Deputy Course Leader – Performing Arts, BIMM University, closes 28 Sep

The Deputy Course Leader – Performing Arts will have delegated responsibility to provide leadership in their specialist area and to support the Course Leader to ensure that students are at the heart of our curriculum and teaching practices.

With the direction of the Course Leader, they will provide day-to-day curriculum and teaching delivery leadership. In addition, they will be responsible for tutor recruitment, line management of teaching staff, ensuring excellent student recruitment, the maintenance of quality and standards, successful student outcomes and equality of access and participation.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 28 September

PR and Communications Manager – Royal Northern College of Music, closes 16 Oct

The RNCM is recognised as one of the world’s most forward-thinking and dynamic conservatoires, educating musicians to the highest level in an environment that’s creatively stimulating and rich in opportunity.

With the support of a friendly community of loyal staff, our students are inspired to become the next generation of musicians, working hard to develop their talent and embrace new skills for exciting futures on and off stage.

We’re looking for an experienced PR and Communications Manager to become part of our story, working within our small but driven Marketing and Student Recruitment Team.

A confident copywriter with a passion for storytelling, the postholder will manage all PR and media relations for the organisation, developing and disseminating engaging content that captures, strengthens and evolves the RNCM’s award-winning narrative, brand and identity.

With a proven track record of working in PR, the media and/or communications, the postholder will collaborate with colleagues across departments to successfully implement strategic objectives for student recruitment, audience development and fundraising, striving to raise our profile regionally, nationally and internationally.

Working with creative and motivated colleagues, the role offers the chance to feed into marketing, recruitment and development campaigns and undertake training to enhance professional and personal development. Added benefits include free and discounted tickets for RNCM performances, additional time off at Christmas, the option to join initiatives such as the Cycle to Work Scheme and blended working.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 16 October

Fundraising and Development Manager – Venture Arts, closes 9 Oct

Venture Arts is an award-winning visual arts organisation working with learning disabled artists.

Through our studio programmes, exhibitions and collaborative projects, we remove barriers to the arts, we put artists in the lead, we champion neurodiversity and provide pathways for every individual to develop their creative identity.

Venture Arts equips people to succeed as artists, advocates, cultural workers, educators, curators and critics.

Job Purpose: Overseeing and implementing all aspects of fundraising and grant delivery/ reporting, supporter stewardship, and the fundraising strategy.

A full job description is available https://venturearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Venture-Arts-Fundraising-Development-Manager-Job-Pack.pdf – here.

Salary: £31,000 – £32,500

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)

Contract: Permanent

Probation period: Three months

Location: Venture Arts, Manchester

Report to: Director

Holidays: 20 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays and an additional week at Easter and two weeks over Christmas when the Venture Arts studio closes.

For full information on this post and how to apply, please visit https://venturearts.org/vacancies/fundraisinganddevelopment/

The deadline is 12 noon on Monday 9 October 2023.
Late applications will not be accepted.
C.V.s will not be accepted as applications.

If you have enquiries, require access support, or if you would like to make an application in a different format, please get in touch with Marisa Draper at marisa@venturearts.org or 0161 232 1223 and we will support where possible.

Arts Practitioner – TramShed Theatre Company, closes 5 Oct

TramShed are a diverse and experienced company, offering bespoke and dynamic training to our staff and volunteers.

We are looking for an experienced individual with a proven track record in the delivery of arts projects. A background in drama, music or dance is essential. The role includes working in a variety of settings, working with a variety of ages and/or performance experience as an actor.

Application packs are available in a variety of formats. To receive a pack, please email tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk or contact Zac Hackett, Artistic Director on 07852 498427 for an informal and confidential discussion.

Contact name: Zac Hackett, tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk

Growing Support Consultant – National Trust, closes 1 Oct

Supporting colleagues to be innovative and creative, you’ll look to maximise visitor/membership opportunities to generate income.

You’ll support a portfolio of properties across the North West so the ability to travel regularly to these places is required. This means that you will get to work with the teams at our incredible places in the North from Quarry Bank in Wilmslow to Hill Top the home of Beatrix Potter in Hawkshead; from the shifting sand dunes at Formby to Castlefield Viaduct, a sky garden in heart of Manchester.

Location: Based from our Altrincham Office

Salary: £43,407pa

Contract: Permanent full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Interviews: in person on Friday 13th October in Manchester

If you have any questions about this role please contact: Russel.Caulfield@nationaltrust.org.uk

To apply, see here

Please include a covering letter with your application stating what key experience and practical skills make you the ideal candidate to take our aspirations forward?

Senior Venue Technician – The Stoller Hall, closes 29 Sep

Contract Type: Zero hours

Permanent role

Responsible To: Technical Manager of The Stoller Hall

Hours of work: Flexible shift-based role, including evenings and weekends

Rate of pay: £11.98 per hour

CONTEXT:

The Stoller Hall is an intimate concert hall in the heart of Manchester. Our world class acoustics along with our diverse programme help create unforgettable live music experiences for people of every age and all walks of life. Opened in 2017 we are linked to Chetham’s School of Music, the UK’s largest specialist music school

PURPOSE:

The Senior Venue Technician will work closely with the Technical Manager to ensure the effective delivery of all performances, events and conferences at The Stoller Hall and our other performance spaces across the site, including pop-up events in the Courtyard and Atrium.

They will manage the stage, technical and operational aspects of the concerts and events and deputise for the Technical Manager, acting as lead contact for visiting artists and clients on the day as required. They will prepare, rig and operate sound, lighting, audio-visual, projection and staging equipment as required, liaising with visiting artists, promoters and clients as well as members of Staff.

Visit stollerhall.com/work-with-us/jobs to download the Job Description and Application pack.

Once completed please email to StollerHR@chethams.com

Closing date: 29 September

Lightpool Community Engagement Producer – Lightpool, closes 25 Sep

The Community Engagement Producer will lead, develop and deliver a new innovative creative community programme of workshops, events and projects, engaging with our local community, third sector organisations and business partners and developing projects with our local creatives and cultural sector organisations.

The Community Engagement Producer will target groups who do not usually engage with the Lightpool Festival and break down barriers to increase cultural participation and create long term relationships.

Full job details are here

How to Apply

Two relevant referees, current cv and letter of application setting out how you meet the person specification – qualifications, knowledge, experience, skills and personal characteristics.

Please email your application to Phillip Holmes phil@lightpool.org.uk

Closing date: 25 September

Casual Hospitality and Events Duty Manager – The Lowry, closes 31 Dec

Casual contract

Weekly pay

£12.85 per hour, plus holiday pay and staff benefits

The Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations. Within our building we have a number of flexible event spaces, where we host a range of special events.

We are looking for a Duty Manager to join our dynamic Hospitality and Events Department, who will be responsible for setting up and delivering events, whilst providing the highest quality of service. You will work across all Hospitality areas of the business and on events such as Christmas parties.

You will have excellent communication, customer care, and people management skills. This role is fast paced and varied so you’ll need to be able to think on your feet, and adapt to changing situations. You will thrive under pressure, stay calm in a crisis and love knowing you’ve been an integral part of the success of an event and delivering a premium service to our clients. You will have knowledge and expertise in delivering events from both a catering point of view and client liaison perspective.

You will be working with one of the best teams in the business and with some high-profile clients. This really is one of those roles where we can genuinely say that no two days are the same!

Sounds interesting? Well, the role also has a number of staff benefits including:

  • Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
  • Free car parking at MediaCityUK just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building
  • Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building

To apply and for more details, see here

Assistant Librarian/Chamber Series Administrator – Halle Concerts Society, closes 29 Sep

The Assistant Music Librarian is responsible to the Music Librarian for assisting in the preparation of written and other materials for Halle performances and events. In addition, the holder of this role will be responsible for administering the Halle Chamber Series.

The administrative arrangements in respect of this appointment are being undertaken by Linzi Watts, to whom completed applications should be returned by 12pm noon Friday 29 September 2023.

First interviews will commence in mid-October 2023.

For further information or to clarify any points relating to this appointment, please contact Linzi Watts, PA and Office Manager, on linzi.watts@halle.co.uk.

Download the application form and Equal Opportunities form from our website, www.halle.co.uk

Complete and submit them via email: linzi.watts@halle.co.uk

Closing date: 29 September

Philanthropy Coordinator – Factory International, closes 27 Sep

Closing date – 27 September 2023
Yearly Salary – £24,000 -26,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Department: Development & Commercial
Locations: Office / Factory International
Employment type: Full-time

The Philanthropy Coordinator is at the heart of the Philanthropy team and ensures its smooth running. The Philanthropy team consists of a Philanthropy Manager (Individual Giving), a Trusts and Foundations Manage and a Prospect Research Lead. The postholder will support the fundraising income generation from the philanthropy team.

The Coordinator is responsible for driving the team’s events, communications, and use of our customer relationship management system. The Coordinator will organise, oversee and manage the team’s meetings, internal communications, and take an active role in the delivery of Philanthropy events and communications. They will also be responsible for coordinating regular reporting and financial processes within the team.

The Coordinator is clear on the Philanthropy team’s ambitions and will ensure the team is working as efficiently and effectively as possible – from meeting delivery and outputs to keeping the team connected, informed and focused as we continue to evolve hybrid working models.

For more information and to apply, see here

Closing date: 27 September