Officer, Operations & Policy (COO2)
Officer, Operations & Policy (COO2)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026, 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: £32,163 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 an enthusiastic, proactive and organised individual with strong planning, interpersonal and communications skills to work as part of a small team supporting the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Senior Manager, Operations & Policy, in maintaining an oversight of Arts Council core business, helping to ensure the efficient and effective running of the organisation and the COO Department
Role Details: Your work will include the implementation and development of cross-organisational systems to improve consistency of approach, access to up-to-date information and operational oversight (e.g. the project management framework, the programme timeline overview and Verto). You will support the functions of the Operations Management Group (OMG), Senior Manager Operations (SMO) Group, National Directors Team and similar meetings. In addition, you will be supporting the smooth running of the COO Department, maintaining and developing internal systems for planning, risk review and financial monitoring.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can combine a demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise with flexibility and curiosity to contribute to areas beyond your daily responsibilities within the COO’s remit.
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
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.
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: COO2
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 01 June
Interviews: (virtual) Thursday 12 June
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
