Head of Culture and Creative Economy

Head of Culture and Creative Economy

Gloucester City Council Closing date: Sun, 27 Sep 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
South West

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

This role presents a unique opportunity for the right person to lead Gloucester through a period of growth within its cultural offer.

Job Description

We are looking for a special person to take on this exciting role which is a new and innovative partnership between Gloucester City Council and the University of Gloucestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead Gloucester City Council's in-house cultural service, managing relationships with funders and stakeholders and leading on several transformative projects for the city's arts, culture and heritage sectors.

Job Requirements

1. Be Project Champion for a new mixed art form venue, the Greyfriars Cultural Centre and Performance Centre, due to open in April 2028
2. Lead a cross-city partnership delivering a major culture and heritage programme to commemorate the bicentenary of the opening of Gloucester Docks
3. Implement the short-term recommendations of a roadmap to transform the Museum of Gloucester
4. Working with Gloucester Culture Trust and the University of Gloucestershire, create the action plan and implement the city's new Cultural Strategy
5. Developing this exciting partnership between the City Council and the University to build the cultural system locally.

Gloucester is an important small city in the SW of England with a fast-developing cultural offer that is in the process of significant regeneration and investment.

You'll be a great communicator, able to inspire and successfully deliver change and improvements.

Job Responsibilities

The Head of Service for Culture and Creative Economy is a key role in the strategic development and delivery of the city's cultural offer for the city of Gloucester. The post-holder will work with Gloucester Culture Trust and others to deliver the strategy and cultural vision for the city. In addition, you will lead the delivery of the city's vibrant programme across its venues and public spaces, parks and squares.

The scope includes overall responsibility for the Museum of Gloucester and its collections, Gloucester Guildhall. It includes the outdoor festivals and events programme and delivery of key events, as well as film and site permissions and the marketing of Gloucester through the Visit Gloucester channels.

You'll also have line management responsibility for the areas of Cultural Development, Visitor Experience and Tourism and Destination Marketing and be the commissioner for Leisure services contract.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Culture and Creative Economy
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 27 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Head of Culture and Creative Economy

Job: Head of Culture and Creative Economy

Organisation: Gloucester City Council

Postcode: GL1 2EP

How to Apply

For an informal discussion please contact Ruth Saunders, Corporate Director at Gloucester City Council, [email protected], or Professor Angus Pryor, Head of School for Creative Arts at the University of Gloucestershire, [email protected].

To find out more and apply, please visit our website using the link provided.

Closing date: 27th September 2026 23:59