Community Post Type: Jobs

Cheshire Dance is looking for a highly motivated dynamic individual who is passionate about dance and its value in society.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant dance ecology and successful organisation.  They will have previous experience of; co-ordinating programmes and/or projects with specific objectives, delivering high quality dance activities for a variety of communities and working in partnership with other non-arts sectors.

They will be an advocate for the transformative power of dance and be able to collaborate with partners to achieve shared goals, transferring their skills and knowledge into the role.  In addition, they will value their own creative practice as they will others, be a natural organiser and a great communicator.

Cheshire Dance values diversity in its workforce as it does in its artistic programme and can support the professional development of the post-holder.  They aim to attract a mix of applicants from different backgrounds, going further than simply reflecting the stakeholders and geographic areas they currently serve.

Deadline: Wednesday 1st December, midday

Interviews: Monday 6th December

For more information and to download an application pack, visit: https://www.cheshiredance.org/jobs/

Cheshire Dance is looking for a highly motivated dynamic individual who is passionate about dance and its value in society.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant dance ecology and successful organisation, taking the lead on the development of Youth Dance and Dance in Education initiatives across Cheshire.  They will have extensive experience of; delivering high quality dance activities in youth and education contexts, delivering cross-curricular dance activity in schools and working in partnership with education and other non-arts sectors.

They will be an advocate for the transformative power of dance and be able to collaborate with partners to achieve shared goals. In addition, they will value creative practice, be a natural organiser and a great communicator.

Cheshire Dance values diversity in its workforce as it does in its artistic programme and can support the professional development of the post-holder.  They aim to attract a mix of applicants from different backgrounds, going further than simply reflecting the stakeholders and geographic areas they currently serve.

Closes: Wednesday 1st December, midday

Interviews: Tuesday 7th December

For your information and to download an application pack, visit: https://www.cheshiredance.org/jobs/

They’re looking for people to join the Production Department as Technicians at the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.

The Production team deliver and facilitate all of the production and technical requirements of our work on stage:-lighting, sound, video, stage and wardrobe; provide technical support to visiting productions and support off-stage activities around the buildings and out in the community, assisting with skills development for our YEP programme.

They have three full time posts available for multi-skilled technicians (two permanent and 1 fixed term). They will shortlist based on how each candidate meets the person specification shown in the job description, but we believe that even if a candidate doesn’t have all the experience they ask for, they might still have the values, enthusiasm and qualities that they’re looking for, so please don’t be put off from applying because you don’t feel you have all the experience.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role in advance of application, this can be arranged via recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com.

They are trying to make the application process as open and accessible as possible, so if you are experiencing any barriers to accessing the information, and would like this pack in a different format, or would like to submit your application in a different way, then please contact their recruitment team via recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com or by calling on 0151 706 9113.

More information about the role can be found at:

https://www.everymanplayhouse.com/jobs

The role is one of Supervisor to join the Box Office and Stage Door team at the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.

All members of the Audience Experience team aim to provide an excellent standard of customer care; ensure licensing legislation is upheld across the theatre sites; look after the audience health, safety and welfare and develop opportunities to increase earned income throughout the front of house operation.

The Audience Experience Supervisor (Box Office & Stage Door) will ensure a friendly and efficient point of contact for all audiences, visitors and company members; support the management and development of Box Office and Stage Door operations and act as a deputy for the Audience Experience Manager (Box Office & Stage Door).

They will shortlist based on how each candidate meets the person specification shown in the job description, but believe that even if a candidate doesn’t have all the experience they ask for, they might still have the values, enthusiasm and qualities that we’re looking for, so please don’t be put off from applying because you don’t feel you have all the experience.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role in advance of application, this can be arranged via recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com.

They are trying to make their application process as open and accessible as possible, so if you are experiencing any barriers to accessing the information, and would like this pack in a different format, or would like to submit your application in a different way, then please contact our recruitment team via recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com or by calling 0151 706 9113.

More information about the role can be found at:

https://www.everymanplayhouse.com/jobs

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/