JOB OPPORTUNITY

Project Director – Visitor Economy

Temporary – Fixed term contract for 18 months.

Grade 9

Salary £45,247 per annum – pro rata (updated following job evaluation)

Hours – 30 – 37 hours a week – subject to negotiation, flexible working and secondments would be considered

Place of Work – Portland House, Worthing but with flexibility across the Coastal West Sussex area.

Closing date: 10th April 2017

Interviews will be held: 26th or 27th April TBC

Are you a strategic thinker, with a proven track record of being able to work effectively and deliver results across political and geographical boundaries?   This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic individual with drive and aspiration to work in one of the most beautiful and prosperous areas in the South of England.

We are looking for a Project Director to build upon and drive forward the Coastal West Sussex Visitor Economy Project which aims to grow the value of tourism across West Sussex.  The project is currently being by led through a partnership of Local Authorities and the Coastal West Sussex Partnership and all partners have a strong commitment and a keen interest in seeing the project successfully delivered.

Based on the work and learning to date, the successful candidate will take the lead in driving this project forward so that it delivers its ambitious work programme across West Sussex; achieving consensus and building a reputation for innovation, excellence and achievement during this 18 month delivery period.

The delivery of the programme will be informed through reports commissioned by TSE in 2016 which you can find here

Previous experience and demonstrating successful outcomes when working in a changing and complex environment is desirable.

Flexibility is crucial and you must be able to demonstrate an ability to work across multiple teams in different organisations.

If you’d like to find out more about the role then please call

Caroline Wood on 07713 092103

No CVs or agency applications accepted.

Adur District Council, Arun District Council, Chichester District Council, Worthing Borough Council and West Sussex County Council

APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED HERE:

https://ats-adurworthing.jobsgopublic.com/vacancies/view/30272