Date Posted: November 30, 2023
Location: Kyiv, Wider Europe, Ukraine
Company: British Council
Pay Band: 7 / F
Department: Cultural Engagement
Contract Type: Indefinite
Legal Work Requirement: Must have the legal right to work in Ukraine
Application Deadline: December 19, 2023
Interview Period: Week of January 8
Role Overview
The Head of Arts in Ukraine is responsible for strategic planning and executing a diverse range of Arts and Creative Industries programs funded by the British Council and other partners. This role includes overseeing activities in Ukraine through four global Arts programs: Culture Connects, Spotlights on Culture, Creative Economy, and Culture Responds to Global Challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Sector/Subject Expertise
- Utilize expertise in Ukraine’s arts and creative industries to develop arts programs.
- Represent the British Council as an authority in Arts and creative industries.
- Identify opportunities for UK Arts sector collaboration in Ukraine.
- Support team development in sector knowledge and skills.
Leadership & Management
- Ensure program activities align with sector needs in Ukraine.
- Manage quality, impact, and risks of program grants and contracts.
- Incorporate equality, diversity, and inclusion in program delivery.
- Ensure effective financial management and compliance.
Strategy and Planning
- Lead planning for Ukraine’s arts portfolio within Wider Europe.
- Contribute to regional business strategy.
- Foster internal relationships for strategic alignment.
Relationship & Stakeholders
- Build partner relationships to identify new opportunities and partnerships.
- Maintain a network of creative and cultural sector representatives.
- Represent and communicate about regional and global Arts programs.
Brand and Market Positioning
- Promote UK arts and creative industries in Ukraine.
- Communicate the British Council’s value proposition.
Business Development
- Contribute to partnership development aligned with priorities.
Programme Management
- Lead portfolio planning and ensure program activities meet Ukraine’s specific needs.
- Oversee financial management and compliance of the arts portfolio.
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Expertise in arts and creative industries in Ukraine.
- Experience in managing national and international arts projects.
- Understanding of arts trends in the UK.
