Relationship Manager, Libraries (LL40)

Join to apply for the Relationship Manager, Libraries (LL40) role at Arts Council England 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Relationship Manager, Libraries (LL40) role at Arts Council England Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. C ontract: Fixed Term until 31 March 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: £39,398 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: London ( The role will be based at the London office 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) Do you want to help shape and influence the way arts and culture is delivered today? Help more people in more places take part in arts and culture? Help arts and cultural organisations better reflect the diversity of our communities? We are looking for a Relationship Manager, Libraries to join a mixed team in the Arts Council’s London office which includes Combined Arts, Dance, Literature and Libraries. Arts Council England is the development agency for libraries in England. Our focus is on public libraries which operate within a wider framework of library provision and local and national government services. In this key role you’ll have a focus on building empowering and enduring relationships with library services and a portfolio of funded organisations. This will include awareness of their performance against their business plan, their funding agreement with Arts Council England, and of their cultural work to identify their investment needs. This role will support libraries in contributing to priority places and work with colleagues in integrating London’s libraries into all of our funding streams. You will manage relationships with designated National Portfolio Organisations relevant to libraries and specific projects supported by strategic funds. You will take a London area lead on our relationships with the libraries sector, and work with other Arts Council colleagues as a member of the Libraries national team. You will lead on specific funded projects with national library stakeholders (e.g. CILIP and the British Library) and attend regular meetings with regional library colleagues (e.g. London Libraries meetings). You will report to the Senior Relationship Manager who holds the area overview on Strategic Partnerships and Priority Places. You will have specific knowledge of the libraries sector, along with a good understanding of the cultural sector in England and of the current challenges and opportunities facing it. You’ll also have excellent skills in collaboration, influencing and advocacy, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will have significant experience of working within a library service or engaging with library services, as well as with artists and arts and cultural organisations. You will need a good understanding of organisational dynamics including business planning, financial reporting, performance management and governance. With a diverse portfolio of external partner relationships to maintain, you will be self-reliant and enjoy both frequent travel and meeting new people. Experience of working with local authority and other strategic partners would also be an advantage. 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 recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here. To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here Job ref: LL40 Closing date: 09:00am 19 May 2025 1st Interviews: (virtual) 11 June 2025 2nd Interviews: (virtual) 26 June 2025 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 Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Non-profit Organization Management Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arts Council England by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Relationship Manager” roles. 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