Senior Relationship Manager - London (LL10)
Senior Relationship Manager (LL10)
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: £52,950 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)
A short-fixed term secondment opportunity has arisen in the music team Arts Council London for a Senior Relationship Manager (SRM). The role will cover a SRM who has been appointed Interim Director, London until March 26.
The role will line manage a team of experienced Relationship Managers in the music team and be part of the music management team of two SRMs, reporting to the Interim Director, London. In addition, you will be part of the London Area Management Team and the National Music Team.
As an SRM and member of the London Area Management Team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of Arts Council programmes and investments in London as part of the delivery of our strategy for 2020-2030, Let’s Create.
You will have knowledge of the music sector and will be capable of leading and motivating teams, and of creating strong partnerships with local stakeholders at a senior level.
The successful candidate will ideally have a combination of the following skills experience and attributes.
- Skilled in managing people, teams and developing productive working relationships
- Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels and developing credible partnerships
- Demonstrable experience of managing projects
- An understanding of and empathy with the challenges and opportunities faced by cultural organisations
- Experience of managing change
- Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of business planning and financial reporting
- A strong knowledge of the music sector and the wider performing arts industry
- An understanding of the Nolan principles for working in public life and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Benefits for working for Arts Council England, not all, are listed below:
- A final salary pension scheme
- 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and annual winter closure leave (three days between Christmas and New Year) plus one additional day for each year of service up to 30 days
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Employee offers on the high street and online, as well as holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out etc.
The Arts Council is committed to building an inclusive workplace and recruiting a workforce that is representative of London.
If you would like an informal conversation about the post, please contact Adam Jeanes adam.jeanes@artscouncil.org.uk
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
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.
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Job ref: LL10
Closing date: 09:00am Thursday 11 December 2025
Interviews: (virtual/In person) Monday 15 December 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
