You will support key strategy and policy development and stakeholder engagement in relation to the creative lives of children and young people. This role will support the vision, outcomes and investment principles in Let’s Create, the Arts Council’s 10-year strategy. You will focus on how the Arts Council supports the creative lives of children & young people, with a focus on policy development and strategic relationships.
You will work closely with the Director of Music Education and Director of Children, Young People and Learning on policy development in relation to children & young people.
You will draft policy papers, position papers, briefing notes, speeches and presentations, drawing on data, evidence, the views of children & young people, and the needs of the cultural sector. You will work with teams across Arts Council to ensure diversity and inclusion are centred in all policy work.
You will act as the first point of contact for the national team on specific activity as agreed by the Directors, Music Education and Children and Young People & Learning.
You will mentor and coach Relationship Managers: helping them to develop their skills and experience in their specialism and support them in applying this specialist knowledge with their Area teams and when managing strategic funding programmes.
You will ensure appropriate messaging, advocacy and internal and external communications for work with children and young people. Supported by expert communications support, you will draft relevant newsletters and press releases.
You will act as an advocate for the Arts Council and represent ACE in dealings with the media and at public events and launches.
You will contribute to the organisation’s commitment to diversity and its implications for the arts and culture, promoting a diversity perspective in all aspects of the post’s objectives and activities.
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Closing date: 28 September