Impact Integration Director (12-Month Contract)

Local Government Chronicle; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Final salary pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Arts Council England in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director of Impact Integration for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role runs 35 hours per week with flexible and hybrid working, based in London or Manchester.

The post leads the practical rollout of the organisation's Impact Framework and supports cross-team collaboration to turn evidence into clear decisions. You will coordinate the first Impact Report planned for early 2027, work with Communications, Research, Data and others, and

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with ability to influence and deliver through colleagues without direct reports.
• Strong project and change management skills.
• Understanding of quantitative and qualitative evidence, evaluation and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the practical introduction of the Impact Framework across Arts Council England.
• Coordinate the organisation's first Impact Report, planned for early 2027.
• Test the framework with programme teams and develop reporting and data ownership arrangements.
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues to use the framework confidently.
• Prepare a costed handover plan for continuing the work beyond the fixed-term appointment.

Job description

Arts Council England in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director of Impact Integration for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role runs 35 hours per week with flexible and hybrid working, based in London or Manchester.

The post leads the practical rollout of the organisation's Impact Framework and supports cross-team collaboration to turn evidence into clear decisions. You will coordinate the first Impact Report planned for early 2027, work with Communications, Research, Data and others, and