Senior Manager, Operations – Arts Council England (North West hybrid), closes 14 Apr ’26

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Capital Team as Senior Manager, Operations, in a permanent role.

They are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to help deliver Arts Council England’s capital investment programmes. In this senior role, you will streamline and improve operational processes, coordinate workflows, oversee performance, assurance and risk management, and ensure effective delivery across multiple capital programmes.

For more details and to apply, visit here

Closing date: 14 April

Catering Assistant (x3) – National Museums Liverpool, closes 22 Apr ’26

NML currently have three Catering Assistant posts available:

2 x 5 hours per week (weekends)
1 x 10 hours per week (5 out of 7 days, including weekends).

Reporting to the Duty Manager (Catering), you will support the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the caf , working alongside colleagues to maintain a positive and effective working environment and high service standards.

You also assist the Duty Manager (Catering) in driving sales for the catering business, maximising revenue opportunities, and contributing to the overall profitability of the operation.

If you think you match the job description and our organisational ethos, please apply using this link, upload your CV, and complete the supporting statement section in the application form to show how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: 22 April

Senior Manager, Project Management Office – Arts Council England, closes 9 Apr ’26

Contract: Permanent (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way they work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)

Salary: £50,468 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester (The role will be based in Manchester; however, they are operating a hybrid way of working and support staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)

They are seeking an experienced PMO Lead to continue to develop a Programme Management Office (PMO) to support the next phase of the Arts Council’s transformation programme. The programme includes several complex and interdependent projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a growing Programme Management Office (PMO) function, helping to bring clarity, consistency and momentum to a portfolio of complex change initiatives. You’ll be part of a collaborative and evolving team focused on improving how they deliver change across the organisation.

Arts Council England invests in creativity and culture so that everyone in England can experience and benefit from it. Joining us means being part of a mission-driven organisation that values inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.

You will play a key role in developing a newly established Programme Management Office (PMO) to support the effective delivery of a complex transformation programme. Working closely with senior delivery colleagues, you will shape PMO processes, governance and ways of working, adapting these to suit service owners who may be less familiar with structured project or agile approaches.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 9 April

Senior Technician, Lighting – Liverpool Empire, closes 25 Apr ’26

You’ll report to the Head of Lighting and Sound and be responsible for casual technicians. You’ll also work closely with the Senior Technician – Sound, Senior Technician – Stage, Head of Stage, and the Technical Manager.

This role is an integral part of the technical team within this busy regional venue. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the technical aspects of theatre craft and have a background in facilitating shows. You will be a good team player with excellent communication skills, computer literate and have the ability to lead and motivate others. You will have a good working knowledge of current health and safety legislation, along with modern theatre technology systems.

The Senior Technician – Lighting will work closely with the BOH Team to manage technical systems with responsibility for all aspects including but not limited to: in-service and testing of electrical equipment, equipment scheduling, lighting and sound systems, assist in stage and Flys and maintenance, and liaise with visiting companies, providing expertise on the venue’s capabilities.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 25 April

Connector Project Administrator – National Museums Liverpool, closes 15 Apr ’26

Funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation and coordinated by the International Slavery Museum, the Connector Project is developing an international network of museums, universities, cultural organisations, creative practitioners and community groups working collaboratively to explore the histories and legacies of transatlantic slavery.

Through community research bursaries, collaborative events and a digital knowledge-sharing platform, the project supports communities affected by transatlantic slavery to research, document and share their histories.

Reporting to the Connector Project Manager, the Connector Project Coordinator will play a key role in the operational delivery of the programme. You will coordinate project activity across internal teams and external partners, organise meetings and collaborative events, maintain project documentation, and support the monitoring of progress against agreed timelines.

Candidates should ideally be available to start within one month of offer (due to funding).

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: 15 April

Connector Project Coordinator – National Museums Liverpool, closes 15 Apr ’26

Funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation and coordinated by the International Slavery Museum, the Connector Project is developing an international network of museums, universities, cultural organisations, creative practitioners and community groups working collaboratively to explore the histories and legacies of transatlantic slavery.

Through community research bursaries, collaborative events and a digital knowledge-sharing platform, the project supports communities affected by transatlantic slavery to research, document and share their histories.

Reporting to the Connector Project Manager, the Connector Project Coordinator will play a key role in the operational delivery of the programme. You will coordinate project activity across internal teams and external partners, organise meetings and collaborative events, maintain project documentation, and support the monitoring of progress against agreed timelines.

Candidates should ideally be available to start within one month of offer (due to funding).

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

Closing date: 15 April

Creative Programme & Artist Development Officer – Arts in Libraries, St Helens Borough Council, closes 13 Apr ’26

The post holder will play a key role in the development and delivery of the Arts in Libraries programme.

This is a creative and rewarding role for a highly motivated and organised individual, who has the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to manage the Visiting/Touring programme of work, commission arts engagement work and manage/lead on aspects of Continued Professional Development for St Helens based creatives/artists.

21 hrs per week

Salary: 32,062 – £33,699 per annum (full time equivalent)

Closing date: 13/04/2026 – but we reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Officer, Capital Relationships and Monitoring – Arts Council England (North West), closes 25 Mar ’26

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Capital Team as an Officer in a permanent role.

Arts Council England delivers a range of capital investment programmes that contribute to the outcomes of Let’s Create, our 10-year strategy. Capital Investment Programmes are programmes that invest in assets or infrastructure to support the long sustainability of creative and cultural organisations across England. These programmes include;

  • The Creative Foundations Fund (£485m 2025/26 – 2029/30).
  • Museum Estate and Development Fund (£126.25m 2025/26 -2029/30)
  • Libraries Improvement Fund (£25.5m 2025/26 – 2029/30).

This role will sit within the Capital Relationships and Monitoring Team, who are focused on stakeholder engagement, monitoring of risk, compliance, and overall delivery of their Capital investment.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 25 March

Delivery Manager, Transformation Governance – Arts Council England (North West hybrid), closes 29 Mar ’26

ACE are looking for a Delivery Manager – Transformation Governance to join their Corporate Services Directorate and play a key role in supporting Arts Council England’s transformation activity.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a growing Programme Management Office (PMO) function, helping to bring clarity, consistency and momentum to a portfolio of complex change initiatives. You’ll be part of a collaborative and evolving team focused on improving how we deliver change across the organisation.

Arts Council England invests in creativity and culture so that everyone in England can experience and benefit from it. Joining us means being part of a mission-driven organisation that values inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 29 March

Creative Director – Culture Liverpool, closes 23 Mar ’26

Culture Liverpool are seeking an exceptional Creative Director to lead the artistic vision and delivery of The Inclusive Sports & Culture Festival 2027. 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.

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.

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

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.