Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's Property and Assets service is looking to employ a permanent Business Manager - Libraries, Museums and Archives.
You will have a strategic overview of the service area functions including the management of a creative, innovative and multi-disciplinary team of professionals including librarians and archivists alongside the council's museums and cultural teams.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the delivery, management, strategic development and co-ordination of the council's library, museum, archive and cultural services and will take a lead role in policy development and the implementation of a comprehensive and innovative strategy to ensure delivery of high-quality services across the borough.
You will lead the team on a range of different projects alongside addressing and improving customer expectations in collaboration with key stakeholders and set against providing a value for money service and contributing to the delivery of neighbourhood/community working along with promoting a one council approach.
The role provides business critical functions for multiple council services in relation to cultural activity and is suited to a suitably qualified and experienced person.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion prior to application, please contact Luke Dove, Service Director – Property and Assets on:
or email:
Closing date for applications: 4pm on 10th October 2025
Hours:
37 Hours per week
Please provide examples of how you meet the essential requirements outlined on the Personnel Specification. You may give examples from your experience in employment, education, voluntary work or personal life.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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