Delivery Manager, Transformation Governance (FCSF129)
Delivery Manager, Transformation Governance (FCSF129)
Contract: 12-month fixed term, 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: £38,689 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)
Introduction
We are looking for a Delivery Manager – Transformation Governance to join our Corporate Services Directorate and play a key role in supporting Arts Council England’s transformation activity.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a growing Programme Management Office (PMO) function, helping to bring clarity, consistency and momentum to a portfolio of complex change initiatives. You’ll be part of a collaborative and evolving team focused on improving how we deliver change across the organisation.
Arts Council England invests in creativity and culture so that everyone in England can experience and benefit from it. Joining us means being part of a mission-driven organisation that values inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Role Details
In this role, you will support the effective governance and delivery of transformation activity across Arts Council. You’ll work closely with programme and PMO leadership, delivery teams and service owners to ensure that project and programme management approaches are applied in a way that is practical, proportionate and accessible.
You will lead the day-to-day operation of transformation governance, supporting teams to understand expectations and apply consistent tools and processes. You’ll help track progress, risks, dependencies and delivery confidence across multiple projects, ensuring that issues are identified early in complex delivery environments.
A key part of the role will be shaping clear, accessible reporting and assurance. You’ll translate delivery activity into meaningful insight for a range of audiences, including senior leaders, using plain English and focusing on what matters most.
You’ll also act as a bridge between experienced delivery professionals and colleagues who may be newer to agile or formal project management approaches—offering practical support, encouraging shared understanding and helping remove barriers to delivery.
We’re looking for someone who brings experience of working in delivery, project or programme environments within complex organisations, ideally involving transformation or change. You’ll be confident working within governance structures, politically aware, and able to collaborate effectively across teams.
Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt your approach to different levels of delivery maturity. A good understanding of project and programme management principles, including agile ways of working, will help you succeed in this role.
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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
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Job ref: FCSF129
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 27 March 2026
1st Interview: (Virtual) Wednesday 08 April
2nd Interview: (virtual) Wednesday 15 April
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
