New Work Associate – Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres, closes 18 Sept

They’re looking for a New Work Associate to support writers, theatre makers and north west talent.

Purpose of Role

  • With the Artistic team, to shape and steer the artistic vision of the Everyman and Playhouse
  • To work as dramaturg on Everyman and Playhouse productions
  • To identify, nurture and manage writers, with particular focus on diverse Liverpool writers, to write plays for and with the Everyman and Young Everyman and Playhouse (YEP)
  • To advise on classic playtexts, working on new versions bespoke to the Everyman
  • To have extensive and ongoing knowledge of cutting edge contemporary theatre practice
  • To oversee the strategy for the development and production of new work, including research and development, and to be a literary resource as required
  • To oversee the delivery of existing new works programmes, ensuring the talent pathway is active and maintained

The deadline for applications is Monday 18th September 2023 at 10.00am.

Applications should be sent to: recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com

Apply here

Section Leader Bassoon – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, closes 21 Sept

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – the UK’s oldest – is a critically-acclaimed ensemble, central to Liverpool’s cultural offering. We are currently seeking a Section Leader Bassoon to join the Orchestra.

A professional musician with exceptional orchestral and solo playing abilities and repertoire knowledge, you will play in and lead the bassoon section. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest possible standards and fostering a positive atmosphere within the section, as well as supporting the needs and development of fellow section members and the Orchestra as a whole. If you’re an organised team player with excellent communication skills and extensive orchestral experience, this might be the perfect fit for you.

The salary for this role is £45,858.

How to Apply

You are required to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey. Please click here to complete this.

Please click here to submit your application. You will be required to input your personal details and to attach the following documents:

  • Your CV (that does not include any personal details such as your name, date of birth, gender, address or phone number).
  • A maximum of 250 words detailing how you meet the requirements of the job (that does not include any personal details such as your name, date of birth, gender, address or phone number).

If you require any support with this process, please contact recruitment@liverpoolphil.com.

Applications are due by  12 noon on Thursday 21st September 2023. No applications will be accepted after this time.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Auditions

If you are successful in your initial application you will be invited to attend a live audition in either Liverpool or London – 6th November 2023 (Liverpool) / 13th November 2023 (London)

Details of the excerpts for these auditions can be found below as a PDF named ‘Excerpts’.

Excerpts

Recruitment Pack

For more information visit liverpoolphil.com/about-us/careers/section-leader-bassoon

 

Head of Theatre Programme and Producing – HOME, closes 21 Sep

HOME are looking for a new Head of Theatre Programme & Producing, based in Manchester.

This is a senior creative role with a focus on the artistic programme, specifically theatre. Come and join the team at HOME in an amazing creative space.

Full details & how to apply see here

Closing date: 21 September

Theatres Technician (Sound bias) – The Lowry, closes 7 Sept

The team currently have an opportunity for a multi-skilled Theatre Technician with a sound bias to join the Technical Department at The Lowry. The Theatre Technician works closely with the Head of Technical Theatre and Technical Managers to help ensure a smooth running of the Technical Department.

This role involves carrying out all duties associated with the get in, fit up, running and get out of a variety pf productions & events taking place across our three theatre spaces, and in other indoor and outdoor spaces. You will be required to work closely with Visiting Companies to provide efficient and professional support for all their technical requirements and complete any other tasks needed to help the company facilitate its business objectives.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a receiving or producing theatre is required. You should also have strong skills in theatre sound, including QLab with a basic understanding of Dante, Midi, Networking, and with strong skills in rigging, focusing, timing of systems and EQ together with first line maintenance.

They are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, a proven track record of delivering a friendly and professional service and a pro-active approach towards personal development.

Please note that this role is 48 hours per week (averaged over 17 week reference period).

The role 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
  • Generous annual leave entitlement and a paid day off for your birthday!
  • Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

To apply, see here

The application deadline for this vacancy is Thursday 7 September 2023 at 12:00pm

Casual Stage Technician – Ambassador Theatre Group, closes 15 Sept

Nothing beats the energy and excitement of a great live show! If you’re looking forward to getting back into the theatre this year then the team at the Palace Theatre and Opera House would like to hear from you.

They’re looking for new members of their casual technical team to join them for an upcoming programme of high-profile musicals, theatre, comedy and live music, in their two beautiful, busy theatres in Manchester’s city centre.

You’ll be involved in all aspects of the Technical team’s work, including working shows and events, fit-ups and get-outs, and contributing to the maintenance of the theatre’s systems and equipment back and front of house. For full details please take a look at their job description download. They’re keen to hear from people with a wide range of relevant skills and experiences.

The Palace and Opera House are part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, an extraordinary success story in the live entertainment industry. Founded in 1992 in the UK, they’ve grown into the world’s number one live-theatre company today. They cover every discipline in the theatre industry, from operating venues to ticketing platforms and producing shows. They are passionate about great shows and their ambition is to help them find the largest possible audiences.

They are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, they hold themselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about them and their values at https://www.atg.co.uk/ – atg.co.uk and https://careers.atg.co.uk/ – careers.atg.co.uk

To apply, see here

Closing date: 15 September

Marketing and Communications Officer – The Dukes Playhouse, Lancaster, closes 6 Sept

This position is within their Marketing team, to execute effective marketing, communications, and audience development campaigns for The Dukes across all parts of the organisation.

Experience Required

    • Proven experience in marketing
    • Strong IT skills
    • Copy writing and proof-reading skills.
    • Effective time management and managing several priorities.
    • Experience of managing digital assets including social media and web-based content management systems
    • Experience managing budgets and campaigns.
    • Experience working with data.
    • Experience of email marketing and driving customer engagement and sales through email campaigns

Desirable

  • Interest in working in an arts sector
  • Experience working in the arts/cultural sector.
  • Knowledge of design packages

Please download the job pack and send your completed application form and equal opportunities form to the below email.

Contact name: Emma Nixon, email: emma@dukeslancaster.org

Closing date: 6 September

Retail Team Member – The Beatles Story, closes 18 Sept

The Beatles Story are looking for a bubbly, enthusiastic and energetic individual to join their wonderful Retail team at the Royal Albert Dock on a permanent basis.

The Beatles Story is established as an immersive must-see visitor experience, that supports the wider Liverpool City region visitor economy, protecting and enhancing the Beatles’ brand and sustaining its legacy in the birthplace of The Beatles for future generations.

As a Team Member experience of customer service is essential – you must be willing to embrace new ideas and go beyond customer expectations, inspiring unforgettable and unique moments that guests will treasure.

Working within the retail department you will be confident at upselling, looking at all opportunities to maximise sales whenever possible. You will have high presentation standards ensuring that the shop floor is always replenished and to the highest presentation standards possible. You will also be diligent in helping reduce stock losses through breakages and following the company policies in stock management.

You must also be willing to learn about their collection and confident on giving talks about the memorabilia and history of the Beatles. You should have a desire to work in their industry; be a well organised team player, ideally with experience of collections and exhibitions, be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail.

You should have a passion for the band and a desire to share your knowledge with the team and wider audience, thus ensuring that the Beatles legacy is brought to life in new, educational, and innovative ways.

This role is a 20-hour contract (4 hours a day, Monday – Friday with the opportunity to pick up additional overtime as and when available)

To apply please send a CV & covering letter to BethanyHitchin@beatlesstory.com

For full Job description please visit The Beatles Story website.

Closing date: 18 September

Back End Developer – Imperial War Museum, closes 11 Sept

The team are looking for a back-end-focused developer with solid experience to bolster their small Digital Development team.

This role will support the development, build and maintenance of features for IWM’s main website and work towards their integrations with in-house and third-party systems. You will also support IWM’s portfolio of other websites. Core software platforms are Drupal and MS Dynamics 365, with the addition of some bespoke solutions including our DAMS and ticketing systems.

You will work closely across the Digital Transformation team (primarily with the Lead Digital Developer, Front-End Developer, Head of Digital Experience and Insight, and Product Managers, but also Azure Dev Ops, Digital Analyst and Content Producers) to ensure that IWM’s website portfolio meets strategic aims and the needs of customers and stakeholders. You will also work on larger digital development and build projects (such as new websites) as a part of a larger hybrid team including contractors and external agencies.

They are looking for someone who enjoys collaborative problem-solving as part of a small team of developers. You will be confident working independently, with a degree of autonomy and comfortable liaising with stakeholders (as required). You will contribute creatively to the generation of ideas within a supportive environment where we have the time and freedom to fully consider challenges and deliver the right solutions.

To apply, for a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description on the IWM jobs webpage.

Closing date: 11 September

Creative Programme Assistant – Your Trust, closes 17 Sept

Your role will be to work with the Touchstones Team to provide administrative support for their creative programmes and projects.

This includes assisting the Team with managing the schools and events booking systems (Spektrix), collating evaluation and reporting data, support liaison with freelancers, preparing contracts, financial processing, ordering supplies, preparing marketing assets and organising travel and training for the team.

If you wish to apply for this role, please visit www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/jobs

Here you will find more details and our Online Application Form. All applications must be made using the Your Trust Online Application Form as they do not accept CVs

Contact name: Mehreen Ahmad, email: jobs@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk

Closing date: 17 September

Marketing Officer – Shakespeare North Playhouse, closes 14 Sept

Shakespeare North Playhouse are looking for a Marketing Officer who will create and implement engaging, creative and integrated campaigns that develop a new audience base, increase loyalty and engagement, achieve ticket sales targets and raise the profile of the organisation.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for placing audiences at the heart of their campaigns, encouraging them to take notice and engage with Shakespeare North Playhouse and all that it has to offer. They’ll be able to demonstrate the ability to implement a flexible and agile approach to ensure that all marketing operations are successful in meeting audience and revenue targets. The successful candidate will also develop and implement audience development initiatives for the organisation.

The role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment working across multiple projects simultaneously.

Visit https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/job/marketing-officer/ for full details and how to apply