Relationship Manager, Theatre and Diversity (LL19)

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Relationship Manager, Theatre and Diversity (LL19)

Employer: Arts Council England

Location: London

Salary: This is a voluntary role, with UK expenses reimbursed

Closing date: 5 May 2025

Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week. 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: £39,398 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 at 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).

Role Details: 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. Alongside the theatre role, you will act as a London Relationship Manager lead for Diversity, sharing your expertise in equality and diversity across a range of artforms and disciplines and helping coordinate strategic activities for the London area.

You will have a keen interest in creativity 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. In addition, you should have substantial experience in delivering initiatives that have contributed to a more equal, diverse, and inclusive cultural sector.

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.

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. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

Job ref: LL19

Closing date: 09:00am Wednesday 23 April

1st Interviews: (virtual MS Teams) 6 & 8 May

2nd Interviews: (in person at the London office) 15 May

Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process.