Community Post Type: Jobs

FACT Liverpool is looking for a Gallery Mediator to join their team!

If you have a passion for art, film, and creative technology, and you care about providing excellent customer service while ensuring that all visitors feel welcome and safe, then this could be the role for you.

Mediators are the public face of the galleries and an integral part of the experience at FACT. They are adaptive communicators, attentive listeners, and supportive helpers – embracing FACT’s values of being friendly, curious, responsive, and transformative. They value transferable skills and a willingness to learn. No prior experience in an arts organisation is required, just a strong enthusiasm for art, film and the creative use of technology.

Please download a job pack from their website to review the full details, including what to expect within the role, who they are looking for and terms and conditions.

Salary: £13,333 per annum (£22,222 pro-rata) (0.6 FTE)

Hours and Days of Work: 21 hours per week, scheduled on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. These days are fixed working days, involving weekend work as standard and occasional evening work. Additional hours may be available upon occasion.
This role will be based at FACT in Liverpool city centre. Remote working is not possible for this role.

To apply, please visit the FACT website and review the job pack for full details of this role – https://www.fact.co.uk/news/2025/08/job-opportunity-gallery-mediator

FACT Liverpool celebrates diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as being/from the: Black, Asian or Global Ethnic Majority heritage, D/deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent, differently-abled, LGBTQIA+ community, are from lower socio-economic backgrounds and/or have lived experience of racism and/or ableism. FACT welcomes bringing the whole person to work, and we understand that each brings their experiences and uniqueness to what they do. Supporting their FACT team means they are not appointed to represent specific groups.

FACT Liverpool is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and commit to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. We aim to increase our reach when recruiting, to give as many people as possible the opportunity to be a part of our team. They commit to offering an interview to disabled people who declare they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Bluecoat are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and organised individual with a strong eye for detail to support delivery of the Bluecoat’s Fundraising and Audience strategies.

The Development and CRM Assistant will work with the Development and Marketing teams to embed their new CRM (GoodCRM) into the Bluecoat’s daily workflows and to assist with coordinating reporting across the organisation.

Closing date: Fri 5 Sep, 12pm

To find out more and to apply, visit their website: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/work-with-us

With a programme of around 400 events every year, and extensive music education and wellbeing projects, there’s plenty to get the word out about at Liverpool Philharmonic.

They’re currently looking for a Marketing and Communications Assistant to help promote our events and activities.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27 August at 12 noon.

Follow the link in here to find out more and apply!

This role sits within the Shared Reading Practice Department, which forms a key team within The Reader’s Literature Directorate.

You are responsible for ensuring high quality training and support to their diverse community of Reader Leaders delivering Shared Reading activities with both adults and children.

For more details and to apply, visit here

Closing date: 29 August

Unity Theatre’s Front of House (FOH) team is the first point of contact for our audiences – you set the tone for their entire visit. Whether you’re checking tickets, serving a drink, guiding someone to their seat, or helping them with an access requirement, you’re making their experience special.

Job Requirements

What They’re Looking For

Essential:

– A friendly, welcoming personality

– Confidence in dealing with the public in a variety of situations

– Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

– Willingness to work flexibly across all shift types

– Weekend availability

– Punctuality and reliability

– Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Desirable:

– Previous customer service experience in a theatre, hospitality, or retail setting

– Experience in cash handling or using a till/EPOS system

– Bar or food service experience

– First aid and/or fire marshal certification

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 31 August

The Head of Lighting & Sound will report to the Technical & Buildings Manager and be responsible for the Senior Technicians.

You’ll also work closely with the Head of Stage to be a part of the crew for get in’s, get outs and the running of shows as Duty Technician. The Head of Lighting and Sound is expected to Keep abreast of industry trends and technological advancements to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of the venue.

You will advocate for the department’s needs and resources within the Empire, such as requesting upgrades to equipment or facilities.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 31 August

The Reader is a national charity that uses the power of literature and reading aloud to transform lives.

Everyone who works with them, regardless of their job title, plays a part in contributing to this. their Shared Reading model brings people together to read great stories and poems – creating powerful moments of connection. In a world that feels increasingly divided, and with increased pressures on our mental health, Shared Reading offers us time and space to share what matters to us.

Their buildings are public facing and need to be well maintained all year round, you will be part of the team that ensures group members, staff and volunteers, and members of the public have a comfortable, clean and safe environment in which to work and visit. You will have held a similar role in the commercial or social enterprise sector and will be able to demonstrate how previous experience translates to this role. You will be responsible for ensuring that the communal and public areas of the site are hygienic, attractive and safe. These areas include toilets, event rooms, play spaces, offices, meeting rooms and a variety of other spaces that make up a collection of grade II listed buildings now in modern use.

The sense of place within the site is key; from the moment people walk through their door, they must feel welcome, relaxed and connected to the ethos and values of The Reader.

Knowledge and skills:

Ensuring that a first-class cleaning service is delivered to all areas of each building on site
Report any equipment faults to the Cleaning Supervisor and request replacements where necessary
Working with the Cleaning Supervisor to ensure all H&S regulations are followed and use approved cleaning materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and COSHH Regulations
Maintaining cleaning stock levels and inform the supervisor of low stock levels
To be a key holder and ensure the integrity of our premises (training provided)
To operate cleaning machinery safely as set out in training and instructions
To undertake basic record keeping and monitoring as directed by supervisor and Operations Manager

Person Specification

Has sound judgement and is able to demonstrate practical planning and delivery
Has strong interpersonal skills and has the ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, group members, and members of the public
Understands and is able to demonstrate the importance of high standards
Is able to work collaboratively and across a number of premises
Understands and can demonstrate the importance of COSHH Regulations
Has drive, initiative, motivation and resilience
Can manage time effectively, be punctual and reliable
Be flexible to changing demands of the post
Shares our values and ethos
Has a proven track record of cleaning buildings in the commercial and/or social enterprise sector
Is a keen learner and willing to develop their skillset
Be trustworthy, maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of organisational matters

Visit here to apply

Closing date: 28 August

DaDa is looking for someone who is an experienced and effective Operations and Finance Manager to join the Senior Management Team at DaDa.

In this key leadership role, you will work closely with the CEO and creative team to oversee daily operations. You will ensure DaDa’s legal compliance, managing HR, Health and Safety systems and Board and governance while strengthening the organisation’s digital and IT functions.

You will also take primary responsibility for the financial management and stability of the organisation. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, you will ensure the smooth running of DaDa’s operations and support the successful delivery of its strategic aims and objectives.

Hours: Part-time 28 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks)
Duration: Permanent.
Salary: Actual salary £30,400 – £32,400 pro rata depending
Deadline to apply: 4 September 2025, 12pm

Application_Pack_for_Operations_and_Finance_post.pdf | Monitoring_Form.doc

DaDa is looking for someone who will bring leadership skills, a new vision, energy and direction to our leading and influential company. They should have a combination of business acumen, artistic experience and imagination, commercial insight, and an entrepreneurial approach to new opportunities.

DaDa runs DaDaFest, a biennal festival which has an international reach and impact, and the CEO/Artistic Director will have the rare opportunity to influence and develop future artists and practitioners, both disabled and non-disabled, create and commission exceptional work, and create a new artistic identity for the company by supporting our core team.

Hours: Part time 28 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Actual salary £45000 pro-rata depending on experience (FTE £45000-£50000)
Deadline to apply: 4 September 2025, 12pm

DaDaFest_Application_Pack_CEO_ZP.pdf | Monitoring_Form.doc

The Arts Council’s busy and friendly Advocacy and Communication and public policy teams are looking for an excellent planner to join them.

They try and live their values – they care, they have ambition, they learn. They’re looking for someone with excellent planning and organising skills to support the Executive Director and help team directors to co-ordinate delivery of the communication plan.  You will also maintain processes to help the Executive Director monitor their public policy work.

You will provide support in two ways:

·       Provide planning support for the ED, including closely working with the two Directors of the Advocacy and Communication team, director of diversity and other colleagues as required.

·       Provide Executive Support to the Executive Director for Public Policy and Communication, ensuring cover and working alongside a part-time PA.

The time spent on these contributions might change week to week, but you will usually spend three days a week providing planning support, and two days a week providing executive support for the Executive Director.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 15 August