Job Description

Contract: We have a permanent fulltime position available working 35 hours a week.

This could be filled by one person working full-time or two people working as a job share (17.5 hours a week each). Please indicate your preference on the application form personal statement.

Salary: \xc2\xa337,521 per annum (pro rata for job share), plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible hybrid working.

Location: London. The role will be based at our London office; 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 if the team, normally 1-2 days a week.

Do you believe in the power of culture to transform lives? Arts Council England is looking for a Relationship Manager, Theatre, to join it\xe2\x80\x99s busy London area team. We have one full-time position available which could be filled on either a single fulltime basis or job share.

You will have knowledge and experience in Theatre practice and a clear commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will be able to support others to make positive change and be comfortable communicating with colleagues and external contacts at all levels. We are particularly keen to hear from people with knowledge and experience of theatre making from a range of diverse cultures and lived experiences.

You will be working with a range of theatre organisations and makers in London and be responsible for:

• Giving funding advice, writing grant application assessments, understanding project information, and monitoring performance.
• Assessing financial information, identifying risks, and providing feedback on artistic and organisational plans.
• Supporting development in geographic areas, particularly in our Priority Places; setting up funding surgeries; or meeting with a Local Authority to discuss place-based priorities.
• Working outside your Theatre specialism on a range of Arts Council initiatives.
• Contributing to the work of the London Area and national Theatre teams.

In return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we\'ll provide a favourable salary of \xc2\xa337,521 (pro rata if part time) and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer and workplace, and to 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. We are a Disability Confident Employer which means we guarantee an interview to any candidates with a declared disability who meet our minimum criteria.

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 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.

Some, not all, of our additional benefits, can be found below:

• A final salary pension scheme, 25 days 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.
• Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working, as well as well-being support.
• Savings on the high street and online, as well as discounts on holidays, cinema tickets, gym memberships, dining out, and much more.

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 .

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Job ref: LL75

Closing date: 12:00AM Sunday 1st October 2023

1st Interview: w/c 16th October (online)

2nd Interview: w/c 23rd October (in person \xe2\x80\x93 London)

Arts Council England