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SalarySenior Relationship Manager, London (LL6)
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: £49,006 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: London (The role will be based in London; 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)
Do you want to be part of a diverse team of creative arts professionals working across one of the most exciting theatre sectors in the country? As a Senior Relationship Manager at Arts Council England, you will contribute to Arts Council’s role as a national development agency and 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. In addition, you will be part of the London Area Management Team and the National Theatre Team – amongst other team memberships.
As a member of the London Area Management Team you will lead on key strategic priorities in London to contribute to the development and delivery of Arts Council programmes and investments ensuring our work benefits more people as part of the delivery of our strategy for 2020-2030, Let’s Create.
You will have specialist knowledge of the London Theatre sector and an interest in arts and culture, more generally. London office, you’ll be skilled at leading and motivating teams, and capable of creating strong partnerships with local stakeholders at a senior level. You’ll lead on our London Strategic Partnerships work, coordinating relationships with the 33 London Boroughs, and as well as managing our engagement with the Greater London Authority (GLA), in addition to supporting the London Area Director in place-based development work.
The successful candidate will ideally have a combination of the following skills experience attributes;
- Experience of managing a team of staff and as well as direct line management Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels and developing credible partnerships Demonstrable experience of manages projects An understanding and empathy to the challenges and opportunities faced by cultural organisations in the performing arts. Experience of managing change. Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of business planning and financial reporting A strong knowledge of the theatre industry or the wider performing arts industry An understanding of the Nolan principles for working in public life and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Benefits for working for Arts Council England, not all, are listed below:
- A final salary pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and annual winter closure leave (three days between Christmas and New Year) plus one additional day for each year of service up to 30 days Flexible and hybrid working Employee offers on the high street and online, as well as holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out etc.
The Arts Council is committed to building an inclusive workplace and recruiting a workforce that is representative of London.
If you would like an informal conversation about the post, or working at ACE please contact Claire Saddleton, Senior Relationship Manager. Claire.saddleton@artscouncil.org.uk
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 have recently consulted on our Staff Code of Ethics and changes which will avoid conflicts of interest. The changes which have been introduced mean 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 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.
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(Please note the Senior 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: LL6
Closing date: 09:00 am Friday 26 April
1st Interviews: (virtual) Tuesday 07 May
2nd Interviews: (in person at the London office) Tuesday 14 May
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
