Arts Council England
Relationship Manager, Visual Arts (ND11)
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Relationship Manager, Visual Arts (ND11)
Relationship Manager, Visual Arts (ND11)
Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week We recognise the value of flexible working and welcome applications from individuals who require it.
Salary: £38,689 per annum (Grade C) plus benefits including:
- Final salary pension scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Flexible and hybrid working
Location: Leeds (based in the Leeds Office, with hybrid working supported). (Typical on-site presence: 1–2 days per week)
About the Role
We are dedicated to ensuring the arts and cultural activities we fund in England are high-quality, inclusive, and accessible to everyone, regardless of background.
We seek a passionate Visual Arts Specialist with:
- In-depth working knowledge of the visual arts sector (challenges, opportunities, and Yorkshire’s context)
- Leadership experience, preferable in:
- Running a gallery
- Managing artistic studios
- As a curator
As a Visual Arts Relationship Manager, you will:
- Build empowering and effective relationships with funded organisations
- Align the Yorkshire sector with Arts Council England’s strategic vision: ‘excellence for everybody, everywhere’
- Collaborate across the English cultural landscape, addressing current challenges and opportunities
- Work independently and collaboratively, leveraging data-driven evidence for decision-making
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Key Responsibilities
- Supporting funded organisations by:
- Managing a portfolio of funded entities
- Advising on Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants and related funds
- Decision-making support:
- Writing assessments and serving on funding panels
- Analysing financial data, identifying risk, and reviewing artistic plans
- Cultural development:
- Leading place-based, creativity-led initiatives with local stakeholders
- Diversity and inclusion focus:
- Supporting first-time applicants’, especially to improve funding diversity
Requirements
- Proven passion for visual arts and the sector’s evolving dynamics
- Leadership in a gallery, studio, or curatorial role (preferred)
- Strong collaboration, influencing and advocacy skills
- Evidence-based working, including ability to:
- Interpret data
- Advocate bolstered by evidence
- Commitment to cross-sector partnership within UK cultural contexts
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About Arts Council England
Benefits include:
- Hybrid & flexible working
- Generous annual leave
- Final salary pension scheme (Arts Council Retirement Plan**
Note: Employees cannot receive Arts Council funding (as individuals, partnerships, or trustees) in an Arts Council-funded organisation. Further restrictions apply.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to:
- An inclusive workplace
- Equality, diversity, and belonging for all
If adjustments are needed for your application, let us know.
Accessibility
Disabled candidates may be eligible for Arts Council’s ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme — under the Equality Act 2010, interpreted broadly.
Application Details
- Job Ref: ND11
- Closing Date: 09:00 AM, Monday 10 August 2026
- Interviews:
- 1st: Virtual, 25 August 2026
- 2nd: In-person, 8 September 2026
Note: CVs and cover letters are not accepted. Documentation in alternative formats? Contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk.
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