Full time, 37 hours per week
Fixed term, until 31 March 2025
Grade E: Starting salary of £49,089
Location: This role can be based at any one of the Arts Council of Wales offices in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay or Carmarthen. We are currently working in a hybrid way.
About Portfolio Managers
Portfolio Managers are senior arts professionals who combine their significant arts expertise with their strong business knowledge to help practically deliver a range of initiatives linked to the Arts Council of Wales’ priorities. Portfolio Managers are also line managers to the Development Officers.
Responsibilities linked to this role include Arts and Young People, particularly in terms of the Arts Council’s Widening Engagement Action Plan around diversity and disability, and the development of dance, classical music, and circus.
“Varied and demanding but never dull, the role of Portfolio Manager is a great chance to work with colleagues nationally across a portfolio of strategic areas. If you’ve got ideas and drive and want to make a difference to the arts in Wales this is an exciting time to join our team.” Sally, Portfolio Manager
About you
If you are someone who has previous experience of working in the arts or communities and can inspire confidence in the sector, this role could be for you. You will need to be a problem solver and creative thinker, and also know how to be productive, organised and how to get things done. We can teach you the skills you’ll need if you are curious and driven enough to be part of our team.
Welsh language
We work in both English and Welsh. Fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) is desirable but not essential for this post. Upon appointment we can support you to learn, develop and improve your language skills and to increase your confidence in speaking and writing in Welsh.
How to apply
Please submit the Application Form and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form in Word format to HR@arts.wales. If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format, such as voice note, video or British Sign Language video, please contact us first.
Closing date: 12:00pm (midday) Monday 30 May 2022
Interviews: Thursday 23 June 2022
Our benefits include flexible working hours/pattern, generous holidays and a final salary pension.
The Arts Council will provide support to ensure that you feel comfortable joining the organisation, the type of which may be new or unfamiliar to you, so that you can feel your best self at work. Mentoring or training will also be provided during the induction period, if required.