Post Ref: CC054
Please note: At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority.
Cultural Service sits within Customer Services and covers Museums, Libraries, Theatres, CultureDale (Calderdale Year of Culture Delivery Team), Creative Industries and Cultural Strategy Development.
Calderdale Cultural Strategy - ‘where creativity flows…’ vision is that creativity flows through every part of Calderdale’s diverse cultural landscape, inspiring and empowering us all to live rich and transformative lives.
Through five priorities:• A larger creative life• Creative Citizens• A resilient valley• Distinctly Calderdale• A Thriving cultural scene
We endeavour to make this a reality for our communities, visitors, partners and businesses.
Calderdale turned 50 in 2024 and to mark a key milestone of our Vision 2024 we have developed CultureDale, a Year of Culture celebrating the richness, diversity and distinctiveness of our communities across Calderdale.
In support of our aspirations for the year and to create a legacy for the creative/cultural sector, we have secured funding from Arts Council England to support CalderdaleCreates (a network of arts, heritage and community organisations) development plans to grow, thrive and create a sustainable operating model for the future.
We are looking for an experienced individual at ease with partnership working to support and represent CalderdaleCreates in high level meetings, including cross-sectoral partnerships in key areas such as education, social care, health, employment and skills, business and regeneration.
The role will be based in Cultural Service but will work with CalderdaleCreates steering group on organisation development, governance, performance, monitoring, training and growing/diversifying the network to develop the sector.
The role will contribute to strategic development in Calderdale, including the cultural strategy delivery plan, cultural education partnership, health and well-being initiatives, inclusive economic growth, stronger communities, creative industries development, tourism and destination management.
If you have extensive experience of successfully supporting the development of an organisation/network, we would welcome your application.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong track record in this area, including project management, funding applications, financial acumen, report writing, organisational and communication skills and be adept at collaborative working.
Closing Date: Sunday 11th August 2024.
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th (pm) August 2024 and Thursday 22nd (am) August 2024
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
