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The Storybarn is a creative, interactive environment in which children can feel thoroughly alive and creative in the company of quality literature.

With Shared Reading at the heart of all that they do, they believe that books offer children a way to understand the world in which they live and the worlds inside themselves. The Reader exists to provide book-routes into this inner space, and to develop shared understandings of both it, and the outer world. Training will be provided with space for creative adaptation of delivery for applicants to really make the role their own.

This role could be for you if you:

– Passionately believe in the value of reading
– Are flexible, enthusiastic and positive
– Are incredible outgoing and confident working with children and families
– Are compassionate and creative
– Are able to work every weekend (6.5hrs) with the opportunity to work additional hours if you would like

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

– A genuine willingness to work as part of a lively team to help the Storybarn project evolve and develop in the most exciting and positive ways
– Able to adapt and change delivery in response to audience, unsupervised and self-motivated including the flexibility to work weekends on a rota basis
– Committed to providing excellent customer service
– Experience of working/volunteering with children
– Excellent at reading aloud
– Confident in dealing with the sometimes challenging behaviours of children
– A flexible, playful and caring approach to working with children
– Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
– Able to engage with parents, carers and teachers in a relaxed, open and non-judgmental manner
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
– Excellent timekeeping skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
– Proficient in the use of MS office and willing to learn other IT systems and software as we look to further develop our virtual offer (E.g. Zoom)

Desirable Criteria:

– Personal knowledge of the need for Shared Reading
– A background in children’s books/ performing arts/music
– A current driving license and access to a vehicle
– Excellent knowledge of children’s literature

If you’re inspired by their mission, are looking for a new challenge and want to work for a forward-thinking organisation at a really interesting time, they’d love to hear from you. To learn more about The Reader, the role and what is required, please visit https://www.thereader.org.uk/job/storyhunter/

Closing date: 10 April

The Reader is an award-winning national charity and Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation. Having just recently reopened our headquarters at the beautiful Grade II listed Mansion House in Liverpool’s Calderstones Park and as they emerge from a period of challenge and innovation following Covid-19, they are at a key period in our growth.

They’re looking for a new Business Development Manager with experience of nurturing relationships, launching new products and generating income from corporate markets as we enter a new, exciting phase of a three-year Business plan. You will join a small, high performing team and will work in close collaboration across all departments and levels of the organisation.

As an inclusive employer, they use their values to ensure The Reader is a thoughtful, supportive, creative work environment. All employees at The Reader benefit from:

Flexible working options including home working or varied hours where required

Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days p/a plus bank holidays

Regular opportunity to participate in Shared Reading, connecting with our core work and experiencing the personal benefits it brings

Access to personal development, including our flagship ‘Read to Lead’ training programme

They believe literature’s unique power has the potential to connect us, to help us feel better and to rebuild lost social bonds. Our vision is for one humanity in which everyone has an opportunity to thrive. From our Shared Reading movement in prisons, schools and community spaces across the UK and beyond, to our programme of arts, heritage and wellbeing activity at their Calderstones Park home – The Reader builds lively communities that bring people together and books to life.

As Business Development Manager with responsibility for generating income from corporate markets – be they large-scale employers to private health-care providers, in the UK and internationally – you will play a pivotal role in working with teams to sell their ideas, shape them into compelling proposals, whilst managing a range of relationships with our fantastic family of funders and partners. Working alongside the Head of Development, the Director of Development and Partnerships and the wider Director’s Group, you will also contribute to future planning as we enter our next strategy period.

If you’re inspired by their mission, are looking for a new challenge and want to work for a forward-thinking organisation at a really interesting time, they’d love to hear from you. To learn more about The Reader, the role and what is required, please visit https://www.thereader.org.uk/job/business-development-manager/

Closing date: 20 April

Culture Liverpool seek to appoint an experienced Project Producer for Imagine Bamboo is Everywhere (IBIE), an ambitious outdoor participatory public art and performance project taking place in August and September 2023, with set up and creative development and production from May 2023.

The role is to produce, project manage, support and hold the relationships with artists, partners and stakeholders based in the LCR region; and to work closely with the Artistic Director to ensure the creative vision, approach and ethos is understood, enabled and realised to the highest quality and to realistic and agreed timeframes and budgets.

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.

For more information about the project and links to 2021/22 work: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1rmdn7p7j13pybn/Appendix%201%20-%20Creative%20Vision%20%28v4%20on%2030%20Nov%2022%29.pdf?dl=0

For more information on project management structure: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7rqrj007o32pjqo/Appendix%202%20-%20IBIE%20LCR%202023%20Project%20Management%2C%20Process%20Timeline%2C%20Roles%20%26%20Responsibilities%20%28v3%29.docx?dl=0

How to apply

The deadline for applications is 12:00 on Friday 14^th April 2023.

Please send a letter of application of not 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

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in person on 21^st April from 12:00noon. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by end Monday 17^th April.

 

 

 

Could you be the next Director(s) of Abandon Normal Devices?

They’re seeking a visionary leader (or leaders) to join their shapeshifting arts organisation.

Their current Co-Directors will be leaving in 2023, as they approach their 15th anniversary they’re taking this opportunity to imagine a new future for their collaborative, ambitious, innovative, organisation, that exists as a catalyst for new ideas and art forms.

Abandon Normal Devices is a unique place to work and create, a challenge to think, make and gather in new ways. And how they think about this role and recruit embodies that. They’re open to applications and proposals for all or part of the role, whether that’s as a Director, Co-Director or alternative leadership models, from individuals, pairs or collectives.

The Director(s) will be responsible for fully articulating our mission and artistic vision, collaborating with board, staff, and stakeholders working across these key areas: Leadership, Programme & Partnerships, Resource Management, Fundraising & Development, Marketing & Advocacy and Governance.

Further information, including details on how to apply, a full job description and recruitment pack can be found by heading to our website: http://bit.ly/3FHEmv6

Contract: Permanent with part-time / full-time / job share options*
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 PAYE pro rata**
Location: Hybrid working, with regular team contact days in central Manchester

At the British Music Experience, crew really do make the difference. They’re looking for people who are confident, enthusiastic and who love talking about music. In this role you will support them in the smooth running of the Museum, ensuring a quality experience for all their guests.

General Purpose

To support the Duty Manager in the smooth running of the BME and ensuring a quality experience for guests across the entire experience, including galleries, cafe, shop and Gibson Brands Interactive Studio. Duties will also include providing the appropriate support for BME events and for group visits.

This is a fixed term contract for a minimum of 24 hours per week. The fixed term runs from 1/5 – 3/9 2023.

Please read the job description for further information on this role. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role, and send to jobs@britishmusicexperience.com

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 7 April 2023.
Interviews will take place w/c 17 April 2023

If you have not heard by 5pm on 14 April 2023, please assume that they will not be taking your application any further.

National Museums Liverpool currently have the post of Learning Programme Manager available.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with the passion, energy, and dedication to join our Learning & Participation team in a role that is critical to delivering accessible and representative learning programmes at the International Slavery Museum for children, young people, and adults as part of the wider Waterfront Transformation Project, generously supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery players.

The role will be central to the development of activity for the proposed Centre for Teaching Black History, which will utilise collections and stories around legacies of transatlantic slavery and developing educational content to build a greater understanding of the African continent and its diaspora of peoples. This will be done through collaboration and coproduction with community and education stakeholders.

The post holder will help develop an outreach and digital activity plan to engage, children, young people, and adults as part of the redevelopment of the museum. This will be an exciting opportunity to test ideas for new inclusive programming, particularly with children and young people most affected by the legacies of transatlantic slavery.

The role will contribute to the delivery of NML’s 2030 vision to engage over ten million people each year and all schools in the Liverpool City Region will visit at least one of their museums and galleries each year.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 13 April

National Museums Liverpool currently have the post of Collections Storage Officer available.

• To co-ordinate the operational management & development of NML’s stored collections
• To work with collections & support collection projects & initiatives across NML in line with corporate priorities & Benchmarks in Collections Care
• To implement improvements to collection storage, in consultation with relevant staff, working to best practice in collections storage
• To facilitate access to stored collections, for staff & visitors
• To support NML’s preventive conservation programme working with colleagues in Collections Care

Closing date: 13 April

To apply, see here

The Hall Venues Operations Officer is responsible to the Hall Venues Operations Manager, assisting in the operational running of events and rehearsals at the Hall Venues, Hall St Peter’s and Hall at St Michael’s.

See the job responsibilities details in their recruitment pack – https://www.halle.co.uk/venues-operations-officer-march-2023/

How to Apply

To apply, please review the recruitment pack

Fill in an application form (and an optional Equal Opportunities form)

Submit completed forms and queries by email to linzi.watts@halle.co.uk

Your application can be submitted in either Word or as a PDF. If you would like to submit your application in another format, please get in touch with Linzi at the above email..

Closing date: 20 April

The team are looking for a dynamic and creative individual to join them, to work closely as part of their fantastic team here at SICK! and help achieve their potential and grow our impact and reach.

They’re looking for someone who will bring their unique energy, along with their experience of communication strategy, social media, copywriting, and creative thinking, and is also passionate about, and interested in, the areas in which SICK! operates – arts, health, diversity, community development and international work.

While they are proud of their diversity achievements in their creative programmes, they want to further diversify their workforce to be representative of all sections of society.

They actively welcome candidates who are underrepresented in the arts including people who face discrimination as a result of racism, those who self-identify as LGBTQIA+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who self-identify as disabled.

They know that everyone has different commitments in their work/home lives and we are open to requests for varied work patterns.

Please go to the SICK! website for more details about the role and to download the job information pack – https://sickfestival.com/news/opportunity-communications-manager/

Closing date: 2 May

Walk the Plank seeks a brilliant Marketing Manager to shape and deliver its marketing and communication strategies in support of the company’s vision of enriching lives through shared creative experiences.

You’ll have solid marketing experience – not necessarily in the cultural sector – with strong organisational, planning and people management skills; and the ability to help win business by communicating with a variety of audiences, from clients and stakeholders in the public and private sectors to event participants and volunteers.

This role will be considered as full-time or part-time, and is flexible and rewarding, placing you in the heart of a dynamic and ambitious national and international arts organisation.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and up to two pages of A4 outlining your suitability for the role and fill out the Equal Opportunities Form by 12pm midnight on Friday 19 May 2023 to: recruitment@walktheplank.co.uk

Your submission should set out your relevant experience. Alternative formats to written applications are accepted as a reasonable adjustment.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview on Thursday 25 May 2023 at Walk the Plank’s base at Cobden Works.

Contact email: Sarah@walktheplank.co.uk