Salford City Council
Job Summary
Job Description
As Salford celebrates its 100th birthday with citywide celebrations, this is a great opportunity to shape the future of Salford’s events programme and visitor economy strategy at a senior level, helping drive cultural impact, economic growth and national reputation.
As Strategic Lead – Events and visitor economy, you’ll provide strategic leadership across:
– Major public events, festivals and civic ceremonies
– Visitor economy and business tourism development
– High profile partnerships
– Place making, regeneration and destination marketing
You’ll work with creative organisations, communities, commercial partners and national bodies to deliver safe, inclusive and high quality events, while strengthening Salford’s role as a thriving, distinctive destination.
What this role offers:
– Senior influence over city wide cultural and visitor activity
– Opportunity to shape Salford’s national and international profile
– Leadership of complex, high impact events and programmes
– Strong focus on inclusion, sustainability and placemaking
– Supportive employer that embraces flexible working
This role is perfect for someone with senior experience in events, tourism, culture or placemaking who wants their work to leave a visible, lasting legacy.
Job Requirements
We’re looking for a confident, senior leader with strong experience across events, visitor economy and place based development. You’ll bring a track record of shaping high profile programmes that deliver cultural, economic and public value.
You’ll understand what it takes to plan and govern complex events safely and inclusively, and have insight into destination development and business tourism. Strong partnership skills are essential, alongside experience of working with creative producers, public agencies and commercial partners.
You’ll be strategic, commercially aware and comfortable using data to guide decisions. Inclusive leadership, clear communication and the confidence to represent the city with senior stakeholders are essential.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Strategic Lead – Events and Visitor Economy
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Events
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 25 May 2026
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Location:
North West
Job: Strategic Lead – Events and Visitor Economy
Job: Strategic Lead – Events and Visitor Economy
Organisation: Salford City Council
Postcode: M27 5AP
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