Arts & Business Cymru

Arts Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading arts organization is seeking an experienced Arts Development Manager to join their team part-time in Cardiff. The role involves delivering arts services and being a primary contact point in the sector. Candidates should have at least 3 years of management experience in arts or funding, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage and inspire others. The position requires a creative and proactive individual with a genuine interest in the arts community in Wales. Salary is £30K pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' management experience in an arts or funding environment.
• Customer care background with the public.
• Discreet and able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Promote A&B Cymru's mission and provide advice on the charity's work.
• Manage the arts membership of A&B Cymru effectively.
• Ensure high-level service delivery to arts members.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Time management skills

Leadership and motivational abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Job description

published - Thu, 29 Jan 2026

Job Summary

A&B Cymru is seeking an experienced arts manager to join its team. Part-time (21 hours per week), based in Cardiff. Salary - £30K, pro-rata. Closing date for applications: 12pm, Monday 16 February. Interview date: Tuesday 24 February

Job Description

The Arts Development Manager is responsible for the delivery of arts services and acts as a primary point of contact to the sector in Wales.

The role requires highly developed communication skills and an instinctive approach to problem-solving. The post holder will also be creative, dynamic, proactive and highly efficient.

The role is based in the Cardiff office, though some home-working is possible. Travel and attendance at evening events are necessary for this position.

Job Requirements

• Highly developed planning, organisational and administrative skills
• Highly developed time management skills and a proven track-record of multi-tasking
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire
• Highly developed and confident communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal
• Highly developed interviewing skills - ability to listen and question
• Ability to analyse
• A minimum of 3 years' management experience in an arts or funding environment
• Customer care background (dealing with the public)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and credibility with professionals from a wide range of backgrounds
• Open, positive and engaging team player with the drive to work independently
• Discreet and able to deal with confidential, sensitive information
• Diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for the work of A&B Cymru and knowledge of the arts in Wales

Also additional requirements - full details listed in Recruitment Pack.

Job Responsibilities

• To promote A&B Cymru's mission and services and provide information and advice on the charity's work to business and the arts.
• To play a key role in sustaining and developing the arts membership of A&B Cymru.
• To ensure a high level of service delivery to an agreed number of arts members. This includes assessing the needs of organisations and practitioners during one-to-one advice surgeries, as required.
• To take a lead role in the management of CultureStep, advising applicants on the development of proposals and ensuring that investments are used to good effect.
• To co-manage CultureStep administration and procedures in partnership with the Administrator, ensuring that the systems put in place are strictly adhered to.
• To provide support to the CultureStep Panel, in partnership with the Administrator.
• To take a lead role in the management of A&B Cymru's Training Course Programme.

Also additional responsibilities - full details listed in Recruitment Pack.