We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as a Product Manager and help develop user‑centred digital products for Arts Council England. You’ll support product development, testing and improvement across key services. Apply by 16 Feb app.beapplied.com/apply/hidv5i...

Transforming Circus to create an impact! 🧑‍🦽‍➡️🤹‍♀️ For more than 12 years, Diverse City and Cirque Bijou have been proving what’s possible when two bold organisations combine creativity, ambition, and a belief that the performing arts should represent everyone.

Our 24/25 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Environmental Report is full of inspiring case studies - the @writerscentre.bsky.social in Norwich is just one example. Find out how they are embedding #CreativeClimateAction into the work that they do >> tinyurl.com/y3jxcddp

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as an Investment Officer, Music Hubs and help support the national Music Hub programme. You’ll support grant processes, analyse programme data and help strengthen music education across England. Apply by 13 February isw.changeworknow.co.uk/arts_council...

We're looking for a Relationship Manager, Music to join our busy London music team. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with knowledge and experience in touring, new technologies, digital practice, or emerging models of music creation and distribution. Apply today: buff.ly/dA2yVYd

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Officer, Operations – South West and help deliver smooth, effective business processes across our area team. You’ll support planning, reporting, meetings and budgets across the region. Apply by 11 Feb 👇 isw.changeworknow.co.uk/arts_council...

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as a Senior Delivery Manager and lead key projects that improve services and drive Agile ways of working across Arts Council England. You’ll manage delivery, coach teams, and support continuous improvement. Apply by 9 Feb 👇 app.beapplied.com/apply/1m4fab...

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Manager, Acceptance in Lieu & Cultural Gifts (maternity cover) and help deliver two vital cultural property schemes supporting public collections. Apply by 3 Feb 👇 app.beapplied.com/apply/3q0bew...

A world class orchestra goes back to school!🚸 In 2019, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) - one of the UK’s leading period instrument ensembles found itself searching for a new home. But instead of choosing a traditional concert hall, they moved into Acland Burghley School in Camden. 🙌

For the first time in decades, we are introducing a new artform: Digital Arts. 💻🎨 Find out why we have made this decision and what it means for you 👇

Today @juliesbicycle.bsky.social have announced the selected projects for The International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) programme. This programme supports artists and cultural organisations to build and develop sustainable ways of touring. 🎪🌱 Find out more 👉 buff.ly/hL4VbLZ

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Head of Stakeholder Engagement (12‑month maternity cover) and help drive our advocacy across political, creative and cultural sectors. You’ll lead our stakeholder strategy and advise senior leaders on key developments. Apply by 1 Feb 👇 app.beapplied.com/apply/oh0qnf...

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as a Service Desk Analyst and help deliver friendly, responsive IT support across Arts Council England. You’ll resolve incidents, support colleagues, and keep our systems running smoothly. Apply by 9 Feb 👇 buff.ly/PzeeAv6

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as a Personal Assistant to the Area Director, South East and help keep things running smoothly. You’ll manage diaries, organise meetings, and liaise with stakeholders. Apply by 2 Feb 👇 app.beapplied.com/apply/w2mxdg...

Cultural Tax Reliefs are one of the easiest ways for cultural organisations to unlock extra funding. Find out more and check if you are eligible to claim 👇 buff.ly/8ToB8Ot

Introducing The Art of Transformation 🙌 A new collection showcasing four funded organisations that have reshaped their business models in bold, innovative ways, boosting impact across arts & culture. Explore case studies + a podcast roundtable with Kirsty Lang 🎙️👇 buff.ly/TEFuXH1

Join us as Head of Stakeholder Engagement (12‑month maternity cover) and help drive our advocacy across political, creative and cultural sectors. You’ll lead our stakeholder strategy and advise senior leaders on key developments. Apply by 1 February 👇

📣 Today we publish the 2024-25 Culture, Climate and Environmental Responsibility Annual Report with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social. It celebrates a creative and cultural sector that is stepping boldly into climate leadership. 💥 Read the full report >> juliesbicycle.org/ER25

Prison libraries are widely recognised to have a significant impact on the lives of those touched by the criminal justice system in the UK. 📖 Our report evaluates the findings of research identifying and addressing barriers to this vital resource. Take a look👇 buff.ly/Q4OuUMA

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Relationship Manager, Theatre and support theatre organisations and artists across London through funding advice and sector development. Hybrid role, part-time (Monday –Wednesday). Apply by 23 January 👇 buff.ly/17uLpwh

The Cultural Gifts Scheme and Acceptance in Lieu Annual Report is live! 🆕 Read it on our website here 👇 buff.ly/4NOXFJT From Degas to Deare, there’s something for everybody heading to a public collection in the UK. Here are some of our highlights… #CGSAIL2025

The Four Nations International Fund is now open for applications – supported by Arts Council England, @artscouncilireland.bsky.social, @celfcymruartswales.bsky.social / Wales Arts International and @creativescots.bsky.social. Learn more and apply 👇 buff.ly/sVmAAO0

Are you an ethnically diverse theatre maker in the North of England looking to make ambitious new work? Check out our £2 million Theatre Breakthrough Fund. Deadline to apply is 27 Jan! 📅 Find out more 👉 buff.ly/MjwaSsk

The Clore Leadership Fellowship is now open for applications, offering a tailored programme of leadership development for exceptional cultural leaders. Stage 1 applications close 5 February 2026 👇 www.cloreleadership.org/programme/cl... @cloreleadership.bsky.social

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Senior Relationship Manager and lead cultural development work, manage a team, and drive strategic priorities for Arts Council England. Hybrid role based in Manchester. Apply by 11 January 👇 buff.ly/FFzfBes

2025 has been a big year for the Museum Accreditation Scheme Redesign 🔨 In this blog, Sarah Hartshorne, Senior Manager in the Museums and Cultural Property team, runs through what we’ve been working on this year and what’s to come for 2026. 👇

Thank you to Lisa Nandy and the Department for Culture Media and Sport for publishing the Independent Review of the Arts Council today, and to Baroness Margaret Hodge and team for conducting the Review. Access the Review: buff.ly/5rqvntF Read our initial response: buff.ly/zPisSAk

Pantomime is “an absolute bedrock” for regional theatre. ✨ This BBC article, featuring Arts Council England CEO, Darren Henley, highlights how panto builds audiences, supports local venues and gives many families their first theatre experience. Read or listen 👇 buff.ly/aXzRVWH

Good news! 🙌 We’re investing £2.5 million into 15 productions up and down the country to tour across the UK and Ireland through our #NationalLottery funded Incentivising Touring scheme. 🎭

We’re proud to launch our new and free Diversity Development Programme with Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy. Open to diverse-led creative and cultural organisations building skills in fundraising, finance, governance and more. Find out more 👇 www.artscouncil.org.uk/developing-c...

We're delighted to share that @dcms has appointed four new members to our National Council. 🎉

20 libraries have joined our Libraries Development Framework! 🎉 They’re leading the way in health, enterprise, early years & community support. Watch the video for more info and see the full list 👉 buff.ly/qE4jRj2 #Libraries #SupportingLibraries #LibrariesDevelopmentFramework

We stepped behind the scenes with the venue to uncover the magic of their latest pantomime, Cinderella, and the positive impact that panto and creativity can have on engaging their local community. Read our full conversation 👇

How can collaborations across the art world strengthen museum and gallery collections nationwide? A new ArtTactic report – commissioned by Arts Council England – examines the role of the art trade, collectors and philanthropists in the UK’s art ecosystem. Read the full report 👇 buff.ly/ZxlCkOs

Are you a Black, Asian or ethnically diverse theatre maker in the North of England looking to make ambitious new work? We’ve just launched the £2 million Theatre Breakthrough Fund - find out more 👇 buff.ly/MjwaSsk Image credit: Shadows In Different Shades by Oladipo Agboluaje © Smart Banda

If you are a National Lottery funded project you can say thank you to National Lottery players and welcome new visitors by registering a special offer for anyone with a lottery ticket or scratchcard during Open Week 7 – 15 March. 🎟️ Register now 👇 buff.ly/mDzEVXF

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Senior Manager, Operations – South West and lead business processes, systems, and team operations to support Arts Council England’s strategy. Hybrid role based in Bristol. Apply by 1 December 👇 buff.ly/KzGc86Q

Join our new Creative Health: Contract Confidence webinar with The School for Social Entrepreneurs Designed to support arts & culture orgs delivering creative health programmes to build their skills and confidence in pitching for local authority and public contracts.

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as a Data Engineer and manage our Azure Data Factory, maintain data pipelines, and make sure we’re compliance with industry standards. Hybrid role. Apply by midday on 28 November. 👇 app.beapplied.com/apply/vy3vad...

Happy birthday The National Lottery 🎉 We are joining thousands of organisations and sharing a cross-finger selfie to thank National Lottery players who raise £30 million each week for good causes. 🤞 #BecauseOfYou so many incredible arts and cultural projects and organisations can thrive. ✨

Who Stays and Who Leaves? Mapping Arts, Culture and Heritage Careers Have you seen 'A State of the Nations Report'? This report looks at the latest data across four key areas to help shape policies for the creative industries.

Are you a Treasurer of a National Portfolio Organisation? 🏛️ Join the Treasurer Peer Network: a free, peer-led, solutions-focused space to connect, share insights, and tackle challenges together.

This Weds is Crossed Finger Selfie Day! 🤞 If National Lottery funding makes your work possible, say a huge thank you to National Lottery players by sharing a crossed finger selfie using #BecauseOfYou ✨ Find out why thousands of people are taking part 👇 buff.ly/0mpWdN3

Huge thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for helping fund #IVW26 so we can, in turn, support our community and the music ecosystem around the country 💛

Want to know if our R&D funding is right for you? 🤔 - Read the information 📖 - Sign up for a webinar 💻 - Make your decision ✅ Find out more 👇 buff.ly/3Tyomud

Now open: Research and Development funding for individuals We’ve added and ringfenced £7.5 million into National Lottery Project Grants to help support creative and cultural practitioners to develop their practice. Find out how to apply👇 www.artscouncil.org.uk/research-and...

We’re hiring! 📣 Join us as Communications Officer (Stakeholder & Parliamentary Liaison) and help shape how we engage with government and partners. 📍 London 🕒 35 hrs/week 💻 Hybrid Apply by 19 Nov👉 buff.ly/SzqQeIy #ArtsJobs #PublicAffairs #Hiring

📢 Big news: The national curriculum review is here! We're proud to have contributed to Professor Becky Francis’ report, which recognises the vital role of creativity in every child’s education. 🎨

Are you a Treasurer of a National Portfolio Organisation? 🤔 Join the Treasurer Peer Network- a free, peer-led space to connect, share insights & tackle challenges together. You can expect four expert-led sessions and to build your network!

Talking about your climate action matters! Today we launch a new short guide that shares how to do it with honesty, clarity, and impact >> tinyurl.com/2t8ebv7n #CreativeClimateAction