Community Post Type: Jobs

This post is based at BIMM Manchester and you will report to the BIMM Manchester Head of Education as well as completing tasks for the Head of Learning & Teaching, and College Principal.

The post holder will provide support to ensure the smooth running of the administration and exams function in Manchester.  As a member of the BIMM team you will also be expected to contribute to BIMM events as required.

Essential criteria

• Excellent proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications; accurate word processing and data entry skills
• Excellent administrative skills in the preparation, analysis and reporting of student achievement
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner with clients
• Minute-taking skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage own time effectively, whilst being methodical and well-organised
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in administration and exams within an education environment
• Awareness of issues in Higher Education and Quality Assurance requirements
• Educated to degree level
• Ability to identify areas for improvement in administrative systems and propose solutions
• Experience of leading a team within an educational/administrative department
• Knowledge of music/ music industry

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

Closes: 15 October

World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) and Culture Liverpool are seeking a Project Manager to develop and deliver a crosscurricular, creative education online resource linked to the WGC2022 and the city of Liverpool.

The resource content needs to be innovative in its approach, using various methods, suggested activities and cross-curricular creative lesson ideas to engage children and young people in schools.

The resource needs to outline lesson ideas which are flexible in adaptation to meet the requirements of each Key Stage by teachers and be relevant to all age-groups, Key Stages and subjects.

The resource must link to content from Championships partners e.g. British Gymnastics, Liverpool City Council’s Children Services and Sports Development, Liverpool Learning Partnership and the cultural sector. The resource should also signpost to opportunities linked to the legacy programme.

Timeline

– Oct 2021 Research & Development / Teacher training opportunity / feedback
– Nov 2021 Further development / launch resource
Budget – £4,000 to include all costs
Output – online, downloadable educational resource and accompanying twilight/CPD session/s
Reach – targeted at LCR, KS1, 2 and 3 plus early years provision
Teacher Training/feedback – Develop offer for teachers to be introduced to the programme and
resource via twilight or CPD session using creativity as inspiration.

Experience/Skills

WGC2022 and Culture Liverpool are seeking to engage an experienced creative education professional to work with the Local Organising Committee, Liverpool City Council and British Gymnastics to develop and coordinate a creative education resource to complement the World Gymnastics Championships 2022 in Liverpool.

 Proven track record in developing and delivering cross-curricular, creative education
resources
 To deliver a creative education online resource for WGC2022.
 Work with partners to identify opportunities to signpost educational opportunities within the
overall programme to leave a lasting legacy.
 Support Education partners to be meaningfully and actively involved in the development of
the resource.
 Develop and deliver an innovative, imaginative, and inclusive, cross-curricular educational
resource that reflects the diversity of the city.
 Work with Marketing and Communication team on the design and launch of the online
resource, plus ensure digital interaction for schools in creating an online presence of
associated school work and projects.
 To gather feedback and input from teachers via a series of twilight or other CPD sessions on
the relevance of the resource content.

Requirements for application

Outline experience in relation to above criteria and provide CV. Please confirm all costs relating to this
piece of work.

Closing date for application: Monday 4th October 2021

Send to sarah.vasey@liverpool.gov.uk

This is a rare opportunity to take a creative role in a small but internationally-acclaimed arts organisation, with the potential to extend and develop.

They’re seeking a freelance potter to join the team at their new initiative, the revival of The Farmer’s Arms Inn in the Lake District. This is a key role based in our newly refurbished facility, working closely with Adam Sutherland (Director) and Tom Philipson (Workshop Manager): Creativity and making are the heart of The Farmer’s Arms project, and they are looking for someone who shares this vision and can help others join in.

The successful candidate will lead regular pottery classes and contribute to the making of diverse products for use in the pub and for sale in their shop and online. They also have an active group of drop-in amateur potters using the workshop casually, and the role will also include facilitating these sessions as required.

For details or to apply:

https://www.grizedale.org/opportunities/potter-freelance

Liverpool Philharmonic is recruiting a Head of Production and Technical Services to lead all production and safety aspects of their live and digital concerts and events programme.

This role will ensure an outstanding experience for all artists, promoters, external hirers, partners and audiences, presenting over 400 concerts and events every year across music genres, comedy, film and education at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and the Music Room.

The role will drive improvements in concert presentation and production for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and oversee a newly established recording function for the Orchestra’s releases and content for streaming.

This is a full-time, permanent contract, with a working week of 35 hours. The salary for this post is £38,000 per annum.

To apply, please go to: https://www.liverpoolphil.com/about-us/careers/head-of-production-technical-services/.

Applications are due by 12 noon on Friday 15th October 2021. No applications will be accepted after this time.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Interviews

Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend an interview on 29th October 2021 which will be held at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Prospere Learning Trust currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technician for Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) within the Visual and Performing Arts departments. Experience in these areas would be an advantage.

The successful candidate  will be joining a creative team with outstanding facilities including a purpose built theatre, two studios and music room. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with creative passion and strong technical skills. They are looking for a candidate with experience in using relevant equipment including lights, sound, stage design and music.

Please note that the post will require flexibility in hours to support school productions and evening shows as appropriate.

This position will be term time only plus 10 days. The annual salary for the role is £17,647 – £19,519  based on 40 working weeks . The full time equivalent salary is £20, 092 – £21,748.

Application procedure:

• Please note they do not accept CVs
• Applications will only be accepted on the TES application form
• References will be applied for at the shortlisting stage
• Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete

Apply: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/performing-arts-technician-manchester-1496493

The closing date for this role is Sunday 3rd October 2021. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th October.

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. They will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

They are an Equal Opportunities Employer and they positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

The Lowry is an internationally acclaimed cultural landmark situated at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.

The Lowry’s Visual Arts Team is a small and busy department, working in a dynamic cross-arts venue, which is responsible for a programme of contemporary exhibitions, often working with visual and performing artists, and Salford’s LS Lowry Collection.

They are recruiting for a Curator of contemporary exhibitions and projects, working in both physical and digital environments, who would oversee all aspects of an exhibition’s development, from research and development through to realisation and evaluation, while addressing the needs of The Lowry’s target visitors.  You will be required to liaise with artists and their representatives, institutions and stakeholders.

This is a new post which reflects The Lowry’s commitment to strengthening its visual arts programme by diversifying the artists they work with and the audiences they engage with; developing new ideas and methodologies; and ensuring they are well placed to respond to new challenges and imperatives.

The successful candidate will have experience of curating/producing contemporary exhibitions and projects and also have proven experience in coordinating exhibition loans and working with artists/producers.  The ideal candidate should have excellent project management, administrative and organisational skills with a working knowledge of Interactive media, particularly digital technology.

Applications close for this vacancy on Monday 18 October 2021 at 12:00pm.

First interviews will take place on Tuesday 2 November 2021 and second interviews will take place on Tuesday 9 November 2021.

For more information please download the recruitment pack from www.thelowry.com/jobs.  To apply for this position please send your CV and a Covering Letter (as a word document) to recruitment@thelowry.com

The Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.

This role sits within the Audiences, Sales and Marketing Department which brings together Ticketing, Communications, Marketing, CRM and Digital as a centralised team working across the whole organisation; united by shared accountability and responsibility for audience and revenue targets.

The Marketing Manager will develop and deliver effective, creative and integrated marketing campaigns to drive sales, engagement and revenue.  This role will ensure all marketing campaigns are planned with a digital first approach whilst maximising the full marketing mix.

The role requires a highly organised individual who is able to project manage effectively and has the ability to communicate on all levels of the organisation. The Marketing Manager will have proven experience in delivering innovative and highly effective marketing campaigns across the full mix of marketing channels.

Applications close for this vacancy on Monday 18 October 2021 at 12:00pm.

Interviews will take place on Friday 22 October 2021.

For more information please download the recruitment pack from www.thelowry.com/jobs. To apply for this position please send your CV and a Cover Letter (as a word document) to recruitment@thelowry.com

Contact are a theatre and performing arts venue on Manchester’s Oxford Road.  They create and produce shows, host tours from some of the best theatre companies in the world and develop the next generation of artists, performers and community leaders.

As the Projects Coordinator you will coordinate a rolling programme of projects and workshops for young people across various art forms dealing with project processes, procedures, workshop staff, partners, venues and other organisations. You will support the projects manager in administrative duties and assist the smooth running of the Media Lounge.

Overall, you will be working in a fun, fast-paced environment, working on exciting projects and events within a supportive and welcoming team. This role will require you to work evenings & weekends.

Job Title: Projects Coordinator

Salary: £19,381.90 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week full time (with flexible working in evenings and weekends)

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Application deadline: Monday 11th October, 9am

Interviews taking place: In person at Contact, Monday 18th of October

Please note that only a completed application form will be accepted – please download the Applying for Jobs Doc, Recruitment Pack, Application Form and online link to the Equality and Diversity Form using the link below.

https://contactmcr.com/about-us/jobs-2/projects-coordinator/

Contact is committed to Equal Opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Registered Charity No. 501953

Contact is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  For all successful roles they require an enhanced disclosure and barring certificate as part of their recruitment checks.

Description

Salary: £18,000 (pro rata for part time)

Part Time: 3 days per week

Contract: 18 months (with the possibility of extension)

Location: Liverpool, but also working remotely

DaDaFest 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 disabled artists.

They are looking for an energetic, well-organised individual to work alongside our artistic team to help ensure that the access needs of staff, artists and participants are met.

You will be organising and managing access logistics, liaising with venues and artists, attending events and providing general administrative support so that access remains at the core of their activities and their ethos.

You will need to be an effective organiser with a good understanding of disability culture and an ability to multi-task and prioritise work. You will also need to be able to work closely with a range of colleagues, artists, participants and partners and contribute to the effective working of their artistic team.

They would encourage applications from people with an understanding and/or experience of the government’s Access to Work scheme or who have some experience of working in creative industries, charity or education, ideally with young disabled, Deaf or neurodivergent people.

They are open to discussions about how they cover this role and they would invite both job share applications and are committed to flexible working.

Please visit their website for the BSL interpreted video of this advertisement, along with a full job description and information on how to apply for this position. For queries, please contact Richard Nutter, Business Development Manager at accessapps@dadafest.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 24 September 2021

Want to help share people’s stories? Want to unlock people’s creative potential? Want to change lives? Then this job is for you.

Writing on the Wall are hiring a Writing Development Manager who will lead their acclaimed writing centre, The Writer’s Bloc. Work with high profile artists and writers, as they create a series of writing centres across the region, making creative writing accessible to all communities and give people the space to share their voices.

What are they looking for?

• Are you passionate?
• Hard-working?
• Approachable?
• Looking for a challenge?
• Excited to share the voice of Liverpool’s communities?

They are looking for someone to lead on administrating and delivering their Writer’s Bloc across the city region. Collaborating with artists to create workshops, hold discussions and facilitate one-to-one sessions through their writers in residence.

• Liaise with local, national and international artists to build a series of writing residencies
• Administrative responsibilities including, planning, scheduling
• Monitoring ticketing systems
• Assist in the setup of marketing campaigns including-
  • Social Media Campaigns
  • Print Materials
  • Website Content
  • Press Releases
• Creating relationships with other organisations in order to push The Writer’s Bloc
• Be responsible for budgeting the project
• Share the work of people who never thought they would have had their stories heard.

If you are passionate about words, diversity and inclusion, and eager to make a positive impact, this job is for you.

Why WoW?

A centre of Liverpool’s cultural landscape Writing on the Wall is LCR’s Arts Organisation of the Year, putting people’s voices at the centre of their work. Through workshops, projects and conversations they believe that writing can help change communities and enrich lives.

As a part of COoL Collective, they are at the centre of Liverpool’s culture sector and involved in projects across the region, from installations to festivals including their acclaimed WoWFEST.

Closing date: 3 October

Salary: £23,000

Hours: 35 Hours per Week | 9:30am-5pm

To apply, contact: Zack Bakir, applications@writingonthewall.org.uk