Head of Citizen Experience and Wellbeing Institute (CXI)

With the recent confirmation of a number of major new projects and long-term developments, Creative Industry Košice (CIKE) is now entering a period of substantial change and growth, resulting in exciting challenges and opportunities in the coming years for the organization and the Head of CXI.

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR ROLE?
Due to the organization’s expansion and development, the CXI has been established as a new Department within the organization. Head of CXI is a new position and will be a member of a newly formed Senior Management Team. The post's key purpose is to manage, research, develop, plan and implement activities of CXI within the Košice 2.0 project as well as seek opportunities to widen the scope of cultural and creative industries in the role of urban development.

WHO WOULD YOU WORK WITH?
The Head of CXI manages a team of 7 to 9 experts and researchers and as a member of the senior management team, co-plans and implements the strategic development of the whole organization. The post holder will work and co-operate closely with the other CIKE Departments as well as developing and maintaining successful relationships with external stakeholders, project partners, and citizens.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• To work together with the Director and Senior Management Team, to implement, monitor, and develop the organization's research, operational and financial strategies.
• To effectively implement the Košice 2.0 CXI part of the project.
• To develop, plan and deliver a high-quality R&D programme within CXI including urban research, service development, mapping, and urban exploration activities, artistic interventions, and installations in public space.
• To have overall responsibility for managing, budgeting, contracting, administrating, and delivering CXI activities.
• To monitor and review the CXI Department’s progress against targets set, and report to the Director on a regular basis.
• To monitor, report on, and ensure the quality of all aspects of the CXI and its staff, and to respond to any issues with regard to practice, probity, and management.
• To appraise Department's personal performance with the Director, reviewing development and training needs, on an annual basis.
• With the Director, to manage ongoing relationships with Public Funding Bodies and Statutory Authorities.
• To manage the relationships with all external partners, stakeholders, and suppliers of the CXI Department.
• To liaise with appropriate Senior Management staff to maximize existing and develop new funding and commercial income streams.
• To undertake any ad hoc projects and tasks required in line with the defined strategy and the overall development of CIKE as advised by the Director or Board.
• To operate within the general strategies determined by the Board and to manage the CXI Department within agreed project activities, organizational strategies, and budget guidelines.
• To attend Board Meetings as required.
• To assist the Head of Marketing and Marketing Department in developing strategies for the effective promotion of CIKE’s programme.
• To represent CIKE at appropriate meetings, conferences, events, and festivals.
• To adhere to the Vision and Values of CIKE and contribute to the development of the Organisation.
• To contribute both directly and indirectly to the successful implementation of the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

• Creative, dynamic and meaningful work
• Young and friendly team
• Possibility to organize work time according to your needs (flexible work time, home office)
• Interesting events (Art & Tech Days, conferences, workshops, team building activities)
• Material benefits (computer technology, software)

It is necessary to send completed documents (see below) by email to the address [email protected].
• Application for inclusion in the tender - cover letter,
• Application form (download at http://bit.ly/Head_CXI).