At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead relationship management and grant monitoring for cultural investments in the Midlands and South West.
- Company: Join Arts Council England, a leader in supporting creative and cultural organisations.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and a final salary pension scheme.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity; hybrid working options available.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on communities through strategic capital investment and stakeholder engagement.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing funding programmes and strong leadership skills required.
Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours a week. Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcomes applications from individuals who require flexibility.
Salary: £50,468 per annum Grade B plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Birmingham or Bristol. The role will be based in any of the locations listed; however, 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.
Introduction: We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead on relationship management, stakeholder engagement and capital grant monitoring across the Midlands and South West, helping to ensure our capital investment delivers lasting impact for communities. Arts Council England delivers a range of capital investment programmes that support the long-term sustainability of creative and cultural organisations across England by investing in assets and infrastructure. This role sits within the Capital Relationships and Monitoring Team. In 2026/27, Arts Council England will manage and administer three capital programmes on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS):
- The Creative Foundations Fund
- Museum Estate and Development Fund
- Libraries Improvement Fund
Role Details: Reporting to the Director, Capital, you’ll lead on grant assessment and monitoring, stakeholder relationships, and risk management across capital investment programmes in the Midlands and South West. Working with regional and national colleagues, you’ll ensure our investments deliver strong outcomes, value for money, and impact for communities. You’ll be a confident, inclusive and collaborative leader who can set direction, motivate and develop a team, make sound decisions, manage risk and performance, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure capital investments deliver clear outcomes, measurable impact and lasting benefits for communities.
If you have experience managing complex funding or grant programmes, strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams, expertise in risk management, compliance and performance monitoring, the ability to build relationships and influence at a senior level, and an understanding of the challenges facing cultural organisations, we want to hear from you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Job ref: COO48
Closing date: 09:00am, 20 July 2026
1st Interview: (virtual/In person) 04 to 06 August 2026
2nd Interview: (virtual/In person) 18-20 August 2026
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.
Senior Manager, Capital Relationships and Monitoring Midlands and SW in Eastville employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer that prioritises flexibility and inclusivity, offering a supportive work environment where employees can thrive. With generous benefits such as a final salary pension scheme, ample annual leave, and opportunities for hybrid working, staff are empowered to balance their professional and personal lives while making a meaningful impact on the cultural landscape of the Midlands and South West. The organisation fosters a culture of collaboration and growth, ensuring that every team member has the chance to develop their skills and contribute to lasting community benefits.
