Community Post Type: Jobs

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and creative individual to join the Without Walls team.

Without Walls has a national and international reputation in the dynamic and growing field of outdoor arts and their day-to-day work involves working with artists, festivals and a range of partners to deliver new work to audiences across the country, raising the profile of this important and accessible area of the arts.

The role will involve supporting artists, developing relationships with festival partners and delivering strategic initiatives in support of the outdoor arts sector. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team of Project Managers and delivery staff and will be supported by the Head of Programme and Director.

Without Walls is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to reflect and celebrate diversity in all aspects of their work including with artists, audiences, staff, board and partners.

Their team is drawn from many different backgrounds and cultures. They especially welcome applications from individuals who identify as being from the Global Majority, D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people.

If you are a non-British citizen, please ensure you have the right to live and work in the UK. They are legally required to request proof of your right to work before an offer of employment can be made.

They realise that they could miss out on incredible talent joining Without Walls because someone might not see themselves in every single one of the person specification criteria set out below.

Please do not be put off if you feel you do not tick all of the boxes below – if you think you could be great for this job, but are not entirely sure, please apply anyway. Alternatively, contact Danielle Sherwood, Operations Manager (danielle@withoutwalls.uk.com) with the job role as the email subject, and we would be happy to discuss the role with you or answer any questions you may have.

Interviews will be held at their office in Manchester and they will pay for travel expenses for candidates to travel to the interview. They will also pay reasonable costs relating to access or interpretation needs.

Download the Job Pack here

If you would like to apply, please send:

● A CV – which should detail your key skills, employment or voluntary experience relevant to this role, including responsibilities held and relevant education or vocational training. Please include two referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer or someone else who has worked with you in a capacity relevant to this role. They will not be approached until after the interviews and with permission from you.

● A cover letter (2 pages of A4 max) – telling us why you are interested in this position, how your skills and experience meet the needs of the role and any support or development you require to be successful in the position.

● Their Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form – this will be separated from your application at the shortlisting stage, but it helps us to understand and improve who our advertisements are reaching. You can download the form here. Completion of the form is voluntary.

They will also accept applications as audio or video files that contain the information described above. These should not be more than 10 minutes in length.

Please send your documents to Danielle Sherwood at danielle@withoutwalls.uk.com with the subject header ‘Project Manager recruitment’.

If you wish to have an informal conversation about this role then contact David Morgan, Head of Programme (david@withoutwalls.uk.com) and they will arrange a time to speak.

The deadline for completed applications is Friday 8 September 2023, 12.00pm (midday). Interviews will take place in person on Friday 15 September in Manchester.

Background

Without Walls is a network of festivals, presenters and organisations across England working together to create, develop and tour innovative new outdoor work.

Established in 2007 Without Walls now has over 35 partners, across three different networks. Their vision is to raise the bar of UK outdoor arts so it is recognised for innovation and wonder across the UK and overseas.

Shakespeare North Playhouse are looking for an Events Sales Executive who has experience within the arts or culture industry, who will have responsibility for driving sales and the delivery of events and hires.

The Events Sales Executive will drive the sales of the organisation’s event and venue hire, maximise and devise revenue opportunities and enhance the profit of the business. They will be the face of the event’s business and will network externally to build relationships and develop the business.

Please see https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/job/events-sales-executive/ for full job description and details of how to apply.

Closing date: 11 September

Manchester Animation Festival is the UKs largest animation festival, with a range of events including screenings, masterclasses, Q&As, workshops, panels and much more. The festival has grown significantly over the first eight years and is now the UKs largest animation festival.

The Festival Coordinator will be a key member of the festival team, and their ideal candidate will be very organised, proactive, enthusiastic and confident in working independently towards tight deadlines ensuring that the festival is delivered to the highest quality.

The role of the Coordinator is very varied providing overall administrative and organisational support. They are looking for someone flexible, committed, who is always looking to develop new skills, engage with new partners, explore different ways of working and has good attention to detail.

To view the full job description and apply for this role, please https://www.manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk/job-vacancy-festival-coordinator/ – visit this page on our website.

Closing date: 24 August

As the largest music organisation in the city, Liverpool Philharmonic presents over 400 events every year. They’re currently looking for a Production Technician to help bring these concerts to the stage.

You’ll be responsible for providing technical advice and services, including designing and operating lighting, sound, audio visual and recording systems. You’ll liaise with clients to identify production specifications, ensuring that events comply with Health and Safety regulations, and meet customer expectations.

If you’re an organised problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills and experience of lighting/sound operation within the entertainment industry, this might just be the perfect role for you.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 4 September

Two days per week / permanent contract from November 2023. The Operations Managers will hold responsibility for the overall day-to-day operational administration including human resources, building maintenance, health and safety and team coordination.

Working closely with the Finance Manager who has responsibility for the management accounts, you will also process day-to-day financial transactions.

Overall responsibility for ensuring that the building is well maintained and has the appropriate safety and security provision, acting as primary key holder.

Working with the Executive Director, deliver HR administration including coordinating recruitment, contracts and agreements, and maintain up-to-date employee and volunteer handbooks, induction procedures and other HR documents in line with legislative and best practice requirements.

To recruit and manage Open Eye Gallery’s volunteer and placement programme adhering to best practice.

To support the Executive Director in their role as Company Secretary, to ensure that all legal responsibilities are met with regard to charity, and company legislation.

To take responsibility for day-to-day financial data entry and processing agreed accounts payable and receivable, maintaining records for all transactions.

To apply, please submit the following information to jobs@openeye.org.uk:

1. CV
2. Cover letter detailing any relevant experience in relation to the Job Description.

Please also fill out our anonymous Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form online (https://forms.gle/DixGfxpFxmBoGixL7)

Email: jobs@openeye.org.uk

Post: Open Eye Gallery, 19 Mann Island, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 1BP.

They strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, and they fully recognise the value of a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. They are particularly keen to hear from people of colour, and those living with disabilities.

Closing Date: Friday 8th September at 5PM. Interviews to take place on Monday 18th September. Please let them know in your application email if you have any access requirements.

 

The team are looking for a proactive individual to support the Facilities Team in undertaking proactive and reactive maintenance of the company’s buildings and facilities.

• To support Facilities Team in ensuring that the buildings and facilities comply with all relevant legislation, meet the theatres’ licence requirements and that the health and safety of staff and visitors are maintained at the highest standard.
• To act as a key holder and responsible person for the company’s buildings including ensuring site security outside of performance times.
• To ensure premises are presented to the highest standard.
• To communicate with key stakeholders via their servicedesk

To apply and for more details, see here

They are trying to make their application process as open and accessible as possible, so if you are experiencing any barriers to accessing the information, and would like this pack in a different format, or would like to submit your application in a different way, then please contact their recruitment team via the email address below, or by calling on 0151 706 9113.

They are always happy to discuss any requirements that candidates may have as a disabled person; someone with parental or caring responsibilities; or other reasons, and always try to make any adjustments possible to make participation easier.

Contact name: Victoria Adlard, recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com

They are seeking an experienced Curator of Learning to manage, coordinate, and deliver the Liverpool Biennial Learning Programme throughout 2024 and towards their 2025 edition, with support from the Learning Programme Assistant.

Job Description

If you would like to be considered for the role, please send:

• An up-to-date CV or a 3-minute audio or video file telling us the content of your CV

• A supporting statement which addresses why you are interested in the role and how you meet each of the criteria listed within the person specification, giving examples (with hyperlinks to examples if you wish) from your experiences to date from both within and outside of work.

• Contact details for two referees

• Confirmation of whether or not you identify as disabled. As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who fully meet the essential criteria in the person specification

For the full job description, see here

Completed applications should be submitted to applications@biennial.com by the closing date of Midnight on 17 September 2023. Upon receipt of your application, we will send you a link to our equality monitoring form for you to complete and submit online.

Salary: £25,878 (& pension contribution to the Greater Manchester Pension Fund)

Hours: Full time (35 hours a week) with flexible working and consideration of part time hours

Annual leave: 24 days plus bank holidays

Contract: Fixed term for two years

Responsible to: Head of Development

Location: Based at People’s History Museum with the opportunity for agile working in line with PHM’s flexible working policy

Key responsibilities

The Fundraising Officer will lead on the development and growth of PHM’s individual and corporate giving schemes. Responsible for achieving ambitious fundraising targets, the role will focus on growing onsite donations and our flagship supporter schemes, Radical Friends and Radical Circle.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 4 September

Future Yard are looking to recruit a dynamic, driven individual to work in a new events sales role at our venue on Argyle Street, Birkenhead.

We are looking to bring on board an Event Sales Co-Ordinator in a new role within our team, supported by our Head Of Live Programme and working within our Live Programme team. As a non-profit, Community Interest Company, we must develop a range of revenue streams to support our work. Ensuring we have a wide range of events being delivered at the venue is key to our long term sustainability.

This role will develop and maintain relationships with potential clients and individuals looking to host a range of private hires, corporate and commercial events at Future Yard, for example: celebrations, corporate events, parties, meetings, away-days, prize-givings and weddings. The Events Sales Co-ordinator’s responsibility is to ensure the venue has a strong pipeline of event hires that compliment our live music programme.

The Events Sales Co-Ordinator will handle in-bound enquiries, providing excellent communication with clients and rigorous organisation to ensure our production and F+B teams have all the information required to deliver excellent events. You will generate enquiries, building a sales pipeline through working with our marketing and partnerships teams.

This is a unique opportunity to join the team at one of the UK’s most exciting new music venues. Since fully opening in the summer of 2021, we have played host to artists such as Gruff Rhys, OMD, Black Country New Road, The Coral, Nubiyan Twist, Shame, Melt Yourself Down, Badly Drawn Boy, We Are Scientists, Bodega and many more, with a programme encompassing the best in contemporary alternative, jazz, electronic and experimental music.

Future Yard was established with the aim of creating a transformational live music venue for the people of Birkenhead, Wirral and Merseyside. We’re passionate about the power of music and the positive impact a high-quality community music venue can have on people’s lives. Future Yard is at the heart of the regeneration vision for Birkenhead.

Future Yard is a non-profit, Community Interest Company. We run a range of acclaimed training, artist development and community programmes alongside our live events. We are keen to work with people who share our vision of a dynamic community music venue and are driven to deliver excellence.

Job Details

Wage: Starting salary of £22,672 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Based at: Future Yard, 75 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AB
Closing date: 28th August 2023 (5pm)
Interviews: 1st and 5th September 2023
Start date (ideal): 25th September 2023

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a strong pipeline of private hires, corporate and commercial events at Future Yard.
• Utilise strong sales skills to close deals.
• Engage in outreach and marketing to ensure a healthy flow of enquiries.
• Manage in-bound event enquiries.
• Utilise excellent organisational skills to ensure Future Yard teams have all the necessary information to deliver events successfully.
• Provide excellent customer service from the point of enquiry, through event delivery to post-event debrief.

Full Roles and Responsibilities – DOWNLOAD

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an individual who shares Future Yard’s values and is/has:

• Experience of events, marketing, partnerships, sponsorship, business development, advertising and/or fundraising – though those with any relevant experience will be considered
• A passion for the power of culture and a deep interest in music
• Great team working skills, flexibility and an appetite to continually develop
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to brilliantly articulate and present Future Yard’s vision
• You will be a well organised, disciplined self-starter
• You may have a clean driving licence and access to a car, though this is not essential .

Full breakdown of ideal candidate profile – DOWNLOAD

If your application is successful, you will be invited for an interview. Interviews will take place on Friday 1st and/or Tuesday 5th September.

Applications must be made via the application form linked below, which requires submission of a CV and personal statement detailing how you are the perfect fit for the role. Please consult both the Roles and Responsibilities and Ideal Candidate documents linked above.

To apply visit futureyard.org/jobs-events-sales-coordinator

Are you looking for a change from the ordinary ‘Hospitality Role’? Are you a determined leader, with high standards, who strives to deliver the best possible customer service?

Then we may have the role for you! At the Everyman & Playhouse Theatres we are looking for Duty Managers who are passionate about hospitality and events, to look after the day-today running of our hospitality operation.

Multiple contracts are available, from 20 –  40 hours per week.
There is one contract available at 30 hours per week, working Tuesday – Saturday daytimes.
Other postholders will be required to work during evenings and weekends.

Please read the job description and then submit a short expression of interest to tell us about yourself and your experience. Please ensure you include a contact telephone number and the best time to call (e.g. morning / afternoon / evening) in your email, as applicants will be called for a brief initial telephone interview.

We will consider expressions of interest until Wed 23 Aug, but we may close this recruitment earlier if we fill the roles sooner, so we advise you to get in touch as soon as possible.

Applications should be sent to: recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com. Please also complete the equal opportunities monitoring form via https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HWC3F6Y ; a summary of our Equal Opportunity Policy is also available on the website here.

All applicants will be advised on the outcome of their application in writing. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of evidence of the right to work in the UK as defined under current legislation.