Stockton & Darlington Railway Bicentenary Festival Director Stockton-on-Tees, England
Job description
The anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 2025 will attract visitors from across the world, celebrating our heritage, changing perceptions about the area, and driving long term visitor economy growth.
Stockton Borough Council, Darlington Borough Council, Tees Valley Combined Authority and Durham County Council are working in partnership to deliver a vibrant, inspiring and ambitious programme of activity and events, that celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern passenger railway.
On behalf of the Partnership, Stockton Council is seeking to employ a Bicentenary Festival Director, initially for a fixed 2-year term, to work alongside the S&DR Partnership leads.
This is a senior management post that will oversee all activities, large scale outdoor festivals, events and exhibitions across Stockton, Darlington and Shildon and will drive a dynamic festival programme across all the delivery strands of the S&DR project. There will also be an extensive education and engagement programme that’s embedded through the duration of the project.
You will have a proven track record of developing and delivering high profile multi-faceted public events, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and professionals. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and you be able to think creatively and develop cohesive plans and strategies. An understanding of heritage events and attractions is desirable
The postholder will be based within the Stockton Council and will work closely with the Assistant Director for Culture, Libraries and Events and the Director of Community Services, Environment and Culture who chairs the S&DR Rail Heritage Partnership Board
For an informal discussion, please feel welcome to contact Tara Connor, Assistant Director for Culture, Libraries and Events on 01642 526753.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 48 months
Salary: £58,979.00-£61,379.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockton-on-Tees
