Description | Salary £44,711 - £49,764 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston (Hybrid) International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship About us: Cultural Services is a diverse and dynamic family of services that enriches the community. Our offerings include: Library Services : 64 static libraries, 5 mobile libraries, 5 prison libraries, a home library service, and a dedicated resources team Museum Services : 6 museums, a conservation studio, and an archaeological site Conservation Services : Preserving our heritage for future generations Heritage Learning Team : Engaging educational programs Archive and Family History Service : Discover your roots and explore historical records Music Service and Music Hub : Nurturing musical talent and appreciation Outdoor Education Service : Inspiring learning through nature Cultural and Information Development : Promoting cultural awareness and information access With around 800 dedicated staff members, we are proud to serve the Lancashire County Council community, fostering a rich cultural landscape across the region. Are you a dynamic manager interested in leading the Cultural Services Cultural Development Team? The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject and an NVQ level 3 management qualification, with a professional qualification being desirable. You should have demonstrable experience working at a strategic level managing a range of services in relation to culture. You would be working with internal and external partners and managing staff and resources. Essential skills include the ability to lead and motivate teams, set and achieve measurable targets, solve problems, make effective decisions, and develop strategies. Excellent communication, customer care, and negotiation skills are also required, along with a strong understanding of national, regional and local issues relating to culture. The role: As the Cultural Development Manager, you will lead, direct, and be accountable for the strategic development, delivery, and promotion of culture, reading, health and wellbeing, community engagement, and community funding offers across Cultural Services. You will develop and coordinate policies, strategies, and guidelines for Cultural services. You will provide effective leadership and motivation to the Cultural Development Team. This is a permanent post based at County Hall, Preston. The hours are 37 per week working Monday to Friday. We are currently working with greater flexibility and have a blended approach with attendance at an office base and working from home. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for culture and have the skills and experience to lead our team, we would love to hear from you. More details about the role and the criteria to include within your application can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion about the role contact: Steve Lloyd, Cultural Services and Registration Manager, T: 07876452678 Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description & Person Specification