Cultural Services Director (Maternity Cover) vacancy at Falmouth Town Council

Part time 30 hours per week Fixed term 9 12 months. Salary: £35,736 - £38,255 pro rata. Based in Falmouth, Cornwall.

Falmouth is one of the UK's most distinctive coastal towns - creative, entrepreneurial and rich in heritage. The Town Council is recognised nationally for its ambitious, collaborative and community driven approach, with culture sitting at the heart of its strategic vision.

We are seeking an exceptional cultural leader to join us at a pivotal moment in our development. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Cornwall's most ambitious and community focused cultural service directorates, encompassing the award winning Art Gallery, Library, youth services and community outreach programmes.

As Interim Cultural Services Director, you will provide strategic leadership across a highly visible and much loved service at the heart of one of the South West's most vibrant coastal towns. You will lead a talented team, maintain momentum across major projects and partnerships, and help shape the future of cultural provision in Falmouth.

This role comes at an exciting time, with

• Delivery of the new Town Council's Cultural Services Strategy
• Plans for a major transformation of the historic Municipal Building
• Growing regional and national partnerships
• Aspirations linked to Falmouth's future as a potential Town of Culture

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring leader with a strong background in cultural services, arts, museums, libraries, heritage or related sectors. You will bring the following:

• Senior leadership experience within cultural services (arts, museums, libraries or heritage)
• Strong partnership building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience securing external funding and developing strategic opportunities
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery
• A passion for inclusive cultural provision and community impact

You will play a key role in ensuring Falmouth's cultural services continue to thrive, evolve and remain accessible, relevant and sustainable for local communities and visitors alike.

To Apply

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Anna Jay, Managing Director, Public Leaders Appointments at .

Full details including application pack can be found here: Cultural Services Director FTC - Public Leaders Appointments

Key Dates

• Closing date: Midday, Thursday 25 June 2026
• Psychometric Leadership Profiling (online): 3 - 8 July 2026
• Final interviews: Thursday 16 July 2026

Falmouth Town Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy; therefore please contact the organisation directly for further information.

Organisation address: Falmouth Town Council, The Old Post Office, The Moor, Falmouth. TR11 3QA

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Website: Cultural Services Director FTC - Public Leaders Appointments