Community Post Type: Jobs

Be part of the vision; be part of the RIBA.

The RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: £22,579 per annum

Location: Hybrid working between home and RIBA North in Liverpool

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Do you have an interest in championing learning opportunities for pupils and young people?

They are currently recruiting for a creative and experienced person to deliver RIBA’s National Schools Programme in the north of England and Wales. The post-holder will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and motivating learning programme delivered in schools and in partnership with architects.

This role is integral to the delivery of the RIBA’s broader cultural activities, and includes a wide range of audience focused opportunities such as:

• National Schools Programme – deliver a high-achieving unique programme partnering architects and schools
• Architecture Ambassadors – nurture, recruit and train Architecture Ambassadors
• Digital programming – expand existing digital offer for schools
• Collection access – reveal and expand pupils’ access to their world-class collection
• High impact projects – ensure they actively reach out to new and underrepresented audiences.

The successful candidate will work closely with Learning colleagues delivering their schools programme in London and informal learning programmes for children/families, older adults and communities.

For more info, and to apply for the position, visit their RIBA Jobs website.

Closing date: Wednesday 19 January 2022
Interview date: Thursday 27 or Friday 28 January 2022

The Palace Theatre is a stunning, large-scale theatre located at the heart of Manchester city centre, welcoming thousands of visitors to an enormous variety of shows each year.

In this maintenance role you’ll help ensure buildings are kept to the highest standards, creating a welcoming and safe environment for their customers, colleagues and visitors.

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.

They are currently recruiting a Maintenance Assistant. Please download the job description download for further details. If you have the skills to achieve our goals and an affinity for their values they’d like to hear from you!

Experience from within the entertainment sector is not essential and they actively encourage applications from people from the widest range of backgrounds, including those currently under-represented in this industry.

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.

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 an inclusive culture. Find out more about them and their values at atg.co.uk and careers.atg.co.uk

Apply online at https://candidate.atg.co.uk/159053ART

The role will support the implementation of the five-year cultural manifesto. It will involve you developing arts activities, projects and events across Wigan in partnership with key organisations and groups to increase participation and community involvement.

Working out of The Turnpike, the role will also support artists’, enabling them to develop their practice and connecting them with opportunities and their peers.

You will be a positive advocate for arts and culture in the borough, linking communities with wider cultural opportunities that develop education and skills, improve health and wellbeing, enrich the environment and advance and promote the arts in Wigan.

About you:

You will be self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic with a strong knowledge of the cultural sector. You will have the ability to work as part of a busy team but also independently using your own initiative. With excellent people skills and an ability to build rapport and trust, you will be a confident communicator.

You will bring creativity and imagination to project development, with experience of setting realistic objectives that achieve positive outcomes. You will take ownership of your work and actively seek and implement a solutions-based approach to any problems.

About Wigan Council:

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly driven team, working closely with partners across the cultural sector ensuring that their communities have access to the highest quality cultural opportunities.

In the Culture, Arts & Heritage Team we make change happen through innovative thinking and are on an exciting journey of change with their five-year Cultural Manifesto. If you are passionate about the arts, have excellent communication skills and the commitment, knowledge and experience of working in the sector and would like to join this dynamic team then they would like to hear from you.

To view the details relating to this position, please click the link HERE

Closing date 23 January 2022

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 7 February 2022. Interviews will be held remotely

Cass Art are looking for an Assistant Manager to join their Manchester 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, please visit www.cassart.co.uk/customer/careers

A new role at Manchester’s HOME for a Creative Development Practioner – Film and Digital.

1. Working with the Head of Creative Development and in collaboration with team members across the organisation plus local communities, creatives and partner organisations, to develop, programme, manage, produce and deliver HOME’s year-round Creative Development programmes.

2. To act as lead practitioner on projects, or to form part of working groups, for cross-organisational projects – as directed by the Head of Creative Development or Executive Director.

3. To ensure that the Engagement programme links directly to and is part of HOME’s overall programme, working closely with colleagues in all other departments.

4. To produce and deliver key elements of the Creative Development programme including festivals, Flag ship projects, schools’ programmes, community development work and young people’s activity.

5. To work closely with the Talent development team and artists who are developing socially engaged practice.

6. To embed Diversity and Inclusion across the organisation.

7. To recruit, contract, oversee and liaise with freelancers, speakers, Project Assistants, artists, filmmakers and practitioners in the provision of the programmes and to supervise junior staff.

8. To work with stakeholders to develop new programmes of work in our communities and schools.

For the full job description and how to apply please visit:  https://homemcr.org/opportunity/creative-development-practitioner-film-and-digital-22/

Brewery Arts is a centre for combined arts in Kendal, with a year-round programme of live music, theatre, cinema, exhibitions, festivals, outreach programmes and creative learning. Head of Programme

They are seeking a Head of Programme to lead their vibrant live performance programme that brings the world to Kendal, supports exceptional talent, and enriches communities of all ages.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the contemporary music and performing arts sectors, and a strong track record of booking and programming live performances.

For full details about the role and how to apply, please download and review the application pack on their website.

Recruiting – Head of Programme – Brewery Arts Centre – Kendal

As a Supervisor in Cass Art’s Manchster 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 32 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 visit www.cassart.co.uk/customer/careers

Venture Arts is a busy, thriving art studio working mainly with learning disabled artists.

They provide a high-quality arts experience in a friendly, stimulating and inclusive environment, focusing on bringing out the best in every individual, nurturing talent and enhancing overall wellbeing and quality of life. They lead a range of programmes both in house and as outreach and run a range of events and exhibitions. They are now seeking a motivated and organised person to join our vibrant team.

This is a great opportunity to join our team during an exciting time for the organisation as it expands.

They are looking for a bright, enthusiastic self-starter who has experience of charity finance administration.

Salary: £22,000 – £24,000 pro rata
Hours: 26 hours per week (part time)
Contract: One year fixed term with a view to longer term, subject to review

To apply: 

Download the job pack here and application form here

Deadline for applications: 12noon on Friday 14 January 2022

Interviews to be held: Week beginning 17 January 2022 TBC

Nothing beats the energy and excitement of a great live show! If you have great team leadership skills, you’re motivated by sales targets and you enjoy live events as much as Manchester Theatres do, then this could be an ideal next step in your career.

They are recruiting for a Deputy Customer Experience Manager to lead an excellent front of house service and deliver a first class audience experience for visitors. You’ll support and motivate the team to achieve their day-to-day sales targets from their various bars, kiosks, and at-seat delivery service, and proactively work to improve what they offer to customers. You’ll be working in a friendly, dedicated team in a dynamic, exciting venue – so this is an ideal opportunity if you enjoy working in a varied, busy role with a diverse range of people.

Please take a look at their job description download for further details. 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 they actively encourage applications from people from the widest range of backgrounds, including those currently under-represented in this industry.

The Palace Theatre & Opera House are stunning, large-scale historic theatres located at the heart of Manchester city centre, with a packed programme of live performances and thousands of visitors in a typical year. They 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/135417ART

The Met is an innovative and rapidly growing organisation situated in the 2021 Greater Manchester Town of Culture, Bury.

They are unique in the breadth of work they present and ability to nurture artists and develop audiences. They present a mix of live music and comedy in our beautiful Grade II 4.6million refurbished building. They run community workshops, a recording studio and a creative business hub. Their restaurant, Automatic, welcomes in excess of 100,000 visitors per year.

Edwin Street Studio is a partnership with Bury Council and The Met in Bury. With initial capital investment from the Youth Opportunities fund, The Met will develop a sustainable project combining commercial and community use.

They are looking for a talented, creative and inspirational engineer with experience to run recording sessions and manage the studio.

The studio engineer is responsible for running recording sessions and all administrative control of the studio’s operation including scheduling, client liaison, maintenance, engagement of freelance engineers, provision of facilities and quotations. The engineer will also deliver production and education sessions for some artists.

More details at https://themet.org.uk/about/jobs/vacancy-recording-studio-manager/