Job Description

Relationship Manager, Combined Arts (LL69)

Contract: Permanent, working 17.5 hours (2.5 days) 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: \xc2\xa337,521 (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 if the team, normally 1-2 days a week)

Do you believe in the power of culture to transform lives? Arts Council England is looking for a Relationship Manager, Combined Arts, to join it\xe2\x80\x99s busy London area team on a part time \xe2\x80\x93 2.5 days per week contract. We are particularly keen to hear from people with knowledge and experience in arts centres and grass roots community venues.

You will be responsible for investing in and developing a portfolio of Combined Arts (this might include carnival arts, festivals, arts centres, grass roots community venues) related organisations and individuals, as well as sharing your expertise across the whole range of artforms and disciplines supported by the Arts Council.

You will have knowledge and experience in Combined Arts and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will be able to support others to make positive change and be comfortable communicating with colleagues and external contacts at all levels.

The role will involve:

• Giving funding advice, assessing grant applications, understanding project information, and monitoring performance
• Assessing financial information, identifying risk, and providing feedback on artistic and organisational plans
• Working as part of a place based regional group, setting up funding surgeries or meeting with a Local Authority to discuss place-based priorities, particularly in our Priority Places or Levelling Up for Culture places
• Working outside your specialism on a range of Arts Council initiatives
• Being a crucial part of the London and national Combined Arts teams

As a vital member of the team and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we\'ll provide a favourable contract rate of \xc2\xa337,521 (pro rata) p/a and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. Arts Council England provides world-class benefits. Some, not all, of our benefits, can be found below:

• A final salary pension scheme, 25 days plus bank holidays and annual winter closure (three days between Christmas and New Year) plus one additional day for each year of service up to 30 days
• We also offer a buy/ sell annual leave option and flexible and hybrid working and well-being support
• We also offer exclusive savings on the high street and online, as well as holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and much more.

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

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

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 .

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 and more about our commitment to diversity on our website .

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Job ref: LL69

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 10 September

1st Interviews: (virtual) 21 & 22 September

2nd Interviews: (in person, London office) 28 September

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Arts Council England