Assistant, Funding Programmes (IC60)
Assistant, Funding Programmes (IC60)
Contract: Fixed term until 09 April 2027, 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: £28,662 per annum Grade E plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Nottingham (The role will be based in one the locations 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)
Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We invest public money to support arts, museums, libraries and creative organisations across England, helping more people in more places experience the benefits of creativity and culture.
We are looking for an organised, proactive and collaborative Assistant, Funded Organisations to join our Investment Centre. This is an important role at the heart of our funding work, supporting the teams who manage relationships with funded organisations and helping ensure that our investment is delivered effectively, accurately and with excellent service to colleagues and external partners.
As part of the Funded Organisations team, you will be a key point of contact for queries, coordinate information and processes, support meetings and briefings, maintain accurate records, and help manage administrative and financial tasks linked to our investment activity. You will work with colleagues across Arts Council England and with external stakeholders, so this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, keeping complex work on track and making a practical contribution to a busy national organisation.
You do not need to be an expert in arts funding to apply. We are looking for someone with strong administrative experience, excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. In return, you will join a supportive, collaborative organisation with a clear public purpose, a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and a mission to make creativity and culture accessible to everyone.
Role Details: This is a varied and important administrative role supporting the delivery of Arts Council England’s investment in arts and cultural organisations. As Assistant, Funded Organisations, you will help the team stay organised, responsive and well-informed, providing practical support across a range of tasks including inbox coordination, meeting preparation, note taking, action tracking, information management, research, financial administration and maintaining accurate records.
You will often be a first point of contact for internal colleagues and external stakeholders, so you will need to be confident communicating clearly and professionally, both in writing and in conversation. The role involves working with colleagues across Arts Council England, supporting Senior Managers and contributing to the smooth running of team processes, so the ability to build positive working relationships and work collaboratively will be key.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, accurate and able to manage a varied workload. You will need to be comfortable working with detail, using your initiative, prioritising competing demands and keeping tasks moving in a busy environment. Good administrative experience is essential, and experience or understanding of grant funding, arts and culture, or public sector processes would be helpful but is not essential.
This role would suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of a team, making sure information is clear, processes run smoothly and colleagues have the support they need to deliver their work effectively. You will also share Arts Council England’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and understand the importance of ensuring that public investment in creativity and culture benefits a wide range of people and communities.
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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Job ref: IC60
Closing date: 09:00am Thursday 24 September
Interview: (virtual) Thursday 01 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
