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

Programme Leader: BA (Hons) Acting (Musical Theatre) – LIPA, closes 16 May ’25

LIPA are seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate individual for the role of Programme Leader for our BA (Hons) Acting (Musical Theatre) programme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Musical Theatre course within the School of Performance.

Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for the academic leadership, strategic development, and operational management of the programme, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality student experience that reflects current industry practice and meets academic standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Musical Theatre course within the School of Performance through collaboration with colleagues, oversight of the curriculum and developing dynamic networks.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 16 May

Seasonal Content Creator/ Social Media Executive – Knowsley Safari, closes 15 May ’25

Knowsley Safari is looking for a creative, energetic, and animal-loving storyteller to join their Marketing team as a Seasonal Content Creator / Social Media Executive.

From lions basking in the sun to the behind-the-scenes magic of their animal care team, there are incredible stories happening across the Safari every single day-and they need someone to help share them with the world.

This role is perfect for someone bursting with creativity, passion, and energy-whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or simply starting out in your content career. If you love storytelling and want hands-on experience in a truly unique setting, they’d love to hear from you!

The Recruitment Pack for this role which includes more information along with the job description and person specification can be downloaded from the Knowsley Safari website.

Closing date: 15 May

Head of Creative Communities (Mat Cover) – Storyhouse, closes 2 Jun ’25

As Head of Creative Communities, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic development and delivery of all of Storyhouse programmes and activities for children and young people under the age of 26.

This includes community-led festivals, community groups and their growing programme of creative engagement activities for the wider community, including older people and the learning disabled community.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 2 June

In Harmony Lead Musician – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, closes 18 May ’25

Liverpool Philharmonic’s In Harmony programme has gone from strength to strength over the years, now working with over 1750 children across North Liverpool.

As an In Harmony Lead Musician, you will deliver visionary, high-quality music education to young people, increasing their aspirations and improving their wellbeing. This position has a specific creative focus so they are looking for someone who is a confident creative musician/composer and who is able to support with the development of In Harmony curricula (specifically our creative curriculum), has extensive experience running creative workshops for whole classes, is confident with the use of music applications such as garage band, is interested in diverse genres/cultures, and is able to support with the sharing of creative best practice. If this is you and you are passionate about the work that In Harmony does, they’d love to hear from you.

Key Information

  • Salary: £36,385.94 Pro Rata
  • Employment type: Part-time, permanent
  • Hours of work: Variable around needs of the programme (circa 19.25 hours per week)
  • Responsible to: In Harmony Artistic Director
  • Place of work: Venues where In Harmony Liverpool activity takes place including, but not limited to, Faith Primary School, Beacon CE Primary School, North Liverpool Academy, The Lighthouse Anfield, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool Philharmonic at the Friary and other venues across the Liverpool City Region

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 18 May

Young Film Programmer Trainee – FACT Liverpool, closes 30 May ’25

FACT Liverpool is the UK’s leading organisation for the support and exhibition of art and film that embraces new technology and explores digital culture. They are excited to announce a new Young Film Programmer Trainee opportunity, supported by Film Hub North, for a young person aged 18 to 25, based in the North West of the UK.

Are you passionate about film and keen to develop the skills to create a cinema event at FACT that engages young audiences?
As a Young Film Programmer Trainee, they’ll support your development and equip you with the skills to deliver large-scale film events. You’ll assist the Film and Events Officer in establishing partnerships with key organisations and help develop a young film audience aged 15 to 25 years.

They welcome applications from young people aged 18 to 25 years, based in the North West, valuing transferable skills and a willingness to learn. No prior experience in an arts organisation is required – just a strong enthusiasm for film!

FACT Liverpool cares about diversity in the workplace and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. They encourage applications from any young person aged 18 to 25 years old, who may also have Black, Asian or Global Ethnic Majority heritage, identify as D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and/or who are from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

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Please visit FACT’s website and download a job pack for details on how to apply > https://www.fact.co.uk/news/2025/04/opportunity-young-film-programmer-trainee