Relationship Manager, Theatre (NM5)

Job Description 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, Theatre, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and experience of the Theatre 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. Job Overview Job Title: Relationship Manager, Theatre (NM5) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr