Head of Culture and Heritage

8 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom London borough of Barking and Dagenham Full time
About this role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Head of Culture and Heritage. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our culture and heritage service, which includes an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and several arts and heritage assets.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading culture, heritage, or creative programmes and will have a great understanding of the creative sector and its impact on residents' lives. They will be able to engage and communicate with clarity to build strong relationships with our community, funders, and stakeholders across both public and private spheres.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about connecting people with opportunities and delivering inclusive and sustainable services. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver results in a financially sustainable way and will be able to work closely with colleagues in public health and employment to ensure that opportunities in the sector can make real, positive change to many aspects of our residents' lives.

The post is offered as a full-time position, but we would consider offering it as 0.8 FTE for the right candidate. As part of our commitment to career development, internal applicants applying for this role will be provided with support on CVs/application and interviewing techniques.

We are an Investors in People Gold Award employer and believe passionately in nurturing and developing our employees. We offer a positive approach to flexible working, investment in your learning and career development, and a commitment to your wellbeing.

About us

We have been on a journey over the past four years, transforming our organisation to deliver real change with our community at the heart of this transformation. This is an exciting time to be part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, with major film studios and historic food markets moving into the borough.

We value the diversity of people who visit, live, and work in Barking and Dagenham and aim to create a place where people understand, respect, and celebrate each other's differences. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community that is inclusive and sustainable.



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