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Closing date for applications: 28 August 2025Salary: £27,401 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2026,&nbsp;working 35 hours per week&nbsp;(Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcomes applications from individuals who require flexibility)Location: Birmingham or Manchester&nbsp;(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)&nbsp; Looking to build your career in arts and culture? Join the team supporting key development initiatives that help shape the UK's cultural landscape.The development initiatives team within the Investment Centre oversees the design and delivery of the Arts Council’s 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. Responsibilities<ul><li>Supporting the global talent visa team by carrying out key functions, including triaging applications and sharing information with programme partners and decision makers</li><li>Supporting the senior manager development initiatives operations and the wider development initiatives operations team to ensure timely and efficient delivery of our administrative processes</li><li>Acting as a point of contact for the team to provide routine information, advice and guidance on the work and responsibilities of the team</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Proven administrative experience of supporting different colleagues and managing conflicting demands</li><li>You will also have some experience of grant funding or development programmes</li><li>You will be highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and exercise effective judgement when organising, planning and managing complex tasks, and you will have the ability to initiate work and perform according to self-imposed timetables</li><li>You will have first-rate interpersonal and communication skills – both speaking and in writing – and the ability to communicate in a confident and engaging manner with the ability to both communicate complex information, simply and the ability to influence people when providing technical advice and support</li><li>You will have a good understanding of the current diversity agenda and its relationship to the work of the role</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>An understanding of the arts and cultural sector</li><li>Experience of using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook</li></ul> Additional informationArts 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.&nbsp;To view the job description and recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please follow the links via the 'Apply' button. 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 get in contact.We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our&nbsp;application&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/jobs-and-careers/guidance-how-apply-and-recruitment-selection-process?auHash=QxcNlYWvlwWHSvfWsepqRpAoDWLrA_6kG7PPnLT8CMY#t-in-page-nav-1" target="_blank">Guidance: How to apply and recruitment selection process | Arts Council England</a> and more about our commitment to diversity on our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/developing-creativity-and-culture/diversity" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp; Arts Council is 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&nbsp;<a href="https://hive.evenbreak.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; More information is included in the application guidance. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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