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Salary Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2025 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: GBP46,709 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Leeds (The role will be based at the office base 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)
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join Arts Council England's and develop the Artsmark Cultural Education Network (ACEN). The Senior Manager will have responsibility for developing and delivering the ACEN's programme and provide line management and leadership to a new team as it develops new roles and structures.
The ACEN will share expertise, best practice, and foster creative and cultural partnerships, to increase and enhance the confidence, skills and capabilities of teachers and school leaders to develop their cultural offer for pupils. This will be delivered to schools through free and practical webinars, workshops, and partnerships as well as 1-2-1 advice.
There is great scope in this role to significantly shape this new programme as it establishes itself in the education sector.
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.
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
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 .
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To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here
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Closing date: 9:00 am 5 Feb 2024
1 st Interviews: week of the 19 February
2 nd Interviews: week of the 26 February
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
