Relationship Manager, Theatre (LL75-1)

Arts Council England; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A national arts organization is seeking a Relationship Manager to work closely with theatre organizations in London. The role involves providing funding advice, assessing grant applications, and monitoring projects while engaging with diverse stakeholders. Applicants should have a keen interest in the performing arts, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. This permanent position offers a salary of £41,211 pro rata, along with benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Keen interest in creativity and performing arts, particularly theatre.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in managing funding relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide funding advice and assess grant applications.
• Monitor performance of funded organisations and projects.
• Contribute to the development of Arts Council's strategies.

Skills

Creativity

Understanding of the theatre sector

Communication skills

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job description

The Relationship Manager role involves working with a range of theatre organisations and makers in London. You will be responsible for giving funding advice, assessing grant applications, understanding project information and monitoring performance. This includes assessing financial information, identifying risk and providing feedback on artistic plans. As a Theatre Relationship Manager, you will be expected to engage with a wide range of areas including touring; place-based development; and sustainability.

You will have a keen interest in creativity and performing arts, particularly theatre, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will be able to support others to make positive change and be comfortable communicating with colleagues and external contacts at all levels.

You will join a team consisting of nine Relationship Managers, one Assistant, three Senior Relationship Managers and the Director, Theatre. The team currently manages the funding relationship with a diverse portfolio of around 60 National Portfolio Organisations as well as individual theatre artists and makers.

You will contribute to the development and delivery of Arts Council's strategies, working with colleagues nationally, and should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the London and/or national theatre sector.

Recruitment Drop In Session for Applicants

• Monday January 12^th
• 6pm for 1 hour
• Sign up here - Recruitment Drop In: Theatre Relationship Manager Tickets, Mon, Jan 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
• Session will be BSL interpreted

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 here

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.

Contract: Permanent, working 21 hours per week Monday to Wednesday (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: £41,211 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.