Purpose of Post
In partnership with Cadw, Co-ordinate activity in the Northwest Wales World Heritage Sites (WHS) which include the Castles and Walled Towns of King Edward 1 in Gwynedd and the Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales, to enable the Sites to effectively meet their commitments to UNESCO, local communities, organisations and businesses.
Responsibility for Resources e.g. staff, finance, equipment
• Responsibility for funding and equipment linked to the post.
Main Duties
The main duties of the post include:
Governance
• Work closely with the Chair(s) of the Partnership Steering Groups to ensure that governance is of the highest standards
• Act as the chief coordinating officer to the Partnership Steering Groups, and ensure they have the infor-mation necessary to enable them to support the management of the Sites
• Support the Partnership Steering Groups and associated sub-groups on the direction and development of the World Heritage Site, including providing the secretariat function for all groups
Strategy
• Work with the Partnership Steering Groups, Cyngor Gwynedd and Cadw (Welsh Government) staff, part-ners and local communities to implement and monitor the Property Management Plans as submitted to UNESCO.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of Site-wide specific activity strategies, including Market-ing, Learning and Community Engagement.
• Promote the WHS Management Plan vision and values with partner authorities and stakeholders
Management
• Work with the Partnership Steering Groups, Cyngor Gwynedd and Cadw (Welsh Government) staff in addi-tion to funding partners to coordinate the deliver the Property Management Plans and activity strategies
• Co-ordinate a conservation and Maintenance programme for the WHSs in partnership with the Conserva-tion Groups
• Coordinate responses to planning issues which could affect the Outstanding Universal Value of the WHSs on behalf of the Conservation Groups and/or Partnership Steering Groups
Business development and networks
• Represent the WHSs with Partners, Government Departments, Local Authorities and Statutory Agencies
• Consult with UNESCO and International Council for Monuments and Sites (UK) on relevant matters relating to the World Heritage Sites
• Actively seek new and relevant partnerships to develop the Partnership Steering Groups’ programme of activities.
Programme Delivery
• Ensure that partners understand their responsibilities and support them in delivering the required outputs and outcomes
• Contribute to the delivery of individual partner’s projects which pursue the Management Plans aims
• Provide an effective monitoring regime for the WHSs team
Fundraising and income development
• Explore potential sources of ongoing and additional funding relevant to area of work and support the preparation of funding bids
• Monitor funding programmes to fit with partnership priorities and funders’ criteria
Communications
• Manage the relationships with all stakeholders and funders
• Contribute to increasing awareness locally, regionally, nationally and internationally
• Oversee development of the WHS’s brand, marketing and communications and be the key point of con-tact for WHS enquiries and use of brand / logos etc
• Ensure partners and stakeholders are informed of activities relating to the WHS, through communications work identified in the communication strategy
Marketing
• Co-ordinate the contribution of partners and stakeholders to create a cohesive approach to creating and marketing the WHS and its visitor offer
• Oversee the development and upkeep of all online/digital marketing assets
• Co-ordinate key marketing messages with the Tourism, Marketing and Events Service and other relevant partners and stakeholders.
• Responsible for self-development.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Operate within the Council’s equal opportunities and equality policies.
• Be responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management standards and guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s carbon footprint.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
• Responsible for reporting any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.
Special Circumstances e.g. the need to work unsociable hours, special working arrangements, etc.
• Current valid driving licence and business car insurance.
• There will be a need to work on your own outside normal working office hours as required.
• The post-holder will need to be available to work throughout the whole of Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conwy.
• The post will require site visits to all parts of the two World Heritage Sites to visit historic buildings, monuments, settlements and landscapes and meet owners and communities. The postholder will therefore need to hold a full driving licence to be able to drive to locations where public transport may not be available. Appropriate health & safety equipment and training for visiting historic sites will be provided.