Director, Literature and Bristol (SWB31) Contract: Permanent, 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: £61,927 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Bristol (The role will be based in Bristol; 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 the Director, South West and Literature, you will play a key role in developing our national ambitions, as well as playing your part in a South West team dedicated to ensuring that culture thrives in all of our communities, from Tewkesbury to Portsmouth, from Swindon to the Isles of Scilly. As leader of the Arts Council's work around literature, you'll work with a team of relationship managers to take ownership of our work in this exciting field. You will have a chance to build on our progress promoting reading for pleasure and our successful recent work with the National Year of Reading, as well as take further our development support for independent publishers and bookshops. You will join us as we go into our next national portfolio round and have an immediate opportunity to influence our future investment in the literature sector. Within the South West team, you will operate from our Bristol office and play a central role in our area management team, line managing senior staff, convening team meetings, and owning some critical sector relationships. Across the region, culture plays a critical role in placemaking, economic development and civic pride. In a typical year, we will invest more than £55 million in the South west's cultural ambitions. As well as forging strong links with fellow arm's length bodies and Lottery Distributors, such as Historic England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the British Film Institute, we work closely with stakeholders in local government, higher education, business and the voluntary and community sectors to maximise the potential of our investment. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for the right candidate - come and join us in creating a bold and inclusive future for arts and culture. 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 To find out more about the role and to view the job description, please click here Closing date : Midnight, Sunday 10 May 2026 1st interviews : Virtual, 08, 09 and 10 June 2nd interviews : In person at the Bristol office, Friday 19 June 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
May 02, 2026
Full time
Director, Literature and Bristol (SWB31) Contract: Permanent, 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: £61,927 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Bristol (The role will be based in Bristol; 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 the Director, South West and Literature, you will play a key role in developing our national ambitions, as well as playing your part in a South West team dedicated to ensuring that culture thrives in all of our communities, from Tewkesbury to Portsmouth, from Swindon to the Isles of Scilly. As leader of the Arts Council's work around literature, you'll work with a team of relationship managers to take ownership of our work in this exciting field. You will have a chance to build on our progress promoting reading for pleasure and our successful recent work with the National Year of Reading, as well as take further our development support for independent publishers and bookshops. You will join us as we go into our next national portfolio round and have an immediate opportunity to influence our future investment in the literature sector. Within the South West team, you will operate from our Bristol office and play a central role in our area management team, line managing senior staff, convening team meetings, and owning some critical sector relationships. Across the region, culture plays a critical role in placemaking, economic development and civic pride. In a typical year, we will invest more than £55 million in the South west's cultural ambitions. As well as forging strong links with fellow arm's length bodies and Lottery Distributors, such as Historic England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the British Film Institute, we work closely with stakeholders in local government, higher education, business and the voluntary and community sectors to maximise the potential of our investment. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for the right candidate - come and join us in creating a bold and inclusive future for arts and culture. 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 To find out more about the role and to view the job description, please click here Closing date : Midnight, Sunday 10 May 2026 1st interviews : Virtual, 08, 09 and 10 June 2nd interviews : In person at the Bristol office, Friday 19 June 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
Senior Manager, CRF Loans (EIN11) Contract: Permanent, 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: £50,468 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Nottingham, Brighton, Bristol or Cambridge (The role will be based in one of the office based 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) We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and organised individual with a background in financial analysis coming from a background in accountancy, credit risk management or insolvency, with proven interpersonal and communication skills, to work with the Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) team, part of the Enterprise & Innovation (E&I) directorate at the Arts Council. We are looking for a senior manager to work with our portfolio of borrowers to: Analyse borrower financial information (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements) for overall financial health and compliance with loan agreements Understand and document the reasons for variances of actual results to forecasts and discussing these with borrowers Test borrower management information against covenants in borrower loan agreements Deal with loan related administration as changes occur in the portfolio (e.g. sale of assets, reprofiling of loans) Manage and maintain effective and productive working relationships with borrowers Consult internally within ACE, and externally with DCMS, UKGI, lawyers and other stakeholders, on borrower related matters Provide input on other ad hoc projects across the CRF team and more widely as required in the E&I directorate The Arts Council operates as a fully interconnected structure. The Senior Manager, CRF Loans will be expected to work in an environment that relies on collaboration, flexibility and the ability to manage both formal and informal reporting relationships. The role reports to the Director, CRF Loans and works closely with team members. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement : Arts Council is 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 is able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance. 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: How to apply and recruitment selection process Arts Council England 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: EIN11 Closing date: 09:00, Friday 15 May 1st Interview: (virtual) w/c 26 May 2nd Interview: (virtual) w/c 01 June 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
May 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager, CRF Loans (EIN11) Contract: Permanent, 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: £50,468 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Nottingham, Brighton, Bristol or Cambridge (The role will be based in one of the office based 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) We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and organised individual with a background in financial analysis coming from a background in accountancy, credit risk management or insolvency, with proven interpersonal and communication skills, to work with the Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) team, part of the Enterprise & Innovation (E&I) directorate at the Arts Council. We are looking for a senior manager to work with our portfolio of borrowers to: Analyse borrower financial information (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements) for overall financial health and compliance with loan agreements Understand and document the reasons for variances of actual results to forecasts and discussing these with borrowers Test borrower management information against covenants in borrower loan agreements Deal with loan related administration as changes occur in the portfolio (e.g. sale of assets, reprofiling of loans) Manage and maintain effective and productive working relationships with borrowers Consult internally within ACE, and externally with DCMS, UKGI, lawyers and other stakeholders, on borrower related matters Provide input on other ad hoc projects across the CRF team and more widely as required in the E&I directorate The Arts Council operates as a fully interconnected structure. The Senior Manager, CRF Loans will be expected to work in an environment that relies on collaboration, flexibility and the ability to manage both formal and informal reporting relationships. The role reports to the Director, CRF Loans and works closely with team members. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement : Arts Council is 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 is able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance. 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: How to apply and recruitment selection process Arts Council England 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: EIN11 Closing date: 09:00, Friday 15 May 1st Interview: (virtual) w/c 26 May 2nd Interview: (virtual) w/c 01 June 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
Director of People and Culture (FCS140) Contract: Permanent, 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: £95,743 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 in 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) Shape the future of creativity in England This is an exceptional opportunity to join Arts Council England at a pivotal moment in our history. We are embarking on a significant programme of organisational transformation - redesigning how we work so that our services are simple, modern, accessible, and financially and environmentally sustainable . To deliver this, we are strengthening our People & Culture leadership and creating a role that will sit at the heart of our transformation. As our new Director of People and Culture , you'll play a strategic and highly influential role: shaping our people strategy and supporting colleagues through a period of organisational evolution. About the role You will lead a modern, forward looking People function that brings together HR, organisational development, culture, leadership development, EDI and people operations. Your work will ensure our people, structures and culture are fully aligned to our future operating model. As a key member of the Finance & Corporate Services Directorate, you will work closely with the Directors of Digital, Finance and Transformation, advising our Executive Board, senior leaders and the wider organisation on people, culture and change. You will attend Executive Board meetings. This is a role for a leader who is values driven, inclusive, collaborative, and confident at navigating complexity. Someone who can inspire others, support colleagues through change, and help create an environment where people thrive. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and delivery of a modern People & Culture Strategy aligned to organisational priorities. Acting as the organisation's principal adviser on people, culture, workforce planning and organisational capability. Providing strategic leadership on organisational transformation - helping us become a service led, digitally enabled and financially sustainable organisation. Overseeing organisational development programmes including culture, leadership, behaviour frameworks and ways of working. Ensuring high quality, modern People operations across HR, recruitment, reward, policy, employee experience and workforce planning. Leading and embedding an inclusive culture, chairing our Inclusion Group, and driving EDI initiatives. Supporting wellbeing across the organisation through evidence based strategies. Leading, motivating and developing a high performing People & Culture Directorate. Managing the HR budget (c. £1.5m) and having responsibility for policies governing our £20m payroll. What you'll bring We are looking for a strategic, inspiring leader who combines strong people expertise with inclusive leadership and a track record of delivering organisation wide change. You will bring: Senior leadership experience in HR, OD and people strategy within a complex organisation. CIPD membership at full level (Fellowship preferred). Deep knowledge of HR best practice, employment law and organisational effectiveness. Experience leading culture, leadership and organisational development initiatives. Proven ability to influence at Executive and Board level. A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire colleagues at all levels. Experience in public bodies, charities, government, regulated environments or organisations undergoing major transformation is beneficial but not essential. Why join us? Working at Arts Council England means contributing to a bold future for creativity and culture - helping shape a sector that enriches the lives of millions of people. We offer: £95,743 salary Generous final salary pension scheme Excellent holiday entitlement Flexible working arrangements Hybrid working - typically 1-2 days per week in our Manchester city centre office A wide range of wellbeing benefits A supportive environment built on our values: We are ambitious. We learn. We care. 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 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 . Find out more about our commitment to diversity on our website 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 Arts Council England are a Disability Confident Employer, and we participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to. To apply: please send a CV and covering letter plus the completed Diversity Monitoring form to To view the recruitment pack and job description please click here Job ref: FCS140 Closing date: 09:00 Monday 11 May 1st Interview: (virtual) 21 and 22 May 2nd Interview: (In person, Manchester office) 16 and 17 June
May 02, 2026
Full time
Director of People and Culture (FCS140) Contract: Permanent, 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: £95,743 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 in 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) Shape the future of creativity in England This is an exceptional opportunity to join Arts Council England at a pivotal moment in our history. We are embarking on a significant programme of organisational transformation - redesigning how we work so that our services are simple, modern, accessible, and financially and environmentally sustainable . To deliver this, we are strengthening our People & Culture leadership and creating a role that will sit at the heart of our transformation. As our new Director of People and Culture , you'll play a strategic and highly influential role: shaping our people strategy and supporting colleagues through a period of organisational evolution. About the role You will lead a modern, forward looking People function that brings together HR, organisational development, culture, leadership development, EDI and people operations. Your work will ensure our people, structures and culture are fully aligned to our future operating model. As a key member of the Finance & Corporate Services Directorate, you will work closely with the Directors of Digital, Finance and Transformation, advising our Executive Board, senior leaders and the wider organisation on people, culture and change. You will attend Executive Board meetings. This is a role for a leader who is values driven, inclusive, collaborative, and confident at navigating complexity. Someone who can inspire others, support colleagues through change, and help create an environment where people thrive. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and delivery of a modern People & Culture Strategy aligned to organisational priorities. Acting as the organisation's principal adviser on people, culture, workforce planning and organisational capability. Providing strategic leadership on organisational transformation - helping us become a service led, digitally enabled and financially sustainable organisation. Overseeing organisational development programmes including culture, leadership, behaviour frameworks and ways of working. Ensuring high quality, modern People operations across HR, recruitment, reward, policy, employee experience and workforce planning. Leading and embedding an inclusive culture, chairing our Inclusion Group, and driving EDI initiatives. Supporting wellbeing across the organisation through evidence based strategies. Leading, motivating and developing a high performing People & Culture Directorate. Managing the HR budget (c. £1.5m) and having responsibility for policies governing our £20m payroll. What you'll bring We are looking for a strategic, inspiring leader who combines strong people expertise with inclusive leadership and a track record of delivering organisation wide change. You will bring: Senior leadership experience in HR, OD and people strategy within a complex organisation. CIPD membership at full level (Fellowship preferred). Deep knowledge of HR best practice, employment law and organisational effectiveness. Experience leading culture, leadership and organisational development initiatives. Proven ability to influence at Executive and Board level. A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing. Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire colleagues at all levels. Experience in public bodies, charities, government, regulated environments or organisations undergoing major transformation is beneficial but not essential. Why join us? Working at Arts Council England means contributing to a bold future for creativity and culture - helping shape a sector that enriches the lives of millions of people. We offer: £95,743 salary Generous final salary pension scheme Excellent holiday entitlement Flexible working arrangements Hybrid working - typically 1-2 days per week in our Manchester city centre office A wide range of wellbeing benefits A supportive environment built on our values: We are ambitious. We learn. We care. 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 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 . Find out more about our commitment to diversity on our website 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 Arts Council England are a Disability Confident Employer, and we participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to. To apply: please send a CV and covering letter plus the completed Diversity Monitoring form to To view the recruitment pack and job description please click here Job ref: FCS140 Closing date: 09:00 Monday 11 May 1st Interview: (virtual) 21 and 22 May 2nd Interview: (In person, Manchester office) 16 and 17 June
3x Senior Officer, Capital Advice and Support (IC81, IC85, IC91) Contract: Permanent, 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: £38,689 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Bristol (The role will be based in any of the locations 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) Introduction: We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Officer, Capital Investment. Arts Council England delivers a range of capital investment programmes that contribute to invest in assets and infrastructure to support the long-term sustainability of creative and cultural organisations across England. This role sits within the Capital Investment Team. In 2026/27, Arts Council England will manage and administer three capital programmes on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's (DCMS). These include: The Creative Foundations Fund (£485m /30). Museum Estate and Development Fund (£126.25m /30) Libraries Improvement Fund (£25.5m /30). The Senior Officer, Capital Advice and Support will be responsible for: Providing advice and support to staff related to the development of assets or cultural infrastructure to support the effective delivery of our capital investment programmes. Support the Arts Council's broader development role, offering advice on capital development both internally and externally to support our role as a development agency and realise place-based priorities, ensuring our work benefits more people and enriches lives across the country. 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 We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance. 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: How to apply and recruitment selection process Arts Council England 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: IC81, IC85, IC91 Closing date: 09:00am, 20 May 2026 1 st Interview: (virtual) 29 May, 03 and 04 June 2026 2 nd Interview: (virtual) 11 and 12 June 2026 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
May 02, 2026
Full time
3x Senior Officer, Capital Advice and Support (IC81, IC85, IC91) Contract: Permanent, 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: £38,689 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Bristol (The role will be based in any of the locations 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) Introduction: We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Officer, Capital Investment. Arts Council England delivers a range of capital investment programmes that contribute to invest in assets and infrastructure to support the long-term sustainability of creative and cultural organisations across England. This role sits within the Capital Investment Team. In 2026/27, Arts Council England will manage and administer three capital programmes on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's (DCMS). These include: The Creative Foundations Fund (£485m /30). Museum Estate and Development Fund (£126.25m /30) Libraries Improvement Fund (£25.5m /30). The Senior Officer, Capital Advice and Support will be responsible for: Providing advice and support to staff related to the development of assets or cultural infrastructure to support the effective delivery of our capital investment programmes. Support the Arts Council's broader development role, offering advice on capital development both internally and externally to support our role as a development agency and realise place-based priorities, ensuring our work benefits more people and enriches lives across the country. 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 We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance. 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: How to apply and recruitment selection process Arts Council England 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: IC81, IC85, IC91 Closing date: 09:00am, 20 May 2026 1 st Interview: (virtual) 29 May, 03 and 04 June 2026 2 nd Interview: (virtual) 11 and 12 June 2026 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
Senior Relationship Manager (ND4) Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours (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: £50,468 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Leeds or Manchester (The role will be based in any of the locations 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) Introduction: We welcome applications to this Senior Relationship Manager role at Arts Council England. In this role, you'll play a key part in developing and supporting cultural and creative activity in the North. You'll be a critical part of our team, helping to initiate, develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, investments and development programmes that catalyse creative ambition and opportunity. At Arts Council we know that culture and creativity are essential for healthy, happy and resilient communities. We want to make exciting, high quality cultural opportunities and experiences available to everyone, everywhere and we need your help to make that happen. If you share our passion and ambition, we'd love you to come and work with us! Role details: In this role as a Senior Relationship Manager in the North Area, you can expect to: Work collaboratively as part of the North Area Management Team to help shape, monitor and manage our grant investments across the North West, North East and Yorkshire and Humberside. Lead, line manage and support a team of Relationship Managers working across a range of specialisms with artists, communities, arts organisations, museums, and libraries Work frequently with external stakeholders like Local Authorities, Combined Authorities, Universities and other funders to support investment, cultural strategy and development in our places of interest Contribute broadly across the North and feed into national Arts Council development activities and major projects in your specialist areas of knowledge Work closely with local colleagues from Arts Council and the cultural sector across the North West to support each other and the delivery of Arts Council's 10 year strategy, Let's Create. You will have relevant experience in line management and be passionate about the difference arts, culture, and creativity can make to people's lives. You will have strong relationship or stakeholder management experience, as well as an understanding of place-based working and how it applies to cultural development. For this vacancy we particularly welcome applications from candidates with a strong working knowledge and experience of equality, diversity and inclusion within the context of cultural development and the growth of creative and cultural industries in the North. This is a rewarding and busy role so you'll need the ability to absorb and analyse complex information quickly and prioritise competing demands. You'll be a strong collaborator and communicator, and someone who can support, manage and mentor our teams to deliver their objectives. 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 We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance. 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: How to apply and recruitment selection process Arts Council England 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: ND4 Closing date: 5pm, 11 May 2026 1 st Interview: (virtual) 27 May 2026 2 nd Interview: (In person) 10 June 2026 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
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Relationship Manager (ND4) Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours (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: £50,468 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Leeds or Manchester (The role will be based in any of the locations 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) Introduction: We welcome applications to this Senior Relationship Manager role at Arts Council England. In this role, you'll play a key part in developing and supporting cultural and creative activity in the North. You'll be a critical part of our team, helping to initiate, develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, investments and development programmes that catalyse creative ambition and opportunity. At Arts Council we know that culture and creativity are essential for healthy, happy and resilient communities. We want to make exciting, high quality cultural opportunities and experiences available to everyone, everywhere and we need your help to make that happen. If you share our passion and ambition, we'd love you to come and work with us! Role details: In this role as a Senior Relationship Manager in the North Area, you can expect to: Work collaboratively as part of the North Area Management Team to help shape, monitor and manage our grant investments across the North West, North East and Yorkshire and Humberside. Lead, line manage and support a team of Relationship Managers working across a range of specialisms with artists, communities, arts organisations, museums, and libraries Work frequently with external stakeholders like Local Authorities, Combined Authorities, Universities and other funders to support investment, cultural strategy and development in our places of interest Contribute broadly across the North and feed into national Arts Council development activities and major projects in your specialist areas of knowledge Work closely with local colleagues from Arts Council and the cultural sector across the North West to support each other and the delivery of Arts Council's 10 year strategy, Let's Create. You will have relevant experience in line management and be passionate about the difference arts, culture, and creativity can make to people's lives. You will have strong relationship or stakeholder management experience, as well as an understanding of place-based working and how it applies to cultural development. For this vacancy we particularly welcome applications from candidates with a strong working knowledge and experience of equality, diversity and inclusion within the context of cultural development and the growth of creative and cultural industries in the North. This is a rewarding and busy role so you'll need the ability to absorb and analyse complex information quickly and prioritise competing demands. You'll be a strong collaborator and communicator, and someone who can support, manage and mentor our teams to deliver their objectives. 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 We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance. 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: How to apply and recruitment selection process Arts Council England 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: ND4 Closing date: 5pm, 11 May 2026 1 st Interview: (virtual) 27 May 2026 2 nd Interview: (In person) 10 June 2026 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
