2x Senior Manager, CRF Loans (EIN11, EIN13)

Senior Manager, CRF Loans x2, (EIN11, EIN13)

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: GBP49,045 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Cambridge (The role will be based at the office base listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)

Are you keen to understand how government-back loans and other forms of alternative finance can be used to support the arts and culture sector?

In July 2020, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced a GBP1.57 billion package to protect the UK's culture and heritage sectors from the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. DCMS made 37 loans, with a value of GBP250 million as part of the Culture Recovery Fund Repayable Finance (CRF Loans) programme. The loans are administered, monitored, and repayments received by Arts Council England (ACE), acting as loan agent on behalf of DCMS.

We are looking for two Senior Managers to work in the CRF Loans team. The team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the loans portfolio, ensuring that repayments are made in accordance with loan agreements.

Role Details: We are looking for someone who can act as one of the loan agents in the team, monitoring and analysing the financial performance of a set borrowers. You will have regular contact with the loan recipients, which vary in size and type. You will also commission external advisors, as needed, to supplement your analysis of risk should issues arise relating to borrowers' business models and ability to repay. You will also contribute to regular reporting to DCMS at both an operational and a senior level.

You will join the team at an exciting time of change and renewal, where the team will be working on service improvements which you can help develop and implement. In addition, you will play a role in helping to develop new alternative financing programmes to supplement Arts Council grant giving.

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

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.

About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here .

Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact

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Job ref: EIN11 / EIN13

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 27 April

1 st Interviews: (virtual) Week Commencing 12 May

2 nd Interviews: (virtual) Week Commencing 19 May

Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact