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The Storybarn is a creative, interactive environment in which children can feel thoroughly alive and creative in the company of quality literature.

With Shared Reading at the heart of all that we do, we believe that books offer children a way to understand the world in which they live and the worlds inside themselves. The Reader exists to provide book-routes into this inner space, and to develop shared understandings of both it, and the outer world. The role of Storyhunter is to animate the Storybarn space and provide high quality shared reading experiences to children & families.

The successful candidate will;

– Be a confident reader with the ability to inspire young people to love reading and to feel confident and relaxed in the company of books
– A lively, engaging, enthusiastic personality with the ability to deliver all aspects of Storybarn programming and able to build a rapport with the children to encourage them to engage as fully as possible with the experience
– Have an ability to create an exciting, stimulating environment, whether in and around the Storybarn, or virtually, to encourage children to make meaningful connections with books and stories. Experience of using props such as puppets, musical instruments and other items to stimulate creative play

Please visit https://www.thereader.org.uk/job/storyhunter/ to view a full job description and application form.

We are looking for a Communications Officer 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.

As Communications Officer, you will work with the Marketing & Communications team to increase the profile of FACT Liverpool. This role is instrumental in the delivery of marketing campaigns and communicating our artistic programme to local, national and international audiences, both online and offline. This is a collaborative role, working closely with all of the teams at FACT as well as artists, curators, press, media and external stakeholders.

Contract type: Fixed term until December 2023

Hours: 21hr 45 mins per week (equivalent to 3 days)

Salary: Full time equivalent £25,832 to £29,074 (Actual £15,499 to £17,445) depending on experience

Burnley Youth Theatre are excited to receive funding from the The National Lottery Heritage Fund for this post as part of our Reflections and Revelations: Our People – Our Place – Our Future 50th Anniversary Programme.

In this role you will be responsible for bringing this programme to life through a number of projects and events, including an oral history project, a curated ‘living museum,’ and a heritage theatre performance. This programme crosses the boundaries of arts and heritage, bringing them together in the most creative ways.

In this role they are looking for someone who has experience of managing inclusive arts and heritage projects and has direct experience of working with children, young people and families from diverse communities. You will have strong communication skills and able to work with a range of people from freelance artists to local volunteers.

You will also be responsible for securing further income as match to the programme. No two days are the same at Burnley Youth Theatre, it is a dynamic and exciting place to work and during your time with them you will be supported to develop your career and next steps.

If you are passionate about heritage and working with children and young peopletheye want to hear from you!

Through this recruitment process they are especially keen to hear from applicants who have a lived experience of being marginalised and they value experiences that can help remove barriers to engagement within their organisation. They will provide a warm welcome to you and support you in the role with a full induction programme.

To find out more about this role and to download a recruitment pack, please visit their website here

Closing date for applications: Noon Tuesday 21st June 2022

Interviews: Thursday 30th June 2022

The team are looking for someone who is excited by the chance to change the way that people in the arts and entertainment sectors use data and software for the better.

Support and Training Consultants help Spektrix clients to get the most out of their data and the Spektrix system tools.

As a Support & Training Consultant, Fundraising Specialist, you will be part of the Global Fundraising Team who is responsible for ensuring that Spektrix delivers sector-leading tools and expertise, as well as the highest quality practical and consultative support, to fundraisers across the globe.

How to Apply

Please go to https://spektrix.pinpointhq.com/jobs/49140 for further details and to submit your application.

The team have an exciting opportunity to be part of the magical Moonlight Flicks as a Moonlight Flicks Supervisor.

You will be responsible for leading both Service Assistants and Volunteers to ensure a smooth overall experience for our customers.

As Moonlight Flicks Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading both our Service Assistants and Volunteers to ensure a smooth overall experience for our customers with both the food & beverage offering and front of house operation.

You will work with the managers on site to take a lead on health & safety, staff development and customer service. You will ensure they offer an enjoyable experience for all customers by having a friendly and positive approach, whilst establishing a presentable, visible and accessible presence during all opening hours

This role contains unsociable hours, and flexibility is a must.

To apply, contact: Emma Hutt hr.team@storyhouse.com

The team are recruiting for Service Assistants to work across Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Moonlight Flicks and Storyhouses’ Kitchen,  to assist with the smooth running of all service operations, including bar, restaurant, events and general enquiries.

They have full-time, part-time and fixed term seasonal contracts available.

The ideal candidates will have a hospitality background, particularly with bar or waiting on experience,  experience of working as part of a team in a customer focused environment and have a positive can do attitude.

For more information and a full job pack please visit www.storyhouse.com/get-involved.work-with-us

Brewery Arts is a vibrant cinema, live arts venue, creative learning hub, restaurant and bar in Kendal, Cumbria.

They are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Marketing team to deliver effective marketing for the year-round programme of cinema, live events, creative learning, fundraising, hires and hospitality at Brewery Arts.

Are you …

• Experienced in Marketing or have a relevant qualification?
• Passionate about what Brewery Arts does and keen to help develop audiences?
• Organised and methodical with excellent computer skills and experienced in website content management systems?
• Keen to work in an exciting unique and diverse events venue?

If so, they would love to hear from you!

Further details and how to apply can be found on their website Recruitment – Marketing Coordinator – Brewery Arts Centre – Kendal

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.

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 drop-in a CV to the Cass Art Liverpool store or see here

The team are looking for a committed, energetic, down-to-earth person who is passionate about the arts to join Manchester Craft & Design Centre’s team as a Visitor Experience Assistant.

The Visitor Experience Assistant will be a key member of our small team over the coming months. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring a welcoming atmosphere, both in-person and online. This will mean welcoming visitors onsite, as well as managing our public-inbox.

Salary £9.50 per hour, 2 full days: Saturday & 1 weekday (14 hours per week)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Welcome visitors to the building, direct them to historical information and answer any questions

• Keyholder with responsibility for securely opening and closing the building in a timely fashion

• Maintaining a tidy building, emptying waste bins, distributing post etc.  Reporting any issues promptly to the Team

• Maintain a high standard of visitor satisfaction, ensuring needs are met and helping to improve the visitor experience

• Work effectively with our Team and Resident Makers to support them with their work e.g. helping with activities and workshops, and setting up for events.

• Helping the public to complete visitor surveys and give feedback on their visit and feeding this back to the Management Team on a regular basis.

• Manage the general enquiries inbox, maintaining studio enquiries and forwarding them to relevant team members

• Attend relevant meetings and events as and when required

A full job description and an application pack can be found on their website.

Closing date: 10am Friday 10th June 2022

Please return your application by email with ‘Visitor Experience Assistant’ in the subject line to: contactus@craftanddesign.com

SICK! Festival is looking for a dynamic and proactive individual who will work to build on their successes and support their expanding global and local activity.

With a secure foundation in place, and the presentation of our Festival in May 2022, this is an exciting time to join their ambitious and creative organisation.

They’re looking for a dynamic and inspirational individual to join and work closely with their fantastic team to help achieve their potential and grow 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.

They want their workforce to be representative of all sections of society and we actively welcome candidates who are currently underrepresented in the arts including people who face discrimination as a result of racism, those who self-identify as LGBTQIA+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who self-identify as disabled.

Applications close: Monday 13th June at 10 am

Email: info@sickfestival.com