Responsibilities
- Lead the Council's relationship with Birmingham Museums Trust, including contract management, performance and value for money.
- Oversee the reopening of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, coordinating across council services and partners.
- Lead the development and delivery of the Council's Heritage Strategy, aligned to planning and policy frameworks.
- Secure major external investment through heritage funding bids.
- Oversee the delivery and governance of funded heritage programmes and capital projects.
- Act as the Council's senior professional lead on museums, heritage and conservation.
- Build strong partnerships locally, regionally and nationally.
Qualifications
- Experience in heritage, museums, archaeology, cultural policy or a related field.
- Strong experience managing contracts or commissioned cultural services.
- Proven success in securing heritage or capital funding.
- Experience developing heritage or cultural strategies and policies.
- Knowledge of heritage planning and conservation frameworks.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage complex projects, finances and risk in a public‑sector environment.
Benefits
- Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions.
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service.
- My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings.
- Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling.
- Annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.
Applicants must have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom that does not require employer sponsorship and do not require sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We will use positive action to support the development of a diverse workforce.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.
