Head of Programme and Partnerships (Maternity Cover) – Liverpool Biennial, closes 29 Jun ’25

Head of Programme and Partnerships (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Full time 37.5 per week

Contract: Maternity cover fixed contract starting 1 August 2025

Salary: £44,925 – £49,417 per annum depending on experience

Closing date: Sunday 29 June, 11:59pm

Link: https://www.biennial.com/job/head-of-programme-partnerships-maternity-cover/

Info: This role will oversee and be ultimately responsible the delivery of our 2026 programme, as well as playing a central and strategic role in the development of LB2027. This will include securing national and international programme partnerships and co-commissioners, contributing to and sourcing funding opportunities, planning around staffing, budgets and projects, setting KPIs and ensuring funder and organisational commitments are set realistically, adhered to and upheld.

Catering & Events Assistant – Bluecoat, closes 23 May ’25

The Bluecoat is Liverpool’s centre for the contemporary arts, hosting a regular programme of exhibitions, live events, workshops and discussions covering a range of art forms including visual art, music, dance and literature. They run a participation programme which enables people who might otherwise face barriers to engagement to be involved in the contemporary arts. Alongside this offer, the Bluecoat is also home to a community of creative retailers, working artist studios, a cafe and a bistro.

Working within the Trading Team at the Bluecoat, Catering and Events Assistants will provide a warm welcome to our cafe visitors and event guests, ensuring people have the best experience they can. They will provide a frontline service for the Bluecoat, presenting an efficient and welcoming face to visitors and guests.

This role would suit someone who is keen to work in a dynamic environment who would like to gain further experience across the catering and hospitality sector. You will have some experience in a front-facing role in catering or hospitality and be dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 23 May

FACT Liverpool – Immersive Arts & Studio/Lab Lead Job Opportunity, closes 11 Jun ’25

We are seeking a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial individual to serve as Immersive Arts & Studio/Lab Lead at FACT Liverpool.

FACT has an international reputation for producing innovative, ground-breaking exhibitions featuring newly commissioned and produced artworks by artists at all stages of their careers working at the intersection of art and technology. This position will lead our thriving creative space, Studio/Lab (established in 2024), towards continued growth and increased sustainability while developing talent in immersive artworks and experiences.

Studio/Lab is a creative community experimenting with digital technologies. It serves as an incubator for immersive, sound, moving image and gamified art research and production. Studio/Lab provides members and residents with access to entry level immersive technologies, digital production tools, video editing and podcast suites, while fostering critical engagement with technology’s role in society. There are currently 35 paying artist members, working across different digital disciplines. In the last year, we’ve produced five new commissions and supported over 50 artists.

– Salary: £34,000 per annum
– Hours of work: 35 hours per week (1 FTE) and as necessary to fulfil the scope of responsibilities within the post. This may involve some weekend and evening work and hours can be flexible to accommodate this.
– Contract: Fixed-term contract for 2 years. Potential to extend subject to funding.
– Holiday entitlement: 31 days (pro-rata) including bank holidays rising to 33 after two years’ service.
– What we offer: Flexible working arrangements; Access to FACT’s vibrant cultural programme and network; Professional development opportunities; 24/7 telephone employee assistance support service, private Medical and dental cover and Cycle to work scheme

The ideal candidate will balance artistic integrity with business acumen, building on Studio/Lab’s successful first year to enhance its position as an incubator supporting digital artists and creative technologists, while expanding its financial model.

Please visit the FACT website to download a recruitment pack for full details about this opportunity – fact.co.uk/news/2025/05/job-opportunity-immersive-arts-studio-lab-lead

Admissions Welcome Host – The Beatles Story, closes 22 May ’25

As a key member of the customer service team, you’ll greet and assist a diverse range of guests, from families to overseas visitors, ensuring they feel valued and supported throughout their journey.

You’ll provide exceptional service, offer insights into the rich history of The Beatles, and create magical moments that enhance our visitors’ experience. With responsibilities ranging from managing ticket sales to maintaining the smooth flow of guests, you’ll help maintain a welcoming, secure, and engaging atmosphere.

If you’re passionate about delivering five-star service and immersing guests in the world of The Beatles, they’d love to hear from you.

Roles available are 2 x 8 hour Weekend Contracts (4 x hours on a Saturday, 4 x hours on a Sunday with regularly overtime opportunities available.)

Rate of pay is £12.60 per hour.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 22 May

Lighting Technician – Liverpool Royal Court, closes 15 May ’25

The team are looking for a LX Technician to work primarily on productions and events within the Main House in a Lighting No1 capacity. This will include the the operation of the lighting and AV for performances and events in the studio and other spaces.LX Technician.

  • Duration: Permanent
  • Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum
  • Working Hours/Pattern: 40hrs per week, including evenings and weekends. Additional hours may be required determined by the need of the business. The post holder can take time off in lieu with authorisation from line manager.
  • Reporting to: Head of Lighting, Technical Manager
  • Responsible for: No direct management. Supervision of casual staff.
  • Annual Leave: 28 days per annum including bank holidays
  • Location: Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre, 1 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1HL

For more details and to apply, email HR@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com

Closing date: 15 May

 

Facilities Manager – National Museums Liverpool, closes 21 May ’25

NML currently have the post of Facilities Manager available.

This role supports the Estates Manager and the Head of Estates to ensure NML’s estate is accessible, safe and secure and serves the needs of their visitors, staff and collections. You’ll also provide support to their Major Projects team who are leading NML’s substantial transformation Programme.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 21 May

Collections Information Analyst – National Museums Liverpool, closes 28 May ’25

NML currently have the post of Collections Information Analyst available.

National Museums Liverpool has a large, multi-disciplinary collection that is managed day to day by five curatorial teams in World Museum, Art Galleries, Maritime Museum, Museum of Liverpool and International Slavery Museum. Working closely with these colleagues, as well as those in Registration, Conservation and Archives, you will be responsible for the technical management of NML’s collections management database to help ensure the appropriate and accurate recording of collections information and collections management procedures.

To help accomplish this, you should have experience of technical administration and support of collections management systems, data migration projects and data analysis. Additionally, you should be familiar with sector-wide initiatives in making digital collections data more accessible, including TaNC, DiSSCo and MDS, and associated funding opportunities. You will also work on special projects delivery involving digital collections data.

A key initial project is supporting the migration from MIMSY XG to a successor system and, subsequently, the facilitation of user training, technical maintenance, system development, and digitisation projects. After the replacement of MISMY XG, the role will progress to an emphasis on maintaining the successor system, facilitating documentation and digitisation initiatives across NML, ensuring the use of documentation standards, and providing technical expertise and support to enable colleagues in their use of the database.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 28 May

Movema Co-Chair – Deadline 02/06/25

Movema is a multi-award winning, registered charity based in Liverpool and Bristol. Co-founded in 2009 by four, ethnically and socio-economically diverse females wanting to unite people through world dance. In the past 15 years we have engaged 100,000 people through accessible dance programmes in the arts, education, and health sectors.

Our mission is to reach out to and transform lives of those most in need, especially those who have experienced barriers that have impacted their ability to engage with dance.To share culturally diverse dances in safe spaces increasing understanding and tolerance.

And to co-create with our communities and artists a programme of performances, participatory workshops and artist training which celebrates and amplifies the strengths in our communities.

Our values are to create safer spaces to bring different people together nurturing understanding, unity and lasting connections and to empower individuals to express themselves creatively and live full and enriching lives by offering opportunities to participate and explore new experiences.

Movema is seeking a Co-Chair, and up to three new Trustees, to guide the organisation through its next exciting stage of development in Liverpool and Bristol.

We are seeking interest from people with a commitment to and interest in our core purpose and we welcome approaches from those considering their first Chair / Trustee role as well as experienced non-executives.

The Co-Chair will lead the Board of Trustees for Movema, alongside our existing Chair, providing strategic and governance oversight and direction for the sustainability of the organisation and its work for the benefit of its service users. We are striving to gain interest from candidates with a commitment to and interest in our core purpose and we welcome approaches from those considering their first Chair role as well as experienced non-executives.

The purpose of this role is to co-lead the Board of Trustees for Movema, providing strategic and governance oversight and direction for the sustainability of the organisation and its work for the benefit of its service users.

Movema’s Board of Trustees bring together diverse experience, skills and knowledge to work collaboratively to provide governance. The Board is supported in this, by the designated Chair or Co-Chairs, Treasurer and the Executive team. We are currently looking to appoint up to three trustees.

To discuss the roles informally please contact CEO maria@movema.co.uk or call 07548365869.
There will be two opportunities to discuss the roles with our senior leaders and Trustees online: Thursday 15th & 22 May 2025 (5.30-7.30pm) Zoom or In-person in Liverpool.

We welcome Trustee applications from individuals with skills in all areas of the arts and business sectors. Experience of the following would be particularly welcome to compliment our collective skillset;

– Fundraising
– Dance & Performing Arts
– Business Development
– Marketing

A successful candidate would be able to demonstrate solid leadership experience, with an ability to motivate and inspire. Strong understanding of the role of chair, with a focus on leading and developing colleagues within the Board and the executive team to enable effective leadership of the wider organisation. Commitment to the highest standards of governance and environmental sustainability, with also a deep understanding of and demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

For more specification, visit the information pack here: https://movema.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Movema-Recruitment-Pack-Co-Chair-2025-1.pdf