At a Glance
- Tasks: Support creative industries through policy and strategic initiatives to boost resilience and diversity.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on culture, heritage, and sport in West Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, network with industry leaders, and contribute to impactful projects.
- Other info: Opportunity to engage with local authorities and enhance your career in a vibrant environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the creative sector while collaborating with diverse partners.
- Qualifications: Background in creative industries and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Project Officer – Culture, Heritage and Sport
We currently have a fixed term vacancy for a Project Officer to join our Culture, Heritage and Sport team, with a background in creative industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Support policy, investment, convening and championing within a suite of creative industries support and skills training initiatives to improve sector resilience and diversity.
- Focus on priority sectors: fashion & textiles, games, immersive live experience, music, and screen.
- Contribute to the delivery of regional strategies, including the West Yorkshire Plan, Mayoral Pledges, the Local Growth Plan, and the Creative Industries Cluster Action Plan.
- Target resources effectively and deliver strategic, collaborative interventions to further develop the region’s culture, heritage, sport and creative industries sectors and engage with the Mayoral office.
- Collaborate with the Inclusive Economy Directorate (Education and Skills, Business) and other Combined Authority teams (Research and Intelligence, Place, Marcomms, Mayoral Office).
- Engage with external partners such as the five West Yorkshire Local Authorities (Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield), Arts Council England, Sport England, government departments, sector organisations, local communities, and maintain strong working relationships with the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP).
Expectations
It is important that you demonstrate how your breadth of experience, knowledge and skills align with the role when applying.
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Project Officer - Culture, Heritage and Sport in Leeds employer: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead transformative initiatives in sustainable transport within the vibrant city of Leeds. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and professional growth, empowering employees to make a meaningful impact on the community while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance.
Contact Details:
West Yorkshire Combined Authority Recruitment Team
