Senior Manager, Diversity (AC55)

Contract: Permanent working 17.5 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: £50,468 (pro rata) 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 either 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)

We are Arts Council England, a public body dedicated to promoting the arts, museums, and libraries across the country. We are passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion in the arts and cultural sector.

Our commitment to diversity and equality is a long-standing one. We believe arts organisations, museums, and libraries should ensure that their work draws on and reflects the full range of backgrounds and perspectives to be found in our society, as well as ensure that the leadership and workforce of creative and cultural organisations reflect the diversity of contemporary England

You will be part of our national Diversity team and the role of Senior Manager, Diversity is key to helping us deliver our equality objectives. Your leadership skills, experience in policy development and delivery, data analytical skills and understanding of equality legislation and the EDI issues facing the sector will be invaluable to the Diversity Team’s work.

You will apply your knowledge and experience in helping to develop and shape our EDI policy, lead on EDI projects and programmes and use your excellent communication skills to engage/collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders in delivering internal and external presentations focussed on advancing our EDI work.

Benefits include a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. We are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from people in underrepresented groups.

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 they’re 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 recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application Guidance: How to apply and recruitment selection process | Arts Council England and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.

Job Description

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Job ref: AC55

Closing date: 09:00am Friday 20 March

1st Interview: (virtual) Wednesday 08 April

2nd Interview: (virtual) Wednesday 22 April

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 recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk

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