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Join the vibrant team at Arts Council England and lead cultural development in London's thriving arts scene
Overview
Salary £49006
Location London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly? In-person- London United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary: Arts Council England stands at the forefront of promoting and investing in the arts, museums, and libraries, driving cultural experiences across the nation. As a champion for diversity and inclusion, the council seeks a workforce that mirrors the dynamic community of London, offering a chance to contribute to meaningful and transformative projects in the arts.
- Lead a team in managing partnerships and developmental programmes in London's cultural sector.
- Direct strategic initiatives in alignment with the Arts Council's goals.
- Guide eleven Relationship Managers and one Assistant within the London theatre management team.
- Proven experience in team management and stakeholder engagement.
- Project management skills with an insight into the challenges and opportunities within the performing arts sector.
- Strong analytical, business planning, and financial reporting abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of the theatre or wider performing arts industries.
Application Process Details:
- For informal inquiries, contact Claire Saddleton, Senior Relationship Manager, at Claire.saddleton@artscouncil.org.uk.
- Do NOT submit CVs or cover letters; contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk for alternative format documents.
About Us: Arts Council England is a national development agency contributing to the arts, museums, and libraries. We invest public money and support arts and culture to make an impact in your area. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and recruiting a workforce that is representative of London.
The Role: As a Senior Relationship Manager, you will manage partnerships, investments, and development programmes across the London Area, and lead a team of experienced Relationship Managers to carry out cultural development work. You will be part of a small London theatre management team of three, reporting to the Director of Theatre and London, managing a team of eleven Relationship Managers and one Assistant. You will lead on key strategic priorities in London to contribute to the development and delivery of Arts Council programmes and investment.
Job Requirements: The successful candidate will ideally have experience of managing a team of staff, working with stakeholders at all levels, managing projects, and understanding the challenges and opportunities faced by cultural organisations in the performing arts. Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of business planning and financial reporting are required. A strong knowledge of the theatre industry or the wider performing arts industry is also necessary.
Benefits: We offer a final salary pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and annual winter closure leave, flexible and hybrid working, and employee offers on the high street and online, as well as holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out etc.
Application Details: If you would like an informal conversation about the post, or working at ACE please contact Claire Saddleton, Senior Relationship Manager. [email removed - click apply for more 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].
