Creative Industry Košice: Head of Citizen Experience and Wellbeing Institute

Košice, Košický kraj
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Place of Work: Košice, Slovakia
Contract Type: Full-time
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: May 15, 2022
Salary: 2000 EUR gross per monthGENERAL DESCRIPTIONABOUT US
The main goal of Creative Industry Košice (CIKE) is to support and development of the cultural and creative industries. We seek out and support talented individuals and groups, provide educational, networking, and job opportunities, thus contributing to sustainable urban development. We stand behind successful projects such as the European Capital of Culture - Košice 2013. We represent the city of Košice in the UNESCO Network of Creative Cities in the Media Arts Cluster, facilitate domestic and international residencies, and build international cooperation. CIKE also organizes the festival of media art, digital culture, and technologies Art & Tech Days and is the lead partner in the Košice 2.0 project.With the recent confirmation of a number of major new projects and long-term developments, Creative Industry Košice (CIKE) is now entering a period of substantial change and growth, resulting in exciting challenges and opportunities in the coming years for the organization and the Head of Citizen Experience and Well-being Institute.WHAT WOULD BE YOUR ROLE?The post’s key purpose is to manage, research, develop, plan and implement activities of CXI within the Košice 2.0 project as well as seek opportunities to widen the scope of cultural and creative industries in the role of urban development.WHO WOULD YOU WORK WITH?The Head of CXI manages a team of 7 to 9 experts and researchers and as a member of the senior management team, co-plans and implements the strategic development of the whole organization. The post holder will work and co-operate closely with the other CIKE Departments as well as developing and maintaining successful relationships with external stakeholders, project partners, and citizens.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

To work together with the Director and Senior Management Team, to implement, monitor, and develop the organization’s research, operational and financial strategies.
To effectively implement the Košice 2.0 CXI part of the project.
To develop, plan and deliver a high-quality R&D programme within CXI including urban research, service development, mapping, and urban exploration activities, artistic interventions, and installations in public space.
To have overall responsibility for managing, budgeting, contracting, administrating, and delivering CXI activities.
To monitor and review the CXI Department's progress against targets set, and report to the Director on a regular basis.
To monitor, report on, and ensure the quality of all aspects of the CXI and its staff, and to respond to any issues with regard to practice, probity, and management.
To appraise Department’s personal performance with the Director, reviewing development and training needs, on an annual basis.
With the Director, to manage ongoing relationships with Public Funding Bodies and Statutory Authorities.
To manage the relationships with all external partners, stakeholders, and suppliers of the CXI Department.
To liaise with appropriate Senior Management staff to maximize existing and develop new funding and commercial income streams.
To undertake any ad hoc projects and tasks required in line with the defined strategy and the overall development of CIKE as advised by the Director or Board.
To operate within the general strategies determined by the Board and to manage the Programme department within agreed policies and budget guidelines.
To attend Board Meetings as required.
To assist the Head of Marketing and Marketing Department in developing strategies for the effective promotion of CIKE's programme.
To represent CIKE at appropriate meetings, conferences, events, and festivals.
To adhere to the Vision and Values of CIKE and contribute to the development of the Organisation.
To contribute both directly and indirectly to the successful implementation of the company's Equal Opportunities Policy.

BENEFITS:

Creative, dynamic and meaningful work
Young and friendly team
Possibility to organize work time according to your needs (flexible work time, home office)
Interesting events (Art & Tech Days, conferences, workshops, team building activities)
Material benefits (computer technology, software)

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCELanguage skills: English – Advanced (C1)
Other knowledge: Microsoft Office – advancedMANAGEMENT SKILLS

Planning, implementation, and review
Managing and analyzing information
Confident in strategic development and change processes
Preparing and managing budgets over €50,000

PEOPLE SKILLS

Proven leadership ability and able to inspire and motivate co-workers and teams
Managing external relationships
Managing staff and volunteers
Communications and influencing

FUNDRAISING AND FINANCIAL SKILLS

Implementation of projects supported by EU and SK grant schemes
Budget reporting

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Creativity
Time management
Excellent communication skills
Self-motivated and able to work alone and as part of a team
A good sense of humor (preferable)
Able to work effectively and calmly under pressure
Flexible approach to working hours - some evening and weekend work will be required

EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years proven, relevant management experience, 3 at a senior management level within the research, service design, urban development, or cultural and creative industries
Experience in managing and delivering successful cultural and or creative industries national and international projects/partnerships
Experience in large-scale international cooperation (preferable)
Experience in delivering to target
Strategic planning and reporting
Managing public relations, speaking in public and to media (preferable)
Working with boards, stakeholders, and senior figures in the cultural and creative industries
Managing partner, client, and supplier relationships
Experience of reporting both orally and in writing to funding bodies (preferable)

QUALIFICATIONS

Well connected on an international level (preferable)
Knowledge of spreadsheets and presentation programmes
Knowledge of the cultural and creative industries in Slovakia
Knowledge of research methods, data analysis (preferable)
Knowledge of citizen-centered service design (preferable)
Knowledge of urban development (preferable)
Knowledge of art-based interventions and research methods (preferable)
Knowledge about national and EU policies in the cultural and creative sectors
Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation (preferable)
Knowledge of current employment law legislation (preferable)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Commitment to the vision of CIKE
Energy, warmth, and intelligence
Commitment to customer and client service
Commitment to quality

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESSIt is necessary to send completed documents (see below) by email to the address .

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