Business Improvement District Manager
Current
South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Provides strategic and operational leadership for Hamilton town centre, engaging with key stakeholders including businesses, local community, politicians and the local authority. Responsible for the creation and delivery of the business plan, SLA's and KPI's and budgets.Key Contributions:• Created, implemented and managed Hamilton market project and events driving an additional 40,000 visitors to the BID area annually generating an economic boost in the region of £800,000 per year.• Created, developed and implemented a new digital marketing strategy including the launch of new website and significant value driven initiatives for the area.• Devised, developed and implemented Pride South Lanarkshire two-day festival, the area’s first Pride event attracting 7,000 visitors which included speeches from politicians including the First Minister.• Created all marketing plans and artwork using the online platform, Canva.• Led P.R communications with press including the creation of press releases alongside radio and TV interviews.• In 2022, created the new five-year business plan, renewal ballot strategy and won the largest majority vote in favour for the BID area continuing in the history of the organisation.