Community Post Type: Jobs

Collective Encounters is seeking a Digital Archiving Strategy consultant. We aim to develop a participant led archive policy, and would like to understand better some of the issues that arise in maintaining Digital Archives in the long term.

This is part of Radical Retrospectives, a landmark project made possible with @heritagefunduk, thanks to National Lottery players.

Key information:
✨ Expected start date: ASAP
✨ Fee: £500

For a full brief and further information please contact aidan@collective-encounters.org.uk.

The Everyman & Playhouse are looking for a Marketing Assistant to join their team. Working in the Marketing & Fundraising team requires passion for their mission, a flair for relationship building, strong reading and writing skills and heaps of creativity.

It’s a great time to join the theatres, run as a charity by the Liverpool and Merseyside Theatres Trust. We’re a local creative powerhouse with national and international impact, driven by a love for theatre, our city, and the belief that theatre can transform lives.

In 2025 we look forward to an ambitious and dynamic programme of work across all of our performance spaces, as we do our best to be a place where everyone in Liverpool can feel safe, heard and included in asking big questions about the world we’re living in.Underpinning our artistic approach is a commitment to supporting creatives and producers from diverse backgrounds to develop more work with commercial and tour potential; and thereby achieve longer and more sustainable careers in the arts.

The deadline for applications is Monday 3 February at 10.00am.

Interviews will take place in Liverpool on Tuesday 18 February.

Read and download the job pack.

At BIMM University, they’re more than just an educational institution; they’re a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential.

With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the role:

As a Screen & Film Technician, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical support for their specialist Film facilities. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the safety and compliance of their equipment, setting up technical resources for lessons and events, delivering technical demonstrations, and providing specialised support to their vibrant community of students and staff.

What You’ll do:

• Collaborate with their Health & Safety team to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Set up technical resources for lessons and events both on campus and at external venues.
• Deliver engaging technical demonstrations to support curriculum delivery.
• Maintain and manage our inventory of technical equipment.
• Conduct routine checks and low-level maintenance of technical equipment.
• Support the induction and training of students, staff, and lecturers on the safe and effective use of our facilities.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 31 January

Are you passionate about everyday creativity in Wigan and Leigh?

The team are seeking an experienced, freelance festival producer who can creatively plan, direct and evaluate their very first Festival of Everyday Creativity.

They’re looking for someone who is:

✨ Brilliant at making things happen
✨ A skilled team player
✨ Flexible and able to multitask!
✨ Keen to work with a diverse range of people, artists and partners
✨ Committed to working inclusively and making an accessible festival happen
✨ Excited to lead the Festival of Everyday Creativity in April/May 25

To find out more about this opportunity and apply, please download and read their Recruitment Pack, linked here

The Site Manager will be responsible for the operational management of Strawberry Field buildings and land, and assist the Mission Director in the development of the Strawberry Field facilities and the day-to-day running of the project.

Successful applicants must have completed a recognised electrical, plumbing or joinery apprenticeship and must be able to evidence this with the experience gained in their field of expertise.

Salary: £32,590 Per Annum
Closing Date: Sunday 26 Jan 2025
Location: Liverpool, L25 6EJ, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent

If you’re interested in applying you can do so via this link

Closing date: 26 January

Are you passionate about filmmaking and inspiring young talent?

PQA Liverpool is seeking a dynamic and experienced Film & TV Teacher to join their team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality film and television workshops to children and young people aged 6-18.

Location: PQA Liverpool North

Hours: Saturdays, 9:15am-5:30pm (2 sessions per Saturday)

Location: PQA Liverpool South

Hours: Fridays, 5:00pm-8:45pm

Pay: £75 per session

Please note that PQA follows safer recruiting practices. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of filmmakers, please send your CV and links to some of your film work to andrew.parsons@pqacademy.com

Contact name: Andrew Parsons

Contact email: andrew.parsons@pqacademy.com

Closing date: 7 February

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead on the Management of the NLHF Synergy Project, to completion and sign off.

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is undertaking an exciting project. In 2022, The National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded Catalyst the funding for the Development Stage of the Synergy Project which aims to make their heritage accessible to new and underrepresented audiences in an entertaining and meaningful way.

The project will physically redevelop the heritage galleries and transition spaces, as well as implement a heritage education offer to complement their already successful STEM programme.

During the Development Phase, Co-creation consultants worked directly with their target audiences within the local community to ensure that the interpretation and activities of the Synergy project were co-designed and co-created.

The themes for the heritage galleries recommended by the Co-creation Consultants are; Our Place, Our Industry, Our Lives/People, Your Chemicals.

Their Target audiences were also consulted on display and accessibility requirements.

In September 2024, Catalyst was awarded the funding for the Delivery Phase of the Synergy Project which will see the physical implementation of the new heritage galleries and heritage offer.

How to Apply

Please send a covering letter and CV to Nikki Burton Mallott, CEO at Catalyst

Contact name: Nikki Burton Mallott

Contact email: nikki@catalyst.org.uk

Closing date: 11 February

Feedback is a UK- and Netherlands-based charity working for food that is good for people and planet.

The Creative Practitioners will:

• Work with them to plan creative and engaging activities for the project.
• Design appropriate activities to deliver the main outcomes of the project, bearing in mind that participants will include children and vulnerable adults. They anticipate that the practitioners will work with their evaluation consultant to design resources which the project team can use to collect feedback from participants, with training as needed.
• Carry out historical research – they are keen to hear about your suggested approach to delivery of activities that reflect the outcomes and theme of the project.
• Work alongside their community officers to engage participants in the design of the activities and workshops.
• Support the creation of exhibition quality materials.
• Provide progress feedback at an agreed midpoint, and at the end of the project to their steering group.

Freelance practitioners who will work alongside their community education officers to support residents of Knowsley explore their agricultural history through story telling, creative writing, photography, film, textiles and food.

BUDGET for delivery of assorted workshops/ activity

Telling Stories – practitioner fee £3200
Seeing the Picture – practitioner fee £8000
Eating Knowsley – practitioner fee £6000
Craft Creativity – practitioner fee £6800

Closing date for applying 5pm 3rd February with your CV and a brief description of how you would meet the brief.

Please contact lucy@feedbackglobal.org for an application pack ASAP.

The Catalyst team are recruiting! In recent times they have made huge strides in developing our charitable goals and our public offers, yet there is still more to be done.

They are looking for someone to join their team and provide a great experience for all visitors. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the next stage of development.

Background

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum has been successfully trading for over 30 years. Their aim is to inform, educate and inspire the widest audience about the relevance of chemistry through;

Unique offerings and hands-on experiences
Rich industrial heritage archives
Strong links to the local area.

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic Science Presenter to deliver interactive shows and hands-on workshops to families and groups visiting the centre at the weekends. The role will involve performing demonstrations to the public and enthusing everyone about science.

The Role

Reporting to the Education Manager. Responsible for: Delivering interactive shows, hands-on workshops and demonstrations to families and groups visiting the centre.

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Hours: One weekend in three (both Saturday and Sunday) on a flexible basis, although occasional cover may be required to cover special events and holidays

Main duties and responsibilities

To deliver hands-on workshops and interactive shows to the general public and to
pre-booked groups.

To work at Catalyst one weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) in three, although
occasional cover may be required to cover special events and holidays.

To work flexible hours where required, including some early starts for pre-booked
groups.

To professionally represent Catalyst and promote its aims and objectives at all times.

The successful candidate must have

Excellent communication and presentation skills
A passion for science
The ability to work with people of all ages
A confident and fun personality with bags of energy
The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Employee benefits offer contains life assurance cover, pension provision, holidays, free parking and reduced rates in the café.

Full training will be given. The position would suit a Further Education or University student – especially if considering a career in teaching.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as you will be working with children and their families.

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role and how you meet the attributes.

Email: info@catalyst.org.uk

Closing date is Sunday 2nd February 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 10th February