The Liverpool Culture Company has announced the appointment of Michael Elliott as Cultural Advisor on a part-time secondment.

Elliott has been Chief Executive of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic since 2001. He will take up his role on November 7th and will work with the Culture Company Chief Executive, Jason Harborow, and the creative team to advise on the Culture Company's planning and its relationship with the cultural organisations and practitioners in Liverpool and build on the already close links with the DCMS and Arts Council England.

He will also work closely with the Chief Executive in assessing the artistic and cultural structure required to manage the future development of the 2008 programme, its communication and delivery.

Elliott said: "I am delighted to have been invited to assist the Liverpool Culture Company by providing advice and support to Jason Harborow and his team . I look forward to playing a key role in the planning for 2008 and in supporting the on-going relationships with key stakeholders in the City and nationally, as we prepare to deliver a successful year as European Capital of Culture in 2008."