The Powerbrokers International Leadership Placements (PILP) were launched in January 2008 as part of the Powerbrokers development priority. They are an eclectic range of international placements across the cultural and creative industries aim to support BAME mid-career leaders.
They seek to encourage ‘learning through doing’ with some of the industries’ most respected leaders and dynamic organisations. The placements are both inspirational and aspirational in terms of diversity leadership development opportunities and provide key leadership skills and behaviours.
During the past 12 months, ten placements were delivered in partnership with cultural and creative industry organisations in the United States, the Caribbean, China, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The next round of placements have been developed with organisations in the South America (Brazil) and the Caribbean (Barbados).
The four up-coming placements are for three months and are supported by a bursary of up to £15,000:
Centro Cultural Sao Paulo, Brazil - International Relations Associate
A large and complex pioneering cultural centre in the largest city of South America.
Associação de Amigos do Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB), Sao Paulo, Brazil - Marketing and Development Associate
A unique model of cultural provision led by a financial institution.
National Art Gallery Committee, Barbados - Strategic Planning and Development Associate
A ground breaking project to develop contemporary visual arts for Barbados and the Caribbean region.
Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination, University of the West Indies, Barbados - Business Development Associate, Creative and Cultural Sectors
An exciting timely opportunity to develop a creative and cultural strategy for Barbados.
Closing Date: 26 June 2009
Interviews: 20 - 31 July 2009
Application is by CV and covering statement.
***For full information on each the opportunities and how to apply, please download the placement packs to the right***
The PILP are delivered by Maureen Salmon, Freshwaters Consultancy Ltd.
