Relationship Manager, Accreditation UK National Museums (MCPF41)

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: £36,987 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. 

Location: Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol or Cambridge (The role will be based at 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 looking for an enthusiastic advocate of culture and creativity to fill the full-time role of Relationship Manager and join our supportive and inclusive museum and cultural property team.

This Relationship Manager role comes with a salary of £36,987. The role will be based in one of the listed offices, however, we operate a hybrid structure. Some travel across the UK will be required.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for arts and culture, enjoys building relationships, has an in-depth knowledge of museum accreditation, and can advise National museums on how to evidence that they reach this standard.

If you were currently doing this job, you would contribute to the following:

• The work of the Museums & Cultural Property team with its focus on improving opportunities for people to engage with high quality museums and collections.
• Insights gained from National museums as well as your career to date to help us develop our service approach to delivering and developing MCP museum and collections schemes.
• Advice to external colleagues in UK National museums delivering targeted advice on what the Accreditation requirements mean for them.
• Relationship management with colleagues in our partner organisations – Northern Ireland Museums Council, Museums Galleries Scotland and the Welsh Government.
• Assessment of applications from National museums for Accreditation.

To apply, you will need:

• Excellent communication and people skills to build relationships.
• Knowledge of UK museum governance and practice to bring credibility and authority to the role.
• Excellent writing and analysis skills to provide good quality insightful Accreditation assessments.
• Experience of using data tools effectively to track impact and identify trends. You will manage data in line with data protection regulations and internal policies.

We are looking for someone organised and excited by a varied workload who brings attention to detail and an ability to filter key points from lots of information. 

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

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance 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: MCPF41

Closing date: 9:00am Wednesday 07 May

Interviews: Tuesday 3 June 2025

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