Business Improvement District; BID) Manager Job Lanarkshire area,Lanark Scotland UK,Business

Job Title:

Business Improvement District (BID) Manager

Term:
Permanent, subject to probationary period of 6 months.

Hours:

4 or 5 days a week, subject to negotiation with the Board of Directors. Regular weekend and evening working required.

Reporting to:
Discover Lanark Board of Directors via the Board Chair

Location:

Office located in Lanark Town Centre

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum (pro rata if for 4 days). Starting salary dependent on experience.

Benefits: NEST pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements.

Role Summary

Discover Lanark Business Improvement District (BID) is seeking an exceptional leader to drive the BID forward through its 2 nd term to a successful renewal ballot in 2029. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision and leadership with excellent project management and communication skills.

The role will focus on both leading and managing the BID and on ensuring implementation of the Discover Lanark Business Plan . The BID delivers projects across four key themes:
Increasing Footfall and Spend, Marketing of the Town to Locals and Visitors, Supporting our Businesses, and Creating a Welcoming, Attractive and Safer Town. The current operating budget is c £160k per annum and the BID area includes over 300 businesses including the town centre, an industrial estate and outlying tourism / hospitality businesses.

The post holder will be expected to develop and maintain excellent relationships with levy payers and non-levy payers, public and third sector organisations in the town and regionally.

Background

The BID is just over 2 years into its 2 nd term after a successful renewal ballot in 2024 with a 75% yes vote.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on the successes of the last seven years including projects such as Jurassic Lanark, Wallace House Murals, Christmas Events and Lighting Displays, Paddington Bear Statue and Lanark Medieval Celebration, and to bring new and exciting ideas to Lanark to drive the town forward and support its business community.

Job Purpose

To set the strategic vision of the BID within the wider town context working with the Board of Directors as well as businesses, key stakeholders, agencies and service providers.
To provide day-to-day leadership and management of the BID, ensuring the implementation of the BID Business Plan and the delivery of BID projects.
To ensure services and projects meet the changing needs of levy payers, placing the BID in a strong position for a successful renewal ballot and 3 rd term.
To act as a champion for Discover Lanark and the BID’s members.

Main Responsibilities

To liaise and co-ordinate with stakeholders in order to provide coherent strategic direction for the development of the BID, addressing current and future priorities.
To identify and bring forward new opportunities which may support the town and its business community.
To develop excellent relationships with key stakeholders and partnerships, and represent the interests of the BID and levy payers in key strategic and operational forums.

To provide day-to-day leadership and management of the BID, undertaking the following key activities:

To develop and deliver the events, projects and services set out in the Discover Lanark Business Plan.
To identify new developments and opportunities, delivering additional new projects as appropriate.
To organise and service the administration of the BID Board, the AGM and the BID’s governance function, including its Articles of Association.
To manage the BID budget of approximately £160k per annum ensuring best value, report on a regular basis to the BID Board and assist with the preparation of company accounts.
To ensure regular communication with BID Levy payers to keep them informed…