Director of Impact Integration (EINF15)

Arts Council England; Greater London, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Arts Council England is seeking a Director of Impact Integration to turn the new Impact Framework into a practical delivery plan across the organisation. Based in London or Manchester, the role supports hybrid working with regular on-site days and collaboration across Communications, Research and Data teams.

The post requires strong leadership, change management and the ability to translate complex information into senior-level conclusions.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with ability to turn strategy into action.
• Strong project and change management skills.
• Understanding of quantitative and qualitative evidence, evaluation and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the first Impact Report, planned for early 2027.
• Test the Impact Framework with programme teams and develop reporting processes.
• Define data ownership arrangements and guidance for colleagues.
• Prepare a clear handover and costed plan for ongoing work beyond the fixed term.

Job description

Director of Impact Integration (EINF15)

Contract: 12 Month fixed term contract, working 35 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: £63,847, London £66,367 per annum Grade A plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: London or Manchester (The role will be based in any of the locations 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)

Introduction

How can we better understand and explain the difference that investment in arts and culture makes to people and places? Join Arts Council England as our Director of Impact Integration and help us turn evidence into clearer decisions, shared learning and a compelling account of our impact.

Arts Council England invests in and supports the development of arts and culture across England. We have developed an Impact Framework to explain how our work makes a difference and to help us plan, learn and report more clearly. Based in our Enterprise and Innovation team and reporting to the Executive Director, Enterprise and Innovation, you will lead the practical introduction of this framework across the organisation.

This 12-month opportunity offers the chance to shape how we understand our impact, bring colleagues together around a shared approach and establish ways of working that will continue beyond your appointment.

Role details

You will turn the Impact Framework into a practical delivery plan, working across teams to agree priorities, responsibilities and measures of success. A key early priority will be coordinating our first Impact Report, planned for early 2027. Working with Communications, Research, Data and other colleagues, you will bring together existing evidence, explain what it tells us and be clear about its gaps and limitations.

You will test the framework with programme teams, develop clear reporting and data ownership arrangements, and provide guidance and training to help colleagues use it confidently. You will also prepare a clear handover and a costed plan for continuing the work beyond the fixed-term appointment.

We are looking for an experienced leader who can turn strategy into action and build commitment across a complex organisation. You will bring strong project and change management skills, an understanding of quantitative and qualitative evidence, evaluation and data quality, and the ability to translate complex information into clear conclusions for senior leaders and National Council members.

Your ability to influence and deliver through colleagues you do not directly manage will be central to this role, which has no direct reports. You will also bring sound judgement about the ethical, accessible and inclusive use of data. Knowledge of arts and culture or public grant-making is desirable, rather than essential.

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.

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

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent.

Job Description

Job ref: EINF15

Closing date: 09:00am, 23 November 2026

1st Interview: 02 or 03 December 2026

2nd Interview: 09 or 11 December 2026