Community Post Type: Jobs

This role is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a variety of partners who work with The Reader to bring the power of Shared Reading to diverse communities across the region(s).

Their network of partners includes libraries, care homes, housing associations, voluntary sector organisations, NHS partners and more. This is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working individual to join a dynamic team responsible for inspiring other organisations and their people about the benefits of Shared Reading, and developing ways we can work together.

Essential Criteria

• Able to demonstrate an understanding the purpose, social mission and work of The Reader to grow Shared Reading across the UK
• Experience of partnership working
• A love of literature and understanding of its benefits
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate to partners in a clear, concise and compelling way
• Self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision, remotely
• Ability to plan and prioritise work when resources are limited and timescales are difficult
• Able to bring a positive approach to work, finding creative solutions to problems
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Willing to own data entry on a Microsoft DMX CRM – in particular, Windows-based software

Desirable Criteria

• Willingness to take part in further professional development as part of this role
• Proven track record in partnership development and engaging hard to reach groups
• Previous experience of working in the charitable or arts sector, or relevant services such as libraries
• Good working knowledge of the charitable sector across the north of England
• Practical experience of Shared Reading

If you would relish the opportunity to bring your passion, skills and experience to enable them to bring the power of Shared Reading to more people in tough times, they would love to hear from you – do find out more by visiting https://www.thereader.org.uk/job/north-of-england-partnership-lead/.

If you’d like to discuss the role before applying, please email laurakershaw@thereader.org.uk.

Closing date: 2 February

Filament Projects are looking for a Designer to work with us on the R&D phase of a new immersive theatre piece for children aged 3 – 8 years.

Filament Projects are developing a new immersive theatre piece for children aged 3 – 8 years. Working title PLANT, the show will use horticulture to celebrate difference and encourage children to think about how we might care for both ourselves, and those around us, better.

They are currently embarking on a funded R&D phase for this project and are looking to work with a designer to explore the form of the piece and develop some initial design concepts.

They can offer a fee of £500 for this R&D phase, based on a day rate of £200/day. In addition to this fee they will also cover travel expenses for any out-of-area travel.

Following this R&D phase we will be looking to take the project to full fruition in Autumn 2023, subject to securing further funding.

How to Apply

To apply please submit:

Either a CV or a link to your webpage

Further details of a project you have delivered that demonstrates the type of experience we are seeking. This should be no more than two sides of A4, including images. We also welcome audio or video submissions if they work better for you.

Deadline for applications – 6pm Friday 20 January

Zoom Interviews – Morning of Wednesday 25 January

Work to commence – w/c 30 January, exact working dates to be discussed.

Applications to be submitted to Helen Slevin – helen@wearefilament.co.uk

For any additional information or queries, please contact Helen using the above email address.

• Contact name: Helen Slevin
• Contact email: helen@wearefilament.co.uk

The Sound Lead works closely with the rest of the Making Team to coordinate the efficient operation, delivery and maintenance of sound resources across their spaces both on and off site, involving activities and work with professionals and non-professionals.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Sound Lead
• Salary: £30k-£40k
• Hours: Full time
• Artform: Theatre
• Role: Technical & Production
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: Mon, 20 Feb 2023

How to Apply

Please apply via the Royal Exchange Theatre website

Contact name: Michelle Hickman, recruitment@royalexchange.co.uk

As the largest music organisation in the city Liverpool Philharmonic’s Box Office is always busy. They’re looking for an Assistant Box Officer Manager to help make sure that its day-to-day running goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Job Description

As Assistant Manager, you’ll be responsible for selling tickets for their events and supervising Box Office staff, ensuring that impeccable customer service is always delivered. You’ll use the Spektrix ticketing system to process bookings, set up events, create offers and compile reports (prior Spektrix experience desirable but not essential).

Sound good? If you’re an organised and proactive problem-solver with great communication skills, a passion for music and experience in customer service, they’d love to hear from you.

This a full time, permanent role. The salary for this role is circa £21,000 per annum.

How to Apply

Please apply by following the instructions on the Liverpool Philharmonic website.

Contact name: Melissa Bell, recruitment@liverpoolphil.com

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge in the English Lake District World Heritage Site? Are you a communications &/or marketing professional ready for a really varied opportunity as the next step in your career? Do you want to live and work in a beautiful part of the world?

Working with the wider South Lakes team, you’ll lead the development and delivery of the comms and Marketing plan for all their places in line with their national strategy and as part of the wider One Lakes Marcomms team.

How to Apply

https://careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/a/?_ga=2.228646492.1953680485.1550490306-21433684.1549553168#/vacancy-detail/131089

Job Overview

• Job Title: Senior Communications & Marketing Officer
• Salary: £25k-£30k
• Hours: Full time
• Artform: Charity
• Role: Marketing & Digital
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: Sun, 22 Jan 2023

The National Trust have an exciting opportunity for a brilliant marketing and communications professional to join their regional consultancy team in the North.

The role involves looking after a cluster of properties and places in the Lake District.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Communications & Marketing Consultant
• Salary: £30k-£40k
• Hours: Full time
• Artform: Charity
• Role: Marketing & Digital
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: Sun, 22 Jan 2023

How to Apply

https://careers.nationaltrust.org.uk/OA_HTML/a/?_ga=2.228646492.1953680485.1550490306-21433684.1549553168#/vacancy-detail/131290

Liverpool Philharmonic is recruiting a Development Officer to join their Fundraising team.

You’ll be responsible for providing an excellent experience for our Corporate Partners, organising their tickets and hospitality events. You will also work with our Trusts and Foundations Manager drafting funding applications and reports.

If you’re an organised, engaging and energetic self-starter with a keen eye for detail and good communication skills, they’d love to hear from you.

This is a full time, permanent role. The salary for this position is £21,216.

How to Apply

Please apply by following the instructions on the Liverpool Philharmonic website.

Contact name: Melissa Bell, recruitment@liverpoolphil.com

The Lighting Senior will work closely with the two Lighting Leads to ensure the efficient operation and delivery of all the lighting resources.

This will be across their spaces both on and off site, involving activities and work with professionals and non-professionals.

Please apply via the Royal Exchange Theatre website:

https://www.royalexchange.co.uk/lightingsenior

Contact name: Michelle Hickma, recruitment@royalexchange.co.uk

Closing date: 25 January

The fundamental aim of the role is to take the lead in the production of original and innovative work for schools, families and young people that reflects Manchester Jewish Museum’s vision, values and programming themes; and for embedding the scratch process and co-creation across the organisation.

Working as part of the programming team you will support the development and delivery of our core strategic aims: Becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation; Creating bold, ambitious, and innovative work; Establishing ourselves as a place for research and creative learning; Supporting and growing our museum community; Reducing our environmental impact; Building a resilient business model.

Please apply for the above role by 23rd January 2023, 10am by submitting an up-to-date CV alongside a covering letter (or a three minute video) outlining how your skills and experiences meet the needs of the role as outlined in this document to Gemma Meek, Programmes Manager: gemma@manchesterjewishmuseum.com.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Gemma on the above email address or telephone 0161 834 9879.

Closing date: 23 January

Little Voices are looking for a fun, energetic and organised assistant to join their fab team.

You will help run the day to day handling of their centres. The role will include a variety of front of house tasks and support roles within their small drama and singing groups to ensure their pupils are supported.

The current role is available on Mondays in Bolton 4.30-7.30 and Thursdays in Worsley from 5.10-7.40pm. Rate of pay for assistant tutor is £11 per hour.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and explanation on why you would like to apply for this role to the email bbw@littlevoices.org.uk

Contact name: Laura Hanlon, bbw@littlevoices.org.uk

Closing date: 23 January