Job Description

Relationship Manager, Creative Media (MDN3-1)

Contract: Permanent, working 21 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: \xc2\xa335,225 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester or Leeds (This role will be based at 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)

As a Relationship Manager, Creative Media, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the arts and culture sector\xe2\x80\x99s use of new technologies.

In your first few weeks in this Relationship Manager role, you can expect to:

• Manage a portfolio of funded organisations and give funding advice to individuals and organisations, about Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants and other funds
• Support our decision-making processes, writing assessments and sitting on funding panels
• Help to improve the diversity of the projects we fund by giving feedback to applicants and looking to support a wide range of first-time applicants.

To apply, you will need relevant experience and knowledge, including the use of emerging technologies (such as XR) in the creation of new work, the production and distribution of content on more mature technologies (podcasting, radio television, film), digital and data skills development or the use of digital technology in community/place-making or digital inclusion.

Arts Council England provides world-class benefits. Some, not all, of our benefits can be found below:

• A final salary pension scheme, 25 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays and annual winter closure (three days between Christmas and New Year) plus one additional day for each year of service up to 30 days
• We also offer a buy/ sell annual leave option and flexible and hybrid working and well-being support.
• We also offer exclusive savings on the high street and online, as well as holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and much more.

If this part time Relationship Manager, Creative Media job motivates and inspires you, please apply today.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and 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 help 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 at

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. This role is also eligible for a similar scheme Arts Council England are piloting for Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse applicants to guarantee access to our first stage of selection if they meet the minimum criteria. Therefore, applicants are asked to complete the equality monitoring information once your application has been submitted as part of their application and if there are any queries to please contact

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 .

Please note that, we are currently consulting on our Staff Code of Ethics and changes which will avoid conflicts of interest. The changes would mean that employees of the Arts Council would not be 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

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application and more about our commitment to diversity on our website .

To view the job description please click

(Please note the Senior Relationship Manager job descriptions are currently in consultation and are due to be updated)

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

Job ref: MDN3-1

Closing date: 09:00 am Wednesday 21 February

1st Interviews: (virtual) Wednesday 06 March

2nd Interviews: (in person at the Manchester office) Wednesday 20 March

Please note: We do NOT accept CV\xe2\x80\x99s or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact

Arts Council England