Chair - Derby Culture, Leisure and Tourism Board
Date Posted: Thu 19 Dec 2019
Salary: This is an unpaid voluntary position
Hours: A time commitment equivalent of up to 10 days per year is anticipated
Contract: The appointment is for a two year period with option to extend with agreement through the Board
Closing Date: Tue 21 Jan 2020
Derby Culture, Leisure and Tourism Board are seeking a dynamic Chair to lead the board through the next exciting stage of its development as its three key transformational strategies are translated into action.
Culture, leisure and tourism play an increasing role in city ambition. The Chair will lead the Board and build on existing good practice that will;
- develop a positive city identity
- be a catalyst for economic growth and city regeneration
- build community cohesion, reduce social isolation and anti-social behaviour
- support ill health prevention and maintain wellbeing and healthy lifestyles
- improve academic attainment and engagement
- inspire, raise aspiration and develop life skills essential to the future economy
Role Description
- Provide inspiring strategic leadership for the Derby Culture, Leisure and Tourism Board
- Advocate for and champion Derby’s culture, leisure and tourism sectors, at local, regional and national levels
- Draw on experience, knowledge and networks to build relations and increase opportunities for the role of culture, leisure and tourism in Derby
- Represent the Board as an ambassador at a range of relevant events
Person specification
As Chair you will;
- be passionate about Derby
- believe in the power of culture and leisure to transform people’s lives and communities
- hold, or have held, a senior leadership position
- be a connected and active influencer
- have a motivational and effective chairing style
Context of the Board
The Culture, Leisure and Tourism Board is one of five Derby Partnership Outcome Boards. These share an ambition to make Derby a safe, strong, healthy, prosperous and ambitious place to live, work, visit and invest. Many organisations are represented within these Boards from public, private, voluntary and community organisations in the city.
The Culture, Leisure and Tourism Board was formed in 2017. It provides strategic oversight of all Derby’s policy and improvement activity in relation to sport and physical activity, the arts, museums, public parks, libraries, the visitor economy and heritage, in line with wider city priorities.
Board membership is drawn from across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Membership includes Derby City Council, University of Derby, Arts Council England, Sport England, National Lottery Heritage Fund, alongside senior representatives from Derby’s business, education, health, faith, culture, leisure and tourism sectors.
Terms
This is an unpaid voluntary position. The appointment is for a two year period with option to extend with agreement through the Board. The Board will meet six times per year and it is anticipated the Chair role will require a time commitment equivalent of up to 10 days per year.
How to apply
Please provide a copy of your CV with an accompanying letter that expresses why the role interests you, outlines your relevant skills and experience and articulates what you would hope to achieve through the role.
Please email your submission by 9am on 21 January 2020 to mike.brown@derby.gov.uk. All submissions will be considered and preferred candidates will be invited for an informal discussion with the current Chair and representative from the Board.
If you would like further information or to discuss this opportunity please contact Pat Coleman, Chair of the Culture, Leisure and Tourism Board, at info@patcoleman.co.uk to arrange a convenient time to talk. Copies of the Culture Strategy, Move More Derby Strategy and Derby’s Destination Management Plan are available via mike.brown@derby.gov.uk