Salary: £46,095 per annum
Grade: 9
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Flexible
GLA Reference: GLA2594
Interview Date: Friday 20 May 2016
Application closing date: Thursday 12 May 2016
More info here: london.gov.uk

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

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

This is a fixed-term contract until March 2017

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

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

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

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

Please note they do not accept CV’s for this role. All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via their online recruitment system. To apply and for a copy of the Job Description and Person specification, please click here.