Community Post Type: Jobs

For more than 25 years, LAAF has celebrated Arab arts and cultures, bringing artists and communities together in Liverpool and beyond. They’re looking for someone who can bring artistic vision, leadership and strong community connection to shape the future of the organisation.

You could be their next Chief Executive & Artistic Director if you’re excited by the opportunity to lead a unique organisation at the intersection of arts, culture and community.

This is an exciting, unique and wide-ranging role. If you bring many of the qualities, skills and experiences they are looking for, and have the passion, commitment and capacity to grow into the role, we would still welcome your application even if you do not meet every aspect of the essential specification.

0.8 FTE with potential for full-time.

Deadline: 2 April 2026.

Find out more and download the recruitment pack by clicking here.

Job title: Assistant Curator (two vacancies)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 October 2027
Deadline: Sunday 19th April, 11.59pm

Link to apply: https://www.biennial.com/job/assistant-curators/

Job pack: https://www.biennial.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Assistant-Curators-Liverpool-Biennial-Job-Pack.pdf

Information: The team are recruiting for two Assistant Curator roles – one with a focus on Production and one with a focus on Public Programme. They encourage applicants to identify which role you feel you are best suited to, but they will consider all applicants for both roles. When completing your application, please indicate which role you feel best suited to, and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

The team are looking for a bold, creative Head of Marketing to champion the Everyman & Playhouse theatres in Liverpool.

You’ll lead inspiring campaigns that sell shows, grow audiences, and amplify our voice. If you love theatre, thrive on ideas, and know how to turn insight into impact, they’d love to hear from you.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 23 March

The Director of Audiences will develop, lead, and manage Liverpool Philharmonic’s audience development, sales, marketing, brand and communications activity, ensuring the effective delivery of agreed strategies.

They will diversify and maximise reach, impact and commercial income on-site and through digital channels across all audience touchpoints, enhancing Liverpool Philharmonic’s brand and profile locally, nationally and internationally.

As a member of the Executive Team, they will contribute to the overall strategy and business direction of the Society.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 16 March

National Museums Liverpool currently have the post of Retail Sales Assistant available. Reporting to the Duty Manager (Retail), you will assist in maximising sales within Commercial Enterprise’s retail outlets.

You will provide excellent customer service and enhance the visitor experience at all National Museums Liverpool venues. This role is part-time, 20 hours per week (4 out of 7 days, including weekends) and pays £12.60 per hour.

If you think you match the job description and their organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: 11 March

The Inclusive Sports & Culture Festival 2027 is set to be a landmark disability‑led celebration of sport, creativity and inclusive practice across Liverpool.

Funded by UK Sport and Arts Council England, the festival will bring world‑class D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists together with para‑sports organisations to create an ambitious, multi‑artform cultural moment with national and international impact.

They are seeking an exceptional Creative Director to lead the artistic vision and delivery of this groundbreaking programme. You will shape a bold, disability‑led cultural experience – one that integrates art and sport, centres lived experience and leaves a lasting legacy for Liverpool and beyond.

Contract: Fixed‑term freelance contract (April 2026 – September 2027)
Location: Hybrid – Culture Liverpool, Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH
Fee: £50,000 – £55,000 (DOE, plus disability allowance)

Link: https://cultureliverpool.co.uk/creative-director/

What they need:

• A visionary cultural leader with a strong track record in delivering large‑scale indoor and outdoor arts commissions
• Deep understanding of disability‑led practice, inclusive curation and the social model of disability
• Experience commissioning across multiple artforms – visual arts, performance, digital, sound and participatory work
• Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and budget handling skills
• Commitment to co‑creation, accessibility and inclusive leadership
• Experience collaborating with cultural, community, para‑sports or multi‑sector partners

Why apply?

• Lead the cultural vision for a nationally and internationally significant festival
• Champion disability‑led creative practice at the highest level
• Collaborate with world‑class artists, para‑sports organisations and communities
• Shape long‑term legacy, sector change and artist development
• Deliver a once‑in‑a‑generation creative programme across Liverpool’s public spaces, venues and cultural institutions

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a one-page covering letter, highlighting how your skills and experience are relevant to the outlined requirements of the role, by email to: Jess O’Neill at cultureliverpool@liverpool.gov.uk.

They are also able to receive cover letters in audio or video format.

They are encouraging applications from people with D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent lived experience for this role. We would also consider joined applications which can include organisations or individuals proposing a job share.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23 March 2026 at 09:00.

They anticipate first round interviews taking place w/c 30 March 2026 virtually. Second round interviews will take place w/c 6 April in person, with a presentation task. Please state in your application if you are unavailable for these dates.

 

 

 

The Tung Auditorium are seeking skilled and experienced Venue Technicians to facilitate the smooth delivery of public concerts and events.

This role is ideal for those with experience in live sound, lighting, AV and/or Stage Management who are interested in getting involved with an exciting new venue, delivering an outstanding audience and artist experience across a varied and constantly changing programme. They are particularly interested in those with sound engineering experience but welcome applications from all of the above skillsets.

This role is ad hoc and shift based, allocated according to the requirements of concerts and events which will not follow a regular pattern. For this reason, this role is a zero hours contract with shifts allocated by rota one month in advance. Some events will take place during office hours; however, the majority are expected to be during evenings and weekends.

For the full job description and to apply, please visit the vacancy on the University of Liverpool jobs portal.

This Executive Director maternity cover role is vital to ensuring Unity Theatre remains financially robust, well-governed and strategically focused, providing steady leadership and strengthened systems so the organisation can continue delivering its public programme with confidence and resilience.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Unity Theatre is a values-led venue with a busy programme and a complex funding mix. This maternity cover Executive Director role is central to keeping Unity stable, compliant and financially resilient whilst also strengthening the systems and income pipelines that help the organisation thrive.

You’ll be the organisation’s senior lead for governance, finance controls and trusts/grants fundraising, ensuring the Board has clear information for decisions, the team is well-supported, and Unity’s public work can happen safely and sustainably. This is a hands-on leadership role where good judgement, strong relationships and clear process can make a visible difference within 9 months.

PURPOSES OF THE ROLE

To provide operational and strategic leadership for Unity Theatre during a 9-month maternity cover period, ensuring strong governance, financial oversight, HR good practice, safeguarding policy oversight, and delivery of an effective trusts and grants fundraising programme.

A key focus of this role is not only continuity, but improvement – strengthening income pipelines, decision-making information, and internal systems so Unity is consistently in a better position.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send: to eleanor@unitytheatre.co.uk

· Your CV, and

· A supporting statement answering Questions 1–3 below.

These questions are designed to help us understand your experience, judgement and motivation for the role beyond what is captured in your CV.

We recommend a total word count of no more than 750 words across your answers (but you are welcome to write less)

Questions

1. Senior leadership office / governance support Please describe your experience of working within or managing a senior leadership office (e.g. Executive Director/CEO or Board-facing role). Include your experience of supporting governance or board processes (papers, minutes/actions, decision-making). What have you found most challenging about this kind of role, and how have you approached it?

2. Judgement, trust and handling complexity Trust, judgement and relationships are central to this role. Please give an example of a situation where your judgement or approach helped build confidence, manage sensitivity, or resolve a complex issue. (For example: governance risk, finance controls, HR, safeguarding, funder relationships, or a high-stakes operational problem.)

3. Fundraising motivation and fit with Unity This maternity cover role has a strong focus on trusts and grants fundraising. What attracts you to this role at Unity Theatre, and how do our purpose and values resonate with you? Please include a brief note on the kinds of trusts/grants work you most enjoy and where you think you could add value in your role.

Please feel free to add any additional information that will support your application.

Recruitment timeline and important information

Closing date for applications: 22 March 2026

Interviews: mid-April 2026, with a view to making an offer of employment to the successful candidate by the end of April.

Start date: The successful applicant will be required to commence work on or before 20 July 2026. The Executive Director will begin maternity leave from 1 August 2026.

Please do not apply unless this is feasible.

Candidates are welcome to get in touch for an informal conversation about the role before applying. Please contact either Peter Mearns (Chair of Trustees) at peter.mearns@live.co.uk or Eleanor Manson-Sawko at eleanor@unitytheatre.co.uk to arrange a call.

Metal champions the right for artists, creatives and curious people to follow hunches, explore dreams and probe problems through creativity to inspire positive change where they live.

Metal are looking for a proactive and highly organised Programmes & Operations Administrator to join their Liverpool team.

You will be central to the smooth running of Edge Hill Station and the first point of contact for artists, partners and visitors. The role combines office management, programme support, hospitality, and systems administration, and also plays an important part in delivering Metal Liverpool’s earned income strategy.

Metal’s new Programmes & Operations Administrator will enjoy working with people, developing effective systems, and creating welcoming, well-run environments where artists and communities can thrive. This is a hands-on role within a small, collaborative team, requiring flexibility, initiative and care.

The role is full-time and you’ll be based on-site at Edge Hill Station.

Metal are running a guaranteed interview scheme for this role as part of our commitment to addressing the imbalance of underrepresented communities within the cultural sector and within our own organisation. You can also apply for this role in a way that meets your access requirements.

For more information and to see the full job pack, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3n2vdY3

The team are currently looking to recruit a Concert Manager who will serve as a central figure in planning performances at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall home and across the UK.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of concert preparation and delivery, ensuring that all performances maintain the highest possible standard. You’ll receive and manage all advance information for concerts and communicate details to relevant parties within the organisation.

You’ll welcome artists to venues, support their Chief Conductor and visiting performers with any general enquiries, and work across the team to help bring a whole range of concerts to the stage. If you’re a strong critical thinker who is organised, an excellent communicator and has experience in a similar role – working with a professional orchestra/musicians and have a good musical knowledge

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 5 March