Explore is a different kind of public service — a mutual owned by our staff and community members. We are dedicated to enriching lives in York through our trusted spaces, offering library, archive, learning, and creative activities that nurture a lively, inclusive community. We provide opportunities to read, meet, learn, imagine, create, and belong. Explore manages York’s statutory public libraries and archives under contract with the City of York Council, operating 15 libraries—including York Explore, our flagship library and home of the City Archive—seven Reading Cafes, a mobile library, and a home library service. We are also a National Portfolio Organisation supported by Arts Council England and funded by the National Lottery. With a team of 100 mostly local employees, last year we welcomed nearly 900,000 visitors, hosted almost 4,000 events attended by over 57,000 people, registered over 10,000 new library members, loaned thousands of books, and benefited from over 25,000 volunteer hours. We are seeking a visionary and strategic Head of Marketing and Programming to lead our marketing, communications, and events programming across our network of libraries and cultural venues. Reporting to the Chief Executive, this unique leadership role offers the chance to shape how Explore presents itself to the city—enhancing our reach, deepening engagement, and growing audiences for our diverse cultural and community off...