Senior Communications Officer

These programmes play a vital role in supporting the long-term sustainability of arts and culture across England-investing in buildings, infrastructure, and places that enable creativity to thrive.

Working within our Capital team and in close collaboration with Advocacy and Communications colleagues, you will develop and deliver impactful communication strategies that engage diverse audiences, raise awareness of our programmes, and ensure our investment opportunities are accessible to all.

Job Role: You will lead strategic communications for our capital programmes, including promoting the Capital Advice Service and reaching underserved communities. You'll create content across channels, deliver campaigns, advise colleagues, and build strong stakeholder relationships-while ensuring communications are accessible, inclusive, and effectively managed.

You'll bring experience delivering communication strategies, strong writing skills, and confidence across digital channels. You'll be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, build effective relationships, champion inclusion, and use data to evaluate and improve impact.

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. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, 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.

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: £38,689 per annum Grade C plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.