Cultural Services Director (Maternity Cover) vacancy at 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 including application pack can be found here: 
Cultural Services Director FTC - Public Leaders Appointments
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.
 

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: Falmouth Town Council, The Old Post Office, The Moor, Falmouth. TR11 3QA

Email: anna@publicleadersappointments.com

Website: Cultural Services Director FTC - Public Leaders Appointments