Culture and Heritage Team Leader
Location
Ilkeston, Derbyshire | United Kingdom
Job description
JOB VACANCY
Culture and Heritage Team Leader
Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Wellbeing and Culture Service
Hours: 28 Hours per week*
Contract Status: Permanent
Salary: Grade F - £32,076 - £35,745 per year (pro rata for part time working)
Location: Erewash Museum, High Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire
*Includes Saturday working on rotation. This is a minimum of one Saturday per month.
NEW BEGINNINGS ON THE HORIZON AT EREWASH MUSEUM
Following a service review, new beginnings are on the horizon at Erewash Museum. The Council’s Wellbeing and Culture Service has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated self-starter to lead their Culture and Heritage Team.
The Opportunity:
Based at the award-winning Erewash Museum , the Culture and Heritage Team Leader will take a key role within the newly formed Wellbeing and Culture Service and will support delivery of the council’s corporate ambitions relating to culture, heritage, arts, health, and wellbeing.
Erewash Museum has some key milestones on the horizon including Museum Re-Accreditation and the development of their Business and Heritage Plans.
About You:
The council is looking for a true leader within the Museum, Culture and Heritage Sector with a wide breadth of knowledge relating to the delivery of cultural and heritage services, so a degree in a relevant field or industry-based experience is required. Experience of leading cultural or museum projects is essential.
Working with the Wellbeing and Culture Service Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations at Erewash Museum. This will include leading a team of staff and a requirement to work Saturdays on rotation, therefore experience of leading a team and completing work rotas is required. You will also lead the curation of exhibitions and work with the Heritage and Collections Officer to ensure there is effective documentation and conservation of the council heritage collection, therefore experience and understanding of conservation methods and the use of MODES is required.
The successful candidate will work with the Community Health and Wellbeing Development Team Leader to ensure there is cross collaboration between the Services’ teams including developing and delivering the council’s Volunteer Policy, so knowledge of leading volunteer operations is essential. You will lead the delivery of external grant funded projects including the line management of project staff working on the council’s Cultural Events Programme and Arts Council England project, therefore experience of demonstrating effective monitoring and evaluation of projects and securing external grant funding is essential. The ideal candidate will have an adaptable and flexible working style including excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all levels.
The council is looking for an individual that will go that extra mile for the Wellbeing and Culture Service and this opportunity is ideal for someone seeking a new challenge or looking to take the next step in their career.
Please note this post requires the successful candidate to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Want to know more?
Candidates are welcome to find out more about this role and working at Erewash Borough Council. If you would like an informal discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Daniel Whetton, Wellbeing and Culture Service Manager on 0115 931 6079 or email
[email protected] Benefits of Working for Us:
The Council is committed to supporting and developing their staff. A workplace culture exists within the Wellbeing and Culture Service where your continual professional development will be supported and encouraged. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
• A generous annual leave package – a pro-rata entitlement to 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year (pro rata).
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Family friendly flexible and Hybrid/Home working policies available.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
• Casual car user allowance.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 31 March 2024.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please visit
To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail), e-mail:
[email protected] If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
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£32.08k - £35.75k per annum
