Arts Project Manager

Qualifications:

• Degree or HE qualification in relevant cultural, heritage, or humanities or project management field or equivalent experience.
  
• Experience of working in Arts sector;
  
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
  
• Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines.
  
• Experience of managing projects from start to finish and familiarity with project life-cycles.
  
• Understanding of procurement, evaluation and reporting requirements of projects.
  
• Proven experience of managing project finances.
  
• Experience of managing stakeholders
  
• Project management qualification desirable.
  
• Experience of working in project or programme management.
  
• Experience of using technology in project delivery.
  
• Good understanding and experience of supporting monitoring and evaluation.
  

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with delivery partners, grantees, and stakeholders to procure services and ensure contract compliance.
  
• Foster strong internal networks.
  

Commercial and Financial Management

• Oversee financial planning, ensuring alignment with British Council and client financial year plans.
  
• Conduct accurate monthly forecasting using SAP, monitor expenditure, ensure compliance with financial policies, and address variances.
  

Project Management

• Develop and deliver project management plans, identifying and mitigating risks with the Programme Manager.
  
• Manage procurement, contracting, compliance, and reporting.
  
• Oversee data management, including timely entry, quality assurance, basic analysis, and progress reporting to meet internal and external funding requirements.