Team Manager - Culture - ORK09720

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kirkwall is seeking a Team Manager - Culture to coordinate and oversee all Cultural services. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in budget management and team leadership. Relevant qualifications are essential, with a focus on serving rural and island communities. This position offers a competitive salary and includes coverage for interview and relocation expenses.

Benefits

Interview and relocation expenses covered

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or 5 years of experience in cultural services.
• Associateship of the Museums Association is desirable.
• Level 1 Disclosure Scotland Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of the Council's Cultural services.
• Manage budget control and a dispersed staff team.
• Apply knowledge of sectoral standards in Cultural services.

Skills

Budget control

Management of dispersed team

Knowledge of sectoral standards

Education

Qualification at SCQF 8/9 (e.g., SVQ4, HND)

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Team Manager - Culture, 35 hours per week, Permanent

Education, Communities and Housing – Leisure and Culture

Salary: £46,365 - £49,157 / £25.41 - £26.94 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the management of and oversee all areas of the Council's Cultural services including Arts development, Museums service, Heritage development and St Magnus Cathedral and coordinate strategy, policy and planning across Cultural services.
• Demonstrate a proven record and relevant experience in budget control and managing a dispersed staff team across a wide range of facilities and service areas.
• Apply detailed knowledge and experience of sectoral standards surrounding Cultural services provision including the Museums Association code of ethics; understand opportunities and challenges faced by rural and island communities in relation to Cultural services (advantageous).

Qualifications and requirements

• Qualification at SCQF 8/9 (e.g., SVQ4, HND, General Degree, Higher Apprenticeship, Technical Apprenticeship) in a subject relevant to the role or a minimum of 5 years of previous relevant experience (as detailed in the person specification).
• Associateship of the Museums Association is desirable.
• This post requires Level 1 Disclosure Scotland Clearance.
• Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 5 October 2025
• Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.
• Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Garry Burton, Leisure and Culture Service Manager, telephone [phone] ext. 2440 or e-mail [e-mail].