Chief Cultural Officer

3 weeks 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. As a key member of our senior management team, you will be responsible for leading 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 delivering inclusive and sustainable services, with a strong understanding of the creative sector and its impact on residents' lives. You will be able to engage and communicate effectively with our community, funders, and stakeholders across both public and private spheres.

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. This support is only available to staff who are employed by the council (permanent, temporary or fixed term).

About us

We are an ambitious borough that values culture, heritage, and creativity. We have been on a journey of transformation over the past four years, with a focus on delivering 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 are committed to nurturing and developing our employees, with a positive approach to flexible working, investment in learning and career development, and a commitment to wellbeing. Our borough is vibrant and diverse, and we value the diversity of people who visit, live, and work in Barking and Dagenham.

About you

You will need to be passionate about connecting people with opportunities and delivering inclusive and sustainable services. You'll have ideally successfully led culture, heritage or creative programmes and have a great understanding of the creative sector and the positive impact it can have on our residents' lives.

Dynamic and driven, you will know how to deliver results in a financially sustainable way. You will be able to engage and communicate with clarity to build strong relationships with our community, funders and our stakeholders across both public and private spheres.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the culture and heritage service, including an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and several arts and heritage assets

• Deliver inclusive and sustainable services, with a strong understanding of the creative sector and its impact on residents' lives

• Engage and communicate effectively with our community, funders, and stakeholders across both public and private spheres

• 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

What we offer

We offer a positive approach to flexible working, investment in learning and career development, and a commitment to wellbeing. Our borough is vibrant and diverse, and we value the diversity of people who visit, live, and work in Barking and Dagenham.

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.



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