Culture Strategy Officer

Contract: Fixed Term Grant Funded until 31/10/2026

Location of post: Hybrid Working (Home/ Margam Country Park Office)

We are happy to consider secondments as an option.

About the role:

This is an exciting time to work within the Leisure, Tourism, Heritage and Culture Department within Neath Port Talbot Council. As a result of the creation of the Neath Port Talbot Culture Strategy there is a renewed focus on investing in heritage, culture, tourism, sport and the creative arts alongside our partners and stakeholders in the area.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the post of Culture Strategy Officer. The role is funded by Welsh Government's Priorities for Culture Fund.

The postholder will take a strategic lead on the delivery of the Neath Port Talbot Culture Strategy and will develop a partnership approach with the public, private and voluntary sectors. The post will be responsible for developing a governance structure, securing additional funding and guiding partners to deliver the ambitious agenda and vision set by the Culture Strategy.

About you:

Do you have:

• Practical experience of developing governance models and setting up associated management systems within a context relevant to the role.
• Extensive experience of working in partnership and coordinating a diverse group of people.
• Experience of managing projects and relationships with stakeholders to achieve common aims.
• Experience of delivering, monitoring and setting project targets.
• Successful track record of fundraising to support the delivery of cultural initiatives.
• Experience of running externally funded projects.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job, and we would love to hear from you. For more information and to apply please visit www.npt.gov.uk/jobs

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are desirable when appointed to the post.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.