Community Post Type: Jobs

Head of Walker Art Gallery – National Museums Liverpool, closes 14 Jun

National Museums Liverpool currently have the post of Head of Walker Art Gallery available.

The Walker is one of three galleries in the NML group. Reporting to the Executive Director of Art Galleries, you will lead on delivering the vision and ongoing development of this outstanding gallery.

You will have a focus on building an inclusive visitor offer for a diverse audience, bringing a creative and collaborative approach to working with colleagues and communities while maintaining oversight of the Gallery’s day-to-day management. You will be the client for new developments ensuring the ambitions and needs of the gallery are met.

Responsible for one of the most significant western, fine art collections in the UK, you will support our highly innovative fine art team in their work to display, develop, care for and make accessible these outstanding objects. Partnerships are central to this and you’ll play an important role in maintaining and developing these relationships. Aware of current best practice in the sector and the issues museums and galleries are working with today, you will involve colleagues and stakeholders in developing our aspiration and goals for the Walker.

If you are passionate about working with collections, teams and audiences and believe passionately in making art accessible to all, then they would like to hear from you.

To apply and for more information, see here

Closing date: 14 June

Assistant tutor – Little Voices, closes 11 Jun

The team are looking for a fun, energetic and passionate assistant to help run the day to day handling of the centres. The role will include a variety of front of house tasks and support roles within their small drama and singing groups to ensure pupils are supported.

The current role is available on Thursdays in Worsley from 5-7pm and Mondays in Bolton from 4.15-7.15pm. Rate of pay for assistant tutor is £11 per hour.

How to Apply

Please email your CV to bbw@littlevoices.org.uk or message Laura Hanlon on 07802640887

Music Timetable and Administration Officer – Chethams School of Music, closes 19 Jun

The Music Department is at the very heart of the School and is the centre of all students’ musical activities and non-academic studies.

The Department has a lively, busy atmosphere, and aims to deliver the best possible musical opportunities for all its students. Working as a part of a team of dedicated music administrators, the Music Timetable and Administration Officer (MTAO) is one of the central organising roles of the Music Department.

The role has two core remits: act as the primary scheduling role for the string, vocal and composition departments (plus contact points for all Instrumental Music Tutors’/students’ timetable enquiries); the role also offers administrative support to its nominated Head of Department (Head of Vocal and Choral Studies).

The anticipated average split in role remit is 75% scheduling, 25% Head of Department direct support – although this may vary on a weekly basis as required.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 19 June

Theatre Technician – Shakespeare North Playhouse, closes 18 Jun

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Theatre Technician to deliver the technical aspects of the Playhouse’s work. The post-holder will take responsibility for operating equipment in technical areas within the theatre, performance, and event spaces to ensure the smooth running of Shakespeare North’s productions, workshops, and events.

The post holder will be a key operational member of the technical team and will work on all technical aspects of the production, events and learning programmes as required, they will at times act as duty technician, building duty manager and will need to work with and supervise casual, freelance and contractor staff as scheduled by The Head of Technical and Facilities or the Technical Stage Manager.

Full-time permanent salary will be circa £24,000 per annum, pro rata for the duration of the contract, depending on skills and experience.

How to Apply

Please send to the Recruitment email below, your CV, Cover letter, and Equal Opportunities Form which can be found in this link:
https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/about-us/jobs/

Contact name: Karla Williams

Contact email: recruitment@shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk

Closing date: 18 June

Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator – Safe Ground, Social Interest Group, closes 22 Jun

The team are looking for a Programmes Coordinator/Facilitator to support the Safe Ground team and lead on the successful set up, delivery, and evaluation of Safe Ground’s programmatic work.

You will be delivering arts-based interventions to support participants in their personal development, family relationships and rehabilitation. You will be based at HMP Altcourse, developing collaborative partnerships with colleagues at the Visitors’ Centre, as well as key prison teams, wing staff, and most importantly, programme participants.

Rota: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30

ABOUT SAFE GROUND

Safe Ground is an award-winning arts organisation expert in the design and delivery of therapeutic group work programmes. Their work focuses on relationships and identity and uses group work, arts, and drama techniques to support participants to experience alternative perspectives. They have over 25 years’ experience creating spaces in secure and community settings within which transformational change can occur. In November 2022, they became part of the Social Interest Group.

ABOUT YOU

They’re looking for someone with a passion for arts-based interventions, you will see relationships as central to personal development and be creative in your approach to positively influence and persuade others. You will be able to use group work, arts, and drama techniques to support participants to rehearse new behaviours and experience alternative perspectives. You will have excellent communication skills, and support skills.

KEY CRITERIA

What they are looking for:

  • Background in arts education, dramatherapy, applied theatre or education
  • Experience in facilitating group work activities
  • IT proficiency, able to learn new software. Confidence in Microsoft packages
  • Resonance with Safe Ground and Social Interest Group values

To apply, see here

Closing date: 22 June

Estates Manager – National Museums Liverpool, closes 15 Jun

National Museums Liverpool pride themselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities they serve.

Through people, they are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join them.

They currently have the post(s) of Estates Manager available.

Reporting to the Head of Estates your primary role will be to ensure the Health, Safety and wellbeing of all building users across the NML premises. You will be responsible but ensuring reactive and compliance works are carried out. Ensure reports are completed in a timely manner and PPM’s are carried out as per required standards.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 15 June

Event Delivery Manager – The Lowry, closes 2 Jun

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 they host a range of special events.

They are looking for a Casual Event Delivery Manager to join our dynamic Hospitality Department, who will be responsible for setting up and delivering events, whilst providing the highest quality of service. No two days are ever the same, and you will work across all Hospitality areas of the business on events such as weddings, seminars, Christmas parties and graduations.

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. 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 their clients. You will have knowledge and expertise in delivering events from both a catering point of view and client liaison perspective.

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.

Applications for this vacancy close Friday 2 June 2023 at 12:00pm.

To apply, see here

Artistic Programme Coordinator – Movema, closes 30 Jun

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable person who is passionate about world dance to continue to develop and deliver their world dance programme, supporting emerging artists, talent development, individual wellbeing and communities.

Job Description

  • Develop and manage projects, delivering objectives and overseeing; management of practitioners, partnerships, budgets, logistics and monitoring & evaluation, communicating with participants, clients, and artist and to coordinate performances.
  • Support income generation through grant applications and earned income for core work, projects and events, including relationship management and reporting
  • Manage associate artist, freelance practitioners and volunteers, leading recruitment and induction, arranging (and delivering) training as necessary, and providing ongoing support and feedback ensuring contract and / or role objectives are met.
  • Manage events, including programming, budgeting, partnerships, evaluation, health & safety, volunteer recruitment & management.
  • Communications & Promotions, working with the Marketing Manager to produce regular marketing materials for all projects across platforms, create and distribute a quarterly newsletter for the NW region, and contribute to the main Movema newsletter.
  • Build partnerships & development opportunities, attending networking and stakeholder meetings and building relationships with new and existing partners. You will develop partnership proposals (with the Exec team) and stay abreast of regional and national opportunities in the dance, cultural and charity sectors.
  • Manage Safeguarding concerns in relation to Liverpool projects.
  • Ensure that all relevant information is recorded on a timely basis across workstreams including bookings, project work, administration and finance ensuring complaint with GDPR legislation and Movema’s policies and procedures
  • Be an Ambassador for Movema, becoming a recognisable face of Movema for participants and partners, championing the work we do.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 30 June

Collections Manager – People’s History Musuem, closes 23 Jun

This is an exciting time to join People’s History Museum (PHM) and lead the Collections Team. You’ll develop and launch a new sustainable collecting policy and work with the Head of Collections & Engagement to shape plans for a future redevelopment of the main galleries.

You’ll oversee several live externally funded projects to improve cataloguing and digitisation which form vital building blocks to improving collections management and future engagement with the museum’s collection.

They are looking for a dedicated professional to lead the care and management of PHM’s collection. The ideal candidate will understand current issues and best practice within collections management and curation, and will have strong IT skills to lead on the ongoing development of our digital collections management systems, including our collections management system, EMu, and our new digital asset management system, Axiell DAMS – Powered by Piction.

The Collections Manager is responsible for the management of two Collections Officers, currently working on a project funded by the John Ellerman Foundation to digitise and catalogue PHM’s collection, as well as a new Collections Assistant, funded by the Headley Foundation.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Engagement, Archive, Conservation, and Communications & Marketing Teams on current and upcoming projects, including future exhibition development, digitisation, and sharing our stories with our audiences.

The role would be ideal for someone with experience in collections management and curation, and with strong experience of working with collections management systems. Direct experience with EMu would be an advantage.

Please complete the online application form. Please outline how your experience, knowledge and skills meet the job description and provide details. Your application will be assessed and scored against the job description using the information provided.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Friday 23 June 2023

Interviews: Tuesday 11 July 2023, in person at PHM

If you require any information or the application form in an alternative format please contact Jackie Royle, Finance & Operations Officer at jackie.royle@phm.org.uk. Please also contact Jackie if you have any questions or would like to arrange to discuss the role.

Relationship Manager – Made By Mortals, closes 30 Jun

MBM are looking for a new Relationship Manager to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, from project participants to funders and commissioners. One of MBM’s values is ‘investing in people’ and this is a key aspect of this role.

The Relationship Manager will also lead on audience development, participant recruitment and the evaluation of our projects; tracking the impact of MBM’s work and then disseminating the findings to relevant stakeholders.

The Relationship Manager will promote MBM at various networking events and assist in generating new business. You will work primarily as part of the business development team alongside the CEO and Artistic Director, while also collaborating with engagement, communications and project teams when necessary.

Key information:

  • Salary: £33K (0.8 pro rata)
  • Hours: 32 (the equivalent of 4 days/week).
  • Place Of Work: Ashton Old Baths, Stamford Street West, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 7FW
  • Benefits include: Flexible working hours, a 5% employer contribution to pension scheme (if PAYE), own computer and mobile phone, training and development opportunities, staff theatre trips.

How To Apply:

For a full job description, person specification and details of how to apply, please visit MBM’s website at madebymortals.org

If you would like more information or to chat informally about the role, please contact Catherine on 0161 706 1011 or email catherine@madebymortals.org

Applications close: Friday 30th June 2023

Interviews on: Friday 21st July 2023.