Assistant, Grant Management

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

The Arts Council of England in Manchester is seeking two Assistant, Grant Management roles to deliver high‑quality grant management services across our funding programmes. The positions support the Chief Operating Officer’s unit and collaborate with multiple teams to assess and monitor grants.

We offer two permanent contracts (35 hours and 21 hours per week) with hybrid working arrangements and a salary of £28,662 per year pro rata for part‑time work, plus a final salary pension, generous leave,

Qualifications

• Experience in grant management and compliance.
• Ability to advise applicants and staff effectively.
• Experience with monitoring and post‑decision grant processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry management, eligibility checks, and risk checks.
• Support decision‑making processes for funding programmes.
• Manage post‑decision grant processes, including recording decisions and monitoring conditions.
• Review contact details to ensure fraud policy compliance.

Skills

Grant management

Eligibility checks

Risk checks

Monitoring

Decision support

Job description

2 x Assistant, Grant Management (IC40 IC51)

Assistant, Grant Management x 2

Contract 1: Permanent, working 35 hours per week

Contract 2: 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: £28,662 (pro rata for part time) per annum Grade E plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester (The role will be based in Manchester; 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 an Assistant (Grant Management), you will be responsible for providing a consistent and high-quality grant management service and associated functions. You will provide advice and support to applicants and staff across the organisation and deliver assessment and monitoring services. In addition, you'll work with post holders across the Chief Operating Officer’s unit, Relationship Managers, Officers, Compliance and Improvement, the Senior Officer and Officers in the Grant Support team.

If you were already in the role of Assistant, Grant Management, here are some examples of the tasks that you would have been working on this week:

• Providing entry management, conducting eligibility checks, and providing risk checks
• Supporting our decision-making processes for all our funding programmes
• Managing the post-decision grant process, including recording decisions (where applicable) and monitoring grant conditions and grant closure
• Implementing contact management checks on all applications received and reviewing contact details in line with the fraud policy

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

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.

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 [e-mail]

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

Job ref: IC40 IC51

Closing date: Midday Tuesday 27 October 2026

Interview: (virtual) Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November 2026

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

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