Director of Culture & Community Safety
Director of Culture & Community Safety up to £116,648pa
We have an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership team at Croydon Council as we continue delivering our significant improvement plan. Our challenges have been well reported. However, these challenges do not define us, they drive us.
We are the largest borough in London, serving 400,000 residents from a diverse community. In 2022, Croydon elected its first Mayor, providing a strong democratic mandate for local leadership. We are the London Borough of Culture in 2023, delivering an exciting programme of diverse and inclusive cultural events. We are delivering change and transformation across our organisation. We are transforming Croydon Council to deliver better outcomes with our residents and partners
About the role
As a member of the council’s senior management, the Director of Culture & Community Safety will work collaboratively with other directors in the sustainable communities, regeneration and economic recovery directorate, with corporate directors and directors in other directorates, and with the chief executive to deliver the Mayor’s Business Plan 2022-2026, the Croydon Renewal Improvement Plan, the council’s priorities and ways of working and a financially sustainable budget.
Your role as Director, is to lead our Culture and Community Safety services. As well as overseeing the legacy of Croydon’s year of London Borough of Culture, and leading our libraries, museum and sports and leisure services, you will also be the lead director for emergency planning and resilience, and our coroner’s support service. Your role will be diverse and exciting with a wide remit to transform our libraries into community hubs, deliver a sustainable future for Croydon Museum, and oversee the delivery of our community safety strategies.
If you would like an informal discussion about this unique opportunity, please contact Nick Hibberd, Corporate Director Sustainable Communities, Regeneration & Economic Recovery on 020 3757 0609 Ext.: 28352.
Closing date Sunday 30th July at 11:59pm
Equal opportunities statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect every member of our team to share this commitment.