Job opportunity for a creative heritage professional: Secretary General

The Great Spa Towns of Europe was inscribed on the World Heritage list in 2021 as a transnational serial site comprising 11 famous spa towns in 7 European countries. The Great Spa Towns of Europe are now looking for a Secretary General to lead the project.
This wide-ranging post requires an exceptional person with leadership qualities to deliver and develop the property management plan. This post needs a person with at least 10 years’ experience in the cultural heritage field at all levels who will be the spokesperson and figurehead of the property. The post-holder will work closely with and take direction from the 11 Mayors of the spa towns and 11 site managers, so proven diplomatic, communication and motivational skills are a must.

The working language of the project is English and availability for extensive European travel is vital. Administrative, communication and financial management support is provided. This exciting and challenging role requires a self-employed or independent consultant to be available for an average of 4 days per week for an initial contract period of three years.

This post is offered, not as a paid employee but for a self-employed individual or through a consultancy arrangement. The post holder will be available 4 days per week for a fee of €60.000 per annum. The post is for an initial period of 3 years and will be extended subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. The post commences in the early months of 2023, subject to availability.

The post holder will be supported by an Administrator and Finance Manager based in Baden-Baden, Germany, a Marketing Coordinator and various chairs of specialist sub groups.
Whilst English is the working language of the project it need not necessarily be the native language of the post holder. Additional language skills are very desirable.

- Applications should be made by letter describing the applicant’s suitability and explaining the reasons for being interested in the post, plus relevant experience that matches with the requirements of the job description.
- Applications must be accompanied by a full and detailed CV (curriculum vitae) covering education, qualifications, experience and comprehensive career path description. References should be included but they will not be contacted at this stage.
- Applicants will also provide evidence of a report, article or study relevant to European cultural heritage or an allied subject written and accredited to the applicant. A file copy or a link to the source document is acceptable.
- Deadline for applications is Friday 1st July at 17:00 CET.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview by Friday 15th July when further details of the interview process will be issued.
- Interviews will be held in Františkovy Láznĕ, Czech Republic on the 6th & 7th of September 2022 with the post commencing in early 2023. All expenses (travel and accommodation) associated with attending interview will be funded and reimbursed to the candidate. The interviews in Františkovy Láznĕ will take place during the General Assembly of the Mayors of the Great Spa Towns and their respective Site Managers of the 11 component sites, giving candidates an opportunity to meet these important colleagues informally.

Please send your application by email to Catherine Lloyd: clsimonsassociates.co.uk where any queries can be also addressed.

See the website https://www.greatspatownsofeurope.eu/the-great-spa-towns/work-with-us for a full job description (in several languages) and further details of the property.