Director, London (LLF80)
Director, London (LLF80)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026, working 17.5 hours per week (working 2.5 days 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: £63,513 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: London (The role will be based in London; 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)
You will be a senior member of the London Area management team, sharing responsibility for its successful contribution to the national Let’s Create strategy by delivering on its goals locally.
You will lead the London Music team (2 x FTE Senior Relationship Managers, 10 x Relationship Managers and 1 x Assistant) who oversee a portfolio of music organisations that receive regular funding from Arts Council, and who also take part in cross-artform panels allocating project funding. The role will require you to engage with stakeholders from across London in a credible manner, though you do not need to be a Music specialist.
This is an interim role and does not have national artform/discipline responsibilities. The purpose of this role is to oversee and participate as a decision-maker in funding processes, manage and support a dedicated and high-performing artform team, and lead sector and place-based development work in London. Along with other London Directors, you will support the delivery of action plans for London’s Priority Places, taking a particular lead on our work in Brent, as well as supporting the development of strategic partnerships and cross-borough initiatives.
You will also lead on key priorities articulated in the London Area Operational Plan and design and deliver initiatives to support the development of arts and culture in London generally.
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.
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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: LLF80
Closing date: 09:00 am Monday 20 October
Interviews: (in person) Friday 31 October
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
