This is a full-time, fixed term contract post until 31 July 2027, subject to review.
As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.
And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.
As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Further information can be found in the application pack.
Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Reporting to the Belfast Stories Contracts Manager, this post will be responsible for:
- Managing the stories development programme including a sustained programme of story collection, within agreed controls and budgets and in line with the Ethical Framework, developing the key outputs from RIBA Stage 2 including the Belfast Stories Concept Design, Interpretative Masterplan and Engagement Plan, working with key partners including NI Screen and other public, cultural and archive organisations.
- Developing and delivering an ongoing engagement programme including establishing new and maintaining existing partnership arrangements and ensuring that effective contract management principles are established and adhered to in order to provide assurance on the effective delivery of key targets, objectives and benefits.
- Managing and developing key engagement and/or stories platforms and structures, including but not limited to, the Stories Panel, the Belfast Stories Screen Reference Group, the Equality Consultative Forum.
- Leading on development, specification and procurement of a digital platform, the ‘Stories Engine’, in line with the Ethical Framework including ensuring that data protection and intellectual property considerations are addressed, and specialist advice is secured as required.
- Using financial and commercial acumen to identify, assess and secure external sources of funding to support the long-term aims, objectives and activities of the stories development programme.
- Leading on the Belfast Stories communication plan including associated activities and channels, including managing third party contractors within agreed budgets.