Relationship Manager, Theatre (LL75-1)
Contract: Permanent, working 21 hours per week Monday to Wednesday (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcomes applications from individuals who require flexibility)
Salary: £41,211 (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)
Introduction and role description:
The Relationship Manager role involves working with a range of theatre organisations and makers in London. You will be responsible for giving funding advice, assessing grant applications, understanding project information and monitoring performance. This includes assessing financial information, identifying risk and providing feedback on artistic plans. As a Theatre Relationship Manager, you will be expected to engage with a wide range of areas including touring; place‑based development; and sustainability.
You will have a keen interest in and performing arts, particularly theatre, 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.
You will join a team consisting of nine Relationship Managers, one Assistant, three Senior Relationship Managers and the Director, Theatre. The team currently manages the funding relationship with a diverse portfolio of around 60 National Portfolio Organisations as well as individual theatre artists and makers.
You will contribute to the development and delivery of Arts Council’s strategies, working with colleagues nationally, and should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the London and/or national theatre sector.
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.
If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Arts Council (or Evenbreak) are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website.
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 here.
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, please talk to the recruiting manager or contactrecruitment@artscouncil.org.uk
Job ref: LL75-1
Closing date: 09:00 Friday 23 January 206
Interview dates:
* 1st Interview: (virtual) 10 and 11 February 2026
* 2nd Interview: (in person) 24 and 25 February 2026
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 recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk
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