The role
We are seeking a new Culture and Events Manager with the dynamism, energy and experience to help the borough achieve its ambitions for culture. Southwark has always been a centre of creative excellence with a vast cultural footprint that sets it on the international stage. All the way from its docks and bridges lining the River Thames, down to its greener edges in the south, there are world-class galleries, museums, colleges, and community libraries with busy events calendars. We are home to makers and creators, film sets and festivals, spaces and studios. The people living, working and studying in Southwark, and our growing visitor numbers, all contribute to this diverse, unrivalled cultural landscape.
We consider culture and events essential drivers for social well-being and economic prosperity. We believe that they enrich communities and contribute to a sense of place and identity. The council’s commitment to culture is articulated in Creative Southwark: the council’s cultural strategy. This is strengthened by the Council Plan priority to fund local groups to deliver events and festivals that showcase the diverse histories, music, food and art of our communities.
- Working with the Head of Culture you will be responsible for the provision of leadership, financial and strategic direction and day-to-day management of culture, arts, filming and events services, contributing to the delivery of the Council’s key priorities and overall performance.
- You will provide advice and support for cultural institutions and event organisers in the borough, and fulfil an advisory role in areas such as culture and regeneration, public art commissioning and cultural infrastructure.
- You will manage an arts and events team of 8 people and you will successfully develop relevant internal and external partnerships.
- We are looking for someone who has the skills, experience, energy and creativity to deliver the highest quality cultural services to the residents of Southwark.
If this sounds like your next career move, please apply online.
About Us
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark, we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent contract, full-time position
- Standard 36hours Monday - Friday
In advance of applying, you may also wish to learn more about the role by attending our informal live web event session, delivered by the incumbent Culture & Events Manager and Head of Culture, on 1 September 2023 at 12 pm. You only need to register in advance. For an informal conversation about the role please feel free to contact eva.gomez@southwark.gov.uk
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
This role attracts a cash benefit package to the value of £2,724 per annum (pro rata to start date)
Recruitment timetable
- Live web event 01 September -
- Advert Closing date: 17 September @ 23:59
- Shortlisting week commencing 18 September
- Interviews and Assessments week commencing 2 October
We are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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