Senior Delivery Manager (MCP41)
Senior Delivery Manager (MCP41)
Contract: Permanent working 35 hours a 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: £49,045 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol (The role will be based in any of the offices listed; 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: Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. It champions creativity and culture across the country, developing talent in every corner of the nation, and supporting artists, practitioners and cultural organisations to work in partnership and to be world leading.
ACE’s ambitious Strategy for 2020-2030, Let’s Create, is an invitation to those who share their beliefs to come together and create new opportunities for every person in England to get creative and enjoy brilliant culture.
At the heart of the Strategy is the belief that creativity and culture make lives better, empowering people to realise their potential. On the public stage, ACE advocates for the value of creativity for all adults and children, raising awareness of how the work of arts organisations, museums and libraries is intrinsic to the happiness, wellbeing and the shared life of our communities.
Role Details: You will take a pivotal role in leading and implementing the delivery of designated projects in our Museums and Cultural Property (MCP) team, working closely with teams across Arts Council England and with external stakeholders, to ensure service redesign programmes are delivered on time, to budget and meet (or exceed) their scope.
You will define timelines, set up Agile ways of working, monitor progress, identify and address threats to the intended outcomes and continually optimise efficiencies.
You will facilitate continuous improvement of the project teams, identifying and removing blocks on the progress of their projects.
You will coach and mentor MCP team members, and other staff, to identify and apply the most appropriate Agile and service redesign tools and techniques, ensuring that the Art’s Council’s ambitions to become a user centred organisation are fully supported.
You will build and maintain cross function teams, ensuring they are motivated, collaborating and that they understand, and are focussed on, the most important aspects of the project delivery.
You will have
- Extensive experience of the management and coordination of complex projects
- Experience of procuring and managing services ideally in the Public Sector
- Budget Setting and Management experience
- Likely to have a degree in business management, project management, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies
- It would be desirable to be a Certified ScrumMaster or have a relevant Project Management qualification.
- Proven influencing and leadership skills
- Personal resilience to maintain own motivation and inspire others
- Proactive in risk management and problem solving
- You will demonstrate a commitment to working in line with the Arts Council’s duty as an arm's length public body. This includes an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion with a commitment to challenging discrimination of all kinds.
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
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 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: How to apply and recruitment selection process | Arts Council England and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.
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Job ref: MCP41
Closing date: 5:00pm Thursday 30 October 2025
1st Interview: (virtual) WC Monday 10 November 2025
2nd Interview: (virtual) WC Monday 17 November 2025
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
