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Join Arts Council England as a Relationship Manager for Dance and shape the future of the arts landscape
Overview
Salary £37521
Location London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly? In-person- London United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Arts Council England is a national champion for art, museums, and libraries. As a Relationship Manager for Dance, you'll be part of a vibrant team that plays a pivotal role in nurturing the cultural fabric of the country. This is your chance to collaborate with creative minds and organizations, ensuring the continued growth and diversity of the UK's arts scene.
Role Summary
- Manage a portfolio of funded organizations, monitoring their performance and funding needs.
- Engage in the assessment of funding applications and liaise with the Investment Centre.
- Recommend funding decisions and advise on artistic and operational challenges.
Role Requirements
- Proven experience in the arts sector, particularly in dance, at a senior level.
- Strong grasp of business planning, financial reporting, and governance within cultural organizations.
- Ability to forge and maintain professional relationships, offering credible advice.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Application Process Details
- CVs or cover letters are not accepted; apply directly through the provided channels.
- Contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk for documentation in alternative formats.
Arts Council England is looking for a Relationship Manager for Dance. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and passionate team, dedicated to supporting arts, museums, and libraries across the country.
The Role: As a Relationship Manager, you will manage a portfolio of funded organisations. This includes maintaining an awareness of their performance against their business plan and their funding agreement with the Arts Council, and identifying their investment needs. You will contribute to the assessment of their applications, liaising with the Investment Centre and recommending funding decisions to your Senior Relationship Manager and Leadership team.
Job Requirements: To succeed in this role, you will need experience working in one or more of our art forms or cross-cutting policy areas and with arts and cultural organisations at the senior level. You should have a good understanding of organisations, including business planning, financial reporting, performance management and governance. You should also be effective in developing relationships with organisations at all levels and have the personal credibility, communication and analytical skills to provide advice and support on their artistic and operational challenges.
Benefits: Arts Council England provides world-class benefits including a final salary pension scheme, 25 days plus bank holidays and annual winter closure, and flexible and hybrid working. We also offer exclusive savings on the high street and online, as well as holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and much more.
Application Details: Please note that we do not accept CV’s or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact [email removed - click apply for more details].
Arts Council England is committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from people in underrepresented groups.
