Community Post Type: Jobs

Muti-award winning organisation Music Action International design and deliver creative music programmes with refugees and asylum seekers to improve health & wellbeing and bring communities together.

They have an amazing opportunity to join their team as Development Manager to be responsible for income generation and marketing. There is also potentially the opportunity to get more involved in managing our programmes with children and teenagers.

They would love to find someone with varied experience in fundraising who is passionate about the arts, preferably with experience of working with refugees & asylum seekers.

They are especially interested in hearing from people with refugee heritage and people of colour.

Please visit their website for full application details www.musicaction.org

Closing date: 20 July. Interviews 26 & 27 July (Option to attend via Zoom)

We are looking for a Chair to lead and direct the Board of Trustees during an exciting phase of development and artistic vision, leading towards the integration of the whole building as one organisation in 2028.

Here at FACT, our mission is to enrich lives and shape the future through Film, Art and Creative Technology. Key to this mission is our role as an international centre for artistic excellence and a hub for the local community.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the Board fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of FACT Liverpool, in compliance with charity and company law and any other relevant legislation, and to support the Chief Executive of FACT Liverpool and ensure the Board works in partnership with staff to achieve the aims of the organisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Lead the Board of FACT Liverpool, giving strategic direction to the Board and executive team to ensure that the organisation has a clear vision and mission, that these are followed, and that its objectives and activities remain true to its mission and values.

● Ensure that FACT Liverpool applies its resources appropriately and exclusively in pursuing its objectives as defined in its governing document.

● Ensure the Board has on it the skills to govern FACT Liverpool to the highest possible standards of governance.

● Ensure the Board of Trustees review regularly and approve the organisation’s strategies and policies.

● Ensure FACT Liverpool has appropriate policies, risk management processes, accounting procedures, and internal controls and systems – and that these are audited and reviewed within all regulatory and legal requirements.

● Ensure the annual cycle of governance meetings (Board, AGM and Finance Subcommittee) is planned and followed.

● Chair all Board meetings.

● Monitor implementation of decisions and actions taken at Board meetings.

● Appoint sub committees with the approval of the Board and delegate functions as necessary, monitoring progress with the Chief Executive. Attend and be a member of other committees or working groups as appropriate.

● Represent the organisation at appropriate events and meetings.

● Advocate for FACT Liverpool with supporters and stakeholders and act as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate.

● Keep informed about the activities of FACT Liverpool and wider issues which affect its work.

● Regularly attend exhibitions and events.

● Act as line manager to the Chief Executive, including briefing, appraisal, support and general discussion. Appoint the Chief Executive when the post becomes vacant.

● Ensure that FACT Liverpool has a strong and effective fundraising and income generation function and that the Board understands, supports and contributes to the fundraising and income generation.

● Act as final stage adjudicator for disciplinary and grievance procedures, if required.

All Trustees should use their specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board of Trustees reach informed decisions in the best interest of FACT Liverpool. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions and providing guidance as requested by the Board on new initiatives or other issues relevant to the area of FACT Liverpool’s work in which the trustee has special expertise.

We are looking for a Learning Facilitator to join our team. Here at FACT, our mission is to enrich lives and shape the future through Film, Art and Creative Technology. Key to this mission is our role as an international centre for artistic excellence and a hub for the local community.

This role will aid the design, production and delivery of FACT’s Learning & participatory art commissions and engagement programme. This post combines direct work with participants with production of artworks with artists.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitation duties:

● Establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with schools and organisations working with young people. Leading in the research and recruitment of participants for our artistic commissions.

● Work as part of the Learning team to design the programme, set objectives, develop engagement models, learning resources, marketing copies, documentation of projects, and evaluations.

● Deliver the main programme of activities with young people, with schools and the activities taking place during our drop-in, regular family programme during the weekend.

● Participate in the Safeguarding procedures, including writing risk assessments.

● Work with the rest of the team to understand and execute each artist’s vision while engaging and developing the role of the participants.

Production duties:

● Coordinating timelines, logistical aspects of the participant and stakeholder engagement, towards the production of the artwork.

● Work with the team to write briefs for collaborators and manage the production work with the artist and other administrative tasks related to the programme.

Organisational duties:

● Participate in wider organisational and programmatic conversations, taking meeting notes, setting objectives and indicators of success, evaluations and reports.

● Organisational targets and other admin tasks.

The above is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be tasked with other duties as appropriate to the role.

SALARY & HOURS OF WORK

Salary: £20,600 per annum (salary band 3)

Hours of Work: 35 per week over 5 days (1.00 FTE)

HOW TO APPLY

FACT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. To apply, please complete the following two forms:

1. Application Form
   1. Please upload your CV and Cover Letter (maximum of 2 pages each)
   2. Please label the attached files as: Your Name_CV and Your Name_CoverLetter_Job Title
2. Confidential Monitoring Form

Closing date: Friday 15 July 2022, 23:59. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 25 July 2022.

For more information visit https://www.fact.co.uk/

This is an exciting opportunity for a positive and practically minded individual with an aptitude for maintaining high standards to join our Operations Team at Calderstones Park.

The Reader’s Calderstones site is a large multi-purpose community setting for our Shared Reading mission, with a focus on social enterprise activity to support the charities wider work across the UK. As a member of our Operations Team, the Operations and Events Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the safe running of activity on site.

As Operations and Events Coordinator you will also have the responsibility of overseeing the successful delivery of a number of our internal programmed events and private hire events at Calderstones Mansion House.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

• Has a proven track record of managing daily operational processes in the commercial and/or social enterprise sector

• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise their workload and remain calm under pressure

• Experience of Key Holder responsibilities, demonstrating an ability to confidently open and close a large site and maintain alarm systems.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues within the Operations department and across all departments at The Reader’s Headquarters and build relationships at all levels.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment across a large site, checking the smooth running of all activity taking place in a number of different buildings based at Calderstones Park.

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the wider work of The Reader, and its social values and that these values are represented at the site.

• Demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail in the daily planning and delivery of onsite activity.

• Confidence in liaising with external public emergency services and ability to respond to incidents across the park.

• Proficient with IT systems, including use of Office 365 programs

• Willingness and availability to work flexibly over a 7-day week, which may include unsociable hours, weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable Criteria:

• UK driving license and access to a vehicle

• First Aid Training

• Customer Service Experience

To apply see here

Closing date: 7 July

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is seeking a Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the development and implementation of marketing and communications campaigns to achieve sales targets and increase profile, audience growth, engagement and loyalty.

The role will involve contributing to strategy and planning, marketing, public and media relations, insight and research, audience development, sales and communications.

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is the cultural focus of our community, providing a diverse and exciting programme for everyone through the main theatre, studio and the integral learning and engagement programme. The theatre is one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations.

Their goal is to produce high-class theatre that is made in Oldham for and with the people of Oldham, ensuring that the Coliseum is a focus for the cultural life of the town and that the organisation is embedded in its community.

They produce a rich mix of dramas, comedies, musicals, adaptations and modern classics, as well as a hugely popular traditional pantomime. They have a commitment to developing new plays and supporting emerging and established playwrights. The Company has developed its contribution to the national touring circuit as well as making theatre from around the country available to the North West.

The programme features a range of visiting work both on the main stage and in the studio, providing our audiences with everything from new work in its early stages to nationally-renowned productions.

For more information and to apply go to: https://www.coliseum.org.uk/work-with-us/recruitment/

Liverpool Biennial is currently seeking an Assistant Curator to join its Programme Team, to work on the delivery of the Biennial’s 12thedition and year-round programme.

They are looking for someone who is organised, energetic, engaged and adaptable, with at least three years’ experience of working in a similar role in contemporary visual arts. This role provides an excellent opportunity to be part of an open, proactive and agile team, delivering outstanding contemporary art in one of the world’s most vibrant and illustrious cities.

This role will be offered on a fixed-term contract to 30 November 2023, and  involve some evening and weekend working, for which they offer compensatory time off in lieu.

Application packs with further details about the Biennial, this role and how to apply are available to download from the Biennial website  Opportunities | Liverpool Biennial of Contemporary Art or by email from jane@biennial.com

Diversity and inclusion are core values at Liverpool Biennial. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including applications from people of colour, Black, Asian and minority non-white groups, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, people who identify as being LGBTQIA+ and others of any age who demonstrate the ability to contribute to our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm on Sunday  17 July 2022 and interviews are expected to be held in person in Liverpool on Monday 1 August.

 

 

The team are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join our Visitor Services team. The successful candidate will be passionate about the arts and heritage and committed to providing a high standard of customer care and delivering a high-quality visitor experience.

You will join an innovative team of Visitor Assistants who are responsible for engaging with visitors and providing access to the collections and the exhibition programme. The main duties include assisting all visitors to the Art Gallery, Museum & Sculpture Centre enhancing their experience and creating a positive impression of the service through excellent customer care, providing security for the collections and exhibitions, manning the Gallery shop, delivery of talks, workshops and public events, promotion of the service and assisting the curatorial team with the installation of exhibitions.

The role requires someone with experience of delivering a high standard of customer care in a frontline role, experience of delivering talks and workshops to a range of groups, enthusiasm for and an interest in art and/or history is vital for this role.

For full details and to apply: View Vacancy Details

Closing date: 28 June

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – the UK’s oldest – is a critically-acclaimed ensemble, central to Liverpool’s cultural offering.

They are currently seeking a Section Leader Clarinet to join the Orchestra. A professional musician with exceptional orchestral and solo playing abilities and repertoire knowledge, you will play in and lead the clarinet section.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest possible standards and fostering a positive atmosphere within the section, as well as supporting the needs and development of fellow section members. If you’re an organised team player with excellent communication skills and extensive orchestral experience, this might be the perfect fit for you.

The salary for this position is £43,674.

For more details and to apply, please go to their website – Section Leader Clarinet (liverpoolphil.com)

The team are recruiting for the position of Deputy Chief Electrician for the Palace Theatre, with some work at its sister venue the Opera House.

You will be part of the senior technical team liaising with visiting productions regarding their electrical and sound requirements during their stay.

Under the Technical Manager you will lead on the maintenance of the venue’s electrical systems and equipment, you will assist the full time team in managing a pool of casual technicians and support the Technical Manager in maintaining a positive safety culture. As well as technical ability you’ll need great people skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team.

Please take a look at their job description download for further details. The position is offered on an annualised hours basis with a number of premium hours included in the annual salary.

Manchester is an exciting, ambitious city growing in opportunity and can provide attractive quality of life benefits for candidates considering relocation.

The Palace Theatre & Opera House are both part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, an extraordinary success story in the live entertainment industry. Founded in 1992 in the UK, they’ve grown into the world’s number one live-theatre company today. They cover every discipline in the theatre industry, from operating venues to ticketing platforms and producing shows. They are passionate about great shows and our ambition is to help them find the largest possible audiences.

Apply online at https://candidate.atg.co.uk/174409ART

Do you have substantial experience of developing collections and communicating them in innovative ways? Are you able to lead and motivate a team effectively to deliver results and promote an open and inclusive culture?

They are now looking for a Head Curator to join their expanding Curatorial team at the National Science and Media Museum in the heart of Bradford – the new City of Culture for 2025! This role is a permanent contract, working 35 hours per week.

As Head Curator you will play a pivotal leadership role in National Science and Media Museum’s senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making across all areas. You will lead the Curatorial and Archives team to ensure work is delivered in line with museum priorities and to shape the museum’s narrative through exhibitions, events and public programmes, increasing physical and intellectual access to the collections.

As well as developing their historic collections, you will champion their ambitions to research and collect more contemporary materials, working collaboratively with key academic and industrial partners, particularly in areas such as the digital and creative industries.

Working closely with curatorial colleagues across SMG, you will share knowledge and expertise, maximising the impact of being part of the world’s leading group of science museums. Together with the Curatorial and Collections Services senior leaders at other SMG museums, you will be leading a drive towards a shared approach to collections development, ensuring we draw effectively on the skills and expertise of colleagues across SMG and beyond.

As a key contributor in the ambitious development of the museum, you will take a strategic lead in the delivery of two new permanent galleries – the Sound & Vision project – ensuring the narratives and content align with their vision and ambitions and showcase the very best of their collections.

For further information and to apply, please visit their website:

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