Scotland’s Towns Partnership are seeking maternity cover of Scotland’s Improvement Districts National Programme Manager role.
About Us
Scotland’s Towns Partnership is Scotland’s national towns’ collective; representing and promoting the diversity of our towns and places, and supporting those organisations and groups that have an interest in or ownership of them.
This includes responsibility for Scotland’s Improvement Districts (SIDs), the centre for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) across Scotland. SIDs role is to foster the development and continued success of Improvement Districts and their mission to drive inclusive local economic growth. SIDs provides national strategic guidance, delivers training and practical supports and builds strong national partnerships to support BIDs to make positive change in our places.
Role Overview
As the National Programme Manager, you will develop and oversee a range of key initiatives and engagement which support the Improvement District network and drives growth for the BID model. You will lead the SIDs team and work closely with the broader Scotland’s Towns Partnership team to ensure strong and relevant outputs which are delivered effectively and efficiently. Your strategic leadership and operational expertise will be crucial in driving the success and growth of our initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Scotland’s Improvement Districts team and provide liaison with Scotland’s Towns Partnership
- Deliver on the engagement programme for operational BIDs, their managers and Boards
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and partners including national and local government
- Raise the profile of the BID model and develop the pipeline of prospective BIDs
- Provide support to developing BIDs actively seeking to undertake an initial ballot
- Manage and develop resources, opportunities and campaigns for developing and operational BIDs
- Further develop, manage and maintain information management and sharing practices
Terms and Application
9 months fixed term contract, starting October 2024 | 3 days per week. Travel necessary. | Day rate based on experience.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to rebecca@improvementdistricts.scot Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday,16 August.
