Community Post Type: Jobs

More Music is a dynamic community music organisation and charity based in Morecambe, Lancashire with a history of over 25 years of national and international projects that demonstrate flexibility, belief, imagination, partnership and connection.

More Music aims to build confidence and spirit in individuals and communities through creative arts activities, particularly music.

They are seeking a finance manager to join their team to lead on finance, supporting the Executive Director.

You will have relevant understanding about complex funding and finance in the charitable arts sector including dealing with multiple revenue streams.

They are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the arts and social change and demonstrates a genuine commitment to the organisation’s success, values and mission.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found on our website: http://moremusic.org.uk/work-for-us/

Completed applications should be sent by email to: rebecca.lockley@moremusic.org.uk

Please call if you’d like to know more about the role and about More Music: 01524 831997

Deadline for applications is 20th December 2021

Interviews will take place 12th January 2022

They’re looking for someone special for the central role of studio co-ordinator / client liaison at Klein Imaging, to represent their business as the first point of contact to new and existing customers – you’ll be challenged to learn about every part of their business as quickly as possible, and need to be able to handle anything that gets thrown your way!

Please send a cover letter about yourself, why you’re interested in Klein Imaging, and what you’d bring to the role. Initial interviews will be held via Zoom.

When it comes to customer service you’ll have excellent communication skills, the ability to learn, retain and recall excellent product knowledge and to problem solve bespoke requests from our customers. You’ll exceed expectations by having a friendly, proactive attitude and by providing a personal touch.

To manage the day-to-day running of the studio, you’ll need to have strong organisational and time-management skills, along with the ability to pre-empt needs or potential issues.

Teamwork is key within the role. You’ll be working with a small, close-knit team and need to be willing to throw yourself into any task as and when needed.

You’ll also have excellent administrative skills with the ability to create orders and invoices accurately, as well as reconciling bank payments and managing customer credit accounts. You’ll need a keen eye for detail here.

A key aspect of the role is to always be thinking of new, innovative ways to improve processes, and for reaching out to new customers.

A love of dogs is preferable but not essential.

Software and SaaS that they utilise on a daily basis:

Photoshop / Affinity Photo
Quickbooks Online
Airtable
Google Sheets

They’re looking for people with:

Good administrative skills, friendly customer service, a good telephone manner and an ability to adapt and learn new tasks. An interest / previous experience in printing, photography and/or framing is welcomed but not essential.

Full time, Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm, based in Manchester City Centre. Starting 4th Jan 2022. £19,000pa.

Contact: David david@kleinimaging.com

See their website here.

Prism Arts are looking for an innovative and creative thinker to join their team. Based in Carlisle, you will manage the development and delivery of their theatre programme, embedding excellence and progression of their participant artist throughout, from decision making to skills and practice development.

Start Date: The role is available for an immediate start in January 2022.

Hours: (0.6) PRO RATA. 18.75 hours per week. Friday is a core day; other days are flexible depending on programmed activities.

Contract: Permanent, annualised hours.

Salary: (FTE) £25000 – £27000 (Pro Rata: £12,500 – £13,500)

How to Apply

Please visit their website for more information and application forms

https://www.prismarts.org.uk/we-are-recruiting-theatre-and-performance-lead-artist/ 

Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 17 December 2021.

Interviews: Friday 14 January 2022 preferably in person.

20 Stories High make theatre and art with and for underrepresented young people/young adults, emerging artists and world class professionals.

They create bold, heartfelt, and unique theatre experiences that enable social change- collaborating with young people & young adults to develop the stories they want to tell through the art forms they own and want to see.

They are an Arts Council NPO and have established ourselves as one of the leading national young people’s theatre companies.

Part-Time 0.8 FTE – 18 month Fixed-Term Contract
SALARY: £25,000-£28,000 Pro-rata (salary scale point dependent on experience)

To download the full Job Pack and Application Form: https://www.20storieshigh.org.uk/associate-producer-recruitment-2021/

All Information available in various formats

For further information on 20 Stories High, please visit their website: www.20storieshigh.org.uk Or contact Amy Thompson: amy@20storieshigh.org.uk

Closes: Monday January 7, 2022, 12.00pm. Interviews: Monday January 17, 2022

Jane Hollowood Associates is a theatrical and television agency, representing around 100 actors across TV, Film and theatre.

They secure work and negotiate contracts for their actors, helping them build successful careers in the industry. They also search for new, interesting and talented people in the hope of representing them.

Trainee Theatrical Agent – Initial Responsibilities

• Get to know the skills/abilities of the actors we represent, seeing their work in person, online and studying CVs
• Keep all relevant information updated on our agency software
• Source auditions for the actors by making submissions
• Mentor and advise actors on professional decisions that affect their careers
• Manage busy diaries
• PR & Marketing including social media

• Actor development and relations
• Actor and casting director liaison

• Attending events and productions
• Attending showcases and helping to seek out new actors
• General office duties

Future Responsibilities

• Understanding and negotiating contracts
• Making payments to actors
• Understanding and updating our finance software

 The successful candidate will be

• a highly skilled and confident communicator
• a multitasker with strong organisational skills
• an assured decision maker
• able to pick things up quickly and work well under pressure
• a creative thinker and good problem solver
• a good salesperson
• interested in and have knowledge of TV, film and theatre
• strong in sales, marketing and interpersonal skills

To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to catherine@janehollowood.co.uk.

Closing date: 5pm November 30th, 2021

See their website here.

Odd Arts is looking for a dynamic, community focussed and enthusiastic individual to become an Office Administrator.

They strive to have a team that reflects and understands the diverse communities they work with.

Job Title: Administrator (6 month post, 16 hours per week flexi-time) Responsible to: Office Manager

Responsible for: Office administration: Support CEO, support Office Manager, support Bookings Coordinator and other administrative tasks.

See here to apply.

As a People Partner at BIMM you will build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and managers to provide strategic and day-to-day management support, to drive the delivery of business objectives through People.

Using your generalist experience, skills and knowledge of effective Human Resource management to make an impact in key areas such as change management, organisational design, employee engagement, reward, employee relations, talent recruitment, management and development.

They are growing at pace in the Midlands and North of the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting this growth, including the opening of new Colleges whilst also supporting their more established BIMM colleges in Birmingham, Manchester, and Dublin.

Person Specification

• CIPD Qualified
• Experience of operating as a generalist HR advisor providing business support/partnering to senior management level
• Commercially savvy
• Excellent People, Influencing and Communication skills
• High energy, self-starter with initiative and drive to continually improve
• Experience of Music, Theatre, Performing Arts and / or Education would be advantageous

To read the full job description please visit: https://www.bimm.ac.uk/careers/

Platform 3 is the new Learning and Engagement initiative managed by Buxton Opera House and Buxton International Festival.

They are looking for an arts professional to research Local Cultural Education Partnerships (LCEPs) and discover how an LCEP would operate across High Peak. They will also identify and recruit additional partners and establish a new network across the High Peak.

The postholder will be required to work at locations across the business including, but not limited to: Buxton Opera House, Pavilion Arts Centre, BOH office No5 The Square and BIF office No3 The Square, in Buxton town centre.   The post holder must be prepared to travel to neighbouring LCEPS.

They are looking for candidates with:

• Knowledge of the creative and cultural landscape including issues affecting cultural participation.
• Knowledge of the formal education sector.
• Ability to liaise, network and build positive relationships with a wide range of people and
  groups from small community groups to professional agencies and statutory bodies.
• Experience facilitating small and larger scale meetings and focus groups with diverse participants.
• Experience of writing funding applications.
• Project management and administration skills including planning, team building, coordinating, budgeting and evaluation

Part-time, freelance until 31 March 2022.  Contract is 30 days over a 3-4 month period. Fee £5,500

For further information and a full job description, please visit:

https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/about-us/vacancies

The Head of Registry will have responsibility for leading ALRA’s Audition, Admissions and student records systems and ensuring all processes are compliant with regulatory requirements, including HESA, QAA and UKVI.

The role is responsible for overseeing the successful submission of ALRA’s Student Alternative Record. The post holder also will be expected to play an essential role in ALRA’s ongoing data compliance requirements as well as ensuring ALRA’s Student Record Management system is fit for purpose.

They are looking for candidates with experience in Student Admissions or Data Compliance portfolios who share their organisation’s values.

To apply, please review the job description Job Vacancies – ALRA and then submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Applications or any questions can be submitted to recruitment@alra.co.uk

Applications close at 5pm on 09/12/2021. ALRA may close applications early in the event of receiving a large volume of suitable applications. Shortlisting to take place on 10/12/2021 with interviews to take place the week commencing 13/12/2021.

Previous Applicants need not reapply.

Halle Concerts Society  are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Education Assistant with outstanding organisational and administrative skills to help support the day-to-day administration of the Hallé’s busy Education and Community programme.

The Education Team sits within HALLÉ CONNECT, encompassing all of the Hallé’s work away from the formal concert platform. In an average year the Education Department works with over 40,000 young people.

Working hours for this post can be worked flexibly in mutual agreement with the Education Director in response to the needs of both the Hallé and the successful candidate.

The role will initially be based remotely but, as public health regulations allow, will eventually operate from The Bridgewater Hall and Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester. In addition, the Society encourages and promotes agile, flexible and hybrid working practices wherever reasonable and practicable.

The Hallé takes equality, diversity and inclusion very seriously and welcomes applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. They want to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can develop to their full potential. They celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the activities and communities they serve.

For further details and an application form, visit their website at www.halle.co.uk/careers