Community Post Type: Jobs

Fee: £15ph (approximately 140 hours or 20 days) plus £300 to cover travel costs towards a visit to artist Carrie’s London-based studio.

Interested in developing your practice in ceramics and community arts? Based in St Helens or Knowsley? Perhaps you’re a recent graduate or a more established artist wanting to learn about ceramics?

This is an exciting opportunity to be mentored by renowned ceramics artist Carrie Reichardt, while she develops a new project called Strong Women with Heart of Glass over the next year.

Apply by: Sunday 28th May, 2023

Through this mentorship you will:

Gain knowledge and expertise in all stages of ceramics work from design to install
Develop your practice, working with communities across St Helens and Knowsley
Learn about the process of producing a large scale public artwork
Have the opportunity to visit Carrie’s studio and work with her on the production of the artwork
Gain new skills in gathering oral histories and researching the heritage of a place

To find out more about how to apply and read about the Strong Women project, head to the Heart of Glass website.

https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/about/opportunities/paid-mentorship-opportunity-for-st-helens-and-knowsley-artists

Culture Liverpool is looking to appoint an experienced Access Coordinator and Community Coordinator for Imagine Bamboo is Everywhere (IBIE).

This is an ambitious outdoor participatory public art and performance project taking place in August 2023, with set up and creative development and production from May 2023. The roles are to support the Project Producer in identifying the individual artists, groups and participants access requirements to support groups/artists to take part in all aspects of the project. In addition, the role will help to identify and support the engagement of local/dance/circus/music groups across the 6 boroughs to take part in the circus, music commissions and IBIE more widely this summer.

The Executive Producer is Liverpool City Region, working closely with Culture Liverpool, and the project builds on Imagine Bamboo 2022 and Bridge2Bamboo 2021, produced by Imagineer Productions and led by independent artistic director, Orit Azaz.

You can find more information about the project and links to 2021/22 work here and more information on project management structure here.

Downloadable documents for both roles can be found here

If you are interested in applying for either role, please send a letter of application no more than 2 pages of A4, with your CV, links to documentation of up to 3 recent projects that demonstrate relevant experience, and 2 referees to sarah.vasey@liverpool.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 15 May 2023.

This role calls for an enthusiastic, motivated and responsible person who shares our values.

They do not expect you to have all of the required knowledge and skills to start with, but we do expect that you will be willing to learn, to make the most of this exciting opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of IT support functions and technologies and to develop new skills within post.

The IT Systems Assistant will support the day-to-day setup and maintenance of IT systems and devices. You will support the IT requirements of staff and other stakeholders, including our commercial and events functions on-site, and will help your colleagues get the most out of the IT systems and services that they provide. Alongside the wider team, you will be on hand to resolve and restore services as quickly as possible when issues arise. All of this must be done in a secure and controlled way.

Person Specification:

Essential

• A keen and demonstrable interest in IT systems, software, networks and cyber security
• A keen learner, who wants to develop their skills in these areas, and who will take an active approach to personal learning and development
• A self-starter, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• A team player, with strong interpersonal and effective communication skills
• A customer-focused individual, who can solve problems creatively and use their initiative
• Flexibility and resilience, to be able to react well to changing priorities, tight deadlines and high workloads
• Ability to fit into a team
• Ability to pick up new processes quickly.

Desirable

• Experience in an IT Technician or Support role
• An educational or hobby experience in building computers
• IT qualification
• Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems
• Experience maintaining computer systems and networks such as Active Directory, Office 365 Admin Centre
• Experience maintaining network equipment, such as managing switches, Wi-Fi equipment and firewalls
• Experience in working with other IT office systems, including printers/copiers and video conferencing equipment
• Experience in working with telephone systems, either business mobile phones or landline/IP telephony systems
• Experience in working with electronic POS systems, PDQ machines and connected receipt/order printer
• Any experience of backup, recovery and/or disaster recovery processes
• Customer Service experience.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 24 May

The role requires at least two years experience working in theatre/creative nightlife/ performing arts as part of a highly motivated team of creative colleagues. Possesses an impressive portfolio of previous artistic creations, costume or installation based pieces.

Hours: 20 Hours Per Week
Salary @ £17.50 ph

The role is currently offered as part time with the view to increase working hours alongside vast and rapid company expansion.

As an Assistant Artistic producer you will work alongside their central creative team including our Entertainment Director, Creative Operations Manager, Head Of Creative Development and Head Of Performance. To help with all aspects of the production and delivery of their fully in-house shows, performances and costume production.

Please send your CV and a Short Cover Letter on why you feel you would be right for the role to: live@takemetoramona.com

Closing date: 28 May

Manchester Museum is looking for a Head of Communications and Marketing to develop and deliver high-quality campaigns, strategies and communications that reflect the museum’s values and vision.

You will lead a team and make the most of the museum’s fascinating collections, stories, its people and relationships, in order to build connections with audiences in Manchester and beyond.

They’re looking for someone who has a strategic mindset, creativity, and the expertise to engage with some of the most relevant, urgent and challenging contemporary debates. Across all aspects of communications, marketing and digital content, you will share the museum’s work in research, learning, civic engagement and international collaboration to build brand recognition and engagement.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join Manchester Museum, part of the University of Manchester, and their ambitions are bigger and bolder than ever before.

To apply, please visit: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=25274

They are seeking an effective & enthusiastic Project Producer to lead on the delivery of our Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation programme of digital arts engagement, providing high quality digital media and cultural experiences including artist residencies, participatory commissions, workshops and exhibitions.

They are looking for someone confident in co-creating projects with participants from a wide range of backgrounds who will ensure the activities arranged achieve the required outputs and outcomes and are delivered on time and within budget.

Alongside the NPO programme, in a full-time role the Project Producer will also be responsible for delivering ‘Lives Through the Lens’ – their National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported learning and engagement programme.

How to Apply

How to Apply: For an informal conversation/any questions you have about the job, please email info@signalfilmandmedia.co.uk to arrange a call.

Apply at https://signalfilmandmedia.com/about/work-with-us/

1. Download & read the Job Description & Person Specification and Application Form
2. Fill in the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
3. Return the completed Application form & return to: info@signalfilmandmedia.co.uk

Closing date: 14 June

The team are seeking an experienced Senior Technician to deliver efficient technical support to The Dukes, working with the Head of Technical and Production to deliver both the film and theatre programme.

To apply, please follow the link and download the job pack. Send the completed application form, equal opportunities form and a covering letter to Emma Nixon, emma@dukeslancaster.org

Closing date: 19 May

52creative events are looking for a workshop assistant to join their team, to help on their arts and crafts workshop, to assist the artist tutor and help manage and encourage creativity to the participants.

At 52creative events they specialise in organising art events for the private and corporate sector. They organise a huge variety of arts and crafts workshops, to pop up exhibitions, art fairs and pop up shops.

They are looking for a freelance arts and crafts workshop assistant to help manage workshops.

The role would include such tasks as packing and taking equipment to the workshop venue, setting up the workshop, greeting and signing in participants, running through some health and safety information, assisting the tutor as they request, documenting and gathering feedback, packing up and tidying the workshop.

They are particularly looking for people in the Liverpool area.

£10.50 an hour plus money towards travel.

If you are interested, contact domino@52creativeevents.com with your CV and cover letter to Domino.

Closing date: 21 May

Apply by: Sunday 21st May 2023
Fee: £300 – £1000

Are you an artist / creative/ collective living in Liverpool City Region and working in St Helens or Knowsley?
Would you like to be part of Heart of Glass’ autumn programme?
Would you like to work with communities and have an idea for a project that celebrates green spaces?

Heart of Glass are supporting artists working with communities in St Helens and Knowsley to test, explore and develop new, innovative ideas and engage new audiences.

They are developing a season of events celebrating their communities’ love and appreciation of green spaces running from 16th September – 14th October 2023 in St Helens and Knowsley. The programme will invite audiences to go on a sensory journey as we explore ideas around climate change together. Artists will collaborate with local communities and respond to local green spaces – including parks, allotments and community gardens.

To apply to Prototype Projects and be part of Heart of Glass’ autumn programme, your idea should be for a small scale project, workshop or performance, in any art form that will bring audiences on a slow and gentle sensory exploration of local green spaces.

To be eligible for Prototype Projects you must:

Live in Liverpool City Region
Projects must take place in St Helens Borough Council or Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council local authority areas
Be a creative individual, an artist, or collective of artists
Have an idea for a project that works with people and communities
Be able to make your project / activity happen within a budget between £300 – £1000
Have your project ready for a public audience between 16th September – 14th October 2023

For more information and to download an application pack, visit: https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/about/opportunities/prototype-projects-2023

If you need additional access support to make an application, please let us know by contacting prototype@heartofglass.org.uk or call Anna on 07529224271.

Olympias Music Foundation is seeking a dynamic Fundraising and Development Manager (Maternity Cover) to build on it’s work at an exciting point in the charity’s growth and help deliver the charity’s new three-year fundraising strategy for 2023-26.

The Fundraising and Development Manager (Maternity Cover) will provide cover for our Development Director, and be instrumental in shaping the future of the OMF working alongside and reporting to the Chief Executive. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering on the existing 2023-26 Fundraising Strategy and Business Plan – building funding streams, managing supporter journeys, writing funding applications, and overseeing the charity’s fundraising pipeline and new CRM system.

The role will also focus on communicating social impact with supporters and raising the profile of the charity via development opportunities and communications across OMF. The role requires a confident fundraiser with excellent written communication skills and a highly organised mind, who has an aptitude for building partnerships and generating funding in the third sector.

Musical experience isn’t necessary – however, they are looking for someone who aligns with their values and can demonstrate that their mission resonates with them.

Application process:

The full job pack can been downloaded from www.olympiasmusicfoundation.com. Applicants should send the following documents to OMF’s Chief Executive, Jo Yee Cheung, at joyee.cheung@olympiasmusicfoundation.com:

1) CV with referees
2) A statement of up to 1500 words which addresses why you wish to work with Olympias Music Foundation, your approach to development and fundraising and your relevant experience from previous positions.

They are a Disability Confident Employer and will ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. They invite applicants to contact us directly to identify any additional support required. Candidates who are unable to apply online are encouraged to contact us directly for alternative ways to apply.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 28th May 2023.