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. If there are any adjustments that would 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 here. 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.
* 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.
Contract: Permanent, job share, working 17.5 hours per week (Wednesday 7, Thursday 7, Friday 3.5). 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: £51,457 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
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.
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