Job Description

To develop and support the cultural economy, through partnership working, to benefit the economy, communities and cultural development of Cheshire East.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Knutsford

Job Category

Place

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 8

Salary Min

34,314 per annum

Salary Max

37,938 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

18 months

Closing Date

29/07/2025

Ref No

E3119
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx





Cheshire East Council's Cultural Economy Team is on a mission - to

transform lives and places through access to great culture

. We are looking to recruit a Manager to help deliver this mission for the wellbeing and prosperity of the area, its residents, visitors and businesses.



You would work as part of a forward thinking, outward looking team committed to collaboration and partnership development. You will be based at the award-winning Tatton Park, with the ability to work flexibly and remotely, as part of a wider service that also includes Visitor Economy, Tatton Park, and Countryside services. You will be developing and supporting the cultural economy through partnership working, to benefit the cultural development of Cheshire East.



We are looking for people who are passionate about culture and heritage, with excellent communication and partnership working skills. A strong track record of generating funding for strategic cultural initiatives and knowledge of commissioning processes in relation to culture or the impact of culture & heritage in regeneration would be beneficial.





For an informal chat about the role please contact Helen Paton, Cultural Economy Manager Helen.paton@cheshireeast.gov.uk



07824 301369



01270 686089



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.