Community Post Type: Jobs

The team are looking for someone with proven technical skills and experience of a wide range of staging and flying equipment to join the Production Department as a Senior Technician – Stage at the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.

The Production team deliver and facilitate all of the production and technical requirements of their work on stage and support off-stage activities around the buildings and out in the community, assisting with skills development for our Young Everyman & Playhouse (YEP) programme.

They will shortlist based on how each candidate meets the person specification shown in the job description, but they believe that even if a candidate doesn’t have all the experience they ask for, they might still have the values, enthusiasm and qualities that they’re looking for, so please don’t be put off from applying because you don’t feel you have all the experience.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role in advance of application, this can be arranged via recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com.

If you are experiencing any barriers to accessing the information, and would like this pack in a different format, or would like to submit your application in a different way, then please contact their recruitment team via recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com or by calling on 0151 706 9113.

More information about the role can be found at:

https://www.everymanplayhouse.com/jobs

Marketing Liverpool is the city region’s destination marketing organisation (DMO). The company manages LCR’s visitor and conference brands (Visit Liverpool, Liverpool Convention Bureau) and plays a key role in attracting visitors and major conferences to the city region.

They are recruiting for an experienced Marketing Campaign Manager to deliver the marketing objectives outlined in Liverpool City Region Destination Marketing Plan. The fixed-term three year role will provide strategic and creative leadership, implementing city region’s domestic and international visitor and conference marketing plan.

Liverpool City Council is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and believe that the decision to appoint should be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010 such as the application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

How to Apply

Your application is made up of 2 parts, Application Form and Supporting Statement. Your supporting statement must evidence in no more than 1,500 words how you meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification, the essential criteria is marked with *, all other criteria are desirable.

They operate an anonymous recruitment process therefore when you are writing your supporting statement it is important you do not include any information that can identify your race, gender, marital status, age, disability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, educational establishment or socioeconomic status.

Liverpool City Council use a scoring process for all applications received. You must address all of the essential criteria to be shortlisted for the post and you must score a minimum of 65%. Each essential criteria is scored from 0 to 3 the more you evidence the essential criteria the higher score you will receive i.e. giving clear examples. If you should score a 0 in any of the essential criteria you will not be shortlisted for interview. Therefore, it’s important that you ensure that you justify how you meet each aspect of the criteria.

If you have previously applied for a Liverpool City Council vacancy within the last twelve months and have created a CHP, you will enter your user ID and password. If you are applying online for the first time, they recommend you create and activate a homepage by entering the details as required. Alternatively, you can skip the login and go straight to the application form, there will be no option to save and return to this.

Finally, take time to check your application to ensure that all sections have been completed and there are no spelling or grammatical mistakes. A link to the job description and person specification can be found within the advert and these provide information about the job for which you are applying. Read these documents carefully and ensure that your application details the ways in which you meet the requirements of the role.

The equal opportunities form you provide will assist in monitoring the effects of their equal opportunities policy in recruitment and selection and will help them to develop and improve.

See here for Job Description and Person Specification.

If you live in Liverpool, are unemployed, and require help with your application, please contact their employment and skills team at liverpoolinwork@liverpool.gov.uk or on 0151 233 5312 to register and receive support.

More information at www.liverpoolinwork.co.uk

Closing date: 21 April

Victoria Baths is a beautiful Edwardian swimming pool and Turkish baths complex, used as an events, community & arts venue and heritage visitor attraction.

Operated by a charitable trust, there are plans for phased building preservation and development work over the next few years, which means there is scope for the hours of this role to increase.

They’re looking for an experienced Building Manager to join their small and friendly team of 10 staff, starting in summer 2022. You will need a thorough understanding of the requirements for work on listed buildings, at least five years relevant experience and preferably a conservation qualification.

The post holder will be responsible for developing and managing any building preservation and repair projects, as well as managing ongoing maintenance, health and safety, security and housekeeping activities.

The position covers a comprehensive range of building management tasks and includes line managing at least two people. You will need experience of managing building projects, procuring maintenance and repair work, relevant health and safety qualifications and excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage a financial budget.

The job description, person specification and application form are available on the Victoria Baths website, including details of how to apply:

http://www.victoriabaths.org.uk/restoration/

Closing date: Sunday 1st May 2022, 6pm

Interviews: Tuesday 10th May 2022

They reserve the right to close applications early if they receive a high volume.

It is an exciting time for culture, arts and heritage in Wigan Borough as they deliver their Cultural Manifesto which delivers cultural transformation.

This involves: inspiring young people; engaging residents in the arts to improve health and happiness; celebrating our proud heritage in innovative ways, such as digital arts; and bringing a stage to their communities.

You will be a key part of the new Culture Team within Customer Services.  Your role is to develop museums and other venues as a focus point for access to the borough’s heritage, supporting educational and wellbeing outcomes for customers and identifying potential funding opportunities.

You will provide professional expertise in a range of core skills such as acquisition, disposal, cataloguing and collections care to accredited standards, supporting managers to shape and deliver an effective and efficient service across all sites and providing excellent customer service to meet changing customer requirements.

You will develop an exciting programme of exhibitions and events for venues across the borough to increase the visibility and accessibility of the museum collection to attract and maintain customer visits.

About you:

You will have a passion for culture, arts and heritage, backed by a relevant qualification or experience working in a museum or heritage environment.

They are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills that can collaborate with a wide range of partners and is equally comfortable dealing with audiences of all ages.

You must demonstrate your ability to provide professional expertise and consider the best approach to service delivery, making recommendations for changes as necessary to give an excellent offer to all of our customers.  You will be expected to set objectives, targets and achieve measurable outcomes.

For more information and how to apply, please click below:

Lead Officer – Museums | Job Details | greater jobs

Closing date: 8 May

Keswick Museum is looking for a Learning and Engagement Facilitator to take the lead on learning, engagement, and events activities at the Museum.

The role will be responsible for the development and planning of the programme ensuring it is creative, inclusive and reaches their diverse audience.  They will be responsible for managing the Learning and Engagement Deliverer as well as any freelancers working with the department.

For further information or to apply please contact info@keswickmuseum.org.uk. Application is by covering letter and CV. Interviews will be held on 12th May 2022.

Please visit their website for a job description and person specification: Vacancies — Keswick Museum

Hours: 18.75hrs per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 4th May 2022 (end of day)

This role will ensure Royal Exchange Theatre spaces are fit for purpose and conduct regular checks to identify and repair any faults.

You will maintain the fixtures and fittings in line with predefined standards. Working alongside an external M&E contract and internal colleagues, you will turn your hand to all maintenance related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of their buildings.

To apply, contact: Michelle Hickman, recruitment@royalexchange.co.uk

Closes: 26 April

The Head of Commercial, Hospitality and Events will lead Royal Exhange Theatre’s newly integrated Hospitality Team.

As they bring their bar and café offer inhouse, and work to develop a commercial focus, this role will manage their inhouse team, with responsibility for the bar, cafe and events, ensuring that all visitors receive the best experience across all areas of hospitality.

This role will focus on increasing spend per head and work with the newly appointed Director of Operations and Commercial Activity to diversify income streams across the theatre.

The Head of Commercial, Hospitality and Events will take direct responsibility for all aspects of delivering hospitality and events, ensuring effective internal communications throughout.

To apply, contact: Michelle Hickman, recruitment@royalexchange.co.uk

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is a leading international music conservatoire with an excellent record in preparing students, drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities, for the music profession.

Located less than a mile from the centre of Manchester, the College is also a busy Arts Centre, comprising of a Concert Hall, Opera Theatre, Recital Room and Studio Theatre.

They are seeking an enthusiastic, suitably-qualified and experienced person to join the RNCM technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high level of lighting operation and technical support, within any designated RNCM venue.

In the absence of the Technical Manager, the successful candidate will be expected to lead in the operational support for relevant events, utilising positive organisational and technical skills and ensuring that all requirements are met. The Deputy Technical Manager is expected to assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe and harmonious working environment, also ensuring that all users of the space(s) receive the highest standard of customer service.

If successful in being invited for interview, candidates will be required to complete a practical exercise as part of the interview process.

For full details and how to apply please see here

 

Would you like to join the Culture and Tourism team within Chorley and South Ribble Shared Service as one of their new Casual Museum Attendants?

They are looking for people who are passionate about arts and heritage to help run our front of house service at Astley Hall, Worden Hall and South Ribble Museum and Exhibition Centre. In addition, you will support the team in preparing for and hosting weddings, functions, tours, and events. You will also work in the museum shop and facilitate education sessions.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Rory MacDonald by email at rory.macdonald@southribble.gov.uk

To view the full job specification and apply, please visit – Museum Attendant | Job Details | greater jobs

About you

• Qualification to demonstrate literacy and numeracy, eg GCSE or equivalent – Essential
Knowledge & Experience
• Experience of working with the public – Essential
• Experience of dealing with enquiries from the public – Essential
• Experience of working with school groups – Desirable
• Experience/knowledge of museums/historic houses/art galleries – Desirable
• Experience of cash handling – Desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work flexibly mid-week/weekends/evenings/bank holidays – Essential
• Interest in history/art – Desirable

As Maintenance Assistant you will assist the Head of Maintenance & Facilities with the maintenance of the buildings, including interior and exterior, plant and machinery, any capital improvement projects arising and ensuring workplace safety and compliance.

If you have the skills to achieve their goals and an affinity for their values they’d like to hear from you! Experience from within the entertainment sector is not essential and we actively encourage applications from people from the widest range of backgrounds, including those currently under-represented in this industry.

The Ambassador Theatre Group is an extraordinary success story in the live entertainment industry. Founded in 1992 in the UK, ATG is now the world’s number one live-theatre company with close to 50 venues in Britain, North America and Germany. 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.

The Palace and Opera House host work from leading UK and international producers enabling the most spectacular West End and Broadway shows to visit the North West alongside drama, classical and contemporary dance, live music, comedy and one-night specials. The theatres host around 650 performances each year, with longer runs of major musicals mixed with week-long tours and one-night shows. They work increasingly in partnership with producers to open new shows or launch national tours.

Apply online at https://candidate.atg.co.uk/168462ART