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Marketing & Sales Assistant – The Beatles Story, closes 21 Feb ’25

As Marketing & Sales Assistant you will support the Sales and Marketing team including assisting with overall daily marketing tasks, developing and managing the effective marketing, digital, social media, communications and PR strategy for the business and driving sales across all of the business.

  • Job Title: Marketing & Sales Assistant
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Hybrid
  • Closing date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025

To apply and for more details, visit here

Principal 5th Horn – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, closes 6 Mar ’25

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – the UK’s oldest – is a critically-acclaimed ensemble, central to Liverpool’s cultural offering. They are currently looking for a Principal 5th Horn to join the Orchestra.

As a professional musician with exceptional orchestral, chamber and solo playing abilities and broad repertoire knowledge, you’ll be responsible for participating in a positive atmosphere within the section, supporting the Section Leader and playing other horn parts as required, proactively exploring opportunities for training and personal development, and representing the Orchestra at donor events. If you’re an organised and positive team player with extensive orchestral experience, they’d love to hear from you.

Principal Role:

  • To perform as Principal Fifth Horn with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in a range of musical styles and genres, orchestra and ensemble size
  • To have excellent orchestral, chamber and solo playing abilities, maintaining this to the highest musical standards
  • To perform in the Orchestra at venues throughout the UK and on foreign tours, involving regular evening and weekend working

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 6 March

Principal Bass Clarinet – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, closes 6 Mar ’25

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – the UK’s oldest – is a critically-acclaimed ensemble, central to Liverpool’s cultural offering.

They are currently looking for a Principal Bass Clarinet to join the Orchestra. As a professional musician with exceptional orchestral, chamber and solo playing abilities and broad repertoire knowledge, you’ll be responsible for participating in a positive atmosphere within the section, sitting up and playing other clarinet parts as required, proactively exploring opportunities for training and personal development, and representing the Orchestra at donor events. If you’re an organised and positive team player with extensive orchestral experience, they’d love you to get in touch.

Principal Role:

  • To perform as Principal Bass Clarinet (playing Clarinet as required) with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in a range of musical styles and genres, orchestra and ensemble size.
  • To have excellent orchestral, chamber and solo playing abilities, maintaining this to the highest musical standards.
  • To perform in the Orchestra at venues throughout the UK and on foreign tours, involving regular evening and weekend working.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 6 March

Culture Development and Events Officer – Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, closes 12 Feb ’25

Knowsley Council are looking for a Culture Development and Events Officer (Events) to join their Culture Team.

If you are passionate about culture and have experience of planning and delivering large scale events and cultural activities, then this role could be for you. Experience could include delivering cultural events, developing and supporting cultural organisations and artists, activities, festivals, performances, public art, etc.

Following a hugely successful few years, Knowsley is looking forward to building on the ambition for culture, creativity and visitor economy and impacting positively on key priorities for a successful Knowsley.

Knowsley is a priority area for Arts Council England and Heritage Lottery and has excellent relationships with both. Knowsley is home to the Shakespeare North Playhouse and has an exciting and developing cultural and creative sector.

They reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should they receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley Council they will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

They promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to their organisation. They particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as they acknowledge their underrepresentation in their workforce.

At Knowsley they value applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Jo Dry, the Culture and Visitor Economy Service Manager.

Interview date: 25 February

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 12 February

Venue Manager – The British Music Experience, closes 28 Feb ’25

The Venue Manager is a senior management position which will cover the areas of venue management; strategic business planning, strategic ticketing arrangements, content management, marketing and PR, group sales and Travel Trade, social media and retail outlets.

Job Requirements

Essential

  • Proven experience of venue management
  • Proven experience of staff management
  • Proven experience of managing budgets and accounts, and setting and achieving financial and Customer service KPIs
  • Proficient in the use of IT

Desirable Criteria:

  • Good knowledge of the Liverpool, leisure and tourism sectors
  • A passion and excellent general knowledge of popular music history
  • Previous experience in event management
  • Experience of working within a visitor attraction or similar venue.

Core Competencies

  • An all-rounder who has the ability to work to pre agreed plans.
  • Self-starter and ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
  • Effective and highly developed communication skills in both formal and informal settings with the ability to influence others and make formal presentations.
  • An effective team player
  • The ability to gather information and analyse it as part of the decision-making process.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer

How to Apply

Please read the job description for further information on this role. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role, and send to jobs@britishmusicexperience.com

Deadline: 12 noon on Friday 28 February 2025.

Interviews will take place w/c 10 March 2025.

The first interview will be via zoom. Those candidates who receive a 2nd interview invitation will meet at the Museum w/c 17 March 2025.

If you have not heard from them by 5pm on Friday 14 March 2025, please assume that they will not be taking your application any further.

Contact name: Hiring Manager
Contact email: jobs@britishmusicexperience.com

Retail & Admissions Assistant, Part Time, Seasonal – Imperial War Museum North, closes 16 Feb ’25

IWM North is the fifth branch of Imperial War Museums and the first outside the South East of England. Designed by internationally-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, the building’s iconic structure was inspired by the idea of a world shattered by conflict.

From 1914 to the present day every object on display at IWM North tells a remarkable personal story. Highlights of a visit include a number of changing special exhibitions each year and the unique 360 audio-visual experience of the Big Picture. IWM North attracts over 350,000 visitors each year. The branch does not charge an admission entry fee but does host a number of special exhibitions each year.

As a member of the Retail and Admission team you will be in a key, customer facing role, welcoming visitors to the museum, providing them with detailed information and consistently delivering the highest standards of customer service. A strong drive for achieving sales targets and the confidence to approach visitors and actively sell a wide range of products is essential.

For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description.

For full job description and to apply, visit here

Closing date: 16 February

Vocal Tutor – Chetham’s School of Music, closes 24 Feb ’25

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Vocal Tutor to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in Manchester city centre.

The Job

They are seeking an exceptional Vocal Tutor with proven pedagogical experience at the highest of standards, coupled with extensive experience of teaching all voice types (including coaching students going through ‘vocal change’). Stage and performance experience within the operatic repertoire and solo concert/recital repertoire is also desirable.

You will be committed to the education and development of exceptionally talented young people. Primarily focusing on 1-2-1 tuition of 1st and subsidiary study students (aged 8-18) the ideal candidate will have a significant depth of experience in developing students’ holistic musical education. Preferred candidates would also have experience of chamber coaching and working with students to an advanced level in small and medium sized ensembles.

Recognised professional level of performance experience is required for this role.

Chetham’s believes in creating robust, rounded and relevant musicians of the future. We value tutors who share our aim to support students in achieving musical and personal breadth, in tandem with technical proficiency.

Hours for this role are likely to start on a part-time basis with initial hours estimated at c.3-5 hours per week. Candidates will need to be flexible with regards to average working hours. Hours are allocated annually based upon student intake and therefore subject to annual variance.

Start date April 2025, subject to recruitment checks.

In Return

  • Hourly rate dependent on experience.
  • Benefits including free catered lunches during term time and free tickets to concerts.

Download: https://static.chethams.com/app/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/Instrumental-Tutor-Job-Description-January-2025.pdf – Job Description and Person Specification

Download: https://static.chethams.com/app/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/Application-Form-Blank-Fillable-Chethams-January-2025-1.pdf – Application Form

Application deadline: 9am, Monday 24th February 2025

Interviews: By arrangement thereafter

For any queries about the role, please contact mailto:hr@chethams.com – hr@chethams.com

Freelance Support Music Facilitators – Brighter Sound, closes 21 Feb ’25

Brighter Sound are running two 12-week engagement projects in the Rochdale borough for young people aged 11-18 who are facing significant challenges in their lives, working with Rochdale Connections Trust and Rochdale Youth Service

They’re offering two roles to support 12 creative music-making sessions responding to participants’ interests and needs, utilising non-formal, youth-led, co-created trauma-informed approaches.

To apply, visit here

Apply by Friday 21 February 2025, 11pm

Regional Engagement Partner, North – RIBA North, closes 9 Feb ’25

The RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: c£35,000 per annum depending upon experience and location

Location: Home-based within the North West of England / Hybrid / Liverpool

Hours: 35 hours per week, full time, permanent

About the Role

Join their RIBA Membership Experience UK team to create and deliver an engaging regional programme that supports members and grows membership.

They are seeking a resourceful and inspired Regional Engagement Partner to join their North region supporting the Northwest area of England who will work with the Regional Director to deliver their Engagement Plan and directly support all members.

As a proactive relationship manager, you will meet with members digitally and through visiting their practices to ensure member satisfaction and promote engagement with the RIBA. The role includes the prospecting of new members and collaborating with the Membership Development team.

Leading on stakeholder relationships and engagement planning, you will bring your creativity and experience of developing and marketing events across a range of channels. You will be experienced in negotiation at various levels with the ability to influence decision making.

They have a hybrid working model, the role will require extensive travel and flexibility to work evenings and weekends dependant on activity within the North of England.  You should, therefore, reside within the Merseyside region and ideally have a full driving license with access to a car to enable you to undertake the necessary travel within the region.

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain key Stakeholder relationships and external partnership working to support member engagement and increase membership
  • Work collaboratively to support RIBA Branches, Special Interest and Task & Finish groups to drive member engagement and recruitment activity
  • Develop and deliver an activity plan of meetings with Chartered Practices and Members and prospect members (online and face to face)
  • Plan, develop, and implement a programme of activities in Schools of Architecture and for architecture students
  • Use regional knowledge, research and insight gathering to identify opportunities to enhance the value for membership and reach prospect members

What are they looking for?

The ideal candidate will possess experience of working within dynamic, fast-paced environments and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be high on initiative and committed to working collaboratively with colleagues

  • An astute communicator with significant proven ability to network at all levels, able to consult and build good relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders, with the ability to influence, persuade and motivate.
  • A collaborative team player who is happy to support colleagues in meeting team deliverables across the whole of the North region.
  • Confident in using a range of digital platforms and systems including CRM databases to target and record activities.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and balancing conflicting priorities.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity and inclusion.
  • Has a passion and understanding of the culture of architectural practice and architects, their role, and the skills of architects

Why Join them?

Benefits:

The RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on their benefits see here

If you would like to apply for the position, please view the full job description below (found at ‘supporting documents’) and submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description using the form below. Please note they will only consider applications with covering letters for this position.

Additionally, please ensure that you complete their Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be submitted separate from your application.

Closing date: Sunday, 9th February 2025
Interview date: w/c 17th February 2025

Due to high volumes of applications we are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview they will be in touch.  They may also close an advert earlier than the date above if they receive enough quality applications.

Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.  They are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, they are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. They champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across their organisation. They value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with them, yet your past experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, they encourage you to apply anyway.

Supporting Documents for Regional Engagement Partner, North can be found here

Corporate Partnerships Manager – RIBA, closes 17 Feb ’25

The RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: £40,000 plus £10,000 performance related bonus per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time permanent contract

Corporate Partnerships

The RIBA Corporate Partnerships team is a new team that has been specifically created to innovate, attract, grow and deliver long-term, sustainable sponsorship revenue streams for RIBA, across a range of events, such as awards, conferences, talks, exhibitions and bespoke projects.

This is an exciting time for this team and RIBA. They are building a new future with mix of existing corporate partnerships and developing new business opportunities with sector leading brands.

About the Role

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading on the acquisition and development of new corporate partners with the intention of driving sales, year-on-year revenue growth and profitability, across the corporate partnership’s portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role focuses on securing revenue from leading organisations, both in the UK and internationally, and supports the successful delivery of corporate sponsorship activities, working with colleagues across the RIBA.

This role includes targeting, engaging and developing business with potential clients in our business category. These include, software providers, accountants, lawyers, banks, property companies, developers and built environment consultants.

You will be required to

  • Actively seek, secure and maintain new long-term commercially viable corporate partnership sales opportunities through networking, direct targeting and via business related social media
  • Develop a pipeline of corporate partner prospects in line with the business strategies, goals and objectives
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with potential corporate partners, through securing and leading new business meetings
  • Provide first point of contact and dedicated account management for corporate partners dealing with any queries or new requirements that may arise
  • Monitor and manage corporate partner feedback to support development and client service improvement initiatives
  • Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships:
    • Develop strategies for evolving and growing corporate partnerships, employing market intelligence to identify opportunities and assess the current market conditions
    • Investigate ways to diversify our corporate partnership base and implement strategies to extend and grow our revenue streams
    • Devise and implement strategies to increase revenue year-on-year across the RIBA awards, exhibitions, conferences and RIBAJ ‘special projects
    • Prepare high quality and compelling corporate partnership proposals and presentations
    • Support the development of corporate partnerships marketing collateral
  • Oversight of corporate partnership accounts ensuring delivery of all agreed terms and requirements, while enabling sponsors’ objectives are met
  • Attend client meetings and internal stakeholder and management meetings as the representative of the Corporate Partnerships team
  • Attend events to ensure corporate partners’ requirements are successfully delivered, in line with contracted objectives and goals

What are they looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a membership, media or an events organisation or charity. We are looking for an innovative individual with:

  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational skills and written and verbal communication.
  • A strong work ethic
  • An ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously
  • A knowledge of the architecture and construction industry would be an asset, though not essential.
  • Proficient in all MS Office applications
  • Ideally, experience of working with and selling to companies in our business category

Why Join them?

Benefits:

The RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on benefits see here.

If you would like to apply for the position, please view the full job description below (found at ‘supporting documents’) and submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description using the form below. Please note we will only consider applications with covering letters for this position.

Additionally, please ensure that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be submitted separate from your application.

Closing date: 17th February at 11.59pm
Interview dates: 24th and 25th February

Due to high volumes of applications thy are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview they will be in touch. They may also close an advert earlier than the date above if we receive enough quality applications.

Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.  They are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, they are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. They champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation. They value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with them, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, they encourage you to apply anyway.

Supporting Documents for Corporate Partnerships Manager can be found here