19 Oct
Exeter City Council
Exeter
Job description
Job description
This vacancy is open to internal candidates only.
About you :
- You are an experienced leader with a passion for culture, heritage, and community engagement.
- You have a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, and driving service improvement.
- Your experience spans across cultural or heritage institutions, and you are adept at leading operational changes to enhance both customer experiences and organisational efficiency.
- Your exceptional communication skills allow you to effectively engage with stakeholders from public, private, and voluntary sectors.
- You are a natural leader who can mentor, motivate,
and inspire your team while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Your financial management experience, combined with your innovative approach to improving services, makes you the ideal candidate for this role.
About the role :
As the Interim Culture Manager, you will lead the teams managing some of Exeter's most cherished cultural assets, including the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter Corn Exchange, the Historic Guildhall, the Custom House, and the Underground Passages.
Working closely with the Head of Service for Culture and Leisure, you will redesign and implement an efficient, customer-focused Culture service.
You will oversee staff management, foster external partnerships, and ensure the Culture service remains at the heart of Exeter’s community.
Your role will be pivotal in aligning the service with the Council's broader goals, driving process improvements, and ensuring value for money in all service areas.
Additionally, you will manage financial budgets and oversee the performance and development of your team.
This is a fixed-term role due to end on 02 / 05 / 2025.
About the team :
You will be working with an enthusiastic and dedicated team that includes the RAMM Management team, Corn Exchange Manager, Visitor Facilities Manager, Guildhall Manager, and the Arts & Events Lead.
Together, the team ensures the smooth operation of Exeter's cultural facilities, each of which plays a key role in the city's community life and heritage.
Your leadership will be vital in driving team success and fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.
▶️ Interim Culture Manager (INTERNAL)
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