Community Post Type: Jobs

Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way they work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)

Salary: £27,668 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester. (The role will be based at their Manchester office; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members if the team, normally 1-2 days a week)

As an Officer of Research, you will support research programmes and develop an evidence base concerning the cultural sector and the impact of public investment. You will also assist in managing ongoing research programmes and ensure Arts Council strategy and policy are informed by high-quality evidence.

To give you an idea of how this Officer, Research role would look and feel, these are some things you could expect to do:

• Help in commissioning research and managing research contracts
• Conduct primary and secondary research
• Provide analysis of research findings and share these with colleagues across the organisation

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.

About: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to their employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan – a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here.

They believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on their website here.

To Apply for this role please click here

To view the job description please click here

To view the recruitment pack please click here

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Closing date: 9am Wednesday 31 August

The Tung Auditorium is a state-of-the-art, high specification concert hall which delivers an outstanding live music performance experience.

Situated within the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre with world-class teaching and learning at its heart, the Tung Auditorium celebrates the University’s cultural contribution to the city and seeks to offer an open and inclusive programme, enhancing engagement with the arts locally, regionally and nationally.

They are seeking an experienced Box Office Manager to join the team at this recently opened venue. Reporting to the Artistic Director, the role holder will play a key role in setting up and running an in-house Box Office service, delivering excellent customer service to both audiences and visiting artists. If you meet the essential requirements of the person specification they would encourage you to apply.

This role is 17.5 hours per week (0.5)

Salary range £26,396 – £30,503 pa (pro rata)

To apply, contact: Richard Hartwell, richard.hartwell@liverpool.ac.uk

Port Sunlight Village Trust (PSVT) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and suitably experienced professional to join their Senior Leadership Team on a temporary basis.

They are looking to appoint a Director of Heritage to cover Parental Leave for up to 12 months. You will work with the CEO, other Directors, and Board of trustees to realise a new 5-year plan for the organisation and a longer-term masterplan for Port Sunlight.

About the post

As Director of Heritage, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Heritage Directorate, which is responsible for the care and protection of Port Sunlight’s heritage and collections and making their stories and legacies accessible and relevant to everyone through research and public programming.

As well as people management and overseeing the day-to-day operational management of the Directorate, you will also lead the following projects over the next 12 months:

• Review of the 10-year Conservation Management Plan
• Development and implementation of a new Monuments Strategy
• Phase 1 National Lottery Heritage Fund bid for a new Museum concept and interpretive strategy for the site
• Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Manchester working with communities to explore William Lever’s colonialist business practices in our museum and public spaces.
• Equity Diversity & Inclusion improvement plan
• Research into a new model for community involvement
• Development of a new Volunteer Strategy
• Bid for World Heritage Site Inscription, pending the outcome of an application to the UK’s Tentative List (due January 2023).

The successful candidate will ideally be able to commence the role in October 2022 and the contract will run until October 2023.

More information

More information about the post, including job description, can be found on the Jobs & Volunteering page on the PSVT website. You can also request an informal conversation with the CEO Paul Harris and Director of Heritage Katherine Lynch.

The closing date for completed application is 10.00am on Monday 5^th September. Interviews are likely to take place during week commencing 12^th September.

Diversifying their workforce

At present, diverse social groups are underrepresented at PSVT, and this is something they want to change. Therefore, they particularly encourage applications from people who are of the Global Majority, Disabled, Neurodiverse, D/deaf, LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit), and/or from working-class backgrounds.

They are also keen to hear from candidates under 30 years old who are passionate about representing a younger perspective.

Contact are a theatre and performing arts venue on Manchester’s Oxford Road.

They create and produce their own shows, host tours from some of the best theatre companies in the world and develop the next generation of artists, performers and community leaders.

When on shift, the Duty Manager will be the public face of Contact, delivering excellent customer service and ensuring the welfare of all building occupants, as well as overseeing the smooth running of the building.

At Contact they pride themselves on creating a safe, comfortable and happy experience for any visitor and the Duty Manager will be at the heart of this welcoming environment.

Please note, the Duty Manager must be available to work evenings & weekends.

ROLE INFORMATION  

Job Title: Duty Manager

Salary: £11 per hour

Hours: Zero-hour

Contract: Casual

HOW TO APPLY

Please use the following link to access Contact’s website and follow the listed instructions on how to apply – https://contactmcr.com/about-us/jobs-2/duty-manager/

Please note, that only a completed application form will be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd August

Job Title: Head of Sales & Marketing

Contract: Full time 40 hours per week, fixed term 12 months, maternity cover

Location: Chester

Salary: £38k – £41k per year, depending on experience

Closing date: 5th September 2022

​The role:

Storyhouse are looking for a commercially experienced sales manager with a track record of successful management of income generation in this or a related sector.

You will be responsible for reaching attracting and engaging new and existing audiences and supporters. You will continue their commitment to an even brighter and more sustainable future; one that engages community, and places customers and diverse voices at its heart.

This is a perfect opportunity for a creative and energetic individual who can effectively communicate with audiences about their work across art forms and multiple performance spaces – both live and digital.

Further details and a full job pack available at www.storyhouse.com/get-involved/work-with-us

For a conversation: hr.team@storyhouse.com

Please note they will interview throughout and may close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Job Title: Theatre Director

Reports to: Producer

Contract: Fixed term, rehearses in December 2022 – January 2023, opens early February 2023.

Location: Chester

Salary: £5,500 plus UK Theatre daily rate for any meeting or auditions prior to rehearsals starting​

Closing date: 29th August 2022

​The role:

They are looking for a collaborative and enthusiastic director to lead on their February production of Chris Bushs’ adaptation if Dr Faustus, Faustus – The Dammed Woman.

In this radical retelling of the Faustus myth, one woman makes the ultimate sacrifice – selling her soul in order to change the course of history. But can she now escape eternal damnation?

Brought to the stage in a co-production between Storyhouse and Fallen Angels Dance Company, this gripping Faustian drama explores what we must sacrifice to achieve greatness, and the legacy that we leave behind.

You will direct Faustus – The Dammed Woman driving quality, aspiration, accessibility and innovation in the design, casting, staging and presentation of the production. This will take place within a 4-week rehearsal and 4-day technical rehearsal period. Working alongside Fallen Angels Artistic Director, Paul Bayes Kitcher to embed movement into the production.

You will join their production team, working under the leadership of their Producer to deliver a world-class production on time, on budget to surprise, delight and inspire audiences in Chester and the wider community.

The production will be live streamed as a first step to make it fully accessible to all audience members. You will provide visionary leadership for the story, with a commitment to collaborative theatre making.

Further details and a full job pack available at www.storyhouse.com/get-involved/work-with-us

For a conversation: hr.team@storyhouse.com

As the largest music organisation in the city, hosting incredible events is central to Liverpool Philharmonic’s work.

They’re currently looking for an Event Manager who’ll make sure that their events run to the highest possible standard and that our customers always have a safe and enjoyable time with them.

When on duty, you’ll have complete operational control of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, working across their entire event and activities programme, with everyone from visiting artists, promoters and our ensembles and departments, to ensure events run smoothly.

You’ll also deal with customer queries and resolve any incidents, be responsible for financial duties related to events, and line manage a stewarding team. Sound good? If you’re an independent, organised problem-solver who works well under pressure and has experience in a customer facing, supervisory role, get in touch!

The salary for this position is £26,431.60 per annum.

For further deatils and to submit an application, please visit – Event Manager (liverpoolphil.com)

Liverpool Philharmonic is excited to welcome applications for the role of In Harmony Liverpool Musician.

The post holder will join the core In Harmony Liverpool team delivering a high-quality, high-impact music programme, leading to increased aspirations and improved wellbeing of children in Everton and Anfield.

This role will have an upper strings (violin and viola) teaching focus but will also deliver early years and whole class musicianship curriculum and lead mixed instrument ensembles.

This is a part-time, permanent role. The hours for this role will be delivered within the programme’s existing timetable. Some flexibility in contracted hours, c. 17 hours per week, may be considered depending on individual circumstances and will be discussed at interview.

The salary for this post is £30,957 (pro-rated depending on agreed hours).

To submit an application and to apply, please visit – In Harmony Liverpool Musician (Upper Strings) (liverpoolphil.com)

The team are looking for an experienced Stage Manager for this year’s rock ‘n’ roll panto, Red Riding Hood.

RATE OF PAY: MSRL Grade 1 £572.28 per week plus relevant overtime (subsistence for those that qualify: £188.15 per week)

DATES:

Rehearsals: w/c Monday 24th October 2022

Tech: w/c Monday 21st November 2022

Preview: Friday 25th November 2022

Press: Tuesday 29th November 2022

Ends: Saturday 14th January 2023

LOCATION: Rehearsals and performances will take place at the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool

DESCRIPTION: To Stage Manage the Everyman’s rock ‘n’ roll pantomime as part of a team of 3 (SM, DSM, ASM). This is an actor muso show with a busy backstage track.

The show will include live music, automation (although this is not operated by the SM), and circus elements so they are looking for a Stage Manager with experience. As well as supporting the rehearsal room, the Stage Manager will be responsible for and will co-ordinate the sourcing of props during the rehearsal process alongside the ASM. The Stage Manager will run the tech and will co-ordinate backstage to ensure the performances run smoothly and safely.

Rehearsal hours are usually between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday, but will occasionally include some evenings and Saturdays. The tech week schedule will include daytimes, evenings, and Saturday. The performance schedule can be found here: https://www.everymanplayhouse.com/whats-on/the-rock-n-roll-panto-red-riding-hood

TO APPLY: Please email your CV to Sarah Lewis, Company Manager, s.lewis@everymanplayhouse.com before Tuesday 30th August 30 2022.