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2x Relationship Manager (SECB19), (SEC8) Contract: Fixed Term until 31 May 2026, working 35 hours per week. (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £36,987 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Cambridge (The role will be based at the office base listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) As a Relationship Manager, you will act as the primary conduit and point of contact between these organisations and the Arts Council. You will broker internal and external relationships to ensure that funded organisations have access to appropriate sources of expertise and knowledge to support them in achieving great art in the context of meeting their business plans and operating effectively. We are looking for candidates with specialised sector knowledge of museums, combined arts or literature (multiple specialisms not required). The successful post holder will become a member of the Norfolk & Suffolk sub-regional place group. That role will require regular travel across these two counties to meet organisations and attend events. We are looking for candidates with previous experience of place-based working. In this relationship management role, you can expect to: Manage a portfolio of funded organisations through our National Portfolio of Organisations Maintain an awareness of their performance against their funding agreement with the Arts Council Depending on your specialist knowledge advise museums, literature or combined arts organisations on their resilience, how to deliver against our strategy 'Lets Create' and apply for grants from our funding programmes. Build relationships with Local Authorities, Universities, Business Improvement Districts, Cultural Leaders Groups and other stakeholders and encourage collaboration towards positive place-based working Read funding applications and write assessments about them to inform our decision-making panels Make decisions about whether to fund applications by reading applications and taking part in decision panels Contribute to our work across the region as part of the South East area team Help to improve the diversity of the projects, organisations and people we fund To apply for this role, you will need experience of working in or with museums, combined arts or literature organisations at a senior level. You will also need to have: Awareness of current cultural sector trends and opportunities A good understanding of organisational dynamics, including business planning, financial reporting, performance management and governance Relationships development skills and experience with organisations at all levels and have strong communication and analytical skill to provide advice and support on artistic and operational challenges faced. Experience of working with a range of cross sector stakeholders towards common place-based goals Experience at handling challenging conversations with senior leaders If you're looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you will be rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here . Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here . To view the job description please click here To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here Job ref: SECB19, SEC8 Closing date: 09:00am Monday 23 June 2025 1 st Interviews: (Virtual) 03,04 and 07 July 2025 2nd Interviews: (Virtual) Friday 18 July 2025 Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. 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Relationship Manager, Theatre (NM5) Contract: Fixed term until 31 May 2026, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £36,987 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester (The role will be based at Manchester; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) We are on a mission to make sure that the arts and cultural activities we fund are inclusive and that everyone in England has the chance to lead creative and cultural lives no matter what their background. Music, theatre, galleries, dance, literature, museums, libraries - it's about access to all of these and more. Can you help us? As a Relationship Manager, Theatre, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and experience of the Theatre sector, particularly in the North of England. You'll have a focus on building, empowering and enduring relationships with a portfolio of funded organisations and helping to develop the sector in the north to maintain its vibrant, innovative and diverse range of opportunities. You will also have a good understanding of the cultural sector in England and of the current challenges and opportunities facing it, and excellent skills in collaboration, influencing and advocacy, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You'll be comfortable working with data and taking an evidence-based approach to developing new initiatives. Here are some of the things you could expect to do in this role: Manage a portfolio of funded organisations and giving funding advice to individuals and organisations, about Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants and other funds Support our decision-making processes, writing assessments and sit on funding panels Assessing financial information, identifying risk, and providing feedback on artistic plans Take a place-based, creativity-led approach to cultural development by working with local stakeholders in targeted places. Helping to improve the diversity of the projects we fund by giving feedback to applicants and looking to support a wide range of first-time applicants If this Relationship Manager job sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Arts Council England today. We look forward to hearing from you. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here . Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here . To view the job description please click here To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here Job ref: NM5 Closing date: 09:00am Monday 07 July 2025 1 st Interviews: (virtual) Tuesday 22 July 2025 2 nd Interviews: (in person) Friday 08 August 2025 Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact

Contract: Maternity cover for a fixed term period from 02 June 2025 to 30 June 2026, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £36,987 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Birmingham, Manchester or Bristol (The role will be based at the office base listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) Role Details: Are you an excellent manager, able to take a risk-based approach and balance the needs of different stakeholders? Passionate about managing an operational team? Are you keen to support cultural venues cross the UK put on ambitious exhibitions for their communities? Able to take a user-focussed and collaborative approach to improving services? We are pleased to advertise this maternity cover opportunity to oversee the operational delivery of Government Indemnity. Government Indemnity enables cultural venues across the UK to borrow high value cultural objects. If museums cannot obtain indemnity, they have to resort to commercial insurance. Each year we manage applications for c19bn of loans, saving the sector an estimated £100m. The resulting regional, national and international exhibitions and long-term loan displays provide access to a wide variety of objects from the UK and abroad to communities across the country. Part of the Museums and Cultural Property team, this post will manage the day-to-day running of the service including supervision of a small team, assessment processes, reporting and development of guidance and training for applicants. You are also joining us at an exciting time as we develop and introduce a range of service improvements, which you will help shape and roll out. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement : Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here . Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here . To view the job description please click here To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here Job ref: MCP10 Closing date: 09:00 am Monday 03 March 2025 1 st Interviews: Thursday 13 March 2 nd Interviews: Monday 24 March Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact

Relationship Manager, Music (ND10) Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31 st October 2022 working 21 hours per week Salary: £32,615 per annum (pro rata £19,569 per annum) Location: Leeds Do you believe in the power of culture to transform lives? Arts Council England is looking for a Relationship Manager, to join its busy Leeds office in the North Team. This is a fixed term, part time opportunity to October 2022, with a salary of £32,615 pro rata (£19,569 per annum). In the role you will focus on building empowering, and enduring relationships with a portfolio of funded organisations, and help to develop the music sector in the North to maintain its vibrant, innovative, and diverse range of opportunities. You will engage with a range cross-cutting policy including children and young people, diversity and equality, and engagement as we work towards achieving our vision set out in our 10 Year Strategy Let's Create. The role will involve advice giving, writing clear and concise reports, assessing projects, monitoring client performance, and undertaking financial and data analysis. Further training in all necessary skills will be given as part of your induction and on an ongoing basis. You will have a commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will be able to support others to make positive change and be comfortable communicating with colleagues and external contacts at all levels. Relationship Managers come from lots of different backgrounds: musicians, composer / creators, performers, producers, administrators, from the broadcast / recording industry, venue managers, publishers and we are keen reach out to those who may not have considered a job at ACE before. Want to find out more? If you'd like an informal chat to find out more about the role of a relationship manager, please contact Jessica Farmer on . Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds and people under 30 are under-represented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. Please read our application guidance for further information on the application process To View job Description please click here To view the recruitment pack please click here Post Reference: ND10 Closing date: Midnight 12 th December 2021 1 st Interviews: 16 th December 2 nd Interviews: w/c 20 th December