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Join The Footlights Group, a multi-award winning company based at Media City UK

They are looking for an EXPERIENCED administrator/asst manager to join their growing team at Media City.

Working week Monday Weds Friday 10am – 2pm and Saturdays as and when required  9am -1pm (working at franchised branches in Macclesfield & Didsbury)

Pay: £10 per hour to start with added fuel expenses..

They run successful stage schools, casting agency, school workshops, professional productions and franchising and are now looking for a dynamic person as a brand new role to help us grow even further.

• Must be experienced (mature applicants welcome)
• Attention to detail is essential as is a keen eye!
• Have a very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages inc Excel.
• Be up to date in the latest developments of social media (marketing experience would be a huge advantage)
• Able to speak to clients over the phone both new and existing as well as some face to face involvement.
• Reliable
• Full Driving License Required – own car an advantage

Please apply with your CV and short cover letter in the first instance to

Jfisher@footlightstheatre.co.uk

Liverpool Biennial are looking for a Production Manager to join their team to work on the delivery of the their 12th edition and year-round programme.⁠

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Minimum 4 years in arts production
• Demonstrable project management and production management experience
• Experience of budget management
• Ability to prioritise workload, and work to tight and changing deadlines.
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of legal requirements and best practice approaches to access, and health and safety both for arts venues and off-site projects
• Art handling / condition checking experience
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to thrive within a team environment
• Demonstrable experience of working well with a diverse range of artists, contractors, and individuals
• Demonstrable proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to environmental sustainability

Desirable:

• Working in an international environment
• Working on multi-disciplinary projects, including public realm installations and live performances
• Working on hybrid or born-digital projects
• Working in a non-gallery setting
• Knowledge of Liverpool City Region, and Liverpool Biennial
• Use of design software such as SketchUp

How to Apply:

If you would like to be considered for the role, please 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 (an offer of employment will not be confirmed without two satisfactory references; however, we will not make contact with them without seeking your permission first
• 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

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Reports to: Programme Manager
Responsible for: Select External Contractors
Department: Programme
Salary: £31,698 – £34,430 depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term until 31 October 2023

Completed applications should be submitted to applications@biennial.com by the closing date of midnight on Sunday 9th October, clearly stating as the email subject ‘your name – application for Production Manager’.

Upon receipt of your application, we will send you a link to our equality monitoring form for you to complete and return online. The information on the form will be treated as confidential, stored anonymously, and used for statistical purposes only. The completed form will not be treated as part of your application.

After the closing date, our shortlisting panel will then meet to evaluate all of the applications and a short-list of applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews will take place in person in Liverpool Monday 17th October 2022.

Movema is seeking an Administration and Operations Manager to support the team and help to develop Movema’s growing activities. They will manage and develop the administrative processes working individually and as part of a team.

The Administrations and Operations Manager will need to be a highly organised and focused individual, with knowledge and experience of running an organisation’s administration functions.

Download the full Job Description, Application Form and read all the job Terms & Conditions via https://movema.co.uk/administration-and-operations-manager/

 

Part- time position 28 hours (4 days per week, 0.8 FTE based on a 35-hour week) for a 12 month fixed-term contract

Annual Salary £23,660-25,508 pro rata (depending on experience)

Who are Movema?

Movema believes in the power of world dance for positive change. They are passionate about dance as a tool for self-expression and celebrating cultural differences.

It is an exciting time for the charity, approaching their 13-year anniversary, in receipt of multiple grants from Arts Council England and other funders.

Who are they looking for? 

To realise their vision, Movema is seeking an enthusiastic Administration and Operations Manager to support the team and help to develop our growing activities. They will manage and develop the administrative processes working individually and as part of a team.

The Administrations and Operations Manager will need to be a highly organised and focused individual, with knowledge and experience of running an organisation’s administration functions.

Skills needed

An enthusiastic person who is able to multitask, be engaged and adaptable, and who will be comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes pressurised environment. You should have at least three years’ experience in a similar role.

For further information on Movema, please visit their website: www.movema.co.uk

How to apply? Click here for more details

Important dates

The closing date for receipt of applications                                           23 September 2022 

Interviews will be held in Liverpool in a wheelchair accessible venue          4 October 2022

Post commencing                                                                                          20 October 2022

All candidates selected for the interview will be asked if they require any reasonable adjustments for their interview.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Movema celebrates diversity and we welcome applications from all backgrounds to continue to develop a diverse team that serves and reflects the communities we engage.

SICK! Productions is seeking an Operations Manager to join their team in Manchester.

• £30,000 to 34,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• 25 days annual leave
• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Permanent

SICK! Productions (also known as SICK! Festival) is a Manchester based, diversity-led arts organisation which shines a light on the complexities of mental and physical health.

They give voice to the experiences of diverse and often marginalised communities by presenting an outstanding international arts programme, which encourages participants, audiences and partners to learn from and talk about difficult and challenging issues, often hidden from public view.

Activities include a biennial international festival which takes place across Manchester, an innovative cross-artform commissioning programme which brings artists together with local communities with lived experience, the health sector, community groups/charities and researchers and a growing year-round programme of community engagement in local Manchester neighbourhoods.

They’re looking for a dynamic and inspirational operations professional to join us, to work with our fantastic team to help them achieve their potential and grow their impact and reach. They’re looking for someone who brings experience of financial management, business planning, HR and general office management, who is also passionate about, and interested in, the areas in which SICK! operates – arts, health, diversity, community development and international work.

Closing date: Wednesday 21 September 2022

How to Apply

To find out more about the role and how to apply please visit their website and download the Job Pack: https://sickfestival.com/about/#ouropportunities

The team are very excited to be recruiting for a brand-new role which will work across different aspects of their creative programme.

This role is all about relationships and making things happen. You will be at the centre of their public facing programme, from welcoming audiences and participants to understanding the data behind the figures. You will have a strong understanding of how arts organisations tick, from the perspectives of marketing, data collection and income generation opportunities.

The Audience Engagement Manager will oversee the Front of House functions, on and off campus, ensuring that audiences and participants have a wonderful experience with them and the artists they work with. You will work closely with their Communications and Marketing Manager on data management of external stakeholders, so that they may better understand audiences and their needs, in order to build stronger relationships.

Lancaster Arts is a combined arts organisation of Arts Council England, and this is a fantastic role for someone wanting to strengthen their skills across diverse areas of their programme. The role requires a deep commitment to the arts and an understanding of how they can make a real difference for people. You will need strong relational skills, and the ability to learn quickly with a big dose of imagination and creativity. You will also be someone who can grow and develop with them as they explore further opportunities together.

They are a friendly small team but we need to better reflect the rich diversity of the northwest. They strongly welcome applications from disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds. They will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria.  They hope that the successful applicant will be able to start working with them in November during our Autumn Season.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact their Director at jocelyn@lancasterarts.org

For more details on the role and how to apply, please visit www.lancasterarts.org

The team are seeking a North-West based female or non binary Technical Stage Manager to support their ACE funded Autumn UK tour.

R&D: Monday 13th September-Friday 16th September.

Rehearsals: Monday to Friday from 10th October-28th October

All at The Pyramid Centre, Warrington.

Tour dates: 28th & 29th October, 5th November, 28th November and 3rd December. More may be added.

Main Duties:

• To provide effective management whilst the company are in R&D and rehearsals.
• To keep an up to date book of blocking and any text changes
• To support the sourcing of props and work closely with the SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER and DIRECTOR to ensure everything stays within the vision of the piece.
• To lead on the get in and get out whilst on tour with the help of the rest of the company.
• To operate sound from Q-Lab during the rehearsals and performances.
• To operate lighting during performances.
• To drive the car/van that will carry the set whilst on tour (not essential).

Desirable attributes & previous experience:

• A playful and collaborative approach (we believe ensemble is when magic happens so invite all our company members to take part in games, warm ups, check ins and check outs)
• Experience in health and safety/technical procedures.
• Previous experience of stage managing touring shows is desirable.
• Previous experience of operating small studio theatre shows is necessary.
• Experience of operating Q-Lab/lighting desks.
• Clean UK Driving Licence (not essential).

£2532 for R&D and rehearsals.

£150 per performance.

Travel and accommodation will be covered for touring dates.

To apply please send a CV and short cover letter (no more the one A4 page) about your suitability for the role to info@closetohome.org.uk with subject line IDENTITIES TOUR: SM. Alternate methods of communicating such as voice note or video are also welcomed.

If you have any further questions or need any support in applying, please don’t hesitate to contact them.

Are you passionate about unleashing creativity? Love sharing your passions with others? Looking for flexible, part-time work?

PopUp Painting is looking for somebody with lots of energy to lead our team in Manchester as a Patch Manager and Events Lead.

Over the past nine years they’ve been on a mission to unleash Britain’s creativity – wine glass in one hand, paintbrush in the other. At events, guests (most of whom have never painted before) are guided step by step through a masterpiece while they sip, paint and create. Their events are high energy, no judgment, and lots of fun. So far they’ve painted with more than 55,000 people!

The role includes 12-15 hours per month of management – including liaising with venues to secure dates and helping coordinate the team. They would also be looking for you to do at least 2-4 events per month as either an artist or event manager.

The ability to store kit, access to a car, and weekend availability are essential.

This role is on a self employed contract basis, pro rata £25k PA. To apply please fill in this form and return it to recruitment@popuppainting.com by 11 September 2022.

Event work is paid as follows: artist – £70; Event Managers – £60; where Artist/Event Manager is combined – £90. Event support – £40. Where transporting kit, expenses are paid at HMRC rate.

Artist:

• You’ll guide guests in a fun, accessible manner through paintings in acrylic in under 2 hours. You’ll prepare a demo canvas before events
• Set up / clean down (they provide all materials)
• Need to be confident in public speaking

Event Manager:

• You’ll be responsible for the overall running and quality of the event, ensuring an excellent customer experience
• Be responsible for storing and transporting event equipment. Access to a car is essential
• Set up / clean down (they provide all materials)

Patch Manager

• You’ll identify and maintain relationships with partner venues, booking dates and leading a local team
• Support local marketing and promotion

The post holder will report to the Head of Student Services and will have a key role in supporting and promoting the wellbeing of the student body in order to support students with their emotional and practical needs to ensure they achieve their fullest potential, progress and complete their studies.

For the full description and way to apply please visit https://www.bimm.ac.uk/careers/

Contact: BIMM Careers careers@bimm.co.uk

Closing date: 8 September

Carcanet Press Ltd is a world-class publisher of Anglophone and translated poetry, past and present, with important activity in other literary genres. It was established in 1969. An Arts Council England NPO, it is located in central Manchester.

They are an inclusive employer and publisher, our list foregrounding major writers from the UK, Europe, the Caribbean, the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. They welcome applicants from anywhere who have the necessary skills and are able to locate in Manchester. Carcanet’s current office is not readily accessible to those with serious mobility issues.

This is a full-time office-based job at a competitive salary.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undertake a 45-minute exercise to assess their skills.

The application deadline is 12 noon on 5 September, with interviews to be held in the following ten days. Please send a covering letter to schmidt@carcanet.co.uk and attach a CV.

Main responsibilities:

• Independently manage Carcanet and PN Review’s social media schedules and devise new campaigns
• Compile the weekly newsletter
• Maintain the website
• Support sales with online shop maintenance
• Manage Carcanet and PNR Blog and YouTube output
• Analyse and report online statistics
• Promote and assist with online and in-person events
• Help develop PNR advertising and subscriber list
• Support colleagues with general administrative duties

Working with Sales and Marketing Managers:

• Liaise with sales reps and industry contacts
• Maintain and develop media relationships
• Solicit and arrange for reviews and interviews
• Record and publicise media coverage
• Submit books and authors to prizes and publicise results

Skills/requirements:

• Able to work independently and work in a team
• Excellent written communication skills
• Knowledge of mainstream and emerging social media platforms
• Highly organised
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to try new things and take risks
• Quick learner

Desirable:

• Appreciation of literature, especially poetry
• Familiarity with Carcanet/PNR
• Experience with Adobe InDesign
• Experience with SEO and SEM management tools