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Development
Manager - Business
The
Design Council's purpose is to inspire the best use of design by the
UK, in the world context, to improve prosperity and well being.
Our
goal is that by 2003 influential organisations in business, education
and government will be championing effective design.
We
work with a wide range of organisations and businesses to develop partnership
programmes, a world-leading knowledge base of effective design and to
create practical tools so that businesses can be more successful by
making the best use of design and innovation. We also work extensively
with education and government.
The
Role
Your
principal responsibilities will be to:
- Develop partnerships
which inspire organisations working with businesses to become champions
of the use of design as a strategic business tool. Our partners
in this sector include the Confederation of British Industry, Institute
of Directors, Sunday Times Enterprise Network and the DTI Futures
and Innovation Unit. You will work with them and others to involve
UK businesses in activities which inspire and enable them to understand
and use design and innovation to increase commercial success.
- To work with
partners and others inside the Design Council to develop and disseminate
practical tools that help companies to use design effectively and
strategically.
You
will also:
- Contribute
to the strategic development of the Business Team and to the whole
of the Design Council.
- Manage and
control your own budget in order to make the most effective use
of resources.
- Participate
in and contribute to Design Council activities outside your area
of specialisation.
- Develop your
professional and personal skills and experience.
Skills
and experience:
You
should be able to demonstrate some or all of:
- In depth experience
and understanding of business and the organizations which service
and represent them.
- A belief in
and understanding of the value of design as part of the business
process.
- Confidence
in building effective business relationships at a senior level.
- Ability to
achieve strategic objectives through effective operational planning
and activity.
- Experience
of working closely with others to deliver measurable results.
- Self-motivation
and an enthusiasm for taking personal responsibility.
- Ability to
work as part of a team.
Other
information
The
salary for this post is £35,000 to £38,000 depending on your skills
and experience - more may be available for an exceptional candidate.
Other benefits include life insurance, private health care or health
club membership, season ticket loan and a subsidised café. This job,
like all our posts, is offered as a three year, renewable contract.
We
are committed to helping you to develop yourself both personally and
professionally. The Design Council is accredited with Investors in People
status.
The
Design Council is a registered charity incorporated by Royal Charter.
Founded in 1944 we have some 50 staff based in award winning premises
in Covent Garden.
How
to apply
Please apply by letter describing the ways in which you meet the requirements
of the job, giving examples where possible.
- Send this with
your CV to harryr@designcouncil.org.uk
or
- Harry Rich,
Business Director, Design Council, 34 Bow Street, London WC2E 7DL.
The
closing date for applications is 27 November 2000.
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