Head of Culture

Office Location: Wentworth Woodhouse Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Length of Contract: Permanent Hours of Work: 37.5 per week x 50 weeks Responsible to: CEO Role Purpose: Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust (WWPT) was formed in 2014 with the specific mission to save Grade I Listed Wentworth Woodhouse for the benefit of the nation. However, from the moment the Trust took ownership of the site in 2017, the emphasis of its work has been to provide opportunities for those who need them most, and to develop a rich, varied, and exciting cultural offer at Wentworth, attracting a national and ultimately international audience to South Yorkshire. In 2023 the Wentworth Woodhouse Cultural Strategy was launched which set out plans for development of the cultural offer to 2028. It is bold, exciting, innovative and ambitious. It is already changing people''s perceptions of Rotherham and is helping to launch Wentworth Woodhouse on to the national and international stage. This senior leadership role will drive all aspects of our cultural offer including visitor engagement, exhibitions, cultural event programming, and digital and film production. The role requires determined, pioneering leadership, dynamic thinking and a passion for developing and implementing world class programming, as well as managing busy and diverse activities across the site. You will need a broad national perspective to ensure our potential and ambitions continue to be brought to life. Equality and ..... full job details .....