Cultural Services Manager (Theatre and Museum)

Mansfield District Council


Job: Cultural Services Manager (Theatre and Museum)

Job: Cultural Services Manager (Theatre and Museum)

Organisation: Mansfield District Council

Postcode: NG18 1NG

  • Job Title: Cultural Services Manager (Theatre and Museum)
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    East Midlands

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Job Summary

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

Job Description

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.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of cultural services in Mansfield and contribute to delivering creative, relevant and accessible cultural experiences for all.

Interview date: 8 August 2025

Job Requirements

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

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