Senior Manager, Arts and Culture Peer Learning (ARTCF65)
Senior Manager, Arts and Culture Peer Learning (ARTCF65)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2029 (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: £50,468 per annum Grade B plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Nottingham, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge (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)
Arts Council England is recruiting to the new post of Senior Manager Arts and Culture Peer Learning. This is an exciting opportunity with responsibility for leading and facilitating both our sector led Place Based Peer Learning steering group and our sector led Creative Ageing steering group. Whilst and interest in and knowledge of the publicly funded cultural sector is desirable; you do not need to be an expert in either of these areas to apply. We are looking for expertise in facilitating and drawing out the learning and needs of others; in translating that to a coherent programme; with the ability to operate at a senior level and managing all of this with political sensitivity. You might be programming material in areas you are less familiar with, but you will be skilled in making connections and working across sectors. It’s fantastically interesting and exciting and the right person will be contributing to real change. Is it YOU?
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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: ARTCF65
Closing date: Midday Monday 17 August 2026
1st Interview: Tuesday 25 August 2026 (virtual)
2nd Interview: Thursday 3 September 2026 (virtual)
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
