Assistant Development Initiatives Operations (IC122)

Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 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: 27401 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme generous annual leave and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Birmingham or Manchester (The role will be based in Birmingham or 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)

The Development Initiatives team within the Investment Centre oversees the design and delivery of the Arts Councils development programmes including Global Talent Visas Libraries Development Framework Museums Accreditation and Collections Designation.

The Development Initiatives Operations team provides advice reports and services to committees and teams across the organisation including decision makers Relationship Managers and Investment Centre teams. The team organises and supports a number of decision meetings and decision making processes. Support is also provided across our external delivery partners and governing bodies.

The team is also responsible for ensuring high quality guidance is available (both internal and external) and that we are responding to the needs of our stakeholders in this area. The team is also responsible for maintaining accurate records and detailed filing systems.

The Assistant Development Initiatives Operations will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Global Talent Visa team by carrying out key functions including triaging applications and sharing information with programme partners and decision makers.
• Supporting the Senior Manager Development Initiatives Operations and the wider Development Initiatives Operations team to ensure timely and efficient delivery of our administrative processes.
• Acting as point of contact for the team to provide routine information advice and guidance on the work and responsibilities of the team.

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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.

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Job ref: IC122

Closing date: Midnight Thursday 28 August

Interview: (virtual) Friday 12 September

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