Senior Relationship Manager, Bradford City of Culture (NDF8)
Please note: This vacancy is open to Arts Council England employees only. Applications from candidates who are not currently employed by Arts Council England will not be considered.
Senior Relationship Manager, Bradford City of Culture (NDF8)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027 (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: Leeds (The role will be based in Leeds; 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)
We are looking for a highly organised and strategic individual to take up a temporary position as Senior Relationship Manager based in Leeds to be responsible for managing a portfolio of relationships, investments and development programmes primarily (but not exclusively) related to the legacy and wind down of Bradford UK City of Culture 2025. This role is until 31 March in the first instance. There may be a potential to extend this until 30 June.
The role will be part of the wider SMT but will in addition have responsibility for:
- Coordinating the monitoring and oversight of £15m DCMS funding and £5m Arts Council Funding to Bradford UK City of Culture 2025 via internal ACE working group.
- Main point of contact with DCMS Cities of Culture team, Bradford Council, Bradford Culture Company
- Co-ordinating the work of the Bradford CoC RM
- Co-ordinating monitoring and oversight meetings with DCMS and others
- Main point of contact internally for other ACE colleagues involved in City of Culture administration including AMT, Area Council, EB and collaborative funding team.
- Maintaining an up-to-date risk register with regards to City of Culture
- Completion of internal evaluation of Arts Council’s involvement in the programme
- Preparation of learning materials and handover to 2029 City of Culture administrators where relevant
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.
To view the job description please click here
To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here
Job ref: NDF8
Closing date: 09:00am Friday 23 October
1st Interview: (virtual) Friday 06 November
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
Please note: This vacancy is open to Arts Council England employees only. Applications from candidates who are not currently employed by Arts Council England will not be considered.
Senior Relationship Manager, Bradford City of Culture (NDF8)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027 (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: Leeds (The role will be based in Leeds; 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)
We are looking for a highly organised and strategic individual to take up a temporary position as Senior Relationship Manager based in Leeds to be responsible for managing a portfolio of relationships, investments and development programmes primarily (but not exclusively) related to the legacy and wind down of Bradford UK City of Culture 2025. This role is until 31 March in the first instance. There may be a potential to extend this until 30 June.
The role will be part of the wider SMT but will in addition have responsibility for:
- Coordinating the monitoring and oversight of £15m DCMS funding and £5m Arts Council Funding to Bradford UK City of Culture 2025 via internal ACE working group.
- Main point of contact with DCMS Cities of Culture team, Bradford Council, Bradford Culture Company
- Co-ordinating the work of the Bradford CoC RM
- Co-ordinating monitoring and oversight meetings with DCMS and others
- Main point of contact internally for other ACE colleagues involved in City of Culture administration including AMT, Area Council, EB and collaborative funding team.
- Maintaining an up-to-date risk register with regards to City of Culture
- Completion of internal evaluation of Arts Council’s involvement in the programme
- Preparation of learning materials and handover to 2029 City of Culture administrators where relevant
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.
To view the job description please click here
To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here
Job ref: NDF8
Closing date: 09:00am Friday 23 October
1st Interview: (virtual) Friday 06 November
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
