Job Description

Senior Relationship Manager, London (LL5-1)
Contract: Permanent, job share, working 17.5 hours per week (Wednesday (7) Thursday (7) and Friday (3.5am). 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: 51,457 (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 the 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 ten 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. You will be experienced at leading and motivating teams and capable of creating strong partnerships with local stakeholders at a senior level. Alongside your job-share partner, you will represent the London Area at monthly Touring Project Grants decision panels.
The successful candidate will ideally have a combination of the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Experience of managing a team of staff, as well as direct line management
• Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels and developing credible partnerships
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects
• An understanding and empathy to the challenges and opportunities faced by cultural organisations in the performing arts and a strong knowledge of the theatre industry
• Experience of managing change
• Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of business planning and financial reporting
• An understanding of the Nolan Principles of Public Life and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits of working for Arts Council England, not all, are listed below:

• A final salary pension scheme
• 25 days (pro-rata) 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
• A range of employee discounts and benefits.

The Arts Council is committed to building an inclusive workplace and recruiting a workforce that is representative of London.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the post or working at Arts Council England, please contact to arrange.
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.
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We participate in the 'Offer an Interview' scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they're applying to, subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance.
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
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
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Job reference: LL5-1
Closing date: 09:00am Friday 07 November
1st Interviews: (virtual) Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 November
2nd Interviews: (in person at the London office) Tuesday 02 December
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

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