Officer, Accreditation & Designation (IC87

Officer, Accreditation & Designation (IC87

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

Location: Manchester or Birmingham (The role will be based in Manchester or Birmingham; 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) 

Introduction: Do you want to play a part in shaping and supporting England’s cultural and museum sector? At Arts Council England, we invest in creativity and culture so that everyone can access and benefit from great arts and culture wherever they live.

Our Investment Centre plays a vital role in delivering national programmes that strengthen the resilience, sustainability and impact of the cultural sector. Within this, our Development Initiatives Operations Team manage the Museums Accreditation and Designation Schemes and the Libraries Development Framework, working with museums, libraries and partners across the country to recognise excellence, support high standards, and ensure public access to important collections.

We’re looking for an organised and collaborative Officer to join our Development Initiatives Operations Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to programmes that support museums, collections, and cultural heritage, while working in a supportive and purpose-driven organisation. You’ll join a small, flexible team at the heart of Arts Council’s work with museums, helping to deliver schemes that underpin our strategy.

Role Details: As Officer – Accreditation & Designation, you will support the delivery of Arts Council’s national Accreditation and Designation schemes, helping to ensure processes run smoothly and effectively for applicants and stakeholders.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating applications and assessments, working closely with colleagues across the Investment Centre, Museums & Cultural Property team, and wider Arts Council. Your work will involve managing information, supporting decision-making processes, and maintaining high standards of accuracy, service and accountability.

This is a varied and fast-paced role that will suit someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

·       Experience supporting programmes or services in a busy, customer-facing environment

·       Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of work and meet deadlines

·       Excellent attention to detail and confidence handling sensitive or confidential information

·       Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of people

·       Good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret and summarise complex information

·       Confidence using IT systems and databases, and the ability to learn new tools quickly

·       A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals

·       An understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion and public value in arts and culture

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: IC87

Closing date: 09:00 Wednesday 08 July

Interview: (Virtual) W/C 13 or 20 July

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