Relationship Manager (Theatre, Performing Arts & Touring)

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Relationship Manager (Theatre, Performing Arts & Touring) Full-time, 37 hours per week Permanent Contract Grade D: Salary Range - £46,842 - £52,641 Location: Any of the Arts Council of Wales offices (Cardiff, Colwyn Bay or Carmarthen) with Hybrid Working Our benefits include 30 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, flexible working hours/pattern, cycle to work scheme and a final salary pension. About this role As Relationship Manager - Theatre, Performing Arts & Touring, you'll play a key role in supporting and developing Wales's theatre and performing arts sector. Working closely with the Head of Theatre, Performing Arts & Touring, you'll: - Build and maintain strong relationships across Wales's theatre and performing arts communities - Support the delivery of theatre and touring strategies, including the English Language Theatre Review - Act as a key contact for theatre makers, organisations and funded partners - Attend performances, festivals and events across Wales - Gather insight and intelligence to inform sector development and decision-making - Advocate for Welsh theatre and performance across a range of contexts About you We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of the theatre and performing arts sector in Wales and a passion for supporting artists and organisations. In the role, you will: - Build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders - Communicate confidently and act as an advocate for the sector - Work across a broad range of theatrical forms and practices - Bring insight, curiosity and a collaborative approach - Be visible and engaged, attending events and connecting with people across Wales Welsh language We work in both Welsh and English. Welsh language skills are essential for this role. You will need to be able to communicate in both English and Welsh in meetings, individually and in public. Our commitment to inclusion We're looking for fresh perspectives and new voices. Your lived experience matters here. We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet all essential criteria set out in the person specification. Flexible Working We're open to discussing flexibility from the moment you apply. If you'd like to work different hours from those advertised, please let us know your preferences in your covering email when you apply. How to apply Please submit the Application Form in Word format via the apply button. Please complete the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form via the Microsoft Forms link that can be found in the application form. If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format, please contact us first. You can apply in Welsh or English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026, 10:00am Interview date: W/C 20 - 24 July

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