Relationship Manager, Museums – Arts Council England

The Arts Council is one of the biggest funders of museums activity in England, but many organisations and individuals in the sector aren’t aware of this – can you help us increase applications from museums in the South West?

The Arts Council is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic advocate of culture and creativity to be our next Relationship Manager (Museums) on a permanent basis. This full-time role which is based in Bristol and covers the South West region, offers a favourable salary of up to £35,225 per year and benefits. Working as part of the South West area team with a cohort of Relationship Managers across disciplines, and closely with the national Museums and Cultural Property team, you will contribute to the shaping and delivery of Arts Council strategy (Let’s Create) across the South West. You will manage a portfolio of organisations from across the region and will advise on and assess funding applications from individuals and organisations across the cultural sector.

If you were already in this Relationship Manager role, here are some of the areas you would have been working in this week:

• Managing a portfolio of funded organisations from across the South West
• Advising on and assessing funding applications from individuals and organisations within and beyond the museums sector
• Contributing to Area cultural placemaking work.

To apply for this role, you’ll need good knowledge and experience working in or with museums. You’ll also need:

• An ability to support the development of the museum sector in the South West
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work well across the sector and within Arts Council across various teams.
• Knowledge of business planning, financial reporting and cultural placemaking

Arts Council England provides world-class benefits. Some, not all, of our benefits can be found below:

• A final salary pension scheme, 25 days plus bank holidays and annual winter closure (three days between Christmas and New Year) plus one additional day for each year of service up to 30 days
• We also offer a buy/ sell annual leave option and flexible and hybrid working and well-being support.
• We also offer exclusive savings on the high street and online, as well as holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and much more.

Click here to see the full job description and more details about working for the Arts Council>>

Closing date: Monday 9 October, 12noon

1^st Interview: Friday 20 October, online

2^nd Interview: Friday 3 November, in person in our central Bristol office

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