Project Co-ordinator, People & Culture Transformation (FCSF147)

Project Co-ordinator, People & Culture Transformation (FCSF147)

Contract: Fixed term until 30 June 2028, 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: £33,643 per annum Grade D plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. 

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol, Brighton and Cambridge (The role will be based in one of the office bases 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) 

Help shape how Arts Council England works for colleagues and the sector. We’re looking for a proactive and organised Project Co-ordinator to support our People & Culture Transformation programme.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll coordinate programme plans, track progress, maintain project records and prepare clear reports. You’ll also support meetings and governance processes, helping colleagues make informed decisions and keeping delivery on track.

You’ll bring:

• Experience coordinating projects, programmes, transformation or service improvement activity, including governance and reporting.
• Strong planning skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, turning complex discussions into clear, concise updates.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Planner, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Word and Excel.
• A collaborative approach, sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of the Arts Council’s responsibilities as a public body.

Experience of budget monitoring, Power BI or Agile approaches would be an advantage.

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. 

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To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here  

Job ref: FCSF147

Closing date: 09:00, Wednesday 28 October

Interview: (virtual) W/C 16 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