Awards Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

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Job Summary

The Awards Development Manager (Maternity Cover) will lead on the delivery of Acme’s Early Career Awards programme, supporting the 2026/27 artists’ artistic and professional development.

Job Description

For over 24 years, Acme’s Early Career Awards programme has supported artists at a pivotal stage, helping recent graduates establish sustainable careers after leaving art school. The programme provides artists with a 12-month rent-free shared studio, a programme of mentoring and skills development workshops, and the opportunity to initiate public outcomes.

From October 2026, the Early Career Awards programme will relocate to a large, new studio with adjoining project space at Acme’s Billet Road building in Waltham Forest. The move marks an exciting new chapter for the programme creating the opportunity to connect the early career artists with established artists working in the building and expand the cohort from the current size of four to nine artists over the coming years.

The Awards Development Manager (Maternity Cover) will lead on the delivery of the programme, supporting the 2026/27 artists’ artistic and professional development. You will work closely with the Head of Artist Support on its strategic development by engaging the current partners. You will forge new art school and funding relationships to increase the number of artists supported from October 2027 onwards.

This role is Maternity Cover and Fixed Term from September 2026 to September 2027. Part time, 2.5 days / 17.5 hours per week. There is a requirement for this role to be based in the office for at least two days a week, with attendance at the Early Career Artists’ shared studio as required.

Job Requirements

– Proven ability to think and plan creatively and strategically to sustain programmes long-term
– Experience of successfully researching and preparing fundraising applications
– Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of arts, higher education and funder stakeholders
– Experience of fundraising to support programme development
– Experience of managing projects to be delivered on schedule and against agreed objectives
– Knowledge of visual artists’ experiences of higher education and/or alternative pathways to professional practice
– Knowledge of a wide range of contemporary practices, and the visual arts education, institutional and commercial sectors
– Effective communications skills – written and verbal
– Strong team player able to work effectively with cross departmental colleagues and client groups
– Ability to work constructively to troubleshoot issues or emergencies
– Empathy with the mission, objectives and values of Acme

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Awards Development Manager (Maternity Cover)
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026

  • Location:
    London

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