Head of Place and Partnerships

Lead and inspire cultural change in Peterborough – connecting communities, artists and businesses across our diverse and dynamic city as Peterborough Cultural Alliance’s new Head of Place and Partnership.

About Peterborough Cultural Alliance

The Peterborough Cultural Alliance (PCA) is a dynamic partnership of arts, heritage, and community organisations dedicated to enriching the city’s cultural landscape.

The Head of Place and Partnerships will be responsible both for the day-to-day leadership and strategic direction of the organisation, and will manage the strategic partnerships and place-focused initiatives that will enhance the inclusive and sustainable cultural development of the city of Peterborough.

The appointment of this role comes at an important time for PCA and provides the opportunity to revisit the key priorities for the alliance.

Future programmes will broadly prioritise three core pillars:

• Infrastructure and Space
• Children and Young People
• Community Engagement and Participation

Responsible for managing a range of strategic partnerships and programmes focused on deep collaboration in order to commission highly visible, high quality, innovative creative and cultural programmes in the city, the Head of Place and Partnerships will bring innovation, creativity and a deep understanding of programme management and partnership development within the cultural sector.

About the role

The Head of Place and Partnerships will lead the small staff team to deliver the work of the alliance. At the heart of transformative change, they will build networks and create collaborative opportunities for communities, artists, and businesses.

The role is central to managing a range of strategic partnerships and programmes focused on deep collaboration, which aims to commission highly visible, high-quality, innovative creative and cultural programmes in the city.

Who we are looking for

Our Head of Place and Partnerships will lead and manage strategic partnerships and place-focused initiatives enhancing cultural development, inclusion and sustainability, co-commissioning programmes and building lasting partnerships with multiple stakeholder groups.

Passionate about the transformative power of culture, you will:

• Act as an advocate for the arts and culture, promoting their value and importance across all communities, including schools.
• Engage with communities, fostering dialogue, and ensuring that cultural initiatives are accessible to all.
• Build long-term capacity to grow a cultural and creative education programme.
• Initiate and support artistic endeavours, recognising and promoting talent, and creating opportunities for artists to thrive.
• Commit to promoting cultural diversity, inclusivity, and understanding within the communities.
• Secure future funding for the city and programme, together with shared, accessible resources and infrastructure, best practice case studies and frameworks related to partnerships, governance, diversity, equity, justice and advocacy.
• Initiate and support more flexible and open commissions for funding with shorter decision-making cycles.

You will bring a track record of high-quality cultural development, exceptional collaboration and project management skills, and the ability to work closely with stakeholders across multiple sectors to drive initiatives that promote sustainable cultural infrastructure, economic growth, and social inclusion.

An advocate for both the city and the power of culture, you will have experience liaising with a range of organisations and individuals including local authorities, the third sector, businesses, investors and funders.

As the leader of the PCA you will foster a high-performance environment, supporting the ongoing development of our small team to deliver a joyous and productive working culture.

Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.