World Cities Culture Forum

Who we are

World Cities Culture Forum is the leading global network of civic leaders from over 45 creative cities across six continents, representing a population of over 260 million and 98 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We are building a world where culture is at the heart of thriving cities. Our city network shares ideas and solutions to tackle 21st-century challenges, such as climate change, tourism, affordable workspace, and diversity in public spaces, by placing culture at the heart of city planning and investment.

Our culture and values

Culture is at the heart of what we do, and our workplace culture is no different.  

We value diversity – we are fostering a culture where new ideas are celebrated and everyone has a say in how the organisation is run. As a small organisation we have a flat structure where everyone’s voice is heard. We are open to new ways of working and we regularly review how we could make things better: for our city partners, their residents, and, most importantly, our team. We don’t have all the answers yet, but you can join us and help build an organisation that puts our team members first.  

At the core of our organisation is the value of collaboration with the aim to transform cities and challenge leaders to design innovative projects to create more prosperous and sustainable cities. We aim to model these values of collaboration, transformation and challenge in the way we work too.  

We want to support our staff to grow and benefit from new experiences and opportunities, including providing formal training and varied work that challenges and excites. We value good mental health – we have trained mental health first aiders and are building an organisation where our team:  

• Can manage their own schedules  

• Are given clear expectations and goals