Officer, Business Transformation (FCSF112)
Officer, Business Transformation (FCSF112)
Contract: Fixed term to 30 June 2028 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: £33,643 per annum Grade D 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)
Help us change how Arts Council England works!
Arts Council England is entering an important period of change. We are redesigning services, improving how we use digital tools and data, and making it easier for people and organisations to work with us.
Our Strategic Framework is built around three clear objectives: excellence, for everybody and everywhere. It also sets an ambition for a simpler, less prescriptive organisation that provides the best possible support to those who work with us.
We are looking for an Officer, Business Transformation to help make that change happen.
You will work across different projects and teams, helping to organise activity, carry out research, involve colleagues and service users, prepare clear information and keep work moving. One week you might be supporting a digital service project; the next, researching a new approach, coordinating a workshop or helping a team test an idea.
This role would suit someone who:
- can organise work and keep track of actions and deadlines
- enjoys researching problems and finding practical solutions
- communicates clearly with different audiences
- works well with others but can also use their own initiative
- can bring together information and identify what matters
- is interested in how organisations, services and ways of working can improve
You do not need to arrive with experience of every aspect of transformation. What matters is that you are thoughtful, organised, willing to learn and motivated by making things work better for people.
You will join a supportive team and gain experience across a wide range of organisational and digital change. If you want a role where you can contribute ideas, build practical experience and see the effect of your work, we would welcome your application.
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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To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here
Job ref: FCSF112
Closing date: 4 October 2026
Interview: (virtual) 28/29 October 2026
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
