Relationship Manager, Children, Young People And Learning (Mn11)

 Relationship Manager, Children, Young People and Learning (MN11)

Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)

Salary: £35,225 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. 

Location: Nottingham or Birmingham (The role will be based at one of the office bases listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) 

We are on a mission to make sure that the arts and cultural activities we fund are inclusive and that everyone in England has the chance to lead creative and cultural lives no matter what their background. Music, theatre, galleries, dance, literature, museums, libraries – it’s about access to all of these and more. Can you help us?

Arts Council England is looking for a Relationship Manager for Children and Young People in the Midlands, and this full-time role comes with a salary of £35,225.

The role is based in our either our Birmingham or Nottingham office and will involve working across the Midlands.

As Relationship Manager, Children and Young People, you will contribute to the Arts Council’s role as the national development agency for creativity and culture. Here are some of the things you could expect to do in the role:

• Monitor a portfolio of funded organisations and programmes, including National Portfolio Organisations. This may also include Music Hubs. Give funding advice to individuals and organisations about Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants and other funds.
• Support our decision-making processes, writing assessments and participating in decision panels.
• Take a place-based, creativity-led approach to cultural development by working with local stakeholders in targeted places.
• Work with colleagues in the Midlands and nationally to ensure our work benefits more People and enriches lives across the country as part of the delivery of Let’s Create, our strategy for 2020-2030, with particular emphasis on our priorities for Children and Young People.

You will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and experience of arts and cultural activity by, with and for children and Young People, and of cultural education and creative learning. This may be from the creative and cultural sector or in related sectors such as local government, education, health or similar.

You will also have a good understanding of the cultural sector in England and of the current challenges and opportunities facing it, and excellent skills in collaboration, influencing and advocacy, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You’ll be comfortable working with data and taking an evidence-based approach to developing new initiatives.

You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of place-based cultural development work. You will have experience in developing credible relationships with a range of stakeholders in one or more of the cultural, voluntary, public, or commercial sectors.

You will need a good understanding of organisational dynamics including business planning, financial reporting, performance management and governance. With a diverse portfolio of external partner relationships to maintain, you will be self-reliant and enjoy both frequent travel and meeting new people.  

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and 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 help 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 at 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. This role is also eligible for a similar scheme Arts Council England are piloting for Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse applicants to guarantee access to our first stage of selection if they meet the minimum criteria. Therefore, applicants are asked to complete the equality monitoring information once your application has been submitted as part of their application and if there are any queries to please contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk)

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.

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 - 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 recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk

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

(Please note the Relationship Manager job descriptions are currently in consultation and are due to be updated)

To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here  

Job ref: MN11

Closing date: 09:00 Monday 19 February

1^st Interviews: (virtual) 29 February and/or 1 March

2^nd Interviews: (in person at the Birmingham office) 7 and/or 8 March

Please note: 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 recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk