Senior Manager Arts Impact

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

Role

Support Arts business growth by developing compelling impact stories, evidence and programme insights that strengthen proposals, partnerships and funding opportunities. Working across global Arts teams and stakeholders, you will turn programme outcomes into engaging content while helping enhance impact reporting and knowledge sharing across the Arts portfolio.

Role Accountabilities

Leadership and Management

• Leading the collection and presentation of impact evidence, programme assets and track record to support business development.
• Coordinating impact inputs across teams to provide accurate and timely evidence for partnerships and fundraising.

Strategy and Planning

• Supporting the global Arts strategy by strengthening impact evidence across programmes and projects.
• Contributing to long-term plans that enhance the evidence base and impact of Arts programmes.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Building strong relationships across programme, country, MEL and Research & Insight teams to support impact evidence collection.
• Acting as the key contact for Arts evidence to support business development activities.

Sector Expertise

• Ensuring impact evidence used in proposals, pitches and presentations is accurate, current and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Developing tools and resources that turn evidence and insights into compelling partnership and investment materials.

Consultancy, Analysis and Problem Solving

• Analysing programme, evaluation and research data to develop clear and compelling impact narratives.
• Working with MEL and Research & Insight teams to ensure evidence is robust, relevant and aligned to global standards.

Service Improvement

• Guiding teams to strengthen impact reporting and develop investment-ready evidence.
• Promoting organisational learning by sharing effective approaches to impact storytelling and evidence use.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Professional Qualification and Certification

• Relevant experience in programme or project management

Role Specific Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write briefings and present concisely, clearly and effectively in a range of contexts.  

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Collect, analyse and interpret impact evidence, including qualitative and quantitative data, evaluations and insights.
• Translate MEL, research and performance data into clear narratives and evidence-based materials for stakeholders, funders and partners.
• Support partnership development and income generation through investment-ready evidence, value propositions and strategic insights.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, develop reporting tools and guidance, and communicate effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the arts and creative industries, including international practice and the social and economic impact of the arts.
• Knowledge of impact frameworks, theories of change and global MEL standards in international development or cultural relations.
• Ability to work effectively across international and diverse cultural contexts.
• Skilled in using research and insights to strengthen programme design, positioning and advocacy.
• Ability to support teams in improving impact reporting, learning and evidence use.

Important Information

Business Division: Arts
Language requirement: Proficient written and spoken English
Pay Band: 8 E
Country/Location: United Kingdom
Contract Type: Indefinite Contract (Permanent)
Contract Hours: Full time - 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Starting Annual Gross Salary: £40,179

Benefits for the UK include, but are not limited to:

• 32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays
• 3 days volunteering leave
• Career average defined benefit pension scheme
• An unrivalled opportunity for you to get to use all the experience you’ve built up working in and/or leading global organisations to support us in building trust across the world.

Closing Date: 01 October 2026 at 11:59 PM IST and 01 October 2026 at 07:29 PM BST

Background Checks: Employment with the British Council is subject to satisfactory background checks, both before appointment and periodically during employment, as required. The nature and level of checks will depend on the role and applicable local laws. 

Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country: Candidates should ensure they have the pre-existing legal right to live and work in the country where the role is based. Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.  

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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