Community Engagement Manager – Theatre by the Lake, closes 18 Sep

The Community Engagement Manager will take a lead on this and will work across our strands of activity, making links between people, opportunity, ideas and resources.

They will manage, co-ordinate and evaluate all existing engagement work that continues to inform and enrich our programme. Currently the focus of our engagement activity is young people and artist development and whilst we want to develop our work in these areas we also want to evolve our community engagement activity more broadly.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about engaging people in theatre and believes in its social impact. The postholder will enjoy making connections and developing relationships with a wide variety of people. They will be a strong project manager who will drive our community engagement work and maximise opportunity.

Whilst we have outlined he full breadth and depth of the role with the job description and person specification, we welcome conversations about candidate’s experience and ambitions for the role, as we would be open to shaping the job role to best utilise the skills of the right individual for the post. For instance, currently this role does not involve any creative facilitation, however if this is a skill set you would like to bring to the role, we’d welcome a conversation.

We are looking to appoint someone with the right combination of transferable experience, skill and enthusiasm who will thrive in the role so whilst experience in theatre is desirable, it is not an essential criteria.

Given the nature of this role, it is expected that the postholder will be based at Theatre by the Lake, and would be prepared to travel around the county regularly as part of the role.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 18 September

Finance and Administration Manager – Royal Horticultural Society, closes 22 Sep

They are looking for an exceptional person able to work at both a manager and ‘hands on’ level, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, have a flexible and proactive approach with the resilience and motivation to seek continual improvement of the Finance & Admin Team.

Job Description

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Location: RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford

Salary: £30,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 22 September

Events Manager – The Beatles Story, closes 18 Sep

Do you have a flair for organising and delivering memorable events? Do you have a passion for The Beatles and their legacy? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the Event Manager role at the Beatles Story!

The Beatles Story is the world’s largest permanent exhibition devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles. Located in the Fab Four’s hometown of Liverpool, the award-winning attraction offers a range of commercial venue hire, private tours and functions for corporate and private clients.

They are looking for an experienced and proactive Event Manager to join our team and help us grow our sales targets and enhance our reputation as a leading event destination.

This is a part time role, 21 hours a week across 3 days, £29,322 pro rata (£17,593.20) base rate (This excludes Event Duty Management for functions as and when required which will be paid as additional overtime at £18 an hour.)

If you think you have what it takes to work at the Beatles Story, please send your CV and a cover letter to victorialeyshon@beatlesstory.com by 18 September 2023. They look forward to hearing from you!

Senior Project Manager (Community) – Manchester Camerata, closes 14 Sep

They’re looking for someone who brings creative energy and independent thinking to everything they do but also has the practical skills to manage medium-sized budgets and plan complicated education/healthcare projects.

They would love to meet someone who can be fearless: help us challenge assumptions about different types of music and communities, and be curious to learn even more about people they’ve not yet met. We’re actively looking for people who belong to, understand and reflect the diverse communities in which we work to provide equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce.

To apply and find out more, please download the application pack here.

Closing date: 14 September

Customer Experience Team Member – Ambassador Theatre Group, closes 15 Sept

Are you great with customers, but looking for something a little bit different? They’re looking for customer-focused staff who’d like to work in our exciting, fast-paced and interesting company..

Shifts are mostly available during weekends and weekday evenings, with occasional weekday matinees.

Further information on the role and the skills you’ll need can be found in their full job description and website article: https://careers.atg.co.uk/about-us/life-at-atg/front-of-house.html

Previous experience in theatre is not required and we actively encourage applications from people from the widest range of backgrounds, including those currently under-represented in this industry. Please note you must be aged 18+ for this role as it includes the sale and service of alcohol.

Interviews will be held via Zoom. Right to Work document(s) must be shown at interview. This is usually your passport.

If you are successful at interview stage, you will be required to attend an Assessment and Induction Day on Tuesday 3rd or Thursday 5th October – starting at 11am for approximately 3.5 hours. You will be required to bring your Right to Work document(s) with you at this stage.

Closing date: 15 September

Careers Advisor, Music – BIMM University, closes 14 Sep

Careers Advisors are required to prepare students and graduates for future employment, further study and a long-term professional career in the creative industries.

Working closely with Careers Managers and academic teams to ensure that all routes to graduate employment, including creative portfolio and freelance pathways, are understood by students to increase their chances of success.

This position is part time – 18.75 hours per week.

The salary range is £23,000 – £26,000 per annum.

See here to apply.

Closing date: 14 September

Financial Controller – Factory International, closes 22 Sep

Closing date – 22 September 2023
Salary – £50-55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Department: Finance
Locations: Office / Factory International
Yearly salary: £50,000 – £55,000
Employment type: Full-time

The main purpose of the financial controller role is to contribute to the robustness and reliability of financial reporting and to ensure that a system of financial controls exists throughout the organisation to secure and protect the financial resources of the organisation.

For further information and to apply please visit:
https://recruitment.factoryinternational.org/jobs/3092642-financial-controller

Closing date: 22 September

Finance Assistant – Lakeland Arts, closes 18 Sep

The Finance Assistant will support the Senior Finance Assistant and the Director of Finance and Resources in various areas of the finance function for both Lakeland Arts (LA) and its trading subsidiary, Lakeland Arts Enterprises (LAE).

Please complete an application form available to download from the Lakeland Arts website www.lakelandarts.org.uk/jobs

Closing date: 18 September

Community Engagement Manager – Theatre by the Lake, closes 18 Sept

The Community Engagement Manager will take a lead on this and will work across their strands of activity, making links between people, opportunity, ideas and resources.

They will manage, co-ordinate and evaluate all existing engagement work that continues to inform and enrich our programme. Currently the focus of our engagement activity is young people and artist development and whilst we want to develop our work in these areas we also want to evolve our community engagement activity more broadly.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about engaging people in theatre and believes in its social impact. The postholder will enjoy making connections and developing relationships with a wide variety of people. They will be a strong project manager who will drive our community engagement work and maximise opportunity.

Whilst we have outlined he full breadth and depth of the role with the job description and person specification, we welcome conversations about candidate’s experience and ambitions for the role, as we would be open to shaping the job role to best utilise the skills of the right individual for the post. For instance, currently this role does not involve any creative facilitation, however if this is a skill set you would like to bring to the role, we’d welcome a conversation.

We are looking to appoint someone with the right combination of transferable experience, skill and enthusiasm who will thrive in the role so whilst experience in theatre is desirable, it is not an essential criteria.

Given the nature of this role, it is expected that the postholder will be based at Theatre by the Lake, and would be prepared to travel around the county regularly as part of the role.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 18 September

Assistant Stage Manager – The Dukes Playhouse, Lancaster, closes 8 Sept

The Dukes is seeking an experienced Assistant Stage Manager to join their team for their annual Christmas production.

This year, The Dukes is producing ‘A Christmas Carol’ directed by Ellie Hurt and written by Kate Ferguson & Susannah Pearse. They are seeking a ASM to work with their Stage Manager and Production team for the Christmas period.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 8 September