Evolving Staffordshire's DMP to create a sector led LVEP

The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) marks the destination’s commitment to place management and joins other destinations across England supporting the development and delivery of England’s Tourism Strategy.

The partnership will be a dynamic collaboration between local government, tourism organisations, business associations, and key stakeholders dedicated to promoting and enhancing the visitor economy.

LVEP seeks to appoint an inaugural Chair for its newly formed Board. 

Accountable to the Staffordshire Leaders Board, Stoke-on-Trent Senior Leaders, and the We Are Staffordshire Place Board, the Chair of the LVEP will also be supported by the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ‘Star Operators Group’ which will be the primary link between the  LVEP Board* and those working on the ground within our visitor economy.

The successful candidate will be a senior leader who may have a background in sectors linked to the visitor economy, but importantly, will be committed to represent the whole of Staffordshire and the success of the regional economy.

The chair of the newly established LVEP will oversee the strengthening of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s thriving visitor economy and help build on the success and world class reputation of our international and national recognised visitor brands.

As chair, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading this partnership to new heights, ensuring sustainable growth and development and be committed to representing the whole of Staffordshire’s geography. 

Applicants are encouraged to read the LVEP governance papers and Job Description/Person Specification before making their application via the online form provided.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Charlotte Cain, Visitor Economy Partnership Development Manager charlotte.cain@staffordshire.gov.uk

Download LVEP Governance Papers

Download Chair of LVEP Board Job Description and Person Specification

Download LVEP Chair and Board selection assessment matrix

Please click the hyperlink to submit your application via the Online Application Form (opens in new window)

Deadline for applications: 5:00 pm on Friday 1st March 2024

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*The LVEP Board will typically be composed of members representing the region’s geography, but with the flexibility to co-opt members to plug gaps in areas of expertise, local geography or to ensure greater diversity.