Community Post Type: Jobs

National Museums Liverpool currently have the posts of Decant Assistant (x4) available.

National Museums Liverpool is looking to recruit Decant Assistants to play a vital role in supporting the decant of collections from the Maritime Museum and International Slavery Museum. This is a hugely important step in transforming these gallery spaces, a part of a wider waterfront development plan between now and 2028.

This exciting redevelopment will involve the decant of collections currently on display, re-development of the existing museum and adjacent building, gallery redesign and the display of newly selected objects from their expansive collections and elsewhere, as NML works closely with local communities to co-curate these newly proposed spaces.

To support in the delivery of this project, the Decant Assistants will work together to assist in the logistics of packing, protecting and documenting objects prior to decant from their current location to external storage, and within an assigned deadline. This will be a fantastic opportunity to be part of a large-scale collection move, contributing to NML’s vision and transformation of its Waterfront spaces and overall public offer.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 23 April

National Museums Liverpool currently have the post of Exhibitions Lead (John Moores Painting Prize) available.

Reporting to the Head of Exhibitions, you will lead the development, management and delivery of the John Moores Painting Prize, in addition to other contemporary art projects.

The role is critical to the delivery of memorable experiences for visitors, for building bigger and more diverse audiences, and for supporting the development of National Museums Liverpool as a high performing cultural business with an international profile.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 30 April

The World of Glass received significant funding in 2023 to refurbish its main galleries. This investment has created a hugely engaging interactive space and has boosted visitor numbers from 50K to over 90K in 2024.

The World of Glass has an opportunity to target these increased visitors by supplying high quality and targeted shopping and food experiences, bespoke glass workshops and demonstrations and events and activities that create an increased income stream.

Whilst making the most of this current investment and increased visitor numbers, the World of Glass has an exciting opportunity to aim for in 2026. https://www.glassart.org/ – The Glass Art Society (GAS), has invited The World of Glass to partner with them to deliver the International Festival of Glass and the British Glass Biennale in 2026, bringing in 10K visitors over a single week to St Helens from across the globe.

These opportunities will help to secure the future of the World of Glass, improving on the infrastructure, significantly raising our profile within the art sector, Liverpool City Region, and nationally, as well as securing much needed income.

They are looking for someone who will work as part of our busy operational team. You will support them to raise the profile of the museum and help us to promote commercial opportunities and increase visitor numbers.

They want someone who can deliver creative and innovative communications and marketing materials to meet the needs of both visitors and stakeholders.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 28 April

The Head of Stage will provide leadership on all day-to-day aspects of the stage infrastructure within the theatre relating to both the production and the building.

Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will ensure there is an efficient, cost effective and robust maintenance plan in place, meeting all operational and compliance needs from a stage maintenance perspective. You will oversee casual stage crew and dressers, and alongside the Head of Lighting and Sound oversee the senior technicians and communicate closely with visiting productions & show management to ensure a smooth get in, fit up and get out. This role will involve regular evening and weekend work. Management experience is essential.

The Liverpool Empire Theatre is the largest two-tier theatre in the country, hosting the best in touring theatre productions including musicals, opera, ballet and comedy. This iconic venue plays a crucial role in the cultural offering of the Liverpool City Region and celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 20 April

The Reader is a national charity that uses the power of literature and reading aloud to transform lives. Everyone who works with them, regardless of their job title, plays a part in contributing to this. their Shared Reading model brings people together to read great stories and poems – creating powerful moments of connection. In a world that feels increasingly divided, and with increased pressures on our mental health, Shared Reading offers us time and space to share what matters to us.

The Storybarn is The Reader’s imaginative play space for children and families to share a love of books, imagination and Reading for Pleasure. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Storybarn engagement working with young people from birth to 9 years through family and school programming.

They’re looking for someone who:

– Shares The Reader’s beliefs, ethos and values and fosters a genuine willingness to work as part of a team to help The Storybarn evolve and develop in the most exciting and positive ways.
– Has a flexible and innovative approach to adapt, change and grow in a fast moving environment
– Has a confident and creative approach to curate and implement a range of engagement products for a mix of audiences.
– Is demonstrably able to lead with prior experience in people and/or project management.
– Has excellent practical and organisational skills with the ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated, keen to learn new things Work in an enthusiastic and positive manner, with the flexibility to work weekends on a rota basis, able to work collaboratively with staff at all levels of seniority
– Has excellent knowledge of children’s literature or experience of working with children in the charitable sector
– Is confident with finances, spreadsheet, reports, or willing to learn

Please visit https://www.thereader.org.uk/job/storybarn-manager-operational/ to view a full job description and application form. All applications must be sent to laurakershaw@thereader.org.uk

Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.

Their progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join as they develop new policies and transform the way people access services.

They are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from their workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.

Their Team:

You will be working within Leisure Services, directly with the Culture Services Team and will be based at the Award winning Brindley in Runcorn as well as working in the community and on site at events. The working week will include some evenings and weekends as this is predominantly when events take place.

Your Contributions:

The main purpose of the role is to manage a range of projects as part of the Council’s Crucible of Culture Cultural Strategy and promote its overall aims, objectives and values. The job holder will support the coordination of accessible creative and cultural programming for the benefit of the borough’s residents, maximizing existing and new provision through partnership working and effective promotion. The job holder will coordinate and deliver marketing and communications across a variety of platforms, collecting, collating and sharing information, generating PR for activity delivering the Crucible of Culture and promoting the local arts and culture community. Furthermore, the job holder will provide advice and support to Cultivate and local arts and culture organisations, seeking funding, resource and development opportunities as well as support the local arts and culture community through the coordination of networking opportunities, cultural participation activity and information exchange.

Their Offer:

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
– A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
– Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
– 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
– Investment in your personal development
– Free Car Parking at HBC sites
– Flexible working arrangements
– Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.

ABOUT YOU

As a Culture Officer you will be educated to ILM level 3 or equivalent.

In addition, as a Culture Officer you will have experience of:

• Working in a Culture development context
• Developing and managing participative culture projects
• The process of commissioning culture and culture organisations, and best practise in community engagement
• Developing and working effectively in partnership, especially in building links between private, public, and voluntary sectors
As a Culture Officer you will have knowledge of:
• The professional development needs of the culture sector in Halton or the sub region
• Undertaking fundraising and effectively manage project budgets
The skills and abilities you will have as a Culture Officer are:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people, such as officers, and other statutory and voluntary organization and good presentation skills
• Working knowledge with IT and digital programs including word, excel, email, computerized databases, and social media
• Working on own initiative and as part of a team
• Working effectively under pressure
• Time management skills

As this role involves regular travel across the borough and sometimes further afield, a driving license and access to a vehicle are essential requirements. Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act.

The Council and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff, workers and volunteers to share its commitment.

For further information and to apply for this role visit Halton Borough Council Careers website:

https://careers.halton.gov.uk/jobs/job/Culture-Officer/73

Are you looking for your next career move? Take a look at what Knowsley Council has to offer – competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, access to the Local Government Pension Fund – and say yes to Knowsley.

Current vacancies include the Head of Permanence and Sufficiency. As Head of Permanence and Sufficiency services you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people who access support from their service and their families.

Find out more about this exciting role: https://orlo.uk/3cnwd

Closing date: 13 April

This is a unique opportunity to join the team at one of the UK’s most exciting new music organisations. Since fully opening in the summer of 2021, they have played host to artists such as Nadine Shah, Anna Calvi, Gruff Rhys, OMD, Doves, Black Country New Road, Everything Everything, English Teacher, The Zutons, Nubiyan Twist, Shame, Melt Yourself Down, Dry Cleaning, The Coral, Bodega and many more, with a programme encompassing the best in contemporary alternative, jazz, electronic and experimental music.

Future Yard is committed to providing a range of pathways for local young people to develop the skills needed to embark on careers within the live music industry.

As a member of the Future Yard family you will benefit from a range of bonuses, including: free entry to all Future Yard shows, training and social events, their cycle to work scheme, paid training, ongoing development opportunities and a brilliant range of staff discounts.

Future Yard are looking to appoint an experienced fundraising professional to a new role of Fundraising + Partnerships Manager. As a non-profit Community Interest Company, they must develop a range of revenue streams to support their work. Ensuring they have brilliant relationships with a range of funders, corporate partners, patrons, social investors and stakeholders is vital to achieving this.

You will develop, grow and maintain these relationships, ensuring Future Yard maximises a broad range of revenue streams across grant funding, corporates, major donors, individual giving and impact investing. You will have the opportunity to input and shape the fundraising and partnership strategy you will be delivering against, supported by their Director of Audiences.

The next 12 months represent an exciting period for Future Yard. We are in the process of changing our governance structure, moving to a charitable model. They are also about to embark on a large capital building project, creating new performance and workshop spaces. Both these projects have shaped their fundraising and partnership strategy and present a unique opportunity for the ideal candidate to have a direct role in shaping the future of our organisation.

Future Yard has been active in social impact investing, working with a number of impact investors to establish and support thei work to date. Their new Fundraising + Partnerships Manager will be interested in social value, aware of the opportunity it presents and excited by its potential to play a part in their business model ongoing.

Working within their Leadership Group, this role will report to the Director Of Audiences. Future Yard CIC is a relatively young organisation and has grown into its current position of prominence in just five years. They are an award winning, grassroots cultural institution, anchor organisation in Birkenhead’s regeneration and an Arts Council England NPO.

They are looking for an experienced fundraising professional to undertake this role at an important time in their organisation’s development. Ideally you will have relevant experience within the music/creative industries, although candidates with transferable and appropriate experience from other sectors are also encouraged to apply.

They are particularly looking for an individual who shares Future Yard’s values and is/has:

– Demonstrable and successful fundraising experience in a relevant sector, including bid writing
– A track record of success, building valuable, financially beneficial partnerships
– Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining relationships with a range of commercial and charitable partners
– An appetite to innovate and an interest in the opportunities around impact investing and social value
– An understanding of patron and individual giving programmes
– A passion for the power of culture and a deep interest in music
– Great team working skills, flexibility and an appetite to continually develop
– Excellent communication skills and an ability to brilliantly articulate and present Future Yard’s vision
– You will be a well organised, disciplined self-starter

Please read the full Recruitment Pack for this role here: https://futureyard.org/jobs-opportunities-fundraising-partnerships-manager/

Applications must be made via the application form linked below, with an opportunity to upload a CV and personal statement detailing how you are the perfect fit for the role. Please take care to address all aspects of the role profile (as described above) in your covering letter.

If your application is successful, you will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be in person and will take place on either 30th April or 1st May.

The deadline for applications is 10am on Thursday 24th April 2025.

Apply now at https://forms.gle/D2RdUN3bV2eBFzRA6