Senior Manager, Youth Engagement (COO36)

Contract: Permanent working 28 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: £49,045 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester or Leeds (The role will be based in any of the offices listed; 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)

Are you passionate about enabling and championing the voices of children and young people? Do you have experience in leading youth engagement in an organisation, a commitment to inclusion and great communication skills?

Working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will enable Arts Council England to activate its commitment to youth voice.

We are looking for a proactive, creative, and collaborative person excited by the opportunity to lead and shape the future of youth engagement at Arts Council England.

Please contact Adam Coleman if you have any questions or would like an informal chat: [email protected]

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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.

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 [email protected]

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Job ref: COO36

Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 09 November 2025

1st Interview: (virtual) Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 November

2nd Interview: (virtual) Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 November

3rd Interview: (virtual) Thursday 04 November

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 [email protected]