We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry City Council is the 9th biggest city in England and has ambitious plans to grow its economy, reputation and quality of life, including by the delivery of the title UK City of Culture in 2021.

The Council’s Business Investment and Culture service has a remit for economic development, inward investment, sustainability, culture, sport, tourism and events.  The team we are recruiting to is responsible for a range of functions, including: 

• Delivery of festivals and major events
• Promotion of leisure and business tourism
• Operation of the convention bureau; and 
• Management of the fourteenth century St Mary’s Guildhall.  

It is a lively group of largely specialist officers with responsibility for strategy, funding and project delivery across its sections.  It has recently expanded significantly, taking on new staff to develop and deliver activities stimulated by the title of UK City of Culture in 2021 and being a host of the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. 

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Internal Job Advert – Project Manager (Grade 8) City Centre Cultural Gateway Programme

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager (Grade 8) to join the City Centre Cultural Gateway (CCCG) team at a pivotal stage of the programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work full-time on one of Coventry’s flagship cultural regeneration projects.

The CCCG project is transforming the former IKEA building into a major cultural venue housing two national collections, Coventry University’s cultural facilities and space for future development. As the project enters a critical phase, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving delivery and maintaining strong, proactive relationships with our partners.

About the role:

The Project Manager will support the day-to-day management of the programme, working closely with national partners, Coventry University and internal Council teams. A key part of the role is relationship management: ensuring partners receive timely, accurate information, issues are escalated appropriately and workstreams progress smoothly towards completion.

This fast-paced, high-profile project requires excellent organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders confidently and clearly. It is an ideal opportunity for someone ready for their next challenge and looking to develop their project management skills within a complex, high-impact programme.

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to contribute to a landmark project for Coventry, we would be delighted to hear from you.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong project management experience and thrives in a dynamic environment
• Can build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders
• Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Communicates clearly and confidently
• Is keen to develop their skills and contribute to a major cultural transformation for the city.

If you would like to discuss the position please call Charlotte Booth 

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. 

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. 

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

Interview date(s): TBC

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies