Relationship Manager, Libraries (LL40)

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relationship Manager to enhance arts and culture delivery in libraries across London. This role offers the chance to build strong partnerships with library services, support community diversity, and influence funding strategies. With a hybrid working model, you will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring libraries contribute effectively to cultural priorities. If you have a passion for arts and culture and a strong background in the libraries sector, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Significant experience in libraries or cultural organisations.
• Knowledge of England's cultural sector and its challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with library services and funded organisations.
• Monitor performance and identify investment needs in libraries.

Skills

Collaboration

Influencing

Advocacy

Networking

Job description

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Sector: Libraries, Museums and Galleries

Role: Manager

Contract Type: Fixed term

Hours: Full Time

Relationship Manager, Libraries (LL40)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2026, working 35 hours per week. Arts Council England recognises the benefit of flexible working and welcomes applications from individuals requiring flexibility.

Salary: £39,398 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: London. The role is based at the London office with a hybrid working model, supporting remote work with regular onsite days, typically 1-2 days a week.

About the Role

Do you want to influence arts and culture delivery? Help more people participate in arts and culture? Support arts and cultural organisations to reflect community diversity?

We are seeking a Relationship Manager, Libraries, to join our London team, which includes teams for Combined Arts, Dance, Literature, and Libraries. Arts Council England oversees libraries in England, focusing on public libraries within wider local and national services.

This role involves building strong, lasting relationships with library services and funded organisations, monitoring their performance, funding agreements, and cultural activities to identify investment needs. You will support libraries in contributing to priority areas and work with colleagues to integrate London's libraries into our funding streams.

You will manage relationships with National Portfolio Organisations related to libraries and specific projects funded by strategic funds. You will lead London's libraries sector relationships and collaborate with national library stakeholders such as CILIP and the British Library, attending regional meetings like London Libraries meetings. You will report to the Senior Relationship Manager overseeing Strategic Partnerships and Priority Places.

Candidate Profile

You should have specific knowledge of the libraries sector and a good understanding of England’s cultural sector, including current challenges and opportunities. Excellent collaboration, influencing, and advocacy skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Significant experience working within or engaging with library services, arts, and cultural organisations is required. A good understanding of organisational dynamics, including business planning, financial reporting, performance management, and governance, is necessary. You should be self-reliant, enjoy travel and networking, and experience working with local authorities and strategic partners is advantageous.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Arts Council is committed to inclusivity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups such as disabled, D/deaf, neurodivergent, and ethnically diverse candidates. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the application process. Support is available through Evenbreak for disabled applicants.

About Us

Arts Council offers benefits including hybrid and flexible working, generous leave, and a final salary pension scheme. For more details, please visit our website.

Our Code of Ethics prohibits employees from receiving Arts Council funding in certain capacities. For more information, contact the recruiting manager or [e-mail].

We aim for an inclusive, transparent recruitment process. Find out more about our application guidance and diversity commitments on our website.

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Job ref: LL40

Closing date: 09:00 am, 19 May 2025

First interviews: Virtual, 11 June 2025

Second interviews: Virtual, 26 June 2025

Please note: CVs and cover letters are not accepted. For alternative formats, contact [e-mail].