Cultural Development Manager

Rotherham is building on the momentum of Children's Capital of Culture and investing in a bold new Cultural Development Team. We're looking for an experienced, imaginative and strategically minded Cultural Development Manager to help shape the borough's cultural future - driving major consortium programmes, sector-wide evaluation frameworks, creative learning, fundraising, and legacy projects that make a lasting difference. This is a high-impact strategic role, leading a small but effective team to deliver ambitious cultural initiatives across the borough. You will lead on:

• Major cultural programmes that shape borough-wide impact - from consortium projects to new cultural products.
• Creative Learning Strategy development across Culture, Sport & Tourism.
• Fundraising strategy and investment across the full Culture, Sport & Tourism portfolio.
• Strategic partnerships - convening, aligning and energising partners locally, regionally and nationally.
• Governance essentials - SLAs, Terms of Reference, Partnership Agreements.
• Delivery support for major initiatives including Children's Capital of Culture legacy programmes and potential Town of Culture activity.
  
  A champion for culture, arts and heritage - someone who can nurture new talent, collaborate across services, and deliver experimental and exciting experiences for diverse audiences in Rotherham. You'll unlock funding, build partnerships, and drive innovation across the borough.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
• Creative programme delivery from inception to completion for diverse audiences.
• Audience development and evaluation expertise.
• Safeguarding knowledge relating to education settings and vulnerable communities.
• Budget management and a proven track record in successful fundraising strategies.
• Partnership building locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
• Inclusive practice - equalities, accessibility, co-production.
• Strong ICT skills across common applications.
• Experience managing, coaching and developing staff and volunteers.
Desirable Knowledge & Experience
• Skills development and talent pathways.
• Creative Health and nature-based wellbeing practice.
• Environmentally sustainable approaches within cultural and leisure sectors.