and tourism. You’ll also provide support for a wide range of town centre projects and moves to deliver a Business Improvement District (BID).
We’re looking for a dedicated team player who is also able to work on their own initiative and processes accomplished communication skills - an excellent negotiator and motivator with plenty of ideas. Alongside at least 3 years experience in a pressured environment, you’ll have a degree level qualification and a good commercial understanding. You’ll also be able to prioritise your workload and plan projects to put them into effect.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Ian Coker on 01926 456227.
For an application pack please download from our website www.warwickdc.gov.uk. Alternatively email contactus@warwickdc.gov.uk or contact our Customer Service Centre on (01926) 456099 (24 hour voice mail) quoting the job title and reference TCM2
Closing date: 25th February 2008.
Those selected for interview will be informed by 27th February 2008.
Interviews will take place on 7th March 2008 in Warwick.
Further information on the Council and the post can be found on our website www.warwickdc.gov.uk
An Equal Opportunities Employer
Bath - City Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 15/02/08
BATH CITY CENTRE MANAGER
£45,000 pa plus benefits
Bath Plus is a new limited company that is being established to act as a partnership to oversee city centre management, tourism and events in the city at this exciting time. To help the company achieve its aims, Bath Plus is looking to appoint a professional in the role of City Centre Manager.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the City Centre Manager will take responsibility for attracting investment, initiating projects and leading negotiations with stakeholders. The City Centre Manager will act as a 'catalyst for change' and be responsible for managing projects that will deliver visible improvements to Bath city centre.
Further details on the role and application process are provided on the attached job advert.
Haverhill - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 11/02/08
POST NO. RES0322: GRADE 8 £23,919 RISING TO £28,412 PER ANNUM: 28 HOURS PER WEEK
Haverhill is Suffolk’s fifth largest town and is continuing to grow in size, confidence and success. The town is located in the Cambridge sub-region and is home to a number of successful international businesses. St Edmundsbury Borough Council has made the development of the town centre an Administration Priority and has committed funding, and is working with partners to deliver a range of exciting town centre schemes.
We are looking to attract a talented individual to help bring about these changes and secure the long-term prosperity of the town, working with partners, and securing funding to support a programme of activities which will raise the profile of the town and improve the trading 'offer'.
You should:
have excellent communication and networking skills
be creative and confident
have commercial sector skills
be an experienced manager with a strong, but personable leadership style
be motivated in operating at a strategic level but also able to get out on the street and make a difference.
Hours of work are 28 per week to be worked flexibly over 4 to 5 days.
This post is on a temporary basis for three years.
Closing date: 11th February 2008
Interviews to be held week commencing 25th February 2008.
Newport - City Centre Manager (Maternity Cover)
Application Deadline : 01/02/08
City Centre Manager (Maternity Cover - approx 10 Months)
£29,728 - £32,436 pro rata
A 20 year vision for Newport City Centre aims to transform its economic and cultural profile as a dynamic and vibrant hub of the city. Focusing on promotion and raising the profile of the city centre, you will implement and monitor management strategies that deliver an innovative events programme, enable mechanisms for liaising with and engaging stakeholders, and fund-raising. You will work closely with, Newport Unlimited, the city’s urban regeneration company and service providers to ensure the co-ordinated delivery of essential services within the city centre.
Open the attached job advert document for more details.
Blackpool - Town Centre BID Manager
Application Deadline : 02/01/08
Blackpool Town Centre BID Manager
Blackpool is the UK’s premier holiday resort and attracts millions of visitors each year. It plays a vital part in the economic life of Lancashire’s Fylde coast.
In addition to the multi million pound regeneration of the seafront promenade, major investment in various exciting town centre projects is scheduled to take place over the next few years transforming Blackpool into a world class resort.
Blackpool Town Centre BID won the first successful ballot in the Northwest and came into being on 1st. October 2005, for an initial 5 year period.
Since then, the BID, which is a continuation of the former Town Centre Management partnership established in 1994, has been successfully delivering a wide programme of initiatives alongside the substantial redevelopment and investment taking place in the resort, including the town centre’s Houndshill shopping centre.
There are plans to develop a separate Seafront BID which would work closely with the Town Centre BID, sharing where relevant, resources and initiatives.
Blackpool Town Centre BID is now seeking to appoint a BID manager to replace the present retiring Manager, after 13 years as head of the Town Centre Management and more recently BID partnerships. The role will be to continue the delivery of the current BID business plan, building upon the excellent work already carried out, and to focus heavily on the new BID Proposal and balloting campaign in 2010
We are looking for someone who has a successful track record of managing complex projects including events, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, has experience of town centre management, marketing and promotion expertise and sound financial management skills. Experience of securing grant funding and sponsorship would be an advantage.
If you are interested in this position, please view our website at www.blackpoolbids.co.uk or contact our offices for a job description and person specification. For an informal discussion about the position call either Nigel Hanson, Town Centre BID Manager on 01253 292486 or the BID Chairman John Holt on 01253 624722
Applications should be received by no later than 12pm on 23rd. November 2007and it is anticipated that interviews will be held in early December.
Blackpool Town Centre BID Ltd.,
Queen’s Chambers
16, Queen Street
Blackpool
FY1 1PD
Warwick - Town Centre Business Development Manager
Application Deadline : 02/01/08
LEISURE AND AMENITIES
TOWN CENTRE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
£29,728 - £31,606 per annum
Plus essential car user allowance & relocation assistance
Situated in the heart of the Midlands, Warwick District is different. Here we mix the best of the public and private sector, creating a unique atmosphere and culture. With funding from a range of partners this new and exciting role builds on the work already established by the current Town Centre Management Initiative.
The role, based in Warwick, seeks to develop that initiative, combining traditional town centre management with the provision of general support to the delivery of town centre related projects.
We’ll look to you to co-ordinate the development and delivery of the Town Centre Action Plan with our partners, aimed at developing retailing, the night time economy and Warwick’s unique blend of culture and tourism. You’ll also provide support to town centre projects which the local authorities are charged with delivering.
We’re looking for a dedicated team player with accomplished communication skills - an excellent negotiator and motivator with plenty of initiative. Alongside at least 3 years experience in a pressured environment, you’ll have a degree level qualification and a good commercial understanding. You’ll also be able to prioritise your workload and plan projects to put them into effect.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Ian Coker on 01926 456227
For further information or an application pack please download from our website www.warwickdc.gov.uk. Alternatively you can email contactus@warwickdc.gov.uk or contact our Customer Service Centre on (01926) 456099 (24 hour voice mail) quoting the job title and reference TCM1
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd January 2008
Those selected for interview will be informed by Tuesday 8th January 2008.
Interviews will take place on 18th January 2008 in Warwick.
Further information on the Council and the post can be found on our website www.warwickdc.gov.uk
- An Equal Opportunities Employer-
Chorley - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 07/12/07
PO-F (£32,436 to £34,991)
Plus Lease Car Option
Chorley is a modern, forward thinking Council with bold ambitions.
Following a decision to re-invest in economic growth, a new Economic Development Section was established, and we have gone up several gears in the last year.
We are now looking to recruit a Town Centre Manager to help deliver an exciting town centre masterplan which will provide a contemporary market town. Supporting a modern markets service in Chorley Town Centre will be an integral part of the job.
You will have 3 plus years experience in town centre or economic development, with the ability to understand complex issues and deliver change.
If you think you have the drive and ambition for this challenging role we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Cath Burns (Economic Development Manager) on 01257 515305.
For further information and to apply on-line, visit our website at www.chorley.gov.uk/jobs Alternatively, telephone (01257) 515176.
The closing date for completed application forms is Friday 7th December 2007.
Washwood and Yardley Town Centre Managers
Application Deadline : 04/12/07
Town Centre Managers
Washwood Heath Road and Alum Rock Road
(part funded by Enterprising Communities ERDF)
Yardley - Acocks Green Centre and Yardley Road areas
Yardley - Yew Tree, the Swan and Hay Mills
£29,859 - £36,636
Our vision is for every town centre to be a vibrant, lively heart of the community,
where local residents are engaged and local business inspired. You will work with the
police, local traders, as well as the public, private, community and voluntary sectors,
to combat crime, build services, enhance facilities and create a centre that people feel proud of. Whether you come from the public or private sector, you’ll have a blend of skills. Regeneration, marketing, consultation and customer care are all important aspects of the role. You must be able to attract investment, initiate projects and lead negotiations with stakeholders, as well as bringing the delivery skills needed to make a real difference to the local area.
For informal enquiries, please contact Harold Mututa (Washwood Heath Post) on
0121 675 7582 and Richard Hulbert (Yardley Posts) on 0121 675 5492.
To apply, please visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/jobs If you don’t
have web access, please call 0121 464 1111 (8am - 8pm, Monday
to Friday) quoting ref: J11000 RR / NE
Closing date: 4th December 2007
Worcester - BID Project Manager
Application Deadline : 02/11/07
Fixed term contract – two years Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 p.a.
VisitWorcester is the city centre and visitor management company set up in February 2007 to develop Worcester as a leading destination for business and visitors. A beautiful cathedral and university city, set on the banks of the river Severn, we have aspirations to see our city and its visitor economy develop significantly over the next five years.
The Role
To help us to achieve these aspirations, we are looking to set up a Business Improvement District which will deliver the necessary support and funding from the local community to add to existing management budgets. We have ambitious plans to deliver a range of exciting and carefully targetted events to attract business and leisure visitors, an effective marketing campaign to bring one of the Midland’s hidden gems to the notice of a wider public and a clean, green and safe strategy to make Worcester one of the most desirable cities in the country. Your role will be to ensure that Worcester achieves a positive BID vote within the next two years. The appointment is for a fixed term of two years with a possibility of extension.
The Person
VisitWorcester is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial project manager to lead the BID programme from the start to a positive vote in 2009. To succeed in this role, you will need to have a solid track record of success in town centre management, a clear understanding of what will motivate businesses to vote for a BID and of how the public and private sectors interact. You will possess first rate inter-personal skills, be a well-organised self-starter and committed to seeing complex projects through to their conclusion
For an informal discussion, contact Georgia Smith, Head of VisitWorcester on 01905 722561.
To apply, download an information pack
from www.visitworcester.com/bidmanager
and return it to VisitWorcester, 2-4 Copenhagen Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY by 02/11/2007
Halifax - Assistant Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 29/10/07
Salary: £20-22k pa (37 hour week) - 2 year contract
(extension subject to funding)
Halifax Town Centre Forum is a non profit limited company. Our key objectives are to ensure that Halifax is a clean, safe and attractive place for all who live, work and visit the town. We strive to achieve this through working together with all town centre businesses & organisations.
The purpose of this role is to assist the Town Centre Manager in delivering a variety of projects including the day to day management of the Town Centre Forum. Current projects include Halifax Business Crime Reduction Partnership, Halifax In Bloom & Christmas promotions.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has an enthusiastic, flexible attitude, with excellent communication skills and good organisational abilities.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Beth Ward, Halifax Town Centre Manager on 01422 360035
Application forms are available from Halifax Town Centre Management at 2nd Floor, 4 Albion St, Halifax, HX1 1DU, email:admin@halifaxuk.co.uk or via telephone on 01422 360035. Please quote your name, address and ref: REGEN.
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 29th October 2007
Kirklees Council - Town Centres' Manager
Application Deadline : 10/10/07
£28,221- £32,487 (currently subject to review)
Ref: PP 4080
Regeneration Directorate
Partnerships and Procurement
An opportunity has arisen for a Town Centres' Manager to help promote and develop the economic vibrancy and vitality of north Kirklees, particularly Batley and Dewsbury. The Towns' Management team, based in Dewsbury, co-ordinates a wide range of events and activities, liaises with the business community and prepares marketing initiatives, including organisation of Batley's Carnival for Life, Christmas lights, In Bloom and Tidy Trader competitions, retail crime reduction, 'housekeeping' audits and production of leaflets, newsletters and a web site.
The regeneration of towns in north Kirklees is at an exciting stage with substantial development proposals in Dewsbury and major public realm and property improvement schemes being carried out in other town centres. The Town Centres' Manager will assist in promoting these initiatives, in consultation with local Members, businesses, local organisations and the local public.
We are seeking someone who has outstanding qualities in dealing with both public and private sectors, particularly in the areas of promotion, joint working and co-ordinated management. An understanding of the retail industry and processes of local government is also essential.
You will demonstrate a wide knowledge of town centre issues and have excellent verbal and written communication skills with enthusiasm and ability to motivate others.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact David Wyles, Partnerships and Procurement Service on 01484 221644.
The provisional date for interviews is the week commencing 27 October 2007.
Please apply on-line or contact the Recruitment Unit, email recruitment.unit@kirklees.gov.uk
or Tel: (01484) 225121.
Closing date: Wednesday 10 October 2007.
Peterborough City Council - City Centre Project Manager
Application Deadline : 28/09/07
£26,187 - £28,221 pa
Ref No: EN5532
As well as developing and implementing the City Centre Business Plan, you will manage a team of Street Wardens.
You will need skills in influencing, persuading, communicating and building relationships with stakeholders, including local businesses.
Closing date: 28 September 2007.
For an application pack please visit www.peterborough.gov.uk/jobs
or telephone: (01733) 742644 (24 hour answerphone) quoting job reference EN5532.
LB Sutton - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 24/09/07
£34,137 - £36,636
Ref No: CE530/A005
This all encompassing role will see you work with town centre partnerships consisting of businesses, retailers, police and the local community. Supporting our Head of Service, you’ll apply your experience of town centre management to create a strategy and marketing plan that will reinvigorate Sutton and help us compete with neighbouring boroughs.
We’ll look to you to focus on everything from ensuring cleanliness and safety to managing events sponsored by local businesses. Key to your success will be your ability to involve local people and companies at every level, and your talent for inspiring and motivating others.
For further information about the role, please go to www.shapesutton.com
For more information on Sutton, you can visit the Sutton website at www.sutton.gov.uk
For an informal discussion about, please contact Catherine Halls on 020 8770 5132.
To apply online, go to: http://www.sutton.gov.uk/jobsandcareers/
To request an application pack by post please telephone the Sutton recruitment line on 0870 700 0108, quoting the relevant reference number. Please state where you saw the advert.
Closing date: noon 24th September 2007
Interview date: 3rd October 2007
Reading - Business Improvement District (BID) Manager
Application Deadline : 28/08/07
Up to £45,000 p.a. Fixed term contract, full time
Reading is a top economic performer in the UK; the number one according to recent reports by Experian Business Strategies and Centre for Cities. Reading UK CIC is its economic development company with a key role in sustaining this success and with overall responsibility for Reading’s Business Improvement District (BID).
The Reading BID went ‘live’ in April 2006 to deliver additional services that make our centre cleaner, safer, greener and better promoted & maintained. Our BID Manager is moving on and we are now looking to recruit a highly competent successor to carry on the excellent work done to date.
The role will be to continue the delivery of the current BID business plan and to create a positive climate within which local and national business stakeholders will consider a new and potentially expanded BID from April 2009. The ideal candidate will have frontline experience of managing operations, be fully conversant with contract procedures and have a real passion for making things happen; knowledge of BIDs would be advantageous. This high profile post will require you to forge effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, under the direction of the BID Committee, a sub group of the Company Board.
If you are interested in this position visit our interim website www.readingbids.co.uk for the job description, person specification and application details. For an informal discussion about the post call Tim Smith on 07921 493450.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 28 August and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 6 or 7 September 2007.
Islington - Town Centre Manager Archway
Application Deadline : 06/08/07
Islington Council
London
£38,088 - £40,578
Archway provides an exciting regeneration opportunity. It has excellent transport links, a major teaching hospital, and a varied range of businesses, retail outlets and office spaces. Situated towards the north of the borough, it is home to a diverse community and offers unique opportunities for area management.
We are seeking a Town Centre Manager with drive and initiative to facilitate improvements to the physical environment and realise the expectations of businesses and residents. Your flair and creativity will be key to attracting more visitors and creating a destination shopping area.
You will already have had experience in this or a related field and will have a track record of preparing successful funding bids. Understanding and developing partnerships will be crucial to the success of the role. Your excellent communication and project management skills will enable you to assess local needs and co-ordinate effective responses with statutory agencies and service providers.
To apply please visit www.islington.gov.uk/working Alternatively please ring for a recruitment pack on 020 7649 6057 quoting reference CS/0474/MD. Your calls may be monitored for training and quality purposes. Minicom 020 7406 5790.
Closing date: Monday 6 August 2007.
Interview date: Tuesday 21 August 2007.
Middleton - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 03/08/07
MIDDLETON TOWN CENTRE CONSORTIUM
Council Offices, Fountain Street, Middleton.
£19,310 per annum (25 hours per week)
3 year fixed term contract
The Middleton Town Centre Consortium is a public/private sector partnership which wants to appoint a Town Centre Manager. The job is to improve, promote and sustain the vitality, viability, and long term economic prosperity of the town centre. There are ambitious plans for the re-development of a major part of Middleton Town Centre already underway and we need a Town Centre Manager to implement those plans and to secure the involvement of local people and businesses.
The Middleton Town Centre Consortium is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident and professional person, with a good knowledge of partnership working, who is organised, motivated and able to work to a large extent on personal initiative. You should be an excellent communicator with people on all levels, and a skilled negotiator, with the drive and ability to influence others. You will be able to demonstrate strong strategic and commercial skills and have well developed business acumen.
Your experience will have come from town centre management, private sector, shopping centre management, retail or mixed use management, and/ or marketing and promotion. This is a three year fixed term contract which may be renewed subject to funding. The appointment will initially be to Rochdale MBC but will transfer to a Town Centre Management Company after 6 months. Interviews will be held on 23 August 2007.
Closing date for the above post: 3rd August 2007
For an application pack, please phone 0845 121 2972 (24 hours), email jobs@rochdale.gov.uk, visit www.rochdale.gov.uk, or call in or write to Rochdale Council Customer Service Centre, Floor 2, Municipal Offices, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1YA (quoting job reference). CVs are not accepted and applications must be received by the closing date.
Rotherham – Town Centre Safety Manager
Application Deadline : 01/08/07
£26,187 pa (national pay award pending) Full Time, Permanent, Ref ED0278
With a £2bn masterplan that will transform the town centre, Rotherham is looking ahead to the future. The Rotherham Renaissance Programme is moving rapidly as we embark on the delivery of this masterplan with projects already under way. But in order to create a vibrant town centre we recognise that great places are not created solely through physical development, but by creating a safe and welcome environment for our businesses, visitors and residents. And that’s where you will come in.
You will lead the co-ordination of the Town Centre Safety Action Plan, working in partnership with the town centre Safer Neighbourhoods Team and a wide range of public and private partners to reduce incidents of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.
With experience of working on crime reduction initiatives within a business crime/community safety or town centre management environment, you’ll have a proven track record of partnership and multi-agency working and a knowledge of crime reduction issues within a town centre and retail environment.
An excellent Communicator able to use your problem solving and analytical skills to focus on key priorities across both the day and evening economies, you will generate income through the development of a new town centre business watch partnership in order to support future activity.
For and informal discussion, please contact Julie Roberts on 01709 336854
For more information please open the link
Camberley - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 20/07/07
Camberley - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline 20th July 2007
What an exciting opportunity there is in Camberley now! The town has never had a Town Centre Manager in the past, and so the successful applicant will have the chance to make a real and lasting impact on the town.
The Camberley Town Centre Community Interest Company has just been incorporated, and is well supported by both the local business community and local authority. The Town Centre Manager will be employed by the company to work for the benefit of the town, and shape the company into an effective and sustainable enterprise.
Camberley as a town is changing rapidly, with the Atrium mixed use development well underway, bringing 132,000 square feet of retail space, 128,500 square feet of leisure and restaurant use, a 638 space multi-storey car park, and 217 apartments to the town.
But that’s not the end, it is just the beginning! There is more work to be done to continue the town’s regeneration, turning it into a real destination of choice for homes, shopping, and leisure well into the future.
If you’re the right person, then come and be part of it!
Salary circa £37,000 p.a. (negotiable)
Closing date 20th July 2007
Interview date Thursday 2nd August
For further details, plus how to apply, click on the link.
Waltham Forest - Town Centres Team Co-ordinator
Application Deadline : 18/07/07
One year fixed-term contract
£38,286 - £40,782 per annum REF: 794/50008707/CE
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Regeneration Unit for a Town Centres Team Co-ordinator to help transform our approach to the management town centres in the South of our Borough. Building on our excellent track record of working in partnership with businesses, this post will help us transform service delivery through the attraction of inward investment and the improved management of the public realm. It will help shape the Borough in the context of the London 2012 Olympics and
developments in the Lower Lea and will contribute to the delivery of our own area action plans in town centre areas.
You will have experience of working in the field of regeneration, preferably in a town centres context, a good understanding of the factors that make successful town centres and the ability to translate policy into action through effective partnership working. Strong leadership skills and management experience will combine with energy, enthusiasm and political awareness to help us deliver town centre management services which are befitting of our location and which our customers and businesses deserve.
The post is for a fixed-term to cover a service review period but may be extended following the completion of the review.
For an application form and further details please visit our website at www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs
Alternatively, you can contact our Recruitment Hotline on 020 8496 4522 or write to The Recruitment Team, Shared Service Centre, Laurel House,
Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, London E17 4JF.
Applications can be returned to the above address or emailed to recruit@walthamforest.gov.uk
Closing date: 18th July 2007.
Interview date: 27th July 2007.
Harlow - Town Centre Development Manager
Application Deadline : 25/06/07
Harlow, Essex.
Salary: £45,000 per annum
This is an exciting time for Harlow. The former New Town enjoys a superb strategic location but needs a bold programme of renewal and growth to fulfil its potential and to secure its future prosperity. In particular the Town Centre needs further re-development but the proposed growth of Harlow will enable this.
Our vision is to make Harlow a thriving town, seen nationally and internationally as an exemplar of successful, sustainable, physical, economic and social regeneration. Our programme of action will include new businesses, new jobs and new houses.
Harlow Renaissance Limited has been established to deliver this vision. The company is a small but dynamic operating unit with the ability to enable major change and deliver tangible benefits for Harlow.
Harlow Renaissance is looking to recruit an Town Centre Development Manger to lead the development of the Town Centre Partnership and achieve a step change in the position of Harlow Town Centre within the sub-region.
The post holder will have responsibility for creating a self-sustaining Town Centre Partnership with a well developed and effective programme of physical improvements and promotional activity that is integrated with the wider renewal of Harlow Town Centre.
Closing date: Monday 25th June 2007
Interview date: Thursday 28th June 2007
For an informal, confidential discussion please contact Louisa Martland on 01279 400684.
For a recruitment pack please telephone our 24 hour recruitment line on 01279 446017 or visit www.harlow.gov.uk. Minicom 01279 446026.
St Albans - Regeneration and Town Centre Officer
Application Deadline : 18/06/07
Enterprise & Development
Inclusive Salary Range £26,709 To £28,743 Per Annum (Pay award Pending)
In this role you will be responsible for the development and implementation of economic development and town centre strategies and action plans. You will engage with key stakeholders and council staff with a view to developing and implementing Economic Development, Town Centre and related strategies, action plans and promote the interests of the Council in these areas.
You will provide advice and facilitate the delivery of a range of initiatives relating to tourism, regeneration and town centre management. This will include tourism and visitor events, training and employment initiatives and a range of marketing, environmental and economic measures, to improve the vitality and vibrancy of the city, town and village centres.
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent with preferably a professional qualification in Regeneration or similar. Knowledge of key policy issues related to Economic Development and Town Centre Management including the potential impact of regeneration and tourism on local communities and the local economy are essential for this post
You must be computer literate, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and possess the ability to interpret complex information, including government guidance and legislation. A general understanding of statistical techniques and the ability to interpret and analyse local trends and identify the key features of the local economy and labour market are required for this role.
This is a politically restricted post within the meaning of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Benefits include: Lease Car or Car Allowance (up to £1,023 per annum plus mileage), 26 days annual leave, Flexitime, Reimbursement of Professional Fees, Removal Expenses, Free Life Assurance, Option to join Pension Scheme, and Staff Leisure Discount.
For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or telephone answerphone (01727) 819573 or email personnel@stalbans.gov.uk stating your details and the post reference number: ED.003
Completed applications to be returned to Human Resources by: 18 June 2007.
Interviews will be scheduled for: 11 July 2007
Wolverhampton - Chief Executive
 Application Deadline : 15/06/07
Chief Executive
Wolverhampton City Centre Management Company
Wolverhampton is entering its seventh year of city status with exciting times ahead. A number of major regeneration projects are underway which will reinforce the city’s place as a sub regional centre.
Wolverhampton City Centre Management Company is looking for a top quality person to be our next Chief Executive and a Champion for the City. The company is well established and has been in operation for over five years, supported by Businesses, Wolverhampton City Council, West Midlands Police and other key stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have to combine strong leadership with great strategic thinking and a practical ‘can do’ attitude as he/she liaises and works with a unique range of stakeholders and city centre users. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in this field and a great interest in the future of Wolverhampton City Centre.
If this is you, please contact us for an application pack:
wccc@wolverhamptonccc.co.uk
Tel: 01902 551077
or write to:
Application Form
Wolverhampton City Centre Management Company Limited
18 Queen Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1TQ
The closing date for all applications is 15th June 2007
Interviews will be held on 2nd July 2007
For a full job spec and person specification download the attached document.
Merton - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 15/06/07
In the search for a rewarding career and an affordable and pleasant place to live, people increasingly come to Merton.
Whatever you may be looking for, from a supportive, dedicated management team to a real commitment to your development and training opportunities, we’re confident we’ll have something to suit you. The benefits of working for Merton include membership of the local government pension scheme, 26 days’ annual leave rising to 31, flexible working, excellent learning and development opportunities and access to subsidised leisure facilities.
Environment & Regeneration
Building better town centres in Merton
Town Centre Manager Ref: 3256
Morden/Colliers Wood
Fixed-term contract for 3 years
£28,578 - £30,660 per annum inclusive
Can you help us to improve Morden and Colliers Wood Town centres?
The London Borough of Merton is seeking Town Centre Managers for Morden and Colliers Wood. The town centres face differing challenges and your roll will be to work with local businesses and local residents in the town centres, other statutory agencies and the Council to achieve livelier town centres. You will need to work as part of a team and in partnership with others, both internally and externally to the Council.
You will need to be able to deliver initiatives and outcomes, both on time and to budget and be able to balance a varied workload. You will need experience of working in a partnership environment. The duties can be carried out as one full-time post covering Morden and Colliers Wood, OR two part-time posts covering Morden or Colliers Wood.
Applicants are asked to state their preference when applying.
The Post(s) are offered on a three year contract.
Closing date: Friday, 15th June 2007.
Further information about these jobs can be found on our website at www.merton.gov.uk/jobs where you can apply online. Alternatively, recruitment packs can be obtained in person from Merton Link, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5DX, or by telephone on 08459 400 589 (24 hour answerphone) and by textphone on 020 8545 3222. Recruitment packs are also available in large print or Braille.
www.merton.gov.uk/jobs
Truro - Business Improvement District Manager
Application Deadline : 01/06/07
Totally Truro
Business Improvement District Manager*
Circa £40K
* subject to the approval of the Truro BID following the close of the ballot on 5th July 2007
There’s an exciting opportunity ahead for Cornwall’s capital city if proposals to form a Business Improvement District (BID) for Truro are approved this summer.
If businesses in the city vote ‘yes’ to contributing 1% of their rateable value to make Truro a better place to do business, then Totally Truro will need a talented professional to deliver a £1.5 million programme of city improvements over five years starting in October 2007.
Accountable to all contributing businesses through the board of Totally Truro, a not-for-profit limited company, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the BID programme is delivered effectively, on time and within budget.
We are looking for someone who has a successful track record of managing complex projects including events, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, has experience of town centre management, marketing and promotion expertise and sound financial management skills. Experience of securing grant funding and sponsorship would be an advantage.
To apply, please telephone Dave Turner or Mel Richardson on 01872 224428 or e-mail: info@totallytruro.co.uk , for an application pack or download details from www.totallytruro.co.uk. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Mel Richardson or Dave Turner.
Closing date for applications: Friday 1st June 2007
Interviews will be held on Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd June 2007
Appointment is subject to the BID being formally approved by ballot on 5th July 2007.
Candidates must be able to take up the post by 1st October 2007
Hinckley - Business Development Manager
Application Deadline : 30/05/07
Hinckley Town Centre Partnership
Up to £42,000 pa (including bonus package)
2 Year Contract (with excellent career prospects)
Hinckley Town Centre Partnership is looking at new and exciting ways to boost footfall, attractiveness and investment in the Town Centre and complement other initiatives. Developing income streams including the use of the Business Improvement District (BID) mechanism, it would bring businesses together to develop realistic proposals with a mixture of marketing and promotional activities, enhanced customer service & raising standards of safety & maintenance.
This new post will support the Town Centre Partnership in achieving the above. You will be a self motivated, task orientated and with a desire to succeed. You will need well developed interpersonal skills, be able to juggle a variety of tasks and work under pressure.
Your working environment will be demanding but varied and with the scope for a great deal of personal development.
We can offer flexible working hours, a bonus arrangement & if the process is successful the opportunity to further develop your career in a new and expanding field.
Interested? Call Mo Aswat, our Project Consultant for further information on 07789792454. Send your CV to mo@mosaicconsulting.co.uk.
Closing Date for CV’s: 30 May 2007
Hammersmith - Communications Manager
Application Deadline : 25/05/07
£25k - £35k annual equivalent
Start Date: ASAP
The Greater Hammersmith Business Improvement District (BID) is a business-led not-for-profit company established following a successful ballot process in March 2006, to spend approximately £3m over its five year life span on improving the operating environment of local businesses.
This is a great opportunity for someone to act as a central point of contact for all Hammersmith businesses, to develop and implement a successful communications strategy and support the rest of the executive team in delivering effective projects and services.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of designing and managing complex events on time and to budget as well as experience of and ability to run effective networks and working groups, to chair meetings and to make presentations. They should also be well experienced in communicating effectively orally and in writing with people at all levels, be practically minded, and able to work well with others. Suitable applicants should be proficient in the use of computers and the internet. Knowledge of Business Improvement Districts or town centre management would be extremely beneficial.
Further information on both the company and the position, including a job description, can be found on our website www.greaterhammersmith.com.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter including details of your current salary to:
Arun Sondhi
Greater Hammersmith
1 Hammersmith Grove
London W6 0NB
Norwich - City Centre Partnership Manager
£34,968 - £40,417
The City of Norwich is a major regional centre with a thriving economy and an unprecedented level of investment. This vibrant, fast growing an ever changing city is producing a wonderful mix of historic and modern buildings and is a great place to live, visit and work. The City Centre Partnership is a public/private sector partnership established to improve, promote and sustain the vitality, viability and long term economic prosperity of the city centre.
You will be a “can do” enthusiastic and confident professional, with a proven experience of partnership working. Extremely well organised, you will possess a high degree of personal initiative and team working.
An excellent communicator and skilled negotiator, with the drive and ability to influence others, you will be able to demonstrate strong strategic and commercial skills and a well developed business acumen. Your experience is likely to come from city centre management, private sector, shopping centre management, retail or mixed us management, and / or marketing and promotion.
Closing date: 17th May 2007
Shortlist date: 20th May 2007
Assessment Centre: 24th May 2007
Interviews: w/c 28th May 2007
Visit www.norwich.gov.uk for more information or to download an application pack
Bury - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 11/05/07
You will be a "can do" enthusiastic confident, professional, with a good knowledge of partnership working and organised, with a high degree of personal initiative team working. An excellent communicator and skilled negotiator, with the drive and ability to influence others, you will be able to demonstrate strong strategic and commercial skills and a well developed business acumen.
Ambitious plans for the re development of a major part of Bury Town Centre are underway. Bury Town Centre is already very successful, home to the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and the award winning Bury Market (best British Market 2006). Bury Town Centre is set to double its retail offer over the next two years with the exciting development of the Rock Triangle, a major mixed use redevelopment scheme.
The Bury Town Centre Partnership is a public/private sector partnership established to improve, promote and sustain the vitality, viability, and long term economic prosperity of the town centre.
A Business Improvement District (BID) for Bury Town Centre is also being developed and you will play the lead role in driving forward the promotion and development of the BID project, in close partnership with the Town Centre Management Board, and town centre business community.
Your experience is likely to come from town centre management, private sector, shopping centre management, retail or mixed use management, and/ or marketing and promotion.
This is a three year fixed term contract with extension subject to securing a successful BID vote.
Hours of work are 37 per week, with a flexitime scheme in operation. A car user allowance is payable. Ref: 1446
Closing date: 11th May 2007, 12noon.
www.bury.gov.uk
For further details open the detailed job description attached.
For application forms and further details tel: 0161 253 5115 (24 hours).
Minicom: 0161 253 5562.
The Council is committed to Equality and Diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Swindon - InSwindon Interim Chief Executive
Application Deadline : 04/05/07
InSwindon is a brand new Business Improvement District company, which is seeking an interim Chief Executive for a period of up to 3 months.
After a successful ballot in February 2007, the Company has now appointed Directors and has an agreed business plan. The Company are seeking an interim Chief Executive to guide the company through its formative months.
Swindon is undergoing enormous change with one of the largest regeneration programmes in the Country. Significant investment is planned with new retailing and commercial development, and the first phase of an ambitious public realm programme that will be on site in the summer.
This is a great opportunity to be part of this exciting phase of Swindon’s development.
For an informal conversation call Bill Cotton, Director of Economic Development, Swindon Borough Council 01793 466008
Click on the link to see more details about this opportunity.
Southampton - BID Manager
Application Deadline : 04/05/07
£28,221 - £36,636 Likely to appoint at £34,000 - £36,000 Pay Award Pending, Plus £3,000 Market Supplement.
Fixed-term until March 2008 (with possible extension)
The creation of a Business Improvement District could help all enterprises in our city centre grow to their full potential.
To make this happen, you’ll be working with businesses across the spectrum, establishing partnerships and an understanding that will underpin a well informed, solid BID proposal. From there, we’ll look to you to really drive the initiative forward – promoting its benefits, securing support and ultimately, taking ownership of the project to ballot phase.
A real champion of area improvement and regeneration, you’ll be passionate, creative and able to influence thinking within the local community. Proven project management and business planning skills will be key to your success. The ability to cultivate strong working partnerships and effectively manage a significant budget will also be highly valued.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Ian Rothwell, City Centre Manager on 023 8023 6460 or email: ian.rothwell@southampton.gov.uk
Closing date: 04/05/2007
For an application pack, please e-mail recruitment@southampton.gov.uk. Or please telephone (023) 8083 3111. Or alternatively, write to Recruitment Team, Southampton City Council, 2nd Floor, Southbrook Rise, 4-8 Millbrook Road East, Southampton, SO15 1YG.
Blaenau Gwent CBC - Town Centre Manager (2 posts)
Application Deadline : 27/04/07
Fixed Term until 31st March 2010
Salary: £29,010 - £31,653 per annum
Closing date: 1pm, 27th April 2007.
Interview date: 16th May 2007
The Authority welcomes applications in both English and Welsh.
For full details please visit:
www.blaenau-gwentjobs.info
or call 01495 311556 24 hours
Shepherds Bush - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 20/04/07
£32,961 - £40,578pa depending on experience
Shepherds Bush is a lively town centre, with enormous potential to capitalise on recent new developments and major regeneration initiatives. Can you provide the enthusiasm, vision and expertise to develop and manage this town centre?
The Shepherds Bush town centre manager will be part of the new Investment team which is working to introduce brand new business led partnerships which will transform towns and town centre management. The team comprises of 3 regeneration officers 2 town centre managers and one visitor development manager and is part of the flourishing and successful Regeneration division.
This post is offered on an initial three-year contract, with partnership funding coming from the private sector. Finance for this position, and an operational budget, are already in place, which makes this an exceptional position.
We are looking for a persuasive self-starter who has the ability to grasp how a town centre works and has excellent project development and management skills. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the town centre and you must have the necessary skills to be able to guide and influence businesses, developers and council members into working together successfully. These qualities are more important than experience as a town centre manager.
This post is career graded and the successful applicants will be offered the appropriate salary through progression and the basis of skills and experience.
You will be employed by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.
• Closing date for application forms Friday 20th April 2007
• Interviews will be held on Monday 30th April and Tuesday 1st May 2007
For an Application Form and further information please call 020 8753 6060
OR e-mail: recruitment@lbhf.gov.uk
Recruitment Call Centre
Room 109
Hammersmith Town Hall
King Street
Hammersmith
W6 9JU
Birmingham - Retail Birmingham Business Manager
Application Deadline : 10/04/07
5 years fixed term contract
Salary £36,636 - £42,936
Birmingham is the best UK shopping destination outside London’s West End, with over 1000 shops including four department stores, fabulous shopping centres and a fine selection of independent and high street stores.
The city centre retail area is now set to achieve even more success through an exciting new venture - Retail Birmingham Business Improvement District (BID) - a groundbreaking, private sector-led scheme, in which businesses have voted to invest collectively to improve their trading environment.
With resources of at least £5 million over the next five years, the BID aims to ensure that Birmingham achieves its full potential as the region’s shopping, leisure and lifestyle destination.
To turn our exciting plans into a reality, we are seeking an exceptional individual to lead and manage the day to day marketing and operations of the BID.
You will have extensive shopping centre or retail marketing experience, a proven track record in delivering successful retail campaigns and considerable experience of high level partnership working. A natural communicator, with exceptional influencing skills, you will also have a demonstrable track record of strong leadership and excellent project management.
This will be a City Council appointment, on a five year fixed term contract, funded and working on behalf of Retail Birmingham Limited. The post will be based at the Bullring and will require out-of-hours working as the service demands.
Bury - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 04/04/07
Town Centre Manager
3 year fixed term contract
Ref: 1274
£35,772 - £ 38,310 per annum
Closing date 12 noon: 4th April 2007
Ambitious plans for the re development of a major part of Bury Town Centre are underway. Bury town centre is already very successful, home to the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and the award winning Bury Market. Bury town centre is set to double its retail offer over the next two years with the exciting development of the Rock Triangle, a major mixed use redevelopment scheme.
The Bury Town Centre Partnership is a public/private sector partnership established to improve, promote and sustain the vitality and viability, and long term economic prosperity of the town centre.
A Business Improvement District (BID) for Bury town centre is being developed and you will play a lead role in driving forward the promotion and development of the BID project, in close partnership with the Town Centre Partnership and business community.
You will be a “can do” enthusiastic, confident, professional, with a good knowledge of partnership working, Organised, with a high degree of personal initiative in addition to partnership and team working. An excellent communicator and skilled negotiator, with the drive and ability to influence others. You will be able to demonstrate strong strategic and commercial skills and a well developed business acumen.
Your experience is likely to come from town centre management, private sector, shopping centre management, retail or mixed use management, and/ or marketing and promotion.
This is a three year fixed term contract with extension subject to securing a successful BID vote.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held w/c 23rd April 2007
Copy the link below into your address bar to access an application form:
http://www.bury.gov.uk/JobsAndCareers/jobs_job.asp?Jobref=1274
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The Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For application forms and further details tel: 0161 253 5115 (24 hours). Minicom 0161 253 5562, quote ref: 1274
The Council is committed to Equality and Diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Exmouth Town Manager
Application Deadline : 23/03/07
Exmouth Town Manager
(Salary Scale - £29,010 to £31,653) – 3 year contract.
An opportunity to work with a small dynamic and highly motivated team in the centre of Exmouth.
Exmouth needs your initiative, flare and skill to drive its economy forward. Work is currently being pursued on regeneration schemes and developing the ‘Evolution’ Visitor Centre linked with the whole length of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
You will work with local business partners and the three Councils and other bodies, public and voluntary, to ensure the future vibrancy of the town. You will be a good listener but also have the leadership qualities and courage to take through ideas with other partners from formulation to delivery.
Closing Date: 23rd March 2007. Applications from Town Clerk, Exmouth Town Council, St Andrews Road, Exmouth EX8 1AW-Tel: 01395 276167–email: townclerk@exmouth.gov.uk
Hinckley and Bosworth - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 14/03/07
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council is located in the heart of the Midlands with excellent communication links across the country.
We require a highly motivated individual who can assist in delivering an excellent level of service to visitors, businesses and residents of our borough. You will join a forward thinking service that is seeking continual improvement and should bring with you passion, creativity, excellent communication skills and an enthusiastic attitude.
You will play a key role in the development of Hinckley Town Centre and will assist in developing other town and village centres across the diverse borough. You will empower local businesses and organisations, particularly the Town Centre Partnership, to work towards the regeneration of our town centres.
Download the attached to find out more about this exciting position.
Liverpool - BID General Manager
Application Deadline : 02/03/07
Liverpool City Central Business Improvement District (BID) is a private sector led initiative with an independent company established to take it forward, the Liverpool BID Company. It is a not for profit organisation.
BIDs offer a local solution to improve and manage areas. They make sure funding is received in an equal and sustainable way from all the key people with an interest in the area.At the moment, there are 23 national BID pilots and 11 Northwest regional pilots. Liverpool's City Central BID is part of both pilots.
We are looking for a talented and committed individual to lead the BID team as well as developing opportunities for new BIDS. You will be able to develop a range of functions by actively managing to ensure the timely and efficient provision of Best Value services to customers, and ensure that qualitative and quantitative objectives within the BID Business Plan are met.
The successful candidate will be experienced in partnership working, used to working to tight deadlines and operating in a demanding and political environment.
For more information call 0151 233 3003 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak to an advisor or go to:
www.liverpool.gov.uk
Burton upon Trent - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 01/03/07
We are looking for a dynamic and persuasive Town Centre Manager to lead the strategic development of Burton upon Trent town centre and develop and implement initiatives to enhance its image in the region as a place to work and shop.
A good communicator, you will be expected to develop working partnerships with both the private and public sectors that will enable you to prepare Business and Action Plans and the delivery of PR and Marketing strategies that will raise the commercial profile of Burton and increase business activity in the town.
You will be expected to have previous experience of working within a sensitive environment and be aware of the current issues facing town centre development.
If you possess enthusiasm and energy, are looking for a challenge where you can make a real difference, can balance the aims of the different stakeholders while working within an agreed budget you would relish this exciting opportunity to make a significant difference and really put Burton upon Trent on the map.
This post is initially offered on a fixed 3 year term basis.
Closing date 1st March 2007
Applications should be in writing together with your CV setting out your achievements to:
Mr Derek Liddle
Burton Town Centre Management Ltd, 1st Floor Market Hall, Market Place, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1HA
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1283 500047
e-mail: btcm@btinternet
Worcester - Head of VisitWorcester (Worcester's Management Organisation)
Application Deadline : 16/02/07
SALARY £35,772 - £39,966. (pay award pending)
Worcester – the name conjures up an array of images. An historic city – a vibrant city – a riverside city – a sporting city. Worcester is all these things and more. It is a diverse city that treasures the old whilst reaching out to the future.
The City Council has an ambitious agenda for Worcester to be a first rank Cathedral and University City and this underpins its vision to make Worcester a great place to live, work and visit.
Tourism is a priority for the city’s development and the Council has recently completed its ten year Visitor Economy Strategy. This has resulted in a complete change in the provision of its tourism and city centre management arrangements. The direct provisions of the past have made way for the setting up of a new Destination Management Organisation – VisitWorcester. This is an arms length company, with its directors coming from a whole cross section of professions and tourism interests, tasked with co-ordinating and developing tourism and city centre management in Worcester.
The newly created post of Head of VisitWorcester will report directly to the board and work with and support the board in developing its vision and strategy into an actual reality. Whilst co-ordinating and encouraging Worcester’s Tourism and City Centre Management interests the Head of VisitWorcester will lead on the creation of a BID (Business Improvement District) which is aimed at achieving a significant increase in available funding to achieve our vision.
You will be a recognised expert in your field with considerable experience in Tourism and City Centre Management. More importantly you will be a positive and strategic thinker with a track record of getting things done. You will bring a background of working successfully with a wide range of partners from public, voluntary and private sectors, in achieving a collective vision.
For an informal discussion on this pivotal post, please contact the Chair of the VisitWorcester destination management organisation, Professor Michael Clarke, on 0121 4145936 or via email at m.g.clarke@bham.ac.uk
If these proposals excite you and you want to play a central role in the renaissance of the great city of Worcester then an application form, job description and person specification are posted on our website www.worcester.gov.uk and can be completed on-line or obtainable from the Personnel Section, First Floor, Orchard House, Farrier Street, Worcester WR1 3BB (01905) 722233, Typetalk 18001 (01905) 722233 or e-mail us on personnel@cityofworcester.gov.uk
THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL PACK OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION WHICH YOU WILL NEED TO RECEIVE BEFORE MAKING YOUR APPLICATION.
TO OBTAIN THIS PLEASE RING (01905) 722233 OR E-MAIL US ON personnel@cityofworcester.gov.uk
Please do not e-mail CVs as these are not accepted. Applicants are required to complete our standard application form.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 16th February 2007. INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 9th March 2007.
Oxford City Centre Management - Chief Executive
Application Deadline : 12/02/07
Salary up to £50k
Oxford is one of the most famous cities in the world. Its central area is crammed with history but it is also a thriving 21st century business, economic and retail centre which doesn’t stand still. A major new shopping development is planned for completion in the next five years which will reinforce the city’s place as a regional centre.
OX1 – the Oxford City Centre Management Company – is looking for a top quality person to be our next Chief Executive. Supported by business, local authorities, the university and other stakeholders, the company is well-established and it has now decided to go for a Business Improvement District vote within the next two years.
The successful candidate will have to combine strong leadership with great strategic thinking and a practical ‘can do’ attitude as he/she liaises with a unique range of stakeholders and city centre users. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in this field, preferably with a successful BID campaign behind them.
If this is you, please write to us giving full details of your career to date:
OX1 CEO, c/o Manches LLP (Ref. RFJ),
9400 Garsington Road, Oxford Business Park,
Oxford, OX4 2HN
Interviews will be held on Friday 16 February 2007, in Oxford.
London Bridge - Environmental Programme Manager
Application Deadline : 29/01/07
Salary - £45 - £50k
The London Bridge Business Improvement District Company (LBBC) is a dynamic, small company established in 2006 with a mandate from local businesses to promote, manage and maintain the quality of the local environment. Its core area between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, south of the Thames, has been subject to major regeneration programmes and will experience further dramatic changes as a result of major commercial developments to be realised over the next 5 – 10 years.
We are looking for an experienced manager to develop an innovative environmental programme in partnership with the local business, major developers and the statutory agencies. You will enable added value environmental services and community safety initiatives, manage the delivery of a small portfolio of projects, and establish our construction support group.
Exmouth - Town Manager
Application Deadline : 26/01/07
Salary Scale - £29,010 to £31,653
Exmouth needs your initiative, flare and skill to drive its economy forward. Work is currently being pursued on regeneration schemes and developing the ‘Evolution’ Visitor Centre linked with the whole length of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
You will work with local business partners and the three Councils and other bodies, public and voluntary, to ensure the future vibrancy of the town. You will be a good listener but also have the leadership qualities and courage to take through ideas with other partners from formulation to delivery.
Previous applicants may apply. Closing Date: 26th January 2007.
Application form to be obtained from Town Clerk, Exmouth Town Council, St Andrews Road, Exmouth EX8 1AW. Tel: 01395 276167. Email: townclerk@exmouth.gov.uk
Colchester - Assistant Town Manager (re-advertisement)
Application Deadline : 11/12/06
Salary £24,000 pa
Colchester Town Partnership is an exciting, proactive not for profit company. Our key objectives are to make Colchester a better place for all who live in, work in and visit the town by organising relevant activities and improving partnership working. We also liaise between businesses, local authorities and other organisations.
We are searching for an Assistant Town Manager who will assist the Executive Director and CTP Board by providing project management and administrative support.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join a proactive company which is seeking continual improvement. You will need to have an enthusiastic, flexible attitude, with excellent communication skills and good organisational abilities.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a letter of application and a copy of your CV including the following details:
• Your personal contact information
• Full employment history, including current job title, salary, objectives and achievements
• Why you are interested in this position and how you feel your expertise and experience to date will enable you to succeed
• Educational, professional and vocational qualifications.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make a real impact. Could this be you?
See the attached Job Description and Person Specification and send your application, marked Private and Confidential, to Chris Rawlinson, Executive Director, Colchester Town Partnership, Office Suite 8, John Cole House, 20-22 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3ES or chris@colchestertp.co.uk
If you would like an informal discussion call Chris on 01206 760000
Applications close 12 noon Monday 11th December 2006
Interviews will be held Friday 15th December 2006
Sunderland - City Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 08/12/06
Salary up to £35,000 plus performance related bonus
Sunderland is a City on the up. Set right on the coast of North East England, the City is driving forward its aspirations for the future as it aims to become one of the best places to live in the UK. Sunderland is building an image for itself, an image that reflects its green environment, its light and airy location by the sea, its technological revolution and its smarter attitude to City living. The City Centre is a major part of Sunderland’s forward momentum, developing rapidly as the pace of regeneration accelerates.
New investment is bringing life back into the historic streets of the City Centre, where the retail offering combines top high street names in the Bridges Shopping Centre with characterful terraces of independent shops and boutiques. Nightlife is also on the up, with new bars and restaurants opening to cater for all tastes and the City’s enviable cultural attractions play a major part in attracting visitors from across the region.
To help drive business growth Sunderland is looking for a motivated and dynamic City Centre Manager who will work with City Centre partners to broaden what the City Centre has to offer, improve access and safety, increase footfall and raise the profile of the City’s cultural, retail and other attractions.
We are looking for someone who is creative with excellent team building and communication skills with the drive and determination to play a major part in the implementation of the city’s new image strategy and to work at the centre of a partnership team to achieve City Centre objectives. Located within the business community, the City Centre Manager will be able to draw upon significant budgets and full administrative and support services to promote action on key priorities.
The closing date for applications is Friday 8th December 2006. Interviews will be held early January 2007.
For an application pack, please contact our HR Department at www.necc.co.uk or e-mail HR@necc.co.uk or telephone (0191) 386 1133.
Hinckley - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 05/12/06
SO1 £24,708 - £26,187 subject to Job Evaluation & performance
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can assist in delivering an excellent level of service to businesses, residents and visitors of our Borough. The individual will join a forward thinking Service that is seeking continual improvement and should bring with them passion, creativity, excellent communication skills and an enthusiastic attitude.
You will play a key role in the development of Hinckley Town Centre and will assist in developing other Town and Village Centres across the diverse Borough of Hinckley & Bosworth. You will empower local businesses, Chambers of Trade, communities, voluntary organisations and especially the Town Centre Partnership to participate in the quest to regenerate our Town Centres, aiming to improve the quality of life within the Borough.
You should have a good knowledge and understanding of the principles of Town Centre Management. You should have experience in event management, management of projects and people, and the ability to develop the services.
You will need to have good negotiation and IT skills, have the ability to forge new and develop existing partnerships; an outgoing personality and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.
For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity please call Simon D. Jones – Cultural Services Manager – 01455 255699
For a job pack and application form please contact: Human Resources, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Florence House, Argents Mead, Hinckley, Leicestershire. Tel 01455-615911 quoting job reference C154
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 12th December 2006
Closing date for applications: 4.00pm Tuesday 5th December 2006
East Midlands - Regional BIDs Co-ordinator
Application Deadline : 23/11/06
Salary dependent upon knowledge up to £24,000 (12 month contract).
The Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) is a not for profit membership organisation focused primarily on the regeneration of the UK’s towns and cities. We are one of the leading organisations in the development and support of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) through our National BIDs Advisory Service. We have recently been invited to deliver the UK’s first regional BIDs Academy on behalf of East Midlands Development Agency (emda) and we are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team to co-ordinate this programme.
If you are our successful candidate you will have a unique opportunity to develop an extensive knowledge of BIDs and raise your profile within the East Midlands. You will need administrative and management knowledge, preferably working within a partnership structure. You will be able to work with minimum supervision, build relationships with people at all levels and work within tight deadlines.
You must willing and able to work from home. You must also have your own transport and be willing to travel throughout the East Midlands on a regular basis. We will pay travel and subsistence expenses incurred.
For further details follow link above.
Please send a CV and supporting letter including details of current salary to:
Jacquie Reilly
Partnership and Communications Director
ATCM
1 Queen Anne’s Gate
Westminster
London SW1H 9BP.
Closing date Thursday 23 November 2006.
Interviews to be held on 30 November 2006 at East Midlands Development Agency.
Colchester - Assistant Town Manager
Application Deadline : 20/11/06
Salary £24,000 per annum
Colchester Town Partnership is an exciting, proactive not for profit company. Our key objectives are to make Colchester a better place for all who live in, work in and visit the town by organising relevant activities and improving partnership working. We also liaise between businesses, local authorities and other organisations.
We are searching for an Assistant Town Manager who will assist the Executive Director and CTP Board by providing project management and administrative support.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join a proactive company which is seeking continual improvement. You will need to have an enthusiastic, flexible attitude, with excellent communication skills and good organisational abilities.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a letter of application and a copy of your CV including the following details:
• Your personal contact information
• Full employment history, including current job title, salary, objectives and achievements
• Why you are interested in this position and how you feel your expertise and experience to date will enable you to succeed
• Educational, professional and vocational qualifications
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make a real impact. Could this be you?
Follow the link above to see the Job Description and Person Specification and send your application, marked Private and Confidential, to Chris Rawlinson, Executive Director, Colchester Town Partnership, Office Suite 8, John Cole House, 20-22 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3ES
Applications close 5pm Monday 20th November 2006
Interviews will be held on Monday 27th November 2006
Letchworth Garden City - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 17/11/06
Salary I.T.R.O. £45,000 3-year fixed term contract
Looking for your next challenge in pastures new?
100 years on, Letchworth Garden City is poised for a new beginning through a major c. £60m property investment in its town centre.
Combining the aspirations of the town’s strong speciality and independent sectors with the need to attract more national multiple retailers, the success of these major developments is vital.
So the time is now right to attract a consummate Town Centre Manager (TCM) to join our expert team, to help deliver these latest enhancements and take the Garden City, and its Town Centre Partnership, forward.
This post offers an exciting opportunity for someone to make a real impact. Could this be you?
We seek a leader with strong strategic, financial, organisational and marketing skills. Do you have the vision and passion to create award-winning business support services to underpin the regeneration?
We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of personal success achieved elsewhere. Ideally, you will have been employed as TCM in your current location for at least three years.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send in a copy of your CV. This should include the following details:
Your personal contact information
Current job title, salary, main tasks and achievements, reason for leaving
Statement indicating why you are interested in the position and how you feel your expertise and experience to date will enable you to succeed in, and benefit, Letchworth Garden City Town Centre
Full employment history
Professional and vocational qualifications
Names and contact addresses for two referees (NB. These will only be taken up post-interview in the event you are offered the position.)
If you would like further information or to hear more about this opportunity please contact:
Alan Howard, Director of Marketing & PR. Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, Suite 401, The Spirella Building, Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 4ET Telephone: 01462 476056 Email: alanhoward@letchworth.com
Closing date: 17 November 2006
Interview date: 22 November 2006
Clacton - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 13/11/06
Up to £35,772 pa (fixed term contract to 31 March 2009)
We have been awarded significant government help to tackle two pockets of social deprivation on the Essex coast. With four years to do it in, this massive challenge gives you the chance to impact right from the start, in a brand new team with a radical neighbourhood management programme.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to improve the environment and increase trade within Clacton Town Centre. In a key role within the business and community partnership programme, you will use your wealth of knowledge and experience in town centre management to make a change. Creative, communicative and driven to deliver projects on schedule, you will be educated to degree level and have a proven track record in this area. Generous benefits package available.
To apply, visit www.tendringdc.gov.uk or call 01255 686337, minicom 01255 475566.
Closing date: Monday 13th November 2006.
Newquay - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 07/11/06
Salary M3 (£34,140 - £36,635) Ref: ECD39/01
A major tourist resort, and Cornwall’s largest town for visitor accommodation, Newquay is undergoing a radical transformation. Thanks to a major town centre redevelopment, we’re improving communities and promoting the wellbeing of residents and visitors, whilst increasing economic regeneration, growth and enterprise.
In short, we’ll look to you to promote the physical, social and economic wellbeing of Newquay and its environs. Creative in your thinking and dynamic in your approach, you have the drive to make things happen; you’ll be a catalyst for change, championing regeneration and gaining commitment to initiatives which will further improve the quality and viability of our town centres.
Degree educated (or equivalent), you’re a confident communicator, adept project manager and superb relationship builder, at your best developing strong links with a wide range of stakeholder groups and external organisations. You should also be able to call upon similar town centre management experience.
For an informal discussion regarding this demanding and highly rewarding role, please contact the Council’s administrator Nicola Trethewey on 01726 223452 or e-mail nicola.trethewey@restormel.gov.uk to arrange a confidential discussion with the Director of Regeneration.
For an application pack, please contact Nicola Trethewey using the above contact details.
Closing date: 5 p.m. on Tuesday 7th November 2006.
Interviews either Tuesday 14th (all day) or Friday 17th (p.m. only) November 2006.
Visit us at www.restormel.gov.uk
Huntingdon - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 27/10/06
£23,000 - £34,000 pro rata 25 hours per week
The prosperous and developing town of Huntingdon needs someone to continue to take the lead in maintaining and improving the quality, vitality and economic growth of the town centre. Working for Huntingdon Town Centre Partnership Ltd, the town centre management vehicle for Huntingdon, you can play a key role in helping to shape the future development of the town centre.
Ideally, you will have sound business and/or retail management experience together with a good understanding of the functions of town centres. Marketing experience and knowledge of local government would be an advantage.
You will need to demonstrate excellent project management, interpersonal and communication skills, possess strong self motivation and well developed influencing and negotiation skills. You will also require the necessary drive and commitment to meet objectives and achieve results.
Reporting directly to The Town Centre Partnership Board of Directors, the post benefits from a two year contract, which is likely to be renewed if funding continues and successful results can be demonstrated.
For an informal chat please contact John Nunn, Vice-Chairman on 01480 457873
Further details and an application form are available from Huntingdon Town Centre Partnership Ltd, c/o the Personnel Department, Huntingdonshire District Council, Pathfinder House, St Mary’s St, Huntingdon, Cambs PE29 3TN, or telephone the jobline on 01480 388060 (24 hour answering service)
Closing date: Friday 27th October 2006
For more information visit www.huntingdontowncentrepartnership.co.uk
Walsall MBC - 2 posts
Application Deadline : 18/10/06
Exciting things are already happening and our new town centre management initiative will have a crucial role in promoting and co-ordinating activity, and acting as a catalyst for the improvement of our centres.
We are looking to appoint to two key posts, to support the newly appointed town centre manager in achieving these objectives.
1. Business Development Manager
£32,487 - £34,986 Ref: RS413
Your main roles will be to develop the town centre management membership scheme and to develop and oversee a programme for establishing a Business Improvement District
for Walsall town centre, eventually rolling out a programme of BID development for other district centres.
You will have the initiative, flair and imagination to deliver a customer focussed service, and substantial relevant senior level working experience, ideally with a town centre management or business background. You will be qualified to degree and post graduate standard, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
2. District Centres Manager
£29,859 - £32,487 Ref: RS414
Your role will be to take particular responsibility for developing and extending the town centre management initiative to the five district centres of Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills,
Darlaston and Willenhall, as well as supporting the team’s key objective of championing the role of Walsall town centre.
You will work closely with and support other agencies and partners in planning and securing improvements to, and good management of, the district centres, demonstrating initiative
and innovation in delivering a customer focussed service.
With substantial relevant senior level working experience in a town centre management or regeneration background, you will hold a degree and post graduate qualification, or
equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
These are permanent positions but, at this stage, funding is only guaranteed until 31st December 2008.
For informal enquiries please contact Bryan Pell, Head of Physical Regeneration on 01922 652522, or Richard Chadwick on 01922 652576.
To apply visit www.walsall.gov.uk/jobshop
Alternatively, telephone 01922 653377 (office hours) / 01922 653504 (24 hr answerphone) / 0845 1112910 (textphone - deaf/hearing impaired only)
or SMS Text: Walsall Jobs (plus job reference followed by your name and address) to 60003. Please quote job title and reference. CVs not accepted.
Closing date: 18th October 2006.
Interview dates:
Business Development Manager: 10th November 2006.
District Centres Manager: 15th November 2006
King Lynn/West Norfolk - Town Centre Manager
Application Deadline : 06/10/06
£25,449 - £30,663 p.a. with performance progression up to £35,877
4 different centres to get your teeth in to ...
With 4 retail centres to manage in West Norfolk, this is certainly a role to get your teeth in to. Each centre has its own character and each faces its own challenges as we work to constantly improve and develop them.
Promoting the centres as locations for business, shopping and leisure by working in partnership with businesses and the local communities, you’ll ensure each centre is always well-used and retains its vitality.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, combined with previous experience will be key to your success. Realising the ambitions of 4 significant centres will draw on all of that experience, as you develop and implement promotional and marketing strategies for the centres, both individually and jointly.
Your past successes can be judged by your ability to deliver the long term goals of the local businesses and community, whilst at the same time achieving the Council’s ambitions. Managing 4 separate centres, all with their own unique flavour will give you the next taste of what your role can offer.
To find out more about how you can move us forward, please contact Mike George on 01553 616283.
Application packs are available from Personnel Services, King’s Court, Chapel Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1EX. Telephone: 01553 616662.Minicom: 01553 616705.
E-mail: personnel@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 6th October 2006.
Fleet Town Centre Manager – Consultancy Opportunity
Application Deadline : 29/09/06
Based on a rate of £16 per hour
2 year contract, with possibility of extension
Less than 40 miles from London and located in rural North East Hampshire, Fleet is the largest shopping and commercial centre in Hart District. The Council is committed to "actively promoting Fleet Town Centre’s role as the District’s main shopping centre and as a location for speciality shopping serving the wider Blackwater Valley”.
Hart District Council is looking for a contractor to undertake the role of Town Centre Manager. This role will be to support the enhancement and revitalisation of Fleet Town Centre through partnership between Hart District Council, the Fleet Town Centre Group and local businesses. Excellent communication skills and a track record in marketing and promotion will be required.
Further information is available on our website: www.hart.gov.uk
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please submit a detailed CV to Matthew Evans, Head of Planning Services, Hart District Council, Civic Offices, Harlington Way, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 4AE.
Closing date: 29th September 2006.
Halifax - Business Crime Reduction Manager
Application Deadline : 15/09/06
Circa: £26k pa (37 hour week) - 2 year contract (extension subject to funding)
Halifax Town Centre Management is looking for a self-motivated manager to head up the newly created Business Crime Reduction Partnership - Halifax Business Against Crime.
The partnership builds on the success of the Halifax Town Centre Ambassador Scheme which was established in 2003 to provide an on-street customer service team. The Ambassadors continue to work in partnership with the business community and statutory bodies to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in Halifax town centre. Building on the work of this partnership Halifax has just been awarded a Safer Business Award from the Home Office.
Ideally you will have a minimum of 3 years experience working in crime reduction, town centre management or a closely related field. You will manage the Town Centre Ambassadors and work alongside the business community and statutory bodies to develop the partnership. In order to ensure sustainability post 2008 the role will include raising and securing further funding.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Beth Ward on 01422 360035 or via tcm@halifaxuk.co.uk
For an information pack and to apply call 01422 306783 quoting ref HAF 40485.
Closing date: Friday 15th September 2006
Saltburn AGORA Partnership - Business Development Manager
Application Deadline : 12/09/06
Salary: £27,000 pro-rata, part-time 3 days per week
Saltburn Agora Partnership’s vision is to create a ‘blooming, vibrant town which is attractive to both local people and visitors’. Saltburn is planning investment in the future of its town centre.
We are now recruiting a Business Development Manager to deliver this exciting and innovative project. This role will allow you to be a part of a partnership exploring new opportunities to achieve our vision. Delivering fresh, exciting projects that will bring clear, measurable benefits and pioneering a new wave of business development and activity within the town are all key responsibilities in this role.
You will bring a successful track record in building and developing successful partnerships, have proven leadership qualities and have excellent communication and presentation skills alongside experience in project management. You will be an enthusiastic professional who will play a key role in promoting and developing the town centre for the benefit of its employers, residents, visitors, shoppers and employees.
In return Agora offers a generous contributory pension, attractive working environment, performance development and flexible working arrangements. The full support of the Agora Partnership is determined to bring about sustained improvement.
For an application pack please telephone 01642 815663 or e-mail: southtees@groundwork.org.uk
For an informal discussion please contact Diana Parker (Chairwoman of the Saltburn Agora Partnership) on 01287 626997/203155.
Closing date: 12th September 2006.
ATCM, Westminster - Office Manager/PA
Application Deadline : 11/09/06
Salary £28,000-£30,500 pa
Want to use and develop your skills and experience in a small but influential company? Want to be responsible for the efficient running of a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation and have a key role in its future development? Want to ensure that this organisation is seen as a friendly, positive and professional body? Want to work with people throughout the UK and internationally? If so, this new post with the Association of Town Centre Management may be for you and it offers up to £30,500 pa. depending on experience
For job description and other details click on the link above.
Applications should be made by email and accompanied by a CV and sent to office@atcm.org no later than Monday 11th September 2006.
Interviews will be held on Monday 18th September with second interviews, if required, on Friday 22nd September.
LB Croydon - District Centre Managers (7 posts)
Application Deadline : 11/09/06
c£31,000 pa fixed-term contract to April 2009
Based in central Croydon/district centre
With your creativity, confidence and commercial acumen, you will have the ability to make a significant contribution to improving the competitiveness and future prosperity of District Centres within The London Borough of Croydon.
In this high profile role, as part of a newly created management team, you will be an ambassador for one of several District Centres, working with local business partners and Croydon Council to initiate and co-ordinate an action plan to deliver economic growth to a geographical area.
You will be a “can do” person, enthusiastic and personable. With the ability to listen and to communicate with a diverse community, you will need to gain the confidence and trust of local businesses, the Council and a full range of stakeholders. You will have the drive and ability to influence others, be self-motivated with strong communication, project development and managerial skills, and will have the ability to work independently as well as being a good team player.
Please call Sharon Baldwin for an informal chat on 020 8760 5699.
For a job pack, visit http://jobs.croydon.gov.uk/index.asp where you can register and apply online.
Telephone: 020 8760 5563 (24 hour answerphone). Minicom: 020 8760 5797.
Closing date: Monday, 11 September 2006. Interview date: w/c Monday, 18 September 2006.
Business Improvement District (BID) Manager: Colchester
Application Deadline : 09/09/06
Colchester is currently evaluating and putting Into place a structure that it is hoped will lead to a formal vote by a business community for a BID to be in place.
The evaluation team now need a full time manager to implement the processes and be a part of the team that will
lead to a vote.
The successful candidate should have some knowledge of the BID process, be an excellent communicator and have the skills to influence, delegate, challenge and a track record of seeing projects through to a conclusion.
Salary up to £48k dependent upon experience
Applications with a CV should be sent to:
Nick Clarke, Chairman
BID Evaluation Team
Debenhams 34 Culver St West
Colchester CO1 1JG
The closing date is September 9th 2006
Interviews are planned to be held during week commencing 25th September 2006
Brentford/South East - Regional Development Manager
Application Deadline : 01/09/06
Brentford, Middlesex
Salary circa £30,000 + car, bonus and other great benefits
JCDecaux is a global outdoor media company in 45 countries, with 700,000 advertising displays reaching over 150 million people each day.
We are currently recruiting for a Regional Development Manager to manage existing contracts and develop new business with local authorities for advertising street furniture and automated public conveniences in London and the South East.
The role will focus on long-term business negotiations, establishing successful relationships with clients to ensure effective and profitable contracts for JCDecaux.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and attitude to succeed in this role, please submit your CV asap.
To apply, please send your CV to Lorna Fagg
Recruitment Advisor
JCDecaux UK Ltd
Summit House
27 Sale Place
London W2 1YR
or e-mail: lorna.fagg@jcdecaux.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 1 September.
LB Greenwich - 3 vacancies
Application Deadline : 29/08/06
1. Greenwich Town Centre Manager
Salary PO6 £38,286 - £40,782 inc. REF: CEX44
Have you got the vision, enthusiasm and dedication to be Town Centre Manager for one of the most diverse and vibrant riverside areas in the Country? This role is critical to the continued development of the area as an exciting place to live, work, study and visit.
Greenwich Town Centre includes the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, which receives over 6 million visitors a year and contains some of our finest architecture and institutions. The area, which has a large residential population, is also home to businesses ranging from micro enterprises to internationally significant museums and attractions.
East Greenwich is already undergoing major regeneration with new developments underway for the Dome, Greenwich Peninsula and along the riverfront. This is an exciting time for Greenwich, part of the Thames Gateway Regeneration Area and gearing up to host a number of events at the London Olympics in 2012.
We are looking for an experienced and energetic all rounder. You may be an existing Town Centre Manager or you may come from another related background. You must be a skilled negotiator able to communicate issues across a wide spectrum. You will be expected to manage and balance projects with a number of partnerships ranging from streetscape and signage enhancement, to events and promotions.
2. Cutty Sark Gardens Officer
Salary SO1 £24,825 -£26,358 inc. REF: CEX45
Cutty Sark Gardens is one of London’s premiere riverside open spaces, it forms part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, and is home to the World famous Cutty Sark Ship. It is a major tourist attraction and arrival point attracting millions of visitors each year.
We are seeking a motivated and creative individual to manage and market the Gardens, ensuring it is well maintained and superbly animated with events and activities. We want the Gardens to be a place that delights both visitors and residents alike with a clean and safe environment and a vibrant ambience. You could be from a variety of backgrounds but must have good communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of interests including local residents, businesses and visitors. You will be flexible and able to work when needed to. We will need you in the Gardens when it is at its busiest – at weekends and when events are taking place.
Experience of marketing, events management or health and safety would be of great help.
3. Eltham Town Centre Manager
Salary PO4 £34,137 - £36,636 inc. REF:CEX46
Are you interested in developing your town centre management skills? Do you have drive, enthusiasm and an eye for detail?
Eltham is a busy town centre in the suburbs of South East London. With a history dating back to Tudor times, it is the location of the magnificent Eltham Palace and Well Hall Pleasaunce, both of which are the focus of a small but growing tourism industry. The busy High Street hosts a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes catering for the needs of the large local residential population as well as the students from the nearby University of Greenwich Campus at Avery Hill.
We are looking for someone to draw together the strengths of this interesting town. With strong inter-personal skills we are looking for an experienced and energeti |
