Job Introduction
The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a maternity cover for the Cultural and Visitor Economy Lead to join the Cultural and Creative Economy Service. This is a part time role.
This role is for an experienced, strategic individual to lead the development and growth of the Cultural and Visitor Economy in the region, its businesses, and communities.
Somebody who can work corporately to identify the complex synergies/opportunities across the Combined Authority’s teams and across regional stakeholders under the umbrella of the Regional Growth Strategy, our West of England Strategic Framework and the West of England Cultural Plan. Someone to inspire, drive and support a cross cutting work programme for the benefit of the region, and to identify funding opportunities and mechanisms for delivery.
Based in the Cultural and Creative Economy Service Team, the post holder will be the Combined Authority’s lead on the Cultural and Visitor Economy for the region, reporting to and working closely with the Head of Cultural and Creative Economy. They will be collaborating closely across teams within the Combined Authority as well as with the region’s universities and major external stakeholders, to realise the Combined Authority’s role in supporting the region’s globally significant Cultural and Visitor Economy across the West of England, the UK and internationally as envisaged in the regional Cultural Plan. As such, they will play an important role in helping shape strategic direction of the growth of the Cultural and Visitor Economy.
If this is your next role, please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information.
We will accept secondment applications for this role. This is a part time role, across 30 hours a week, discussions around working hours and days are flexible.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager, please contact Sarah James, Head of Cultural and Creative Economy Service on sarah.james@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
The interviews are planned to be held on the 9 April 2026. Due to scheduling there is not much other availability so please let us know as soon as possible if you would be unable to make this date.
The closing date for this role from 12 noon on Wednesday 1st April.
About the Company
Our Offer
Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
- 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer
- Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%
- Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
- Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
The salary for this role is £56,963 - £62,682. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.
Good Employment Charter
As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.
From a recruitment agency? We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
