Head of Culture

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

About the Role

Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCRDP) is the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Liverpool City Region. It is responsible for promoting the city and wider region as a global destination for visitors, conventions and investment. It is responsible for communicating the city’s brand positively and imaginatively to local, national and global audiences. It works with partners in business, cultural organisations, educational institutions and community groups to promote the city region as a great place to live, work, visit, invest and study.

Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership ensures Liverpool City Region can compete with other core cities, increase appeal, attract major events of national/international profile and increase visitor numbers, economic impact and global media coverage – to unlock the true potential of one of the UK’s most powerful attack brands.

As Head of Culture, you will provide strategic leadership for culture across the Liverpool City Region, working collaboratively across all six boroughs to maximise the social, cultural and economic impact of the visitor economy. You will shape and deliver a place‑based, partnership‑led programme that celebrates the region’s cultural strengths, supports businesses and communities, and positions the City Region as a leading national and international destination for culture and major events. The role will lead the development of key strategies, oversee the delivery of major cultural initiatives, secure external investment, and ensure culture is embedded across wider growth, regeneration and policy agendas in line with Mayoral priorities and the Destination Management Plan.

About the person

We are looking for a strategic, collaborative and highly credible cultural leader with a strong track record in the culture and visitor economy sector. You will bring deep experience of place‑based working, partnership development and the delivery of large‑scale cultural programmes, alongside the ability to translate vision into practical, high‑impact outcomes. Confident working across political, public, private and voluntary sectors, you will be skilled at building trust, influencing stakeholders and securing external funding. A clear communicator and persuasive advocate for culture, you will be passionate about the role culture plays in driving inclusive growth, supporting communities and strengthening the Liverpool City Region’s national and international profile.

You will support the objectives of the strategic framework for the visitor economy across the city region. The Destination Management Plan is the guiding compass for promotion and delivery within a new funding and governance landscape

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1. Proven senior‑level experience leading strategy and delivering large‑scale cultural or visitor‑economy programmes, with a clear understanding of how culture drives place‑making, economic growth and regional identity.

2. Extensive experience of complex, multi‑partner working across local government, public bodies, private sector, funders and the voluntary and community sector, with the ability to influence, align priorities and deliver collective impact.

3. A strong track record of taking initiatives from concept to delivery, including securing and managing external funding, overseeing significant budgets, and ensuring tangible outcomes and value for money.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• -Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• -Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• -Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• -Flexible and hybrid working
• -24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• -Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• -Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• -Bike to Work Scheme
• -Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Sponsorship

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa