About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting and shaping high-quality cultural services? Do you have an eye for detail, and a flair for continuous improvement?Lincolnshire County Council’s Culture Service is seeking a proactive and organisedCulture Officerto join our dynamic team.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and resilience of Libraries, Heritage, and Archive services across Lincolnshire.
Key Responsibilities
As a Culture Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our service is effective, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of the community. Your core duties will include:
* Project Delivery:Lead and support service development projects that enhance our cultural offer and improve access for residents.
* Performance and Analysis:Monitor, analyse, and report on performance data to support evidence-based decision-making.
* Contract Monitoring:Maintain and update the contracts register to ensure compliance and transparency across service agreements.
* Service Planning:Assist in the regular review and update of the Culture Service Plan to align with strategic goals.
* Business Continuity:Support planning and processes to ensure service continuity during disruptions or emergencies.
* Procurement Support:Assist with procurement exercises in line with council policies and procedures.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Highly organised and detail-oriented, with experience managing multiple priorities.
* Confident using data to drive service improvements.
* A clear communicator, able to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
* Enthusiastic about the value of cultural services and their role in community life.
* Familiar with local government processes, particularly in planning, procurement, and performance reporting (desirable but not essential).
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
* “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
* Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
* Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
* 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
* A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
* Free financial wellbeing advice
Further details can be found here:Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications will close on 13/07/25 and interviews will take place WC 21/07/25
For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:
James Sharples via emailjames.sharples@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Best of luck with your application
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement.We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role.You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you toconnectandcollaborateremotely.We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process ifsupportwith this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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