Culture Services Officer (Communities) (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Culture Services Officer (Communities) to lead community outreach and deliver heritage-based programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience in cultural services and the ability to engage with diverse groups across Doncaster. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on community wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous local government pension scheme

Well-being support

Development opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outreach programmes in community settings.
• A background in heritage, museums, arts, libraries, or cultural services.
• Confidence working with people of all ages, including those with complex needs.
• Strong collaboration skills with third sector partners and council teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging outreach and community activities across Doncaster.
• Deliver heritage-based programmes that support vulnerable residents.
• Collaborate with partners to co-create exhibitions and events.
• Prepare materials, set up spaces, and facilitate sessions.

Skills

Delivering outreach programmes

Collaborating with partners

Working with people of all ages

Flexible and innovative mindset

Job description

Are you passionate about people, heritage, creativity and wellbeing?

Join our award-winning History, Health and Happiness team at Heritage Doncaster and help bring culture to life across our communities. As a Culture Services Officer (Communities), you’ll deliver creative, inclusive outreach programmes that use history to inspire learning, improve wellbeing, and foster connection.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engaging outreach and community activities across Doncaster for all age groups
• Deliver heritage-based programmes that support vulnerable residents and promote wellbeing
• Collaborate with partners to co-create exhibitions, pop-up displays, and events
• Prepare materials, set up spaces, and facilitate sessions with warmth and professionalism.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience delivering outreach programmes in community settings
• A background in heritage, museums, arts, libraries, or cultural services
• Confidence working with people of all ages, including those with complex needs
• Strong collaboration skills with third sector partners and council teams
• A flexible, innovative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, supportive team environment
• Opportunities to shape meaningful cultural experiences
• Training and development tailored to your growth
• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives through heritage.

Ready to help Doncaster thrive through history, health and happiness? Apply now and be part of something special.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well‑being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 8th December 2025.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Meg Barclay, Learning and Community Development Manager at [e-mail]

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.