Head of Arts and Creative Industries
British Council · São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
As a valued employee of the British Council, you already help us deliver our mission to support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. You are part of our organisation in over 200 countries and territories and where we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. **We connect. We inspire.** **Role Purpose** As the **Head of Arts and Creative Industries** , you will be the most senior representative of Arts in Brazil, representing the British Council’s work across Arts and Creative Industries. You will lead the delivery of Arts and Creative Industries programmes funded by the British Council, partners and clients through the global **Art in Action** and **Creative Growth** programmes. You will lead a specialist Arts team, build strategic relationships with key sector partners and stakeholders, and provide expert insight on the Arts and Creative Industries landscape in Brazil. As a member of the country leadership team and Global Arts Management Team, you will work across the global network to influence decision\-making, share best practice and identify opportunities for collaboration and growth. **Role Accountabilities** **Leadership \& Management** * Lead the country Arts portfolio, ensuring high\-quality delivery and compliance with global programme and contract standards. * Lead and develop a specialist Arts team, providing direction, support and opportunities for professional development. * Act as Senior Responsible Officer for selected Arts projects and programmes. * Monitor portfolio impact, ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting against strategic and FCDO priorities. * Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and contribute to an inclusive, anti\-racist organisational culture. **Strategy \& Planning** * Lead the planning and strategic development of the country Arts portfolio in alignment with global Arts priorities. * Lead the design, development, delivery and closure of projects and programmes. * Contribute to the development of the global Arts business strategy. * Explore the use of digital products, services and channels to increase portfolio impact and sustainability. **Sector \& Subject Expertise** * Provide specialist knowledge and insight on Arts and Creative Industries in Brazil to inform programme development and delivery. * Maintain a strong understanding of UK Arts and Creative Industries priorities, as well as FCDO and wider HMG priorities. * Represent the British Council as a credible and recognised authority in Arts and Creative Industries. * Identify opportunities for UK Arts organisations and professionals to collaborate with peers and partners in Brazil. **Relationship \& Stakeholder Management** * Build and maintain strategic relationships with funders, partners, government and key creative and cultural sector stakeholders. * Develop a broad and diverse network to support artistic collaboration, cultural exchange and creative economy opportunities. * Lead relationships with senior stakeholders and represent the British Council at senior external forums. * Build strong internal relationships across Arts, Cultural Engagement and the wider organisation to achieve strategic objectives. **Brand \& Market Positioning** * Promote and position the diversity and excellence of the UK Arts and Creative Industries sector in Brazil. * Strengthen the British Council’s value proposition and reputation as a trusted partner. * Bring market and customer insights into programme development to ensure the offer remains relevant, demand\-led and aligned with British Council and FCDO objectives. * Support communications that showcase the impact of the Arts portfolio. **Business Development** * Build relationships with strategic clients and partners and identify new business development opportunities. * Own and manage the country Arts pipeline, ensuring high\-quality pipeline data and documentation. * Lead, develop and quality\-assure proposals and support negotiations for new opportunities. * Ensure compliance across legal, finance, procurement, contract management and reporting requirements. **Programme Management** * Lead the development, monitoring and successful delivery of the country programme management plan. * Oversee the Arts portfolio finances and manage complex financial information. * Manage risks and issues and ensure appropriate mitigation and escalation. * Oversee contractual obligations, procurement, grants management and due diligence. **Experience** * Essential * Specialist knowledge and understanding of current trends and practices in Arts and Creative Industries in Brazil. * Experience leading impactful, high\-value national and/or international Arts projects. * An active and up\-to\-date network of diverse sector contacts. * Experience leading teams and champion