Officer, Governance (GP5)

Officer, Governance (GP5)

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 welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)

Salary: £32,163 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. 

Location: Manchester (The role will be based in Manchester; 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) 

Arts Council England is looking for a contract Governance Officer to work in their small team to deliver an efficient and effective service to our committees.

As a Governance Officer, you will help the team deliver successful away-day events, redraft policies, and handle internal queries about our policies and processes. You will also be expected to attend formal meetings where high-level organisational plans and policies are agreed upon.

Some of your primary responsibilities as Governance Officer will include:

• Planning meetings with key internal staff, including managing reports, drafting agendas and organising the relevant aspects of our forward plan
• Drafting, updating, and offering advice on key Governance Policy documents
• Giving advice to council members and officers on governance procedures and protocols, particularly in relation to the Arts Council’s Royal Charter, Scheme of Delegated Financial Authority, and Code of Ethics/Code of Conduct
• Handling enquiries from staff on Governance matters
• Planning and managing away days and site visits for Trustees

We are looking for someone who is experienced in and enjoys committee work, including writing formal minutes and advising on procedures. You will also need:

• Project planning and implementation experience
• Experience working with people in senior roles and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a busy environment without losing attention to detail
• Knowledge of best practices in governance

If you're looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you'll be rewarded with an excellent contract rate for your dedication. Arts Council England provides world-class benefits. Some, not all, of our benefits can be found below:

• A final salary pension scheme, 25 days plus bank holidays and annual winter closure (three days between Christmas and New Year) plus one additional day for each year of service up to 30 days
• We also offer a buy/ sell annual leave option and flexible and hybrid working and well-being support
• We also offer exclusive savings on the high street and online, as well as holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and much more.

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.

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

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.

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 on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here. 

To view the job description please click here

To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here  

Job ref: GP5

Closing date: 09:00 Monday 09 June

Interviews: (virtual) Friday 20 June

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 recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk