Relationship Manager, Visual Arts (ND12)

ENGINEERINGUK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organisation is seeking a dedicated Relationship Manager for Visual Arts to support and develop the sector across North West & Yorkshire. This permanent role based in Leeds provides a salary of £36,987 plus benefits, and focuses on collaboration with various funded organisations, ensuring inclusive access to cultural activities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong relationship-building skills and a thorough understanding of the cultural landscape.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the Visual Arts sector.
• Good understanding of the cultural sector in England.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of funded organisations and provide funding advice.
• Support decision-making processes and write assessments.
• Assess financial information and identify risks.

Skills

Collaboration

Influencing

Advocacy

Data analysis

Relationship building

Job description

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Relationship Manager, Visual Arts (ND12)

Employer Arts Council England Location Leeds Salary £27,401 per annum (pro-rata for part time) Closing date 27 Jun 2025

Relationship Manager, Visual Arts (ND12)

Contract: Permanent, 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: £36,987 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester or Leeds (The role will be based in one of either our Leeds or Manchester offices. The area of work, supporting organisations, will be across the North West & Yorkshire so the ability & flexibility to travel will be required. 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)

We are on a mission to make sure that the arts and cultural activities we fund are inclusive and that everyone in England has the chance to lead creative and cultural lives no matter what their background. Music, theatre, galleries, dance, literature, museums, libraries - it's about access to all of these and more. Can you help us?

As a Relationship Manager, Visual Arts, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and experience of the Visual Arts sector, particularly in the North of England.

You'll have a focus on building, empowering and enduring relationships with a portfolio of funded organisations and helping to develop the sector in the north to maintain its vibrant, innovative and diverse range of opportunities.

You will also have a good understanding of the cultural sector in England and of the current challenges and opportunities facing it, and excellent skills in collaboration, influencing and advocacy, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You'll be comfortable working with data and taking an evidence-based approach to developing new initiatives.

Here are some of the things you could expect to do in this role:

• Manage a portfolio of funded organisations and giving funding advice to individuals and organisations, about Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants and other funds
• Support our decision-making processes, writing assessments and sit on funding panels

• Assessing financial information, identifying risk, and providing feedback on artistic plans

• Take a place-based, creativity-led approach to cultural development by working with local stakeholders in targeted places.
• Helping to improve the diversity of the projects we fund by giving feedback to applicants and looking to support a wide range of first-time applicants

If this Relationship Manager job sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Arts Council England today. We look forward to hearing from you.

To find out more about working as a Relationship Manager at Arts Council England we will be hosting a live webinar on Thursday 05 June 12:00 - 13:00. Please register to join us here: Recruitment Drop-In: Relationship Manager, North Tickets, Thu 5 Jun 2025 at 12:00 | Eventbrite

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

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.

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. To find out more, click here.

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 or contact [e-mail]

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.

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To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here

Job ref: ND12

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 13 June

1st Interviews: (virtual, MS Teams) Thursday 26 June

2nd Interviews: (In person at the Leeds office) Monday 07 July

Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact [e-mail]

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