Senior Communications Officer (COO78)
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week. Working hours are flexible and hybrid working options are available.
Salary: £38,689 per annum Grade C plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and hybrid working arrangements.
Location: Manchester or Leeds – the role will be based in either location and will support regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1‑2 days a week.
Introduction
Arts Council England is looking for an experienced and creative Senior Communications Officer to lead communications for Capital Investment programmes. These programmes play a vital role in supporting the long-term sustainability of arts and culture across England—investing in buildings, infrastructure, and places that enable creativity to thrive.
Job Role
You will lead strategic communications for our capital programmes, including promoting the Capital Advice Service and reaching underserved communities. You’ll create content across channels, deliver campaigns, advise colleagues, and build strong stakeholder relationships while ensuring communications are accessible, inclusive, and effectively managed.
You’ll bring experience delivering communication strategies, strong writing skills, and confidence across digital channels. You’ll be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, build effective relationships, champion inclusion, and use data to evaluate and improve impact.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Arts Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require adjustments to support your application, please let us know when you apply. Arts Council offers inclusive interview schemes for disabled and neurodivergent candidates. For further details, visit our website.
About us
Arts Council offers hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance, and the Arts Council Retirement Plan – a final salary scheme. For more information, visit our website.
Recruitment Process
We have an inclusive and transparent application guidance. We are not currently accepting CVs or cover letters. If you require documentation in an alternative format, contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk.
Job Ref: COO78
Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 22 June 2026
1st Interview: virtual 07 and 09 July 2026
2nd Interview: virtual 15 and 16 July 2026
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