Cultural Venues Operations Consultant

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Cultural Venues Operations Consultant to lead a review of cultural venues in Dudley. The role involves assessing operations, identifying inefficiencies, and developing business cases to support decision-making. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing cultural venues and analyzing financial performance. This role is based on-site in Dudley and offers a salary of £100 per day.

Qualifications

• Strong background in managing or reviewing cultural, heritage, or community venues.
• Solid commercial insight and ability to analyse financial performance.
• Proven experience developing business cases within a public sector setting.

Responsibilities

• Review current operations, staffing, usage, and income streams across all venues.
• Identify missed opportunities and areas for commercial improvement.
• Assess future operating models, including partnership options.

Skills

Managing cultural venues

Analysing financial performance

Developing business cases

Assessing delivery models

Excellent communication

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Cultural Venues Operations Consultant
• Reference: 121131 Dudley
• Salary: £100 per day PAYE with accrued holiday and pension contribution
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
• Role length: 6 months opening assignment
• Job type: On‑site
• Location: Dudley
• Contract Type: Temporary

The role

You will lead a full review of several cultural and community venues across Dudley, including borough halls, Himley Hall, Red House Cone, heritage and museum sites, and the libraries contract. Your task is to assess how these sites operate, identify efficiency gaps, and highlight options to reduce subsidy and improve usage. You will develop evidence‑based business cases for each venue and support future decision making. The role involves close work with operational teams and senior leadership, providing both strategic insight and hands‑on assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review current operations, staffing, usage, opening hours and income streams across all venues.
• Identify missed opportunities, inefficiencies and areas for commercial improvement.
• Assess future operating models, including partnership and alternative delivery options.
• Produce detailed, evidence‑backed business cases for each site.
• Provide on‑ground oversight to understand day‑to‑day performance and flow.
• Engage with stakeholders across the council and community.
• Support strategic recommendations for future provision of cultural and community services.

What the client is looking for

• Strong background in managing or reviewing cultural, heritage or community venues.
• Solid commercial insight with ability to analyse financial performance.
• Proven experience developing business cases within a public sector setting.
• Confident assessing delivery models, partnerships and operational redesign.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with varied stakeholders.

Desirable

• Knowledge of public sector procurement and contract management.
• Experience with library service models.
• Background in service transformation and change management.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.