Arts and Culture Programme Manager
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152 to £44,075 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Horncastle, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | East Lindsey District Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
At East Lindsey District Council, we believe heritage and culture are at the heart of regeneration and community pride. We’re looking for a passionate leader to drive our ambitious Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) programme—bringing creativity, heritage, and innovation together to transform lives across South and East Lincolnshire.
As Arts and Culture Programme Manager, you’ll:
Lead and deliver inspiring arts and cultural projects that celebrate local heritage.
Manage all aspects of the NPO programme—from commissioning and budgeting to event planning and evaluation.
Work with creative practitioners, partners, and communities to increase engagement and raise the profile of arts and culture.
Champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring cultural activity reaches every corner of our partnership area.
We’re looking for someone who combines creative vision with strong project management skills, strategic awareness, and the ability to build partnerships. You’ll need experience managing budgets, delivering cultural projects, and engaging diverse communities.
This is your chance to be an ambassador for the arts, shape cultural strategy, and make a lasting impact on our region. You’ll join a forward-thinking council that values creativity, collaboration, and flexible working.
If you’re a dynamic project manager with a passion for arts, heritage, and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us put culture at the heart of Lincolnshire’s future.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Amy Beckett, Interim Place Manager on amy.beckett@e-lindsey.gov.uk.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
As Arts and Culture Programme Manager, you’ll:
Lead and deliver inspiring arts and cultural projects that celebrate local heritage.
Manage all aspects of the NPO programme—from commissioning and budgeting to event planning and evaluation.
Work with creative practitioners, partners, and communities to increase engagement and raise the profile of arts and culture.
Champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring cultural activity reaches every corner of our partnership area.
We’re looking for someone who combines creative vision with strong project management skills, strategic awareness, and the ability to build partnerships. You’ll need experience managing budgets, delivering cultural projects, and engaging diverse communities.
This is your chance to be an ambassador for the arts, shape cultural strategy, and make a lasting impact on our region. You’ll join a forward-thinking council that values creativity, collaboration, and flexible working.
If you’re a dynamic project manager with a passion for arts, heritage, and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us put culture at the heart of Lincolnshire’s future.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Amy Beckett, Interim Place Manager on amy.beckett@e-lindsey.gov.uk.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
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