4 x Officer Project Grants Assessment (ICF180)

Contract: Fixed term until 31 July 2026 working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)

Salary: 32163 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme generous annual leave and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester (The role will be based in Manchester; 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)

Arts Council England has an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an Officer Project Grants Assessment working as part of a new team who will be responsible for carrying out the eligibility checks and risk assessments on National Lottery Project Grant applications 30k - 100k. This full-time fixed term role to 31 July 2026 is based in Manchester and offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

We are looking for a collaborative team player with a highly organised approach and the ability to juggle multiple demands and priorities. You will be a critical thinker with a high level of attention to detail. You will have the ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload which will comprise a number of complex tasks.

This role requires someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is a keen team player and open to new ideas and ways of working.

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. For further information please visit their website here

Disabled D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.

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. To find out more click here.

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 or contact

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our applicationguidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.

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Job ref: ICF180

Closing date: 12 Midday Monday 30 June

Interviews: (virtual) Tuesday 15 Thursday 17 July

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