Cultural Services Director (Maternity Cover)

Cultural Services Director (Maternity Cover), 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. Falmouth Town Council is recognised nationally for its ambitious, collaborative and community-driven approach, with culture sitting at the heart of its strategic vision.

Falmouth Town Council is 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 Falmouth Art Gallery, Falmouth 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 

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:

  • 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: anna@publicleadersappointments.com.

Full details are available on our search partner’s website and in the candidate briefing document opposite (or below if viewing on a mobile device).

Applications must include both:

  • a CV; and
  • a cover letter addressing the specific points set out in the candidate brief.

All applications must be submitted directly to Public Leaders Appointments at applications@publicleadersappointments.com quoting reference ‘Falmouth’.

Please do not send applications to Falmouth Town Council. Any applications sent directly to the Council will not be accepted or considered.

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.

Key Documents

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