Senior Manager, Cultural Property Policy Advice – Arts Council England

Arts Council England is looking for an experienced specialist in cultural property to join our Museums and Cultural Property team. This full-time Senior Manager, Cultural Property Policy Advice role offers an attractive salary and a generous benefits package.

The postholder will provide expert technical advice to ensure the effective implementation of the cultural property schemes which Arts Council operates on behalf of government. This is a varied and interesting role which requires an in depth understanding of the tax, legal and policy frameworks surrounding the export, sale and acquisition of UK cultural property, ultimately ensuring that unique and important collections are safeguarded and shared for the public to enjoy.

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

• Providing leadership and guidance on cultural property policy areas linked to collections development and tax incentives, export controls and the Government Indemnity Scheme
• Providing expert knowledge on novel and contentious issues and cases
• Providing relevant support for the preparation of reports which demonstrate the performance and impact of cultural property schemes

To apply for this Senior Manager, Cultural Property Policy Advice role, you will require the following:

• In depth understanding of the policy, statutory, funding, and operational context in which the museum sector, international art market and heritage sector operate.
• Expert understanding and experience of UK Heritage and Taxation, developed through senior level experience within a relevant organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with a confident, clear, and engaging manner at all levels.
• A collaborative ethos and ability to contribute to organisation-wide objectives and initiatives.

In return for your skill and commitment, you’ll receive a salary of £46,709. 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 for the full role description and to make an application>>

Closing date:  Midnight Sunday 8 October 2023

1^st Interviews: (virtual) Friday 20 October 2023

2^nd Interviews: (virtual) Friday 27 October 2023