Community Post Type: Jobs

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

Retail Sales Assistants contribute to the success and smooth running of stores through providing assistance and excellent customer service to the customers of Cass Art Shops.

Effectively working as an ambassador of the Cass Art brand and that of our business partners whose supplies are sold in our stores, to achieve and exceed sales targets set. They are looking for candidates who can be flexible to cover store opening hours including late night opening and early morning shifts as needed

This role covers 12 hours per week

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

– Participate in the day to day running of Cass Art stores, working as part of a team with all other members of Cass Art.
– Assist Cass Art customers with any queries relating to goods and purchases
– Promote and highlight Cass Art commercial campaigns.
– Work to achieve and exceed sales targets set
– Operate the till and accurately handle cash/credit/debit and other method of payment transactions.
– Develop a good knowledge and understanding of products sold by Cass Art..
– Contribute to general store safety through ensuring that all health & safety procedures are effectively carried out and reporting any concerns to the Store Manager/Manager on duty.
– Be vigilant at all times to ensure theft prevention and security is maintained and stock loss is minimised
– Abide with legislative instructions with regards to sale (such as age restricted sales)
– Assist in the receipt of deliveries; unpacking and re-shelving or storing stock, ensuring all stock is safely stored and easily accessible in line with health and safety and merchandising guidelines.
– Follow the guidelines presented by the Merchandising team, Visual Merchandising and marketing team re: how products should be presented in store.

Desired Knowledge Skills & Experience

– Experience working in retail in a customer service capacity (essential)
– Flexible approach to working hours
– Experience using POS machinery-till points (desirable)
– Good organisation skills
– Team player
– Proactive with a positive can-do attitude
– Committed, enthusiastic and energetic
– Excellent verbal and written communication and numeracy skills
– Passionate about retail and the mission of Cass Art.
– Affinity with the Cass Art brands and products

To apply, please bring your CV and covering letter to store.

Cass Art, 18 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

As a Supervisor in Cass Art’s Liverpool Store you will be working as part of the wider store management team assisting in operational excellence and sales growth.

This role is also responsible for the day to day running of the shop floor (sometimes unsupervised), together with supporting the Store Manager and Assistant Manager in direct line management responsibility for all Retail Sales Assistants and Key Holders.

This role covers 40 hours per week.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

– Supervise the shop floor and till areas
– Assume duty management responsibility including Store opening and closure in the absence of a Store Manager/Assistant Manager
– Process refunds and exchanges in line with the company policy
– Promote and maintain customer service standards
– Team management-including recruitment and discipline
– In conjunction with the Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager plan effective rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels during all trading hours and staffing costs are in line with budget
– Report to the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager any stock, customer service or staffing issues which are affecting the business

Desired Knowledge Skills & Experience

– Retail Team Management experience skills gained at a similar level
– Self-driven and results orientated
– Numerate and analytical
– Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
– Energy enthusiasm and passion
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Customer service experience
– Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious
– Highly organised and motivated
– Passionate about retail and the mission of Cass Art

To apply, please bring your CV and covering letter to store.

Cass Art, 18 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

 

Cass Art are looking for an Assistant Manager to join their Liverpool Store.

As Assistant Manager you will be working as an integral part of the company’s retail management function. Working with the Store Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the shop floor, together with direct line management responsibility for all Retail Sales Assistants, Key Holder and Stock Assistant.

You will also assist the Store Manager with the monitoring of store sales, contributing to ideas and strategies to strive exceed sales targets set.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

– Developing an effective Cass Art sales and customer service culture, leading the team to ensure sales targets are reached and maximum customer satisfaction
– Team management including recruitment, rotas, grievance issues and discipline
– Overseeing and coordinating the daily cash reconciliation and banking procedures for the store
– Maintaining merchandising and housekeeping standards
– Maintaining effective communication with Head Office as necessary
– Assist in the inductions and training of all store staff

Desired Knowledge Skills & Experience

– Retail management experience is essential
– Excellent customer service skills
– Commercial awareness
– Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
– Numerate and analytical
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Self-driven, sales orientated
– Reliable, flexible and tolerant
– Highly organised and motivated

To apply for the role, please bring your CV and covering letter to store.

Cass Art, 18 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT

 

We are looking for an excellent communicator, with front line experience in a customer facing environment, to join our Audience Experience Team on box office and stage door.

You’ll be calm, confident and polite, ensuring we are a welcoming space for people from all backgrounds.

This is a part time role [20 hours].

Download the Audience Experience Assistant application pack here and complete the application form here.

For more information visit https://www.everymanplayhouse.com/audience-experience-assistant-box-office-stage-door-august-2022