Director Barbican

Job title:

Director Barbican

Company:

University of Lincoln

Job description

Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.
Closing Date: Monday 18 November 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 04 December 2024The Barbican Creative Hub is a transformative and vibrant addition to Lincolnshire’s cultural and creative landscape, set to launch in early Spring 2025. Located in an iconic historic building in the heart of Lincoln, it will be a new home and catalyst for the Creative Industries.The Director will be responsible for establishing the Barbican as a creative crucible for Lincolnshire that will transform its cultural ecology, nourish and support creative communities, develop job opportunities, and enrich the lives of residents. A special focus is on developing the skills and experience of those at the beginning of their careers and retaining talent in the area.You will bring entrepreneurial flair and passion to building new partnerships; creating opportunities for creatives to collaborate, innovate, experiment and showcase their work; and identifying sources of income to fund job support and start-up programmes. Balancing innovation, creativity with sound business sense and an understanding of both the private, third sector and policy contexts, they will deliver on these ambitions in a financially sustainable way.This is an exciting time to join the University of Lincoln and the Centre for Culture and Creativity. We are committed to transforming lives and communities through our teaching, research and civic activity. We are known for our pioneering approach to working with industry and our unique relationships with regional, national and international partners, acknowledged through national awards over the past decade. We are a significant regional anchor institution in the culture and creative sector and the Barbican Creative Hub represents a transformational asset to continue to drive ambition into the future.More information on how to apply can be found within the attached candidate information pack. Please ensure that you upload a CV and a letter of interest, totalling no more than 6 A4 PDF sheets.Further details:You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at:We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.Please note: If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to or before embarking upon an application, to ensure that you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / ILR; please refer to the UK Visas pages above for further details.£56,921 to £65,814 per annum

Expected salary

£56921 – 65814 per year

Location

Lincoln

Job date

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 02:28:48 GMT

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