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Open Culture are looking for a new member of staff with a passion for the arts. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity, the freelance Assistant Producer will have experience of working in project management and production across in person and digital events, in art exhibitions, installations and performances and socially engaged art projects. The contracts main focus is initially LightNight and has the potential to be extended to other Open Culture projects.

About Open Culture

Open Culture works to build collaborations and activities that maximise engagement with the cultural offer in Liverpool City Region. Some of our projects include LightNight, Liverpool’s one-night arts and culture festival, Tickle the Ivories, a street piano busking festival in Liverpool ONE, the Summer and Winter Arts Markets at Liverpool Cathedral and the arts news and events website www.uncoverliverpool.com.

Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 7 December 2021

Role title: Assistant Producer (Freelance)
Responsible to: Operations Director
Contract: 6-month contract working 15hrs per week at £14 per hour (£105 per day) on a freelance basis Jan – June 2022, with a possibility to be extended
Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 7 December 2021
Contract Start date: 10 January 2022
Interviews: Tuesday 14 December 2021

Download the role description for full details.

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 they’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 Head of Digital Content will establish, direct and manage the strategic and long-term goals for their digital content, managing the website and social channels for MIF/The Factory.

Responsibilities include

• Develop and lead MIF/The Factory digital content strategy
• Create and implement a narrative vision and storytelling strategy across all our channels, digital and otherwise, helping us to tell powerful and engaging stories about MIF/The Factory
• Oversee an integrated content strategy that ensures audiences are at the forefront of all digital content communications, in line with MIF/The Factory wider audience development strategy
• Build key industry partnerships to support content distribution and increase reach
• Oversee the management of the website, keeping abreast of new trends in design and interaction
• Manage the team with a comprehensive production schedule, KPI management and structure to ensure audience and growth objectives are met
• Develop and manage the production plan/schedule and resource allocation to ensure deadlines are met for both live and online events
• Help shape their digital tone of voice and ensure they’re always on brand

Essential requirements include

• Experience of working in an online editorial environment
• Strong management experience, a hand’s on attitude to the workload
• Knowledge of content and influencer marketing strategies
• Sound editorial judgement and ability to decide when to seek guidance and escalate issues where appropriate
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of different teams
• 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/head-of-digital-content/

Action for Children’s Arts (ACA), founded in 1998, is the national voice of children’s arts in the UK. We represent practitioners and organisations working in the arts for children aged 0-12 across all art-forms and in all four UK nations. ACA is a charity, and works to the following objectives:

Campaign for the right of every child, aged 0-12, to have access to the arts at home and at school;

Connect those creating the arts for children;

Celebrate practitioners and organisations, large and small, at the annual J.M. Barrie Awards.

They are looking to recruit a freelance Administration and Marketing Assistant to support their Development Officer and Board of Trustees. The role is flexible and consists almost entirely of remote-working, with the potential for occasional in-person events as the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.

They are looking for someone to work 28 hours a month at a rate of £13/hour, initially for a period of one year. The ideal candidate would be someone with a passion for children’s arts, and the potential to grow into the responsibilities of this role.

Find the full job description and information about how to apply here: https://www.childrensarts.org.uk/aca-news/were-hiring-administration-and-marketing-assistant/

This role provides a unique opportunity to work with the new Manchester team and to contribute to the successful establishment of the new Screen and Film School college.

Screen and Film School currently enjoys a high profile both in the education sector and within the local and national music industry. The successful candidate will understand the ethos and spirit of BIMM and have the confidence and personality to maintain and build relationships with existing external partners and with new industry contacts in the North West. An awareness of and connections within the Film Industry is essential.

Although in part an outward facing and ambassadorial role, this post also entails regular liaison with all members of the BIMM team to ensure the smooth running of all external and internal events including Masterclasses, Networking Events and Screenings.

They require a team player who can work closely with staff at all levels within the organisation and be supportive and proactive in enabling students to make the most of external opportunities that arise. You will also be required to deliver a set number career development tutorials each week and – if appropriate – may teach on their Diploma and Degree programmes.

This post has a central role in delivering on some of their key targets as laid out in BIMM Group’s Access and Participation Plan. The Access, Participation and Outreach Co-ordinator will have a key role within the outreach department.

They will be responsible for ensuring that we are providing the best possible service to proactively attract and support new students from backgrounds that traditionally have not succeeded in Higher Education and who come from a diverse range of communities locally and nationally.

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

One Day is a forward-thinking creative education company, delivering exciting workshops in primary schools across the UK. Based around the performing arts, their innovative approach to education enriches key curriculum topics, builds pupils’ confidence and encourages individual learning styles.

The Role

Here’s a quick snapshot of what you can expect when you’re a One Day Facilitator:

• Flexible, freelance work in primary schools around your region
• Competitive rates of pay, including contributions towards your travel
• A small, supportive office team on hand to provide your work and help with questions
• A community Facebook group to skill share and network with fellow facilitators across the country
• Possible opportunities for additional on-screen work through our online teaching platform, Uno
• The opportunity to use your skills to inspire learning and help pupils thrive through drama, music, dance and play

From the Great Fire of London to Brazilian Carnival Dance, Earthquakes & Volcanoes to Anti-Bullying, their interactive workshops are bright, bold and brimming with information.

Person Specification

They’d absolutely love to hear from you if you meet the following essential requirements:

• Performing arts (drama or dance) background*
• Experience of facilitating and/or teaching children
• Flexibility with dates
• Willing to travel with own car or other suitable mode of transport
• A current (within the last 3 years) Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one. This clearance is absolutely necessary in order to work in primary schools
• Enthusiasm by the bucketload!

*Please note that even if your experience is primarily in facilitating drama, they ask that you be open to delivering dance workshops and vice versa. They offer plenty of support to help you and being flexible allows us to offer you more work across the year.

In addition, it would be an advantage if you had the following desirable requirements:

• Knowledge of the education system and current curriculum
• Good availability around busy periods of the academic year, including Anti-Bullying Week in November, Safer Internet Week in February and British Science Week in March.

Apply online: https://onedaycreative.com/opportunities/freelance-dance-drama-facilitator/

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit their recruitment website – Jobs and careers | Arts Council England

Management Accountant FCS67

Contract:  Permanent, working 35 hours per week

Salary: £27,668 per annum

Location: Manchester

Arts Council England is looking for a Management Accountant to join our collaborative team in Manchester, and this full-time role (35 hours per week) comes with a favourable salary of £27,668.

In this Management Accountant role, you will be responsible for providing management accounts and financial management services to budget holders and contributing to the overall financial control and analysis of Arts Council England.

If you were already in this management accounting role, here are some of the things you would have done this week:

• Assist budget holders in drawing up budgets and preparing reports on financial performance
• Prepare expenditure forecasts and profiles of spend
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational process improvements
• Ensure that financial data on our business system is up-to-date

To apply, you should have experience in communicating clearly detailed financial information, advice, and guidance together with experience in manipulating data using advanced Microsoft Office Excel tools and experience in budgeting and forecasting.

You will also need:

• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations
• Knowledge of SAP, Business Central, or similar financial systems
• Experience in undertaking ad-hoc financial analyses and of working in a similar environment
• To be fully AAT qualified or part-qualified with an Accountancy Body (CCAB) or have equivalent experience
• The ability to work to deadline in a busy environment

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds and people under 30 are under-represented in their workforce so they particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.

To View job Description please click here

To view the recruitment pack please click here

Post Reference: FCS67

Closing date: Midnight  3rd November 2021

Interviews: 10th & 11th November 2021

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 Theatres Programming department, which is responsible for programming all live events within the building.

The Theatres Programme Administrator will be responsible for providing any administration support to the Programming team, including preparing and distributing theatre related contracts and assisting with the scheduling of rehearsals and workshops.

The role requires an organised individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.  The Theatres Programme Administrator will be IT literate and proficient in MS packages including word and excel. Experience of working in a large commercial theatre or performing arts venue is desirable.

This role has the potential to be worked both onsite and remotely, once fully trained.

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
• Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building
• Generous annual leave entitlement and a paid day off for your birthday!
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

The applications close for this vacancy Friday 5 November 2021 at 12:00pm.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16 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 Cover Letter (as a word document) to recruitment@thelowry.com

Global Grooves is seeking a highly organised, motivated, and dedicated individual to help develop and manage funded programmes and touring productions.

The role will offer administrative and project management support to set up, deliver, market and evaluate projects associated with our learning and participation programme both on and off site as well as the project management and production of performances and touring work.

You will work closely alongside other Global Grooves producers, freelance artists and programme managers to deliver high quality participatory and performance events for a wide variety of participants, clients and funders.

This role is ideal for someone who is looking to build on their proven track record in the arts and cultural sector and would like to be part of the development of their fantastic facilities at ‘The Vale’, Tameside’s brand new, and only multi-use cultural venue and Carnival centre of excellence.

They are committed to a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and at all levels of the organisation. They therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

(note: This is a full time position, however they would consider requests to suit flexible working hours or job share.)

To find out more and apply for this post

• Download the Job Pack and supporting documents via https://www.globalgrooves.org/news/programme-manager
• Prepare your application – this must include; a CV or details of your previous experience. A covering letter highlighting why you would like to work with Global Grooves. These should demonstrate how you meet the person specification and provide confidence you can meet the needs of the role and job description.
• For further information email hello@globalgrooves.org for a phone, zoom or face to face chat.
• Send your application to hello@globalgrooves.org with the subject line Global Grooves Programme Manager

Timeline

All applications must be received by 6pm, 3rd December 2021

Applicants informed if invited to interview by 10th December 2021

Interviews take place between 13th – 15th December 2021

Applicants informed of the outcome by 17th December 2021

Liverpool City Council are looking to recruit a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual to generate new income streams for Liverpool City Halls (St Georges Hall, Liverpool Town Hall & Croxteth Hall) predominantly within the corporate and wedding sector.

You will be directly responsible to their Sales & Development Manager.

As Sales & Event Coordinator you will operate with a proactive attitude with prior experience of successfully achieving sales & revenue targets. This includes experience of working in a sales focused environment within a hotel / hospitality / attraction venue / conference & events or similar environment.

The core focus being on weddings and corporate events within the City Halls. It is key as Sales and Events Coordinator that you have excellent skills and or qualifications in CRM systems.

It is imperative that you will be a trust worthy team player who has excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

The role will include securing new income streams for Liverpool City Halls, predominantly within the corporate and wedding sector and to support and contribute towards other commercial work across the City Assets Team.

The needs of their busy venues are fluid; working in this role is not a 9am-5pm / Monday to Friday role, particularly as weddings predominantly take place on a Saturday. As part of the team you will work flexibly over a 7 day week when required, which may include unsociable hours, weekends and bank holidays; this will be allocated on a roster basis

Whilst you may be allocated a primary place of work, you agree to work flexibly across St George’s Hall, Liverpool Town Hall and Croxteth Hall to support the delivery of all scheduled activity

As a direct reflection of their business, you will take personal pride and maintain a high standard of professional appearance whilst on duty.

Following the UK leaving the EU, the new skilled worker visa points system has been designed for EU and non-EU residents to ensure only workers who can build enough points for a visa to be issued can work in the UK. This vacancy does not meet the points requirement for a skilled worker visa to be issued, nor is it a vacancy on the shortage occupations list therefore anyone applying who does not have the right to work in the UK currently will not be progressed. If you believe this is a mistake, please email recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Liverpool City Council is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and believe that the decision to appoint should be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010 such as the application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact the recruitment team on 0151 233 3003 or recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

How to Apply

Your application is made up of 2 parts, Application Form and Supporting Statement. Your supporting statement must evidence in no more than 1,500 words how you meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification, the essential criteria is marked with *, all other criteria are desirable.

They operate an anonymous recruitment process therefore when you are writing your supporting statement it is important you do not include any information that can identify your race, gender, marital status, age, disability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, educational establishment or socioeconomic status.

Liverpool City Council use a scoring process for all applications received. You must address all of the essential criteria to be shortlisted for the post and you must score a minimum of 65%. Each essential criteria is scored from 0 to 3 the more you evidence the essential criteria the higher score you will receive i.e. giving clear examples. If you should score a 0 in any of the essential criteria you will not be shortlisted for interview. Therefore, it’s important that you ensure that you justify how you meet each aspect of the criteria.

If you have previously applied for a Liverpool City Council vacancy within the last twelve months and have created a CHP, you will enter your user ID and password. If you are applying online for the first time, we recommend you create and activate a homepage by entering the details as required. Alternatively, you can skip the login and go straight to the application form, there will be no option to save and return to this.

Finally, take time to check your application to ensure that all sections have been completed and there are no spelling or grammatical mistakes. A link to the job description and person specification can be found within the advert and these provide information about the job for which you are applying. Read these documents carefully and ensure that your application details the ways in which you meet the requirements of the role.

The equal opportunities form you provide will assist them in monitoring the effects of our equal opportunities policy in recruitment and selection and will help us to develop and improve.

See here for job description and person specification.

Closes: 27 October

 

 

PLACED delivers creative Engagement and Education programmes that bring people together to make better places. They have been engaging people in design, planning and development for the last ten years, connecting communities, decision makers, schools and businesses across the Northwest.

They are a Social Enterprise, and their values are at the heart of all they do. They advocate for genuine involvement of communities and stakeholders, and put creativity at the heart of their approach, helping to ensure those who are traditionally underrepresented in discussions about the built environment can participate on an equal platform.

Through their work, they advocate for better engagement and education about the built environment. It is their belief that we are all experts in the design of the places and spaces in which we live, work and spend time in.

CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT

PLACED delivers creative engagement solutions, delivering the consultation that our clients and communities need in a meaningful, inclusive way. They take an innovative, flexible approach to bringing local people, developers, designers and decision makers together to have conversations, explore ideas and develop solutions.

They help to ensure local peoples’ voices can be heard and ideas can influence decision makers. Their methodologies include pop-up events from our campervan Ed, pop-up exhibitions, workshops and online engagement through their new engagement platform.

Their clients and collaborators include Combined Authorities, local authorities, housing associations, developers, design practices and community organisations from across the Northwest and beyond. They work directly for clients on standalone engagement, or as part of a wider design team to deliver integrated solutions. Their work ranges from engaging communities in Spatial Development Strategies to developing community-led Action Plans.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION

They know creative learning is an invaluable tool in developing young people’s confidence, self-belief and skills. They also believe in the importance of supporting diversity through education, to help create informed, stronger communities and professionals who can make a difference. Supporting those under-represented in the built environment in accessing the sector is a priority. They argue it is critical that young voices are heard in the design and decision-making process about places.

Since 2012, they have worked with thousands of young people. Many of their past participants have gone on to study built environment courses at university, and some are now starting out in their professional careers.

Their current work with young people includes the PLACED Academy, engagement workshops, curriculum development and creative workshops in schools and colleges and holiday programmes.

THEIR AMBASSADORS

Their work is possible due to the support of over 130 volunteer Ambassadors – student and industry professionals – who are passionate about quality design in the built environment. They believe that we can only make better places together.

More information can be found here www.placed.org.uk and www.placedacademy.com

ROLE

The purpose of the role is twofold: firstly, to lead on the delivery of projects, with a focus on engagement work, and secondly, to represent PLACED at relevant sector events.

• Delivery of Projects: The Project Manager’s responsibilities will include leading on
planning, preparing, delivering and reporting on activities, workshops and events,
and co-ordinating project resources internally to ensure projects are delivered in a
professional way and in line with PLACED values.

• Network development: Alongside this, the successful applicant will promote and
advocate for PLACED to potential collaborators, sponsors and clients through
identified and attending relevant sector events on behalf of PLACED, building on their
existing networks to help secure new business. As an attendee at events, the
successful candidate will actively network with others present.

The successful candidate will work closely with and be supported by the PLACED Director, along with the wider team and network. They will be responsible for the effective delivery of ongoing and new projects. Whilst the role is focused on driving forwards engagement projects, there will be a requirement to provide support to our education programmes.

PLACED are a very small core team committed to having a positive impact through diversifying who shapes our built environment. It is essential that any new member of the team shares this commitment, and that they have a flexible, positive, ‘can do’ approach and be prepared to work flexible across projects and business areas.

TO APPLY

Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter no more than two pages long to Jo Harrop on info@placed.org.uk no later than midday 31st October

Please note: Interviews are expected to take place Friday 5th November.