Arts and Culture Development Officer

Job Details

To support the development and delivery of Telford & Wrekin’s Culture Strategy by enabling access to arts and cultural opportunities across the borough. The postholder will work with communities, creative practitioners, venues, and partners to grow participation, nurture talent, and strengthen the cultural sector.

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We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At [Employer hidden], everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

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 ️ Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

 Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

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Join Team Telford – Where People Make the Difference

We’re proud to be the *LGC Local Authority of the Year 2025* – and it’s all thanks to our incredible people.

At [Employer hidden], we don’t just deliver services – we protect, care, and invest in our borough. Our teams are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.

We offer:

A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities.  A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. Diversity makes us stronger — and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We offer a guaranteed interview schemefor eligible candidates and have clear policies supporting inclusive recruitment, including for ex-offenders and trans and non-binary applicants.

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⏳ *Heads up: we may close applications early if we get a high volume of great candidates — so don’t wait!*