Officer, Funded Organisations (IC160)
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: £30,631 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Based ay any Arts Council’s office (Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cambridge, Brighton or Bristol ) (The role will be based at one of the office base 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)
The Funding Programmes teams in the Investment Centre lead on the design and delivery of all of the Arts Council’s funding programmes – the Funded Organisations team is one of these.
The Funded Organisations team oversees the Arts Council’s Investment in National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) and Investment Support Organisations (IPSOs). It is responsible for the design and principles of delivery of these programmes. It also provides guidance materials and advice to colleagues on these programmes.
The Funded Organisations team comprises of two Senior Managers, two Senior Officers, Senior Officer Financial Risk and Analysis, Officer Financial Risk and Analysis, an Officer and an Assistant.
We are looking to recruit an Officer, Funded Organisations.
The principal responsibilities for the Officer, Funded Organisations will include supporting the Senior Managers and Senior Officers in the Funded Organisations team with:
- the development, design and delivery of the Investment Programme/s for 2026 onwards as required.
- the delivery of the 2023-26 Investment Programme/s
The Officer, Funded Organisations will work closely with colleagues in other Funding Programmes and Investment Centre teams and with Arts Council Area and national colleagues.
If you would like to have a chat about the role, please contact Suzanne van der Lingen, Senior Officer, Funded Organisations (suzanne.vanderlingen@artscouncil.org.uk).
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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.
Please note that, we are currently consulting on our Staff Code of Ethics and changes which will avoid conflicts of interest. The changes would mean that employees of the Arts Council would not be 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: IC160
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 19 May 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 5 June and Thursday 6 June 2024
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
