Overview
Job: Uwch Reolwr Strategol Diwylliant a Threftadaeth / Culture and Heritage Senior Strategic Manager
Job Ref: RE-1942
Job Scale: Gradd 11 / Grade 11
Job Hours: 22 Awr / 22 Hours
Location: Canolfan Ddinesig Merthyr Tudful / Merthyr Tydfil Civic Centre
Speciality: Merthyr Tydfil Civic Centre with travel across borough sites
Fixed Term for 1 Year • 22 Hours (59.45%) • Grade 11 SCP 44-46 = £55,580 - £57,745 per annum pro rata • = £33,042 - £34,329 per annum
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for Library and Museum Services and lead a 12-month strategic review of service delivery.
* Oversee current operations while undertaking a comprehensive options appraisal to determine the future delivery model for cultural services in Merthyr Tydfil.
* Assess options including optimised in-house delivery, partnership models, shared services, or alternative delivery structures.
* Produce a strategic options appraisal with clear recommendations between months 6–8 to enable Member decision‑making and the commencement of implementation within the remaining contract period.
* Ensure services are aligned with relevant Welsh legislation and policy frameworks, including the Welsh Public Library Standards, the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016, and wider cultural and heritage policy.
* Report to the Chief Executive with a dotted line to the Director of Education, reflecting the cross-cutting and strategic nature of the role.
* During the final phase of the 12-month assignment, work with the Director of Education to support the transition of service management arrangements, ensuring a smooth handover of strategic direction and operational responsibilities.
Requirements
* You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
* Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Other Information
* Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
* All employees are required to comply with their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any confidential matters must not be disclosed to unauthorised persons or third parties except as required by law or in the proper course of employment.
* Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
* We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity in recruitment and selection; we welcome applicants from all groups and backgrounds and are committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace.
How to apply
For further information please contact Ellis Cooper on 01685 725000 or email Ellis.Cooper@merthyr.gov.uk. Application forms can be obtained by telephone if internet access is unavailable, and should be returned by 21.05.2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN. Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
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