Community Post Type: Jobs

Support the delivery of engaging new marketing content, and assist in the preparation of all XTRAX events as their Marketing and Administrative Assistant.

They are looking for someone with marketing and administrative skills, creativity and motivation, to support both XTRAX and Without Walls to promote and deliver their activities.

XTRAX is one of the UK’s leading development agencies for the outdoor arts sector, supporting artists and festivals to develop, programme and advocate for high-quality, UK-made, outdoor performance. Based in Manchester, they run self-initiated projects, events, and showcases; as well as managing outdoor arts consortium Without Walls.

• Salary:£18,000 – 22,000 p/a pro-rata (dependent on experience)
• Hours of work: Full time (40 hours per week). We will consider proposals from candidates who would like to propose an alternative model of working, including part-time or freelance work.
• Duration of Post: Fixed term contract to 31 March 2023 with the possibility of extension, subject to funding.

Find out more, such as full Job Description and how to apply on their website here.

If you wish to have an informal conversation about this role then contact their Associate Director, Ralph Kennedy ralph@xtrax.org.uk.

The closing date to apply: 10 am on Thursday 20 January 2022

XTRAX’s Project Managers work as part of a collaborative team, and take an independent lead on a portfolio of activity; planning and delivering a range of projects and events.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working, organised and creative individual to join their team.

Work at a senior level, liaising with artists and partners, to contribute to the delivery of XTRAX showcases, and the Without Walls commissioning and touring programme.

XTRAX is one of the UK’s leading development agencies for the outdoor arts sector, supporting artists and festivals to develop, programme and advocate for high-quality, UK-made, outdoor performance. Based in Manchester, they run self-initiated projects, events, and showcases; as well as managing outdoor arts consortium Without Walls.

• Salary: £24,000 – £27,000 depending on experience
• Hours of work: Full time (40 hours per week including lunch breaks)
• Duration of Post: Fixed term until March 31st 2023

Find out more, such as full Job Description and how to apply on their website here.

The closing date to apply: 10 am on Tuesday 25 January 2022

Manchester International Festival (MIF) invites great artists from across the globe to create extraordinary new work for the Festival, which is staged every two years at venues and found spaces across Manchester.

Their future home is The Factory, a world-class cultural space being built in the heart of the city, where we’ll present a year-round programme and artists will be able to develop work of huge ambition and scale that they might not be able to anywhere else.

The Press & PR Manager will communicate the vision, ambition and activities of The Factory/ MIF to the media, leading innovative press campaigns to deliver positive press coverage regionally, nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities include:

• Devising and delivering innovative press campaigns to communicate the aims and activities of the organisation to the full range of media
• Writing clear and effective PR materials including press releases, briefing documents, statements and responses to media enquiries
• Establishing, developing and maintaining strong relationships with a network of key press and media contacts locally, nationally and internationally
• Successfully staging and running media and PR events and activities including press launches, securing the attendance of key critics and reviewers, interviews and photo-calls, and on-the ground co-ordination of broadcast press activity
• Supporting the development of appropriate social media content and strategy, taking shared responsibility for the organisation’s social channels as required

Essential requirements include:

• Substantial experience of managing media relations, across print, broadcast and online, in a busy press office or consultancy, ideally with a focus on arts and culture
• Proven track record of pro-actively pitching stories and generating impactful media coverage
• Comfortable engaging with the media by telephone and in person and communicating with a range of internal and external contacts and organisations
• Creative and resourceful, with the ability to look beyond the obvious
• Experience of managing events, including media launches
• Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

Please submit your application via: https://recruitment.mif.co.uk/recruitment/press-pr-manager/

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day visitor experience on site, overseeing the cafés and catering provisions day-to-day operation.

In this varied customer facing role, your priority is to ensure an outstanding visitor experience is always delivered.

To apply complete an application form available to download from the Lakeland Arts website: www.lakelandarts.org.uk/jobs 

Contact: Lee-Anne Postans, jobs@lakelandarts.org.uk

People are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations.

They pride themselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities they serve. Through people, they are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join them.

They currently have the post(s) of Schools, Young People & Adults Lead available.

As a leading Learning and Participation team at National Museums Liverpool, they are dedicated to providing access for all to their events and activities.

NML are there to inspire people to discover and gain new knowledge. They want to work with collaborators and education partners to create exciting programmes that are targeted at schools with higher than the national average of free school meals provision and pupil premium, as well as regular visiting groups.

They want to work more creatively with higher education partners and create opportunities for young people and adults to gain skills and employability through their work programmes and placements.

Insight Event

Join the team on Wednesday 12 January 2022 12noon – 13.00pm for an insight event online with National Museums Liverpool who are currently recruiting roles within theirr Learning & Participation teams. You’ll hear about their organisation, the work of their teams as well as find out more about the 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 10 January 2022. 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.

If you think you match the job description and their organisation ethos then apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.

To apply see here.

Closes: 17 January

People are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations.

They pride themselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities they serve. Through people, they are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join them.

They currently have the post(s) of Learning Programme Manager (Communities) available.

There has never been greater public demand or a more pertinent need to understand the heritage of the transatlantic slave trade and discuss its legacies.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with the passion, energy, and dedication to join our Learning & Participation team and work with schools and communities to create a vision to transform the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum generously supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery players.

The role will be a key focal point for dialogue with schools and education providers to develop a concept for a Centre for Teaching Black History that puts young people and communities at the heart of the waterfront project development.  The successful candidate will co-produce a framework for piloting activities around what people would like the future of the museum to be, by exploring project themes including Black history, the broader Black experience, Liverpool history, chattel and transatlantic slavery, and contemporary forms of slavery.

Insight Event

Join the team on Wednesday 12 January 2022 12noon – 13.00pm for an insight event online with National Museums Liverpool who are currently recruiting roles within their Learning & Participation teams. You’ll hear about their organisation, the work of their teams as well as find out more about the 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 10 January 2022. 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.

If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.

To apply see here.

Closes: 17 January

People are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations.

They pride themselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities they serve. Through their people, they are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join them.

They currently have the post(s) of Community Participation Lead (Communities) available.

There has never been greater public demand or a more pertinent need to understand the heritage of the transatlantic slave trade and discuss its legacies.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with the passion, energy, and dedication to join our Learning & Participation team in a role that is critical to building relationships and trust with community stakeholders most affected and most invested in the outcomes of the International Slavery Museum re-development, and wider Waterfront project.

They want to work with communities so a more diverse range of people can create a vision to transform the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to National Lottery players.

As part of the Waterfront project, their community-driven vision for the expansion of the International Slavery Museum is clear: they want to develop the Dr Martin Luther King Jnr. building and explore how visitors understand the history of Liverpool’s waterfront through the lens of the transatlantic slave trade.

The role will be critical to building relationships and trust with community stakeholders most affected and most invested in the outcomes of the International Slavery Museum re-development, and wider waterfront project. They are looking for someone who is passionate about co-production, particularly with Black communities, to achieve honest and valued contributions and help create organisational change.

Insight Event

Join the team on Wednesday 12 January 2022 12noon – 13.00pm for an insight event online with National Museums Liverpool who are currently recruiting roles within their Learning & Participation teams. You’ll hear about their organisation, the work of their teams as well as find out more about the 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 10 January 2022. 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.

If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.

To apply see here.

Closes: 17 January

Are you passionate about making visual art more accessible and open to all?

Venture Arts is looking for a bright, enthusiastic self-starter who has experience of arts project management. You will be responsible for the programme planning, coordination, organisation and administration of a number of arts projects running across the full breadth of their work, making it a varied and exciting role.

Projects would include, our adults programme, our Young People’s Art Club, the Inbetweeners programme, the Artist Mentor programme, the Cultural Enrichment Programme, the HOME partnership programmes and more.

Salary: £26,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)
Contract: One year fixed term

To apply: 

Download the job pack and application form here.

Closing date for applications: 12noon on Tuesday 11 January 2022

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 18 January 2022

Ideal start date: Monday 21 February with the aim of having a couple of weeks of handover

The company are seeking an enthusiastic and organised person to work in the Venues Department of the Hallé Concerts Society, one of the country’s most distinguished and exciting orchestras.

The Hallé Venues Operations Officer is responsible to the Hallé Venues Operations Manager, assisting in the operational running of events and rehearsals at the Hallé Venues, Hallé St Peter’s and Hallé at St Michael’s in the exciting Ancoats area of Manchester.

Salary £18,500 – £20,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Key tasks will include assisting in preparing and maintaining facilities for rehearsals and other events including: ensuring that appropriate staging, music stands, pianos, chairs and other instruments and equipment are provided for all rehearsal/recording sessions; ensuring that lighting and heating are set at correct levels at all times, monitoring and taking appropriate action as necessary; setting up for Ensembles rehearsals; and providing first call technical/AV support for events.

In addition there will be: undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks; working with the Hallé Venues Operations Manager to facilitate PAT testing of in house electrical equipment; acting as required as Front of House/Duty Manager for the Hallé Venues ensuring licensing objectives and legal obligations are upheld at all times at each venue; and porterage, administrative and letting duties.

For further details, including a job description, person specification and application form, visit the website at: http://www.halle.co.uk/employment-opportunities.aspx

All Things Considered Theatre is looking for an organised, friendly person to be responsible for booking tours and developing relationships with venues.

The role involves: 

• Organise the details of tours and keep records up to date
• Liaising with venues and the creative team
• Building and developing relationships with established venues and venues new to our work
• Creating Tour Packs
• Organising travel, accommodation for cast and crew
• Liaise with venues in preparation of performances and manage technical information
• Handling the budget of the tour, negotiating deals and managing revenue
• Handle the day to day administration of the company such as budgets, invoices and contracts

You will need to:

• Have experience in booking tours and liaising with venues
• Understanding of tour budgets, technical and marketing expectations of venues
• Knowledge of theatre and an interest or understanding in socially engaged work
• Be highly organised and experienced in managing and preparing budgets
• Be an advocate of the company and upheld our ethos of social engagement

The role has been designed to suit and support someone who may have other commitments and is flexible in nature however we would need you to be available 9.30-3 Thursdays and Fridays. They are particularly interested in supporting someone who has experience but is currently under represented in the arts.

Ideally they would like someone who is based in the North West and whilst this is a remote role they will need to meet with you in person on an occasional basis so you will need to be able to come into Liverpool.

Contract:

2 days a week (Thursdays and Fridays), Jan 2022-June 2022

£600pm

To Apply:

Please send us a CV and a covering email detailing your experience in relation to booking tours and handling budgets and why you think this role, within their company, would suit you.

Closes:

6th Jan 2022 4pm

Email Emma on allthingsconsideredtheatre@yahoo.co.uk