Return to jobs 
Join Arts Council England to foster cultural richness as a Relationship Manager for Libraries
Overview
Salary £35225
Location Bristol, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly? 
Expires Expires at anytime
Arts Council England is the driving force behind the nation's art and culture scene, championing creativity across museums, libraries, and artistic endeavours. We are committed to ensuring that everyone in England can engage with art and culture, aiming to make a lasting impact on society by breaking down barriers to cultural participation.
- Manage a diverse portfolio of library organizations, ensuring the effective distribution of funding.
- Provide expert funding guidance to libraries, individuals, and cultural entities.
- Support key decision-making processes and prioritize areas for strategic cultural investment.
- Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance the reach and impact of library services.
- In-depth understanding of the library sector is essential.
- Strong skills in collaboration, influencing, and advocacy are required.
- Proficiency in data analysis and evidence-based strategy development.
About Us: We are Arts Council England, a public body dedicated to promoting the arts, museums, and libraries. We are passionate about making a difference in the cultural sector and are on a mission to ensure that everyone in England has the chance to lead creative and cultural lives, regardless of their background. We believe in the power of art and culture and its ability to transform lives and communities.
The Role: As a Relationship Manager for Libraries, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of funded organisations, including Library National Portfolio Organisations. You will provide funding advice to libraries, individuals, and other cultural organisations, and support our decision-making processes. You will also work as part of a team with a focus on our priority places, providing wider advice to applicants.
Job Requirements: We are looking for someone with in-depth knowledge and experience of the library sector. You should have excellent skills in collaboration, influencing and advocacy, and be comfortable working with data and taking an evidence-based approach to developing new initiatives.
Benefits: We offer a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, flexible and hybrid working, and a range of exclusive savings on the high street and online. We also provide well-being support and encourage a healthy work-life balance.
Application Details: We are 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 disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds. If there are any adjustments that would help support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply.
Additional Information: Please note that we are currently consulting on our Staff Code of Ethics and changes which will avoid conflicts of interest. The changes would mean that employees of the Arts Council would not be able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding. 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 [email removed - click apply for more details].
