CULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER

Mansfield District Council


Job: CULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER

Job: CULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER

Organisation: Mansfield District Council

Postcode: NG18 1NG

  • Job Title: CULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 19 May 2025

  • Location:

    East Midlands

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Job Summary

Mansfield District Council is seeking a new Cultural Services Manager to lead the Palace Theatre, Mansfield Museum, and a growing portfolio of cultural activity across the district. This is a key leadership role at an exciting time for the council, following our successful bid to become an Arts Coun

Job Description

CULTURAL SERVICES MANAGER

£43,693 – £47,754 per annum (pay award pending)

Mansfield District Council is seeking a new Cultural Services Manager to lead the Palace Theatre, Mansfield Museum, and a growing portfolio of cultural activity across the district. This is a key leadership role at an exciting time for the council, following our successful bid to become an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

The postholder will be responsible for the operational management of both venues and for promoting and supporting cultural development more broadly, including grant-funded projects, strategic partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.

The successful candidate will have experience of venue management, programming, and developing inclusive, balanced events that respond to local interests. They will have a strong understanding of how arts, culture, creativity and heritage can positively impact communities, particularly in terms of health and wellbeing.

The role requires someone commercially minded, with a proven track record of maximising income, achieving efficiencies, and managing complex budgets and financial processes in a public-facing environment.

This post directly line manages a team of arts specialists, so we are looking for someone with confident leadership skills and the ability to support, inspire and develop others.

Strong partnership working is essential – particularly with local arts organisations, community groups and Mansfield’s thriving amateur arts sector.

To apply, please visit: http://www.mansfield.gov.uk – www.mansfield.gov.uk

Closing date: 19 May 2025
Interviews: 2 June 2025

Job Requirements

Relevant degree and significant relevant experience

Must hold a Personal Licence or willingness to obtain within three months of commencement

To have significant experience of arts management.

To be commercially orientated, with a good

business acumen.

To have experience of visitor attraction operations

To have a sound knowledge of theatre practice

To have knowledge of the theatre funding systems

To be highly motivated and enthusiastic

To be a good communicator, both in terms of verbal and written skills

To be proactive

To be resilient when under pressure

To be able to make qualitative artistic judgements

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: www.mansfield.gov.uk

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