Visitor Experience Assistant – Imperial War Museum, closes 14 May

The Visitor Experience Assistant supports the Visitor Experience Officer at their allocated site, putting customer satisfaction at the heart of what they do.

They ensure that visitors receive an excellent experience whenever they visit so that IWM is able to achieve the financially sustainable income needed from our visitors. Recommendations from visitors who had a great time (both online and word of mouth) are essential to IWM success.

There should be consistent visit quality for all visitors, whenever they arrive, across 7 days per week, but this should be able to be adapted to the requirements of each individual. The VEA should understand the organisational objectives for visitors and promote other products and services including events and tours, guidebooks, membership, shops and cafes to maximise IWM’s revenue.

Working alongside a team of volunteers they should ensure that visitors receive an excellent welcome and goodbye to the site, be the point of contact for Visitor Experience queries, coordinate the oversee the day to day delivery of the Volunteer Insights Programme manage wayfinding, and assist in ensuring each visitor gets the best out of every visit.

For more details and to apply, see here

Closing date: 14 May

Producer: Artist Development and Big Imaginations – Z Arts, closes 24 Apr

A brand-new opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic Producer to take a leading role in coordinating and running Z-arts Artist Development Programme and associated Big Imaginations support.

They are looking for someone with lived experience who can relate to the challenges faced by artists from the global majority. This is an ACE-funded post, who state “This activity is supported by a strong 3-year track record supporting culturally diverse Northern artists to make new work for CYP (Children, Young People) & touring & will be led by a new Artist development producer post who is culturally representative to lead the programme.”

Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week

Please visit the Z-arts website to download a full job description and application pack

Closing date: 24 April

Acting Teacher – MTA (Mainstream Theatre Arts), closes 1 May

MTA are seeking an experienced and passionate Acting Tutor to work 3 hours Saturdays teaching young people 9 to 18 years the tools and techniques they need to effectively perform onstage and to camera.

Applicants must have relevant stage and screen acting training with a minimum degree qualification, a minimum 2years experience of successful teaching, excellent classroom management skills with QTS an advantage. and the drive and passion for youth theatre.

All applicants must be resident or live near to Greater Manchester, have a current DBS or be prepared to undergo a DBS check before they can commence work. £30 per hour

In the first instance please e-mail your CV to Jan Lester.

Contact email: info@mainstreamstudios.co.uk

Closing date: 1 May

Security Operative – The Beatles Story, closes 18 Apr

The team are looking for a bubbly, enthusiastic and energetic Team Member to join the Security team at the Beatles Story, Albert Dock as Security Operative.

You will possess excellent communication skills, be flexible and extremely organised. You should show a genuine passion for working with people and offer an exceptional level of customer service.

Hours of work will be:

30 hours per week, over a 6 week rolling rota

Hourly rate of pay is £11.20 per hour.

If you feel you have the experience and skills required, then please send a CV and covering letter to Charlottekelly@beatlesstory.com

Closing date: 18 April

Exhibition Technicians – Factory International, closes 17 Apr

Join Factory International’s expert technical teams to deliver the physical elements of all shows, artworks and events, at Factory International. Realise innovative ideas in a safe, sustainable and exciting way.

They are looking for expertise from all artforms; live music, visual and performing arts, theatre, corporate events and beyond. The Stage Technicians will support the Heads of Department and other Factory International teams to ensure that all of our spaces, events and shows are delivered to an exceptional standard and accessible to everyone.

For further information and to apply, see here

Closing date: 17 April

Video Technicians – Factory International, closes 17 Apr

Join our expert technical teams to deliver the physical elements of all shows, artworks and events, at Factory International. Realise innovative ideas in a safe, sustainable and exciting way.

They are looking for expertise from all artforms; live music, visual and performing arts, theatre, corporate events and beyond. The Video Technician will support the Heads of Department, the Lighting & Video team and other Factory International teams to ensure that all of our spaces, events and shows are delivered to an exceptional standard and are accessible to everyone.

They’re looking for people who are good communicators, enthusiastic, and who want to be part of something new and unique. Factory International is a place to be proud of your background, your experience and your expertise, while also providing the opportunity to learn and develop new skills.

For more information and to apply, see here

Closing date: 17 April

Early-career Textile Conservator – People’s History Museum, closes 19 Apr

People’s History Museum (PHM) is looking for a creative, skilled and adaptable early-career Textile Conservator, with a recognised professional qualification in textile conservation, to join its highly regarded Conservation Team.

PHM is the UK’s only museum entirely dedicated to sharing the stories of the revolutionaries, reformers, workers, voters and citizens who championed, then and now, for change and rallied for rights and equality.

To apply and for more information, see here

Closing date: 19 April

Front of House Supervisor – Bluecoat, closes 16 Apr

Bluecoat are looking for an enthusiastic Front of House Supervisor to take the lead on all elements of their catering operation, and create an amazing environment to ensure visitors to the Bluecoat’s cafe and bistro have a great time.

This is a very exciting time to join the Bluecoat, with Eurovision and Liverpool Biennial coming up, and exciting plans for the future.

Working closely with the Catering and Events Manager and other Supervisors you will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the day to day visitor operations.

The Front of House Supervisors will ensure that the highest standards of customer care, visitor experience and site presentation are maintained at all times through effective supervision of Catering Assistants.

Apply by downloading our application form and equal opportunities form here, and emailing it to recruitment@thebluecoat.org.uk.

Closing date: 16 April

Project Officer – PLACED, closes 6 Apr

PLACED are excited to be recruiting for a full time Project Officer to join their lovely, growing team. The successful candidate will join them in diversifying the voices involved in shaping the built environment.

Come and join them in developing and delivering engagement and education work, especially within the PLACED Academy programme. The PLACED Academy is a flagship education programme, established in 2019 as a free to access experience for young people in the built environment. The 2022-23 programme is nearing completion and they’re beginning to develop their 2023-24 programme as well as developing their Alumni offer for previous graduates.

This role includes taking ownership, leading and planning the programme with support from the wider team, as well as looking for opportunities to increase the programme impact. This role will also involve supporting new and existing engagement and youth engagement activities.

For full job description and person specification, see here.

Sound good? Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages to Jo Harrop at kim@placed.org.uk by 5pm on 6th April.

Please note – the interview date is provisionally 21st April.

Project and Administration Manager – The Comedy Trust, closes 7 Apr

The Comedy Trust are looking for a highly organised, meticulous individual to join our small team. The candidate should be highly motivated and passionate about community outreach work and able to operate within set budgets to deliver high-quality projects.

Reporting to the Artistic Director, the Project & Administration Manager will be responsible for the successful planning and delivery of Comedy Trust community projects and overseeing admin support for the organisation.

The role will include seeing projects from beginning to end, ensuring all participants benefit from their involvement and that key projected outcomes of the project are met. They will manage all aspects of programmes from preparation to delivery and evaluation.

They will liaise and advise The Comedy Trust staff, workshop facilitators, volunteers and other personnel associated with the projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative, marketing and participant support to ensure the successful delivery of their unique programmes.

For more information and to apply, see here

Closing date: 7 April