Head of Culture, Leisure, Heritage and Libraries

Havering Education Services; Romford; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in Havering, where you will lead the revitalization of arts and culture within the borough. This pivotal role involves overseeing the delivery of libraries, arts development, and health and sports initiatives, while managing key relationships with cultural partners. As a leader in Leisure and Cultural Services, you will drive strategic projects and ensure the success of various community initiatives. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through innovative cultural and leisure services. If you are passionate about community development and have a vision for cultural excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills in leisure and cultural services.
• Experience in managing outsourced contracts and strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of libraries and arts development in Havering.
• Manage performance and strategic planning for leisure assets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Management

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Management or related field

Job description

Grade 12 - £73,311 - £82,326 pa

This is an exciting time to be in Havering. With the creation of Havering London, our new cultural trust, we are planning to revitalise arts and culture in the borough. We are one of the few London Boroughs to be opening new leisure facilities, working with our leisure partner Everyone Active.

This post will lead on the delivery of our 10 libraries and our arts development and arts centres, health and sports development, client relationship with the Havering Theatre Trust, and the strategic management of leisure assets.

Located within the Living Well directorate, this post is responsible for the following:

• To provide strategic and strong leadership for the Leisure and Cultural Services and corporately on related projects and development, including leading on the outsourced leisure management contract, health and sports development, arts development, arts centres, ten social halls, client relationship with the Havering Theatre Trust, strategic management of leisure assets including planning for the Bretons site, development of key strategic documents, lead officer for corporate projects e.g. Borough of Culture and strategic facility development.
• To be responsible for reporting on and improving the performance of the Leisure & Culture Service.
• Lead on delivery of the Council’s Statutory Libraries provision.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact [e-mail].

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 26th November 2024, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

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Additional Information

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