Jobs in Manchester, United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent, 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: £50,468 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Brighton, Cambridge, Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle (the role will be based at one 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)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Arts Council England's ground‑breaking Digital Culture Network (DCN). The Senior Manager will have responsibility for overseeing and delivering the DCN's operations, its programme and for providing line management and leadership to its capable team. The Digital Culture Network helps build the digital skills and capabilities of the arts and cultural sector through free and practical support in key areas of expertise such as e‑commerce, web design, data & analytics and digital strategy. The team, based across England, supports organisations with 1‑2‑1 advice, webinars, workshops and by fostering partnerships with the Tech sector.

This role is key for the DCN as it looks to expand, continue to help the sector recover from Covid‑19 and deliver Arts Council England's ambition for a thriving cultural sector.

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are under‑represented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these 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. Whatever background you bring, 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. 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 contactrecruitment@artscouncil.org.uk.

Job ref: ARTC112

Closing date: 09:00 5 January 2026

1st Interview: (virtual) Friday 16 January 2026

2nd Interview: (virtual) Friday 23 January 2026

Please do NOT apply via the Arts Council jobs portal, your application will not be processed.