Community Post Type: Jobs

The Atkinson is seeking to recruit a Performing Arts Programmer to develop an innovative and engaging year-round programme of high-quality performance events, activities and projects.

The programme will be focused at The Atkinson in Southport but on occasion may extend throughout Sefton to ensure that opportunities for cultural engagement are delivered across the Borough.

The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of contemporary practice across the performing arts, and a proven track record of audience development in a commercial environment.

Experience of developing the programming for a performing arts venue is essential for this role; you are expected to have a detailed understanding of the marketplace for performing arts.

You will be committed to increasing audiences, access and engagement with culture and the performing arts so that The Atkinson maintains its status as an excellent regional venue for arts, heritage, literature and information.

You will have a strong entrepreneurial vision for maximising income from The Atkinson’s programmes, and be able to demonstrate effective negotiating skills within the performing arts sector.

The Atkinson will be open to the public on some evenings and at weekends. Therefore, the postholder may be required to work at these times when it is necessary to meet the needs of the service. Travel across Sefton and the North West region is also likely to be required from time to time.

See here to apply.

Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: Grade H (£30,451 – 33,782)
Location: The Atkinson, Southport
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 08/11/2021 at 23:55
Interviews: Week commencing 15/11/2021
Reference: COMM/21/166700

From 29 October – 06 November 2022 the city of Liverpool is to host the prestigious World Gymnastics Championships at the M&S Bank Arena.

Attracting a substantial worldwide audience, the atmosphere is sure to be electric as the world’s best gymnasts go head-to-head in displays of poise, power, precision and artistry over nine action-packed days. A global gymnastics event; an unforgettable experience.

They are looking for a Creative Producer who will lead on the delivery of this creative brief, liaising with production, operations and culture colleagues to deliver the creative; overseeing all production elements and teams to create a cohesive whole feel for the following areas of the event : Opening Ceremony, Sports Presentation, Fan Zone, Gymnast After Party and city animation including integration with the River of Light.

The key focus of this role is to deliver one creative narrative across all areas that delivers a seamless spectator experience and value for money through cross-element procurement and creative.

The event delivery team is committed to delivering an unrivalled World Gymnastics Championships spectator experience – from ticket purchase to the end of the event. The operational delivery, production and marketing should be aligned with the creative vision at all touch points.

The emphasis of the creative brief is to showcase the importance of gymnastics as a world sport by working with creatives and artists, providing a platform to showcase their work, accessing new audiences and creating opportunities for international collaborations, and sustainable legacy.

The Creative Producer will assume responsibility for the integration of the theme across relevant functional areas. The successful candidate will be experienced in developing cultural programmes in line with a central theme for national/international events and will benefit from the support from WGC2022 team members/partners/agencies and Culture Liverpool colleagues.

Please apply through this link.

https://www.globalsportsjobs.com/jobs/creative-producer-world-gymnastics-championships-liverpool-2022-job-liverpool-430210-31.html

Minerva Arts is looking for dynamic, passionate and flexible facilitators for their Cheshire East based Youth Theatres.

They run groups across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington and currently have openings for new team members to run our groups in Sandbach and Middlewich. They operate a Juniors (8-12) group in Sandbach and both Juniors and Seniors (13-18) in Middlewich. You may be available to run both Sandbach and Middlewich or just one of them.

This is a freelance role. The post-holder is expected to be registered self-employed and responsible for their own tax and National Insurance. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

To apply, contact: Mandy Roscoe, youththeatre@minervaarts.com

The rate of pay for this role is £80 per week with travel expenses and resources payable on negotiation.

An exciting opportunity to join the backstage team at the Dukes for their upcoming Christmas production of Beauty and the Beast– a brand-new retelling of the classic tale, written by Daniel Bye and directed by Daniel Bye & Sarah Punshon.

The start date for this role is 1 November 2021, with performances taking place from 3 – 31 December 2021, and will be a UK Theatre/Equity Minimum Agreement.

They’re looking for someone with a can-do and positive attitude, able to work as part of a team, and ideally with relevant theatre training.

To apply, please send your CV to Tom Fisher – tom@dukeslancaster.org. Closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 15th November 2021

Liverpool Philharmonic are excited to welcome applications for an Assistant Music Librarian.

The post-holder will assist the Music Librarian in providing first class professional library and support services to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, all Liverpool Philharmonic performing groups and the Learning programme.

They will also provide outstanding quality customer service to the Chief Conductor, visiting conductors and artists, Liverpool Philharmonic guest musicians and colleagues across the organisation.

This is a full-time, permanent contract, with a working week of 35 hours. The salary for this post is £18,500 per annum.

How to apply

Please go to: https://www.liverpoolphil.com/about-us/careers/assistant-music-librarian/

Core purpose

To welcome and assist all visitors to the Coliseum and provide excellent customer service to people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

This role is a crucial member of the Customer Services team, leading service standards and ensuring sales are maximised and that the customer experience is always of the highest standard.

Provide an inclusive, friendly, efficient, knowledgeable service and ensure a safe working environment complying with all health and safety procedures and standards.

Mandatory training: Saturday 6th November 2021. Shifts: Saturday 13th November 2021- Saturday 8th January 2022. Availability is essential throughout the seasonal contract

The closing date is: Monday 18th October 2021

Interviews will be held: Monday 25th October 2021

Please note: They don’t accept CVs. Only applications made on the Coliseum application forms via their website will be considered for this role: Recruitment (coliseum.org.uk) 

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.