Community Post Type: Jobs

National Museums Liverpool currently have the post(s) of Researcher (Assistant Curator) – Maritime Museum available.

Liverpool’s Maritime Museum is embarking on a new voyage as part of a major project that will create new display galleries to tell the maritime stories of one of the world’s great ports.

They’re looking for someone to be part of the curatorial team that will use the Museum’s outstanding collections to create the content of these new galleries. You’ll support the curators and work with collections to research the rich and diverse stories of maritime Liverpool. This exciting project is an opportunity to be part of reshaping one of the U.K.’s great maritime museums.

Insight Event

Join them on Wednesday 23 March for an insight event online with National Museums Liverpool who are currently recruiting for roles including this one, within the International Slavery Museum / Maritime Museum Project. You’ll hear about their organisation, the work of their teams as well as find out more about these job opportunities currently being advertised. You’ll get to meet some of the staff recruiting as well as get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

To register for a place please email emily.lomas@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk no later than 5pm on Monday 21 March This online event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, and they’ll send you the link to join, in advance. Don’t worry you don’t need to install anything; you simply click the link and join.

Please apply at the link below:

https://liverpoolmuseums.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2573912?cid=1998&jobtitle=Researcher.(Assistant.Curator).-.Maritime.Museum&location=Liverpool&rsid=19092&ad=1761593&t=Researcher–Assistant-Curator–Maritime-Museum&l=Liverpool

National Museums Liverpool currently have the post(s) of Project Curator – International Slavery Museum available.

The International Slavery Museum / Maritime Museum Project is an exciting development for National Museums Liverpool (NML) which will play a significant role in the overall 10-year masterplan to reimagine the iconic Liverpool Waterfront site. In the next two years they will work with communities to reimagine and reinterpret the collections for both museums, creating new galleries and new ways to discuss our collections and the city’s history.

Insight Event

Join them on Wednesday 23 March for an insight event online with National Museums Liverpool who are currently recruiting for roles including this one, within the ISM / MM Project. You’ll hear about their organisation, the work of their teams as well as find out more about these job opportunities currently being advertised. You’ll get to meet some of the staff recruiting as well as get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

To register for a place please email alexander.creighton@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk no later than 5pm on Monday 21 March. This online event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, and they’ll send you the link to join, in advance. Don’t worry you don’t need to install anything; you simply click the link and join.

Please apply at the link below:

https://liverpoolmuseums.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2584603?cid=1998&jobtitle=Project.Curator.-.International.Slavery.Museum&location=Liverpool&rsid=19092&ad=1766438&t=Project-Curator-International-Slavery-Museum&l=Liverpool

National Museums Liverpool currently have the post(s) of Project Curator – Maritime Museum available.

Liverpool’s Maritime Museum is embarking on a new voyage as part of a major project that will create new display galleries to tell the maritime stories of one of the world’s great ports.

They’re looking for someone to be part of the curatorial team that will use the Museum’s outstanding collections to create the content of these new galleries. If you are someone who can creatively interpret collections to tell the rich and diverse stories of maritime Liverpool, and can work to the highest standards of collection management, they’d love to hear from you.

Insight Event

Join them on Wednesday 23 March for an insight event online with National Museums Liverpool who are currently recruiting for roles including this one, within the International Slavery Museum / Maritime Museum Project.

You’ll hear about their organisation, the work of their teams as well as find out more about these job opportunities currently being advertised. You’ll get to meet some of the staff recruiting as well as get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

To register for a place please email emily.lomas@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk no later than 5pm on Monday 21 March

This online event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, and they’ll send you the link to join, in advance. Don’t worry you don’t need to install anything; you simply click the link and join.

Please apply at the link below:

https://liverpoolmuseums.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2576481?cid=1998&jobtitle=Project.Curator.-.Maritime.Museum&location=Liverpool&rsid=19092&ad=1762799&t=Project-Curator-Maritime-Museum&l=Liverpool

DaDa is a pioneering disability and Deaf arts organisation based in Liverpool with a national and international reach.

They programme a multi-art form year-round artistic programme that includes high quality festivals, interventions and events as well as support for young and emerging Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists.

They are looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager who will develop and deliver the DaDa marketing and communications plan during this exciting period and new vision for the organisation.

For now, this is a fee-based freelance contract based on a three-day week, with flexible working:

Fee: £17,000

Contract: March – September 2022

Location: Liverpool, but also working remotely

Please visit their website for further details about the post at www.dadafest.co.uk/jobs 

DaDa is a disabled-led organisation that encourages applications from candidates who identify as disabled, Deaf and/or neurodivergent. They welcome applications from members of the global majority.

Letter and CV applications should be returned to marketing@dadafest.co.uk by the closing date for applications which is 5pm on Monday 7 March 2022.

Storyhouse are recruiting for an Assistant Stage Manager to assist stage management and creative teams on their Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre rep season.

This is a fixed term contract from 9th May – 24th July 2022 and will work on their rehearsal and technical weeks.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable professional experience and will be able to work outside in all safe weather conditions.

They are an open air theatre so work in all the elements the British summer time provides!

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

Closes: 18 Mar

See their website here.

The Liverpool Empire Theatre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join us as a Senior Technician for Lighting and Sound. This role is an integral part of the technical team within this busy regional venue.

You will fully support the Jead of Lighting and Sound in all aspects of lighting and sound, you will  also work with the Technical team to drive forward the highest standards of technical support to visiting comanies and in house projects. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in Lighting & Sound including rigging, focusing, lighting desing work, operation of lighting and sound desks and have prior experience in large scale touring or venues.

The successful candidate must be an excellent team player with great communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate a large casual team as well as an ability to assist on stage when and if required. You will also have a good working knowledge of current health & safety legislation as well as working at height. They are keen to hear from applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and if you have relevant skills they encourage you to apply.

For further details, please download a copy of the job description here.

The Ambassador Theatre Group is a world leader in live entertainment; they operate venues, run major ticketing platforms and produce award-winning shows. They strive to be ambitious, passionate, smart and collaborative in everything we do. You’ll be joining the company at an exciting time as we make the most of every opportunity to bring back live entertainment.

They are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, they hold themselves accountable for nurturing and inclusive culture.

Closes: 19 March

Apply online at https://candidate.atg.co.uk/165136ART

Our ideal candidate is someone with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role in the media, digital marketing or creative sector. Whilst experience in an arts organisation is not essential, it would be a distinct advantage.

They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with good attention to detail and well developed editing and proof-reading skills and a high level of IT literacy. They will be able to demonstrate their ability to create and commission effective and targeted multimedia content, including text, photography and video.

They will have the ability to adapt to different and sometimes unexpected situations, and be able to work to tight and sometimes changing deadlines, remaining calm under pressure. They will have the ability to work well as part of a team, but they will also be able to work on their own initiative if the situation demands.

They will have a good understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to ensuring that Heart of Glass’s collaborators and audiences are representative of the community in which it operates and 21st century Britain as a whole. Whilst not essential, a knowledge of St Helens, Knowsley and the surrounding Liverpool City Region would be an advantage.

Further information including details of how to apply can be found here:  https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/about/vacancies

Completed applications should be submitted per the application pack from the above link.

Closes: 28 March

The Shakespeare North Playhouse is a unique new arts venue, opening in the summer of 2022.  It will present a vibrant contemporary cultural and learning programme featuring home co-produced and visiting performances, as well as comedy, music, community work, hire and events and a range of education and training activities.

They are looking for two multi skilled Theatre Technicians who will be responsible for ensuring that the technical aspects, including staging, flying, lighting, sound and video aspects of all performances, event and activities in the Playhouse run smoothly and to schedule.

The post-holder will report to the Technical Stage Manager for Shakespeare North Trust and be a key member of Technical and Facilities team.

Shakespeare North’s full-time employees work a 40-hour week normally over 5 days.

Due to the nature of this role, however, and to meet the demands of the building, the post holder will need to be flexible in their approach to work. Evening and weekend work will be required at times.

The full-time salary will be up to £24,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Download the Job Description and Equal Opportunities Form here.

How to Apply

If having reviewed the job description and information about The Shakespeare North Playhouse you consider yourself to be a good fit for the role, please email a CV, a cover letter of application and completed equal opportunities form to recruitment@shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk.

The cover letter of application should be of no more than 2 sides of A4 addressing how your experience matches the role description, why you are interested in the role and why you think your skills and experience would make you a good candidate. Alternatively you may submit a video/audio file of no more than 10 minutes in length.

They particularly welcome applications from people whose backgrounds and experience are under-represented in the cultural sector, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Deaf and Disabled candidates.

Applications should be received no later than 5pm on Wednesday, 16 March 2022.

Diverse representation

They encourage and welcome applications from people whose background and experience are under-represented in the cultural sector.  They are committed to inclusive working practices and understand there may be barriers people face when considering an opportunity like this.  If you are interested in applying for this role, but feel there are things that may prevent you from getting involved, please get in touch and let them know how they can support you in making your application and throughout the selection process.

Equality Monitoring

Please provide equality monitoring information on the form provided so that they can monitor the Shakespeare North Trust’s equality policy and practices. The information you provide will not impact on the consideration of your application and will be used solely for the purpose of monitoring.

Data Protection

Information provided by you as part of your application will be used in the recruitment process. Any data about you will be held securely with access restricted to those involved in dealing with your application in the recruitment process.

Once the process is completed the data relating to unsuccessful applicants will be stored for a maximum of 6 months and then destroyed.  If you are the successful candidate, your application will be retained and form the basis of your personnel record.  By submitting your application, you are giving your consent to your data being stored and processed for the purpose of the recruitment process, equal opportunities monitoring and your personnel record if you are the successful candidate.  In submitting your application, they will assume that consent by you is given.

If you have any questions or would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact them via email at recruitment@shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk