Visual Arts Grants & Strategy Manager

The Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arts Council is seeking a Visual Arts Support Manager to lead part of the Visual Arts Team, overseeing funding programmes, award payments and relationship management, reporting to the Creative Arts Director. You will drive policy formulation, development initiatives and collaboration across internal teams to deliver the ten‑year MGAW strategy and future policy.

This permanent, full‑time post in Dublin requires five years’ experience in arts development, strong communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Five years’ relevant experience in arts development or policy.
• Strong interest in the development of visual arts and policy environments.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of Arts Council strategic goals.
• Lead designated staff and manage funding relationships in visual arts.
• Deliver funding rationale, monitor awards and support development initiatives.
• Represent the Arts Council at events and ensure cross‑organisational collaboration.
• Provide leadership continuity and drive high performance across projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Policy formulation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Primary degree

Post‑graduate qualification

Job description

The Arts Council is seeking a Visual Arts Support Manager to lead part of the Visual Arts Team, overseeing funding programmes, award payments and relationship management, reporting to the Creative Arts Director. You will drive policy formulation, development initiatives and collaboration across internal teams to deliver the ten‑year MGAW strategy and future policy.

This permanent, full‑time post in Dublin requires five years’ experience in arts development, strong communication skills, and a