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Join Arts Council England as a Senior Manager, Operations and contribute to vibrant arts, museum, and library sectors with your operational expertise.
Overview
Salary
£50468
Location
Manchester, Cambridge, Bristol, Brighton, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Arts Council England is a thrilling entity focused on supporting arts, museums, and libraries through public funding and strategic investments. The opportunity to work with us invites applicants to engage in a hybrid work model, with offices conveniently located in several cities including Manchester, Cambridge, Bristol, and Brighton.
Role Summary
- Significant part of the Capital Senior Management Team
- Streamline and upgrade operational processes
- Coordinate workflows
- Monitor performance, assurance, and risk management
- Ensure efficient delivery across multiple capital programmes
- Lead and organise a team of Senior Officers
- Collaborate across the organization and build solid relationships with a variety of partners.
Role Requirements
- Strong programme or project management experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
- Confidence in working within governance and assurance frameworks
- Previous success in leadership roles and proven record of process improvement
- Senior level experience in risk management and business assurance activities is compulsory
Application Process Details
- We encourage applications from all sections of the community, demonstrating our commitment to inclusivity and diversity
- We adhere to the 'Offer an Interview' scheme for disabled candidates fulfilling the critical criteria
- Please apply via our website. Do note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters
Arts Council England is an exciting organization dedicated to supporting arts, museums, and libraries through public funding and strategic investment. We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Operations to join our Capital Team on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid manner, with 1-2 days a week required on-site in one of our offices located in Manchester, Cambridge, Bristol, or Brighton.
The role: As a Senior Manager, Operations, you will be a key member of the Capital Senior Management Team, responsible for streamlining and improving operational processes, coordinating workflows, overseeing performance, assurance, and risk management, and ensuring effective delivery across multiple capital programmes. You will lead and develop a team of Senior Officers, collaborate with colleagues across the organization, and build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Job requirements: We are seeking candidates with strong programme or project management experience, excellent communication and stakeholder skills, confidence working within governance and assurance frameworks, and a proven track record of leading teams and driving process improvement. Experience in risk management and business assurance activities at a senior level is essential.
Benefits: Arts Council England offers a range of benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and options for flexible and hybrid working.
Applications details: We are committed to inclusivity and diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. Please apply through our website and note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters.
