Community Post Type: Jobs

This is a fantastic role for someone who is passionate about working with people. From engaging with the communities all around us to supporting the project management needs in their ticketed programme and with commissions, working closely with artists and arts organisations.

The Associate Creative Producer will develop and support the artistic programme at Lancaster Arts with an emphasis on engagement working across all artforms in our presentation and commissions programme.

The post holder will work closely with the Creative Producer and lead on internal and external engagement as needed for commissions, brokering relationships between the artistic programme, the university and wider external engagement.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 12 March

The Lowry are looking for 2 motivated Retail Assistants to work within their gift shop, providing a key role in the overall experience of our visitors.

You will work well within a team or on your own initiative, and should possess similar retail experience. You will be on hand to provide excellent customer service, whilst ensuring the shop floor is clean and tidy, and restock when necessary.

You will be required to work on a flexible rota pattern, which may include regular weekend and bank holidays, as well as evening working where required.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 13 March

Playing a key role within the city’s largest music organisation, Liverpool Philharmonic’s HR department takes on a busy and diverse workload.

They’re currently looking to recruit an HR Manager to lead the department and develop our HR strategy. You’ll devise policies that fit with Liverpool Philharmonic’s values and vision, support management in all people matters and work with the Executive Team to create organisation-wide strategies. You’ll also be responsible for attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining high-quality staff, whilst also driving positive change as part of the Inclusivity and Relevance Steering Group.

If you’ve worked in a similar HR position, are CIPD (Level 7) qualified, have exceptional communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work with discretion, they’d love to hear from you.

The salary for this role is £36,000 – £41,000.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Samantha Birkett, – samantha.birkett@liverpoolphil.com.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 31 March

Join the brood: The Crafty Hen are seeking dynamic, experienced, workshop leaders to run ad-hoc craft sessions for their growing events company.

They are seeking several people to specifically cover Merseyside and Greater Manchester, and surrounding more rural areas. Your own transport is essential.

They are looking for people who will bring a sense of fun during the activities, as well as sharing skills with their participants. The majority of clients are unfamiliar with craft techniques, and need an approach that guides them in gently.

Key client groups include hen parties, corporate events, special birthdays & baby showers; participants can vary massively in craft experience and ability. They also work with a variety of ages, though predominantly cater to adults.

Full details and how to apply can be found here: https://www.thecraftyhen.co.uk/apply

Closing date: 7 March

Liverpool Philharmonic raises nearly £2 million annually to support its charitable objective of enhancing and transforming lives through music.

The organisation is comprised of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (oldest in the UK), the beautiful Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (home to over 300 events annually) as well as the largest Music and Health programme in the UK, an industry-leading Music Education and Social change programme (In Harmony Liverpool) and the Youth Company, supporting musical talent in the City.

They’re recruiting a new position, Head of Corporate, Trust and Foundation Giving to lead on corporate, trust and foundation fundraising, an area that they’ve developed in recent years and hope to grow further.

The salary for this role is up to £40,000.

To apply and for further details, see here

As the largest music organisation in the city, Liverpool Philharmonic presents over 400 events every year. We’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.

For further details and to apply, see here

Closing date: 20 March

The Front of House Coordinator is a key staff member at the Biennial, leading on all aspects of front of house and visitor services for Liverpool Biennial 2023.

This will involve (but will not be limited to) recruitment and management of 10-15 Mediator roles, including the development and delivery of a 4-week training programme, daily rota setting, pastoral care and line management.

The role will ultimately be responsible for ensuring visitors have the best experience possible, which will mean daily management of up to three exhibition spaces in ‘found’ or disused venues, liaising with partners venues, safety and maintenance of artworks and exhibitions, running of tours and workshops, and ensuring clear and effective communication and feedback between the mediator team and our Programme team.

They are looking for somebody with excellent management, personal and organisational skills to lead our Front of House team and programme, and to welcome visitors to their 12th festival edition (10 June – 17 Sept 2023), exhibitions, events and city.

To apply, 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

Completed applications should be submitted to jade@biennial.com by the closing date of Midnight on 20 March 2023. Upon receipt of your application, they will send you a link to their equality monitoring form for you to complete and submit online.

Dead Ink Books are an independent publisher based in Liverpool, specialising in bold fiction and innovative non-fiction.

They are seeking a highly motivated Sales and Marketing Coordinator to join our team and help us grow our business. A new member of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio, Dead Ink Books is embarking on an ambitious strategy of growth over the next three years and are looking for the right candidate to form an integral part of our small team.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to mailto:recruitment@deadinkbooks.com – recruitment@deadinkbooks.com

Closing date: 16 March

The Factory International IT Coordinator will support the smooth running of the office through delivering first- and second-line support, key system administration and supporting IT project delivery.

For further information and to apply, see here 

Contact email: James Anderson, recruitment@factoryinternational.org

Closing date: 26 March

Shakespeare North Playhouse are looking for an experienced Catering and Events Manager, who may have experience within the arts or culture industry, who will have overall responsibility for delivery of a seamless catering and events offering for all audiences and customers, ensuring the customer journey encourages repeat visits and brand loyalty.

The Catering and Events Manager will relish the challenge of overseeing the management of our café and bars, building-wide events, and catering offer. They will bring extensive professional experience and understanding of cultural venue hospitality including a strong knowledge of event trends and best practices specific to arts centres or similar.

They will oversee the café, bars and kitchen teams in this brand-new visitor attraction for the North. They will work with the Head of Visitor Experience to set and achieve financial targets and set the standards for exemplary customer service.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 22 March