Counterculture has a long-established track record in assisting local councils, combined authorities, governments, trade associations and other public bodies to develop policies and strategies to grow their local and regional economies, creative industries sectors and cultural infrastructure. Our ability and capacity to do so has increased in recent years, through the recruitment of new partners, associates and staff with relevant experience and expertise in this field. In 2020, a new service area - Economic Development and Public Policy - was established to help drive growth in this area. Typically, such contracts are among the highest in value and often lead to further work. They are also among the most visible and impactful, extending our brand, networks and influence more broadly and rapidly than our work with individual private businesses and cultural organisations, which is often confidential on the grounds of commercial sensitivity. There's no indication that this pipeline of work will diminish and an identified need to maintain specialist capacity, building on existing methods through continual innovation and improvement, if we are to capitalize on our success to date. Our clients include Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, British Film Institute, Creative Industries Council, Creative UK and UK Music, as well as many local and combined authorities and other regional and sectoral agencies. There is also an identified opportunity to grow our share of the international market, building on relationships with bodies such as the British Council & Screen Ireland. The primary purpose of the role is to help develop and support opportunities, clients and projects in our Economic Development and Public Policy service area. The postholder will do so by providing flexible assistance in the following areas of business, under the direction of the Senior Partner (Economic Development and Public Policy) and other Partners and Staff, including in other service areas: ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Excellent verbal and written communication skills - comfortable working with colleagues, clients and stakeholders from a wide variety of backgrounds. Excellent research and analysis skills - comfortable working with, summarising and assimilating complex numerical data and narrative information into high-quality reports and other research outputs that contribute to wider projects (e.g. business plans, strategies, business cases). Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint) and an enthusiasm and ability to embrace new and emerging digital technologies (e.g. artificial intelligence). An appreciation of the value of arts, culture, heritage and creativity both for their own sake and for their contribution to the economic development, health and wellbeing, and place-based regeneration of localities, regions and nations. The ability to work flexibly and autonomously where required and The primary purpose of the role is to help develop and support opportunities, clients and projects in our Economic Development and Public Policy service area. Working collaboratively with our Business Development team to draft and coordinate highquality bids, tenders, pitches and proposals in response to relevant opportunities. Collating and preparing relevant data, literature and other material for review and analysis. Undertaking desk-based review, research and analysis. Undertaking local and regional market research and mapping work. Designing and conducting structured stakeholder interviews and surveys and analysing findings. Assisting in the coordination and delivery of client and stakeholder meetings and events. Preparing or helping to prepare documents including (but not limited to) research reports, policy proposals, strategies, business cases, economic impact assessments, mapping and benchmarking studies, presentations and evaluations. Any other duties Please submit your CV and cover letter (2xA4 sides for each, maximum, please) setting out at least the following: - Your suitability for the role, reasoned and evidenced where appropriate.Job Summary
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