Visual Arts Grants & Policy Manager

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon invites applications for Visual Arts Support Manager (2 vacancies). Reporting to the Creative Arts Director, you will manage funding programmes, oversee payments, and lead development initiatives within the Visual Arts Team.

You will work closely with the Head of Visual Arts to deliver the MGAW ten-year strategy and related policy. A strong background in arts funding, policy, and team leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ relevant experience.
• Commitment to the development of visual arts.
• Understanding of the policy environment for arts development, esp. visual arts.
• Awareness of key strategic issues in arts development.
• Ability to think analytically and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including listening and negotiating.
• Experience in strategy development and implementation.
• Experience managing funding and client relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to high standards of public service.
• Proven ability in management and administration.
• Experience working in an international environment.
• Full driving licence.
• Ability to converse in the Irish language, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of Arts Council strategic goals.
• Lead project teams with coaching and support.
• Be adaptable and contribute to change implementation.
• Take responsibility for delivering objectives and outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects and activities concurrently.
• Delegate tasks with clear information and expectations.
• Promote high performance and service delivery.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making when required.
• Build collaborative internal and external relationships.
• Make timely decisions on important issues.
• Partner with Head of Team in policy development and funding management.
• Lead designated arts staff and motivate team members.
• Develop funding relationships in visual arts as agreed.
• Deliver funding rationale and recommendations.
• Identify current trends and opportunities in visual arts.
• Provide expertise to support sound policy making and strategy.
• Develop and implement initiatives/programmes.
• Represent the Arts Council at events as needed.
• Provide leadership continuity during absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience (5+ years)

Arts administration

Stakeholder engagement

Policy understanding

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team leadership

Budgeting/funding management

Driving licence

Irish language ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon invites applications for Visual Arts Support Manager (2 vacancies). Reporting to the Creative Arts Director, you will manage funding programmes, oversee payments, and lead development initiatives within the Visual Arts Team.

You will work closely with the Head of Visual Arts to deliver the MGAW ten-year strategy and related policy. A strong background in arts funding, policy, and team leadership is essential.