Digital Arts Relationship Manager — Tech & Innovation

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; Manchester, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Arts Council England in Manchester/Leeds is seeking a Relationship Manager, New Technology & Innovation. The role involves managing grants, supporting decision-making, and fostering a digital arts ecosystem across the North.

It offers hybrid working and requires engagement with funded organisations to advance digital arts initiatives. The post focuses on relationships, advocacy and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, inclusion and data-informed program development within a

Qualifications

• Experience in digital arts, data skills or digital inclusion.
• Knowledge of new technologies (e.g. XR, AI, decentralised technologies, spatial audio) in the creation or presentation of art.
• Ability to build relationships with funded organisations and contribute to the North team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of funded organisations and provide funding advice for Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants and other funds.
• Support decision-making processes, write assessments and sit on funding panels.
• Take a place-based, creativity-led approach to cultural development with local stakeholders in targeted places.
• Help improve diversity of funded projects by giving feedback and supporting first-time applicants.
• Assess financial information, identify risk and provide feedback on artistic plans.
• Help build a thriving digital arts ecology and digital skills offer in your area.

Job description

Arts Council England in Manchester/Leeds is seeking a Relationship Manager, New Technology & Innovation. The role involves managing grants, supporting decision-making, and fostering a digital arts ecosystem across the North.

It offers hybrid working and requires engagement with funded organisations to advance digital arts initiatives. The post focuses on relationships, advocacy and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, inclusion and data-informed program development within a