Current Job Vacancies
Job: Uwch Reolwr Strategol Diwylliant a Threftadaeth / Culture and Heritage Senior Strategic Manager
Job Ref: RE-1942
Salary: £55,580.00 - To: £57,745.00
Job Scale: Gradd 11 / Grade 11
Job Hours: 22 Awr / 22 Awr
Location: Canolfan Ddinesig Merthyr Tudful /Merthyr Tydfil Civic Centre
Speciality:
Merthyr Tydfil Civic Centre with travel across borough sites
Fixed Term for 1 Year
22 Hours (59.45%)
Grade 11 SCP 44-46 = £55,580 - £57,745 per annum pro rata
= £33,042 - £34,329 per annum
Provide strategic leadership for Library and Museum Services and lead a 12-month strategic review of service delivery. The postholder will oversee current operations while undertaking a comprehensive options appraisal to determine the future delivery model for cultural services in Merthyr Tydfil.
The role will assess options including optimised in-house delivery, partnership models, shared services, or alternative delivery structures. A strategic options appraisal, including clear recommendations, will be produced between months 6–8 to enable Member decision-making and the commencement of implementation within the remaining contract period.
The postholder will ensure that services are aligned with relevant Welsh legislation and policy frameworks, including the Welsh Public Library Standards, the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016, and wider cultural and heritage policy.
Reporting Arrangements
The postholder will report directly to the Chief Executive, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Director of Education, reflecting the cross-cutting and strategic nature of the role.
During the final phase of the 12-month assignment, the postholder will work closely with the Director of Education to support the transition of service management arrangements, in line with the agreed future delivery model. This will include ensuring a smooth and effective handover of both strategic direction and operational responsibilities.
For further information please contact Ellis Cooper on 01685 725000 or email Ellis.Cooper@merthyr.gov.uk
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 21.05.2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.
Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.
Fixed Term for 1 Year
22 Hours (59.45%)
Grade 11 SCP 44-46 = £55,580 - £57,745 per annum pro rata
= £33,042 - £34,329 per annum
Provide strategic leadership for Library and Museum Services and lead a 12-month strategic review of service delivery. The postholder will oversee current operations while undertaking a comprehensive options appraisal to determine the future delivery model for cultural services in Merthyr Tydfil.
The role will assess options including optimised in-house delivery, partnership models, shared services, or alternative delivery structures. A strategic options appraisal, including clear recommendations, will be produced between months 6–8 to enable Member decision-making and the commencement of implementation within the remaining contract period.
The postholder will ensure that services are aligned with relevant Welsh legislation and policy frameworks, including the Welsh Public Library Standards, the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016, and wider cultural and heritage policy.
Reporting Arrangements
The postholder will report directly to the Chief Executive, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Director of Education, reflecting the cross-cutting and strategic nature of the role.
During the final phase of the 12-month assignment, the postholder will work closely with the Director of Education to support the transition of service management arrangements, in line with the agreed future delivery model. This will include ensuring a smooth and effective handover of both strategic direction and operational responsibilities.
For further information please contact Ellis Cooper on 01685 725000 or email Ellis.Cooper@merthyr.gov.uk
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 21.05.2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.
Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.