Overview
We are looking to recruit an Arts and Cultural Development Manager to join the Leisure & Community Development Team at Spelthorne Borough Council.
This is an exciting, broad, and varied role, responsible for managing the Council's arts and heritage programmes, developing initiatives to inspire the community and increase engagement in the arts and culture. The position is part of a passionate team that puts the community at the heart of everything we do.
It is an exciting time to join Spelthorne's Leisure and Community Development Team. In 2026 the role will be responsible for delivering the Spelthorne Youth Awards as well as helping to deliver the community engagement strand of Escalate Arts, The Arts Council Funded Partnership initiative looking to increase arts engagement across the borough.
Responsibilities
* Encourage greater collaboration between local arts groups, strengthening the local arts sector.
* Work in partnership with key stakeholders, explore funding opportunities and develop initiatives based on existing and emerging needs, setting targets and monitoring outcomes.
* Oversee management of the Spelthorne Resource Centre acting as the principle point of contact for temporary staff.
* Manage casual staff and volunteers.
* Interpret and convey complex information in plain English for a variety of audiences, using spreadsheets and databases.
Qualifications
* Highly motivated individual with experience of arts and heritage programming.
* Can-do attitude, willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
* Passion for community development.
Employment Conditions
* Hybrid post supporting both office and home working; required to attend the office on a rota and any service requirements.
* Some evening and weekend work required.
* Subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
* Essential car user allowance attached; valid driving licence and vehicle insured for business use required.
Benefits
* Excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days' paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).
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