Arts Council of Wales
Relationship Manager (Music)
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 (Music), you’ll play a key role in supporting and developing Wales’s vibrant and diverse music sector.
Working closely with the Head of Music, you’ll:
– Build and maintain strong relationships across Wales’s music sector
– Support the delivery of music sector strategies and initiatives
– Act as a key point of contact for musicians and funded organisations
– Attend events and engage directly with artists, venues and communities
– Gather insight and intelligence to inform policy and decision-making
– Advocate for Welsh music across a wide range of genres and contexts
Further information can be found in the Job Description.
About you
We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of the music sector in Wales and a passion for supporting artists and communities.
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 multiple music genres and cultural contexts
– Bring insight, curiosity and a collaborative approach
– Be visible and engaged, attending events and connecting with people across Wales
– You’ll bring a commitment to inclusive practice and a desire to support the development of a diverse and sustainable music sector
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 20th July 2026
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