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Job Title: Head of Culture, Leisure and Economic Growth Location: Canterbury Salary: From £70,502.50 per annum (plus £4,979 car allowance) Job type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 Hours per week Closing Date: 13th September 2026 Canterbury City Council is looking for a new Head of Culture, Leisure and Economic Growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Canterbury City Council in a leadership role, managing our exciting and diverse Culture, Leisure and Economic Growth service. You will work closely with the Director of Place to deliver services and projects that are extremely visible across the Canterbury district, often bringing public recognition for the incredible difference they make to those we serve in and around Canterbury. Recently, this has included royal visits, prestigious awards and a series of wonderful cultural events. What's in it for you? Salary & Allowances: Starting salary of £70,502.50 plus a £4,979 annual car allowance. Pension: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme. Annual Leave: 28 days holiday (increasing to 33 days after 5 years service), plus bank holidays and 3 extra days over the Christmas shutdown, with options to buy more leave. Work-Life Balance: Flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Travel & Commuting: Free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride, flexi-bus tickets, and a cycle-to-scheme. Wellbeing & Perks: Employee assistance programme, retailer discounts, training support, and professional body membership fee coverage. About the role: You will provide the strategic leadership and direction for our widely celebrated Culture, Leisure and Economic Growth services across the district, which includes setting the strategic direction for our wonderful museums, venues and commercial assets. This will include advising councillors on broad policy, acting as a key advisor to the Management Team, and working as part of the council's Extended Management Team to deliver the Council's corporate plan and the Local Plan. Here's more of what you'll get up to: You will be setting the strategic direction of the Canterbury Museums and Galleries and be accountable for delivery of these services. This includes being accountable for their financial sustainability, accessibility, contribution to learning, inclusion, tourism, and place making through strong partnerships and programming, and maintaining Accreditation status through proper management and care of the City's Collections. You will be responsible for the council's coastal venues and commercial public-facing assets, providing strategic oversight to enhance their cultural offer, contribute towards visitor economy and place-making, and deliver on their commercial objectives. You will oversee the commissioning and contract management for leisure and cultural provision, ensuring quality, value for money, and alignment with community need. You will develop strong relationships with the cultural/arts, leisure, voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to create opportunities for partnership working to deliver the objectives of the council. You will be responsible for the council's economic development strategy, showcasing initiatives that strengthen our economic and tourism offer. Working pattern: This is a full-time, permanent role. Because this service oversees venues operating 7 days a week across Canterbury, Whitstable, and Herne Bay alongside our main office team, a flexible approach combining remote working with on-site presence across the district is required. About you, the ideal Head of Culture, Leisure and Economic Growth: Your knowledge You will need knowledge of cultural and leisure policy at a national level. You'll have knowledge of current Government policy on economic development and the role of local government in this. Your experience You will have experience in the strategic leadership of museums, galleries and/or commercial venues. You will have experience of managing multi-skilled teams at a senior level within a local authority. You'll be able to demonstrate experience of working across organisational boundaries to deliver services. Your skills You will have the ability to lead, manage and motivate an organisation through major change projects. Your qualifications * You will be educated to degree level or relevant professional qualification at a similar level in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where diversity is valued. To ensure all candidates are assessed strictly on merit, all applications are fully anonymised for the shortlisting panel. Please click the Apply button and you will be redirected to the council's website to begin your application. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Head of Culture, Head of Leisure, Economic Development Manager, Head of Economic Growth, Cultural Services Manager, Leisure Services Manager, Head of Tourism, Place Shaping Manager, Regeneration Manager, Local Government Director, Head of Service, Strategic Lead, Community Services Manager, Asset Management Director, Head of Parks and Recreation may also be considered

Fitch Ratings is seeking a Head of Solutions, Director in London to lead complex solution designs. The position offers a hybrid work environment with a strong commitment to professional development and employee wellbeing.

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Strong background in software and application delivery. Proven experience leading application delivery and/or applied AI in financial services. Demonstrated success in building, leading, and developing high-performing engineering and delivery teams.

Sompo International is seeking a Head of Claims Service Delivery to lead end-to-end operational processing and continuous improvement across the claims lifecycle.

OVERVIEW The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is recruiting a UK-PHRST Head of Programme and Partnership Delivery based in London. Lead strategy and delivery of outcomes for the Global Science Capability and Collaboration workstream. This senior position sits within the UK Public Health

AND Digital Limited is seeking a Head of Delivery to lead large-scale client engagements in the UK from end to end. The role offers a blended working model across home, clubhouse, and client sites, with leadership, delivery. You’ll ensure successful delivery, maintain strong client relationships,

LTA in London invites applications for a Head of Competition to lead delivery of the Competition Plan 2025-29 and shape Britain's competition landscape. You will supervise the Competition Operations Manager and other senior roles, collaborate across the business, and work from Roehampton head office

This role is one of the most senior in Private Office, offering a unique opportunity to work at the centre of ministerial decision-making and support one of government’s biggest and most complex departments. Enhance delivery: overseeing a Delivery Unit function that works directly with policy and

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This position offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to shape AI adoption in large enterprises. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with the latest AI technologies. Director of Forward Deployed Engineering in Gre

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Coforge is seeking an accomplished executive delivery leader to serve as the deputy to the UK & EMEA Head of Delivery, guiding a large, globally distributed delivery organisation across multiple sectors. You will partner with the Global Head of Delivery to drive performance, governance, and client o

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We’re looking for an experienced Head of Delivery to lead large-scale, complex client engagements from end to end. Lead end-to-end delivery of client engagements. A “Blended Working” model, meaning you will be able to work in a range of locations from; your home, in your clubhouse, on a client

London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a permanent, full-time Oracle Support Lead to manage the internal Oracle Support Team and drive delivery across Change Requests.

ODCreate, part of ODGroup, is seeking an experienced Head of Construction to lead the delivery of all interior fit-out projects from the City of London base. You will shape delivery processes, mentor leaders and ensure consistency of standards while collaborating with design, commercial and clients.

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We are seeking an experienced Head of Delivery to join a Housing Service within a Local Authority who are undergoing a significant programme of improvement and transformation. Interim Head of Delivery - Housing. You will lead the delivery of complex programmes and projects designed to improve operat

Marks & Spencer is seeking a Head of Programme Delivery for its Food division, to lead major technology transformation programmes that connect business, technology and data priorities to deliver sustained value.

The Head of Claims Service Delivery is accountable for both determining the optimal strategy for, and running, the end-to-end delivery of operational processing and continuous improvement, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and scalable operational services across the claims lifecycle. Head of Claims

As Head of Programme Delivery, you will lead some of the most important change programmes across M&S Food, helping shape how the business operates in the future. Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. Eq

As Head of Programme Delivery, you will be accountable for the efficient and effective delivery of high value, complex capital projects and programmes, ranging from multi hundred million pound investments through to programmes valued around a billion pounds. Capital Delivery plays a vital role in sh

We are seeking an experienced Head of Delivery to join a Housing Service within a Local Authority who are undergoing a significant programme of improvement and transformation. Interim Head of Delivery - Housing. You will lead the delivery of complex programmes and projects designed to improve operat

British Airways is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead end-to-end data science product delivery across the organisation, guiding models, analytics and AI initiatives. This role will drive data-driven decision making and maintain high standards of ethics and governance.

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Sopra Steria Ltd in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Head of Service to shape the future direction of service delivery across a complex, high-profile environment. You will supervise the Service Operations Manager, engage senior stakeholders, drive continual service improvement and growth, a

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A leading technology firm is seeking a Head of Professional Services to lead enterprise delivery across the UK.

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PSPS is looking to appoint its next Head of Finance Delivery, a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering strategic financial advice, driving financial performance and supporting the long-term success of South Holland District Council. As a Head of Finance Delivery:. We provide a range of p

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The Head of Out-of-Home (OOH) Network is responsible for defining and executing JDL's European Out-of-Home strategy, covering Pick-Up Drop-Off (PUDO) networks, third-party locker networks, and JDL's own locker network. Lead cross-functional projects and ensure successful delivery of strategic priori