Dear Blogger
Message from Sue & Steve Boulding, Baschurch.
Here's the latest newsletter from the Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings, which as you know is well on the way to full restoration and re-opening as a major attraction in its own right - the very first iron-framed building in the world, and the grand-daddy of every skyscraper ever built.
Please could everyone respond to the second item - it's really exciting that Shrewsbury is to have its own game of Monopoly, and the Flaxmill really should be included - and also, for those potentially qualified, to the first item.
It would be really good if someone local - perhaps someone with senior management experience who's recently taken, or thinking of taking, early retirement, or a younger person looking for a really fulfilling hange of career - were able to apply for this really important job, just as the many years' hard work of campaigners, councillors, volunteers, and so many unsung Shropshire residents is coming to fruition.
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Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 5:30 PM
Subject: Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings Newsletter No. 49
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Newsletter Issue: 49 May 2019
| | Manager: Friends of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. This post offers a unique and exciting opportunity to occupy a crucial position in the inspiring and innovative regeneration project of a site of great international significance, which is made possible in large part thanks to a substantial National Lottery Heritage Fund award. Reporting to the Board, and working closely with our partners, you will drive through our ambitious Business and Activity Plans so as to inspire visitors, promote community involvement and provide healthy financial returns. • Salary: Circa £40,000 subject to skills and experience. • Location: Within the Visitor Centre at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. • Terms: This is a full time, permanent position.
For full details, job description, person specification and application form please visit our website at: http://www.flaxmill-maltings.co.uk/news/job-opportunity-friends
Just over 220 years ago, the last bricks were laid on an extraordinary building in Shropshire that would change our city skies forever. The Grade 1 listed Main Mill at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is one of the most important buildings in the world; the very first iron framed building. Until recently the site has lain derelict but is now midway into a project which will save and restore this remarkable piece of the industrial revolution. The site is owned by Historic England who are leading the restoration of the Main Mill and wider site regeneration, supported by a partnership comprising the Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings and Shropshire Council. The partnership has secured very significant funding, chiefly from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, to restore and fit-out the Main Mill and Kiln. This will provide interpretation and a catering service on the ground floor, commercial space for up to 350 staff on 4 floors, services, landscaping and car parking provision. These are exciting times and the Friends Manager will occupy a critical position in an inspiring and innovative regeneration project. The Friends currently manage a small visitor centre on the site and have developed significant activity, art, research, learning and public engagement programmes. The Manager will take up position midway through the 'construction' phase and will be integral to the appointment of other staff, design and delivery of the interpretation scheme, the catering offer, board and volunteer support and on-going activities, while liaising closely with Historic England and other stakeholders. The 'delivery' phase will demand on-going progress in fulfilling the Friends ambitious Business and Activity plans. The Manager will also have overall responsibility for our fundraising, marketing and PR, volunteer recruitment, on-line presence, finance, staff & premises management and advice to the Board. The Manager must be people orientated with a strong appreciation of business practices and targets. Commercial acumen and the ability to respond to changing circumstances is essential as is ability to develop both strategic and operational plans and put them into action while working in partnership and with community interests. | |
Shrewsbury has seen off 24 other locations nationally to land its very own official version of Monopoly.
Locals are now being invited to vote for town landmarks like the Flaxmill Maltings to feature in the game, which will be themed in sets.
Alan Mosley, Shrewsbury Town Council's Leader & Chair of the Friends, says: "With iconic places like the Flaxmill, the Quarry, the Castle, the Railway Station and Lord Hill Column, it is hardly surprising that Shrewsbury has been chosen as the next Monopoly location. "This is extremely exciting for the town and its promotion as a place to live work and visit and it has sorted out what my family will be receiving for Christmas."
Read the full article via Shropshire Live here
It would be great to see the Flaxmill Maltings on the board! Please vote for us to feature in the game via three ways:
1 By email to: shrewsbury@6starpr.co.uk
2 To the official Shrewsbury MONOPOLY Facebook page.
3. Good old fashioned post, to: Shrewsbury MONOPOLY, Winning Moves UK, 7 Praed Street, London W2 1NJ
Polling closes on June 1. | | The Friends are supported by: The Visitor Centre is part funded by:   | | | | | |
