Senior Manager, Children and Young People (COOF39)

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization is seeking a Senior Manager for Children & Young People in Manchester or Leeds. The role involves supporting policy development and stakeholder engagement to enhance the creative lives of children. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and experience in mentoring. Flexible working options are available, and candidates should be committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Support for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development related to children and young people.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to draft various documents.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Support key strategy and policy development.
• Draft policy papers and presentations.
• Mentor Relationship Managers.
• Act as an advocate for the Arts Council.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Advocacy

Job description

Overview

Senior Manager, Children & Young People

Department/Area: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Manchester or Leeds office

You will also have to travel beyond your office base for team meetings, outreach and event facilitation. The Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible and hybrid working as a valued part of the way we work. We welcome applications from colleagues who require flexibility. We typically spend 1-2 days a week in the office. Some travel will be required for this position, most likely 2-3 times per month.

Salary Grade: £49,045 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: fixed term 12 months from start date

You will support key strategy and policy development and stakeholder engagement in relation to the creative lives of children and young people. This role will support the vision, outcomes and investment principles in Let’s Create, the Arts Council’s 10-year strategy. You will focus on how the Arts Council supports the creative lives of children & young people, with a focus on policy development and strategic relationships.

Main Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• You will work closely with the Director of Music Education and Director of Children, Young People and Learning on policy development in relation to children & young people.
• You will draft policy papers, position papers, briefing notes, speeches and presentations, drawing on data, evidence, the views of children & young people, and the needs of the cultural sector. You will work with teams across Arts Council to ensure diversity and inclusion are centred in all policy work.
• You will act as the first point of contact for the national team on specific activity as agreed by the Directors, Music Education and Children and Young People & Learning.
• You will mentor and coach Relationship Managers: helping them to develop their skills and experience in their specialism and support them in applying this specialist knowledge with their Area teams and when managing strategic funding programmes.
• You will ensure appropriate messaging, advocacy and internal and external communications for work with children and young people. Supported by expert communications support, you will draft relevant newsletters and press releases.
• You will act as an advocate for the Arts Council and represent ACE in dealings with the media and at public events and launches.
• You will contribute to the organisation’s commitment to diversity and its implications for the arts and culture, promoting a diversity perspective in all aspects of the post’s objectives and activities.
• You will contribute to a positive working culture in the organisation by taking a proactive approach to learning, responding to change, inclusive practice, and environmental responsibility.
• You will reflect the Nolan Principles of Public Life and the Arts Council's values with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.