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Join the Museums and Cultural Property team at Arts Council England and play a pivotal role in protecting and promoting the UK's cultural heritage.
Overview
Salary
£33643
Location
Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Arts Council England's Museums and Cultural Property team offers a unique opportunity for those interested in heritage protection. By embodying the values of learning, caring, and ambition, the organization strives to develop services in line with the fast-paced changes in the arts environment.
Role Summary:
- You will be part of a team focused on managing the Government Indemnity scheme.
- The role mainly involves processing applications, issuing indemnities, and effectively communicating with museums, galleries, and other stakeholders.
- Your attention to detail and ability to manage complex information are crucial for this position.
Role Requirements:
- The role demands adaptability, proactiveness, and a solution-oriented mindset.
- You should be able to manage priorities and support colleagues during busy periods.
- Experience in a similar role could be advantageous.
Benefits:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Generous annual leave allowance
- The Arts Council Retirement Plan
The Arts Council encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and fosters an inclusive work environment.
Introduction: The Museums and Cultural Property team at Arts Council England delivers a diverse portfolio of services, all united by a shared purpose: to protect, champion, and bring greater public visibility to some of the UK's most valued cultural assets. What truly sets us apart is how we work as an organisation. Our values - We Learn, We Care, We Are Ambitious - are not just words, they shape everything we do. We invest in developing the services so that they meet user's needs in a constantly changing and fast-paced environment.
The role: You will be part of a team that is curious, collaborative, and driven to make a difference. The work you do will help ensure art, scientific and historic objects and collections can be shared, experienced, and enjoyed by communities now and for generations to come. Your focus will be Government Indemnity - which works similarly to insurance – and enables museums to borrow outstanding works of art and history to share them with their visitors. With a sound understanding of risks to cultural items, you will process applications acting on data and expert advice, and issue indemnities. Effective communication is central to this. You will liaise with museums, galleries, and other partners, responding to enquiries, providing guidance, and supporting applicants with consistency, clarity and confidence. Your attention to detail and ability to manage complex information will be essential in maintaining the confidence of lenders, borrowers and Government.
Job requirements: We are looking for someone who is adaptable, proactive, and solutions-focused, someone who can manage competing priorities and step in to support colleagues during busy periods. This includes support the work of the wider Museums and Cultural Property team, such as security reviews for loans.
Benefits: 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.
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.
