Relationship Manager, Museums and Cultural Property (SWB57)

Relationship Manager Museums and Cultural Property (SWB57)

Contract: Permanent 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: 38689 per annum Grade C plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme generous annual leave and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Bristol (The role will be based in Bristol 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)

We are looking for candidateswith specialised sector knowledge ofMuseums and Cultural Property tobe aRelationship Manager on a permanent basis.

Workingas part oftheSouthWestarea teamwith a cohort of Relationship Managers across disciplinesand closely withthe national Museums and Cultural Property team you will contribute to the shaping and delivery of the Arts Council Strategic Framework. This is abusy andexcitingtime to join as we undertakethesignificantNational Portfolio Investment Programme. This postwillbe a key part of ourassessmentprocess with the opportunity to contribute yourexpertiseand develop yourunderstanding of Arts Councilgrant-making.

As a Relationship Manager you will act as the primarypoint of contact betweenregularlyfundedorganisations and the Arts Council. You will broker internal and external relationships to ensure that funded organisations have access to appropriate sources ofexpertiseand knowledge to support them in achieving great art in the context ofdeliveringtheir business plans andoperatingeffectively.

In thisRelationshipManagerrole you can expect to:

• Manage a portfolio of funded organisations and givefunding advice to individuals and organisations within and beyond the museums sector

• Support our decision-making processes writeassessmentsand sit on funding panels

• Assess financial informationidentifyingrisk and providing feedback on artistic plans

• Take a place-basedapproach to cultural development buildingrelationships with Local Authorities Universities Business Improvement Districts Cultural LeadersGroupsand other stakeholderstoencourage collaboration towards positive place-basedculturalworking

• Contribute to our work across the region as part of theSouthWestarea team

• Help to improve the diversity of the projectsorganisationsand peoplewe fund

To apply for this roleyoullneed good knowledge and experience working in or with Museums and Cultural willalso need to have:

• Awareness of currentcultural sectortrends and opportunities particularly relating to Museums and Cultural Property

• A good understanding of organisational dynamics including business planning financial reporting performancemanagementand governance

• Relationshipdevelopment communication and analyticalskills and experience with organisations at all levels to provide advice and support on artistic and operational challenges

• Experience of working with a range of cross-sector stakeholders towards common place-based goals

• Experience at handling challenging conversations with senior leaders

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

We participate in the Offer an Interview scheme which means that we offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role theyre applying to subject to the volume of applications received. Disabled candidates those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility. More information is included in the application guidance.

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: How to apply and recruitment selection process Arts Council England and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.

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Job ref: SWB57

Closing date: 30 September 2026

1^st Interview: (Virtual) 21 October 2026

2^nd Interview: (In person- Bristol) 28 October 2026

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