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Join the Arts Council England as a Senior Relationship and Development Manager and make a significant impact on music education across the country.
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Salary £46709
Location National - Hybrid
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Arts Council England is offering an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Senior Relationship and Development Manager to join their team, focusing on the Music Hubs programme. This organization is a national champion of the arts, playing a pivotal role in nurturing the cultural fabric of England through funding, advocacy, and support for the arts. Their commitment to inclusivity and diversity makes this an ideal workplace for those passionate about the arts and community engagement.
- Lead the Music Hub Senior Management team.
- Manage and support Music Hub Relationship and Development Managers.
- Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
- Oversee the development of Music Hubs and intervene in challenges.
- Support continuous improvement and best practice dissemination.
- Contribute to internal and external reporting aligned with Arts Council England's goals.
- Coach and develop managers and offer insights into the music education sector.
- Experience in cultural or educational sectors.
- Strong skills in strategic development and relationship building.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- A passion for arts and music education.
To apply, please visit the Arts Council careers page and follow the application process as outlined. Remember, CVs and cover letters are not accepted, and adjustments for the application process can be requested.
Arts Council England is seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Senior Relationship and Development Manager to lead and shape our work within the Music Hubs programme. As part of the Music Hub Senior Management team, you will play a critical role in managing and supporting our Music Hub Relationship and Development Managers, guiding their performance, and ensuring that the Music Hub network delivers high-quality music education to children and young people across the country.
You will be responsible for driving strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including Local Authorities and partner organisations, as well as overseeing the development of Hubs and providing senior-level interventions when challenges arise. Your ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships will be central to ensuring the success and sustainability of the Music Hubs programme, which invests over £101 million annually to provide access to music education.
In this role, you will take a holistic view of the programme, supporting continuous improvement and helping to identify and disseminate best practices across the Hub network. You’ll also contribute to internal and external reporting, ensuring alignment with Arts Council England's broader goals, including the ‘Let's Create’ strategy.
Your leadership will extend to coaching and developing the Relationship and Development Managers, while also offering insight into the evolving music education landscape. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, with the vision and expertise to make a lasting impact on music education in England.
If you have experience in the cultural or educational sector and are passionate about strategic development and relationship building, we’d love to hear from you. 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.
If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.
About us: 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. To find out more, click here.
Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. 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]
We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.
To view the job description please click here To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here
Job ref: COO18 Closing date: 09:00 am Wednesday 30 October 1 st Interviews: (virtual) week commencing 12 November 2 nd Interviews: (virtual) Friday 22 November - Candidates will be required to completed a task for the second interview around interventions from the Senior Relationship Manager (Details TBC)
Please note: We do NOT accept CVs 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]
