Senior Relationship Manager (SECF2)
Senior Relationship Manager (SECF2)
Contract: Fixed term for 6 months from start date, working 17.5 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: £50,468 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Cambridge (The role will be based in Cambridge; 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)
We are looking for a highly organised and strategic individual to take up a temporary position as Senior Relationship Manager based in the Cambridge Office. Core to the role will be place based working in the East region, including chairing of a place group and building relationships with key stakeholders in place. Additional responsibilities will include membership of SE AMT, decision maker for NLPG Overs panels and one or more Area lead roles for either funding programmes or discipline (TBC). Line management responsibilities will not be part of this role.
You will be capable of leading and motivating teams, have experience of creating strong partnerships with local stakeholders at a senior level, and experience of managing projects and of managing change.
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: SECF2
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 12 April
Interview: (virtual) Monday 20 April
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
