Library and Information Assistants – Liverpool City Council, closes 13 Nov ’24

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. They’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to communities by transforming the way they work and placing our residents at the heart of everything they do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Their values shape how they work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents they serve. They care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

They are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

Vacancies have arisen for full time Library and Information Assistants, based in Central Library or in one of their Community Libraries.

The post holders will be required to provide access to information and learning for the local community. They’re looking for outstanding employees who have excellent customer care and communication skills, a flexible approach to work, competency with IT, and an interest in books and information retrieval.

The post holders will be required to work a combination of early shifts (8:45am-5pm) and late shifts (12pm-8pm, 9:45am-6pm or 9:45-5pm). They will also be required to work one in two Saturdays (8:45am-5pm or 9:45am-4pm). Shifts will be dependent on location and allowances will be paid where applicable.

The main duties of the posts:

To offer advice and guidance to customers on the use of library stock. This can also include assisting with information enquiries

To use ICT to assist customers in accessing library services, and to help promote and use digital services
To undertake cash handling
To work flexibly across the library service
To undertake further training, as and when required
Please download the job description and person specification (at the bottom of this page) to learn more about the role. Please note that you must meet all essential criteria in the person specification in order to be shortlisted.

Their offer to you:

35 hour working week
At least 27 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years service – plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable) and the option to purchase further days
Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
Health and Wellbeing offer including employee assistance programme
Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
Discounted gym memberships
Employee Volunteering Scheme
Medicash
Next steps:

Closing date: Wednesday 13th November 2024

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role, please contact Jeanette Hindley via jeanette.hindley@liverpool.gov.uk

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, they believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact them at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

Although they advertise on Jobs Go Public and other websites, your application process will be directed to their Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

They reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Visit here for Job Description and Candidate Packs.

Trustees – Unity Theatre, opens 7 Nov ’24

Trustees play an invaluable part in leading the organisation and setting the strategy and future ambitions of the theatre. They are looking to recruit new trustees to add to the talent and dedication of their existing board.⁠

They are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with financial expertise so if that sounds like you get in touch!⁠

You can learn more via their trustee pack, link here ⁠

If you are passionate about Unity they want to hear from you! 🫵⁠

Send a short expression of interest & CV to:⁠
eleanormanson-sawko@unitytheatre.co.uk

Social Media & Content Creation Officer – Shakespeare North Playhouse, closes 5 Dec ’24

Shakespeare North Playhouse, ‘Theatre Building of the year 2023’, is a unique new arts venue, which opened in the summer of 2022. It presents a vibrant contemporary cultural and learning programme featuring home co-produced and visiting performances, as well as comedy, music, community work, hire and events and a range of education and training activities.

The Audiences Team play an essential role both in selling tickets to the many performances and events at Shakespeare North Playhouse, and also in promoting the broader activities and impact of the organisation.

As a small team, they strive to create excellent customer experiences in all aspects of their work, whether that be with their artists, their audiences, participants in their creative engagement programme, or users of their spaces and facilities. The Audiences Team are in search of their next Social Media & Content Creation Officer.

For the full job description and details of how to apply, please see https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/job/social-media-content-creation-officer/

Closing date: 5 December

Theatre Technician – The Atkinson, closes 22 Nov ’24

The Atkinson in Southport is a leading arts centre, housing a museum, gallery, library, café, shop, theatre and studio. Its theatrical programme embraces a range of art-forms and welcomes performances from both professional companies and community groups.

They are seeking to recruit part-time Theatre Technicians to support the delivery of the venue’s professional and amateur programme of performances, workshops, and events. The role provides the opportunity to work at one of the most popular arts centres in the North-West, with a varied cultural offer. The programme will be focused at the Atkinson in Southport, but on occasion may extend throughout Sefton to ensure that opportunities for cultural engagement are delivered across the Borough.

They are looking for an individual with appropriate knowledge and experience of working in a technical capacity within a theatre and multi-venue arts environment. You will be able to operate theatre control systems (lighting, sound and stage machinery), including the set-up and operation of AV equipment.

You will be committed to providing a high standard of technical support so that the Atkinson maintains its status as an excellent regional venue for arts, heritage, literature, and information. You will be expected to work directly with members of professional and amateur performing companies, supporting them in a calm and courteous manner. You will be able to assume stage manager responsibilities when required, and implement relevant Health & Safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

The Atkinson’s programme features many events delivered during evenings and at weekends. The postholder will be required to work a significant proportion of their hours at these times, when it is necessary to meet the needs of the service.

More information here:

https://ats-sefton.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/296765?ga_client_id=4d7fa4f4-2fa1-4d77-8223-864bc1a3d39c

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Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: Grade E SCP 7-11, £25,584 – 27,269 Pro Rata
Location: The Atkinson, Southport
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 18 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 22/11/2024 at 23:59
Reference: COMM/24/296765

Customer Experience Team Member (Seasonal) – Liverpool Empire, closes 3 Nov ’24

Are you great with customers, but looking for something a little bit different? They’re looking for customer-focused staff who’d like to work in their exciting, fast-paced and interesting company.

Every night they welcome thousands of people through their doors to enjoy the best in live entertainment. Whether it’s a night out with friends for a special birthday or a family’s first pantomime, every visit is important. They work hard to make sure each customer leaves with those unique memories you can only get from a live show…and that they want to return again and again!

As part of their Customer Experience Team you’ll make this happen. The charismatic and welcoming face of the company, you’ll offer the highest standards of customer service and care. You’ll ensure they meet financial targets by making customers want to return and by selling products and packages on the night, ranging from traditional programmes and ice creams to exciting new cocktails in their luxury bars.

Full of variety, this role is both fun and challenging. You’ll take responsibility for a range of tasks as part of a friendly, passionate and ambitious team, working in one of their unique venues with an ever-changing programme of events.

Further information on the role and the skills you’ll need can be found in their full job description and in our website article: https://careers.atg.co.uk/about-us/life-at-atg/front-of-house.html

If you have the skills to achieve their goals and an affinity for their values they’d like to hear from you! Experience from within the entertainment sector is not essential and they actively encourage applications from people from the widest range of backgrounds, including those currently under-represented in this industry. You do need to be aged 18+ for this position.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 3 November

Fundraising Manager – Port Sunlight Village Trust, closes 18 Nov ’24

Varied and fun fundraising role working alongside colleagues in commercial, heritage, education, operations and landscape teams to grow PSVT’s income by securing funding and donations from funding bodies, major donors and individuals.

You will develop and deliver a fundraising strategy that is aligned with our strategic aims. This will include researching, identifying and applying for funds, developing one-off and recurring donation opportunities, and supporting colleagues with applications for major projects.

You will raise the profile of PSVT as custodian of Port Sunlight, and ensure that village residents, businesses, groups and key stakeholders in the region are aware of and engaged in our fundraising priorities.

You will use your experience as a fundraiser to achieve both financial results, and also stakeholder and funder advocacy.

You will use your skills as an excellent communicator, juggle competing priorities and be effective in managing projects.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 18 November

Director of Audiences – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, closes 27 Nov ’24

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is one of the UK’s most important music organisations, reaching over 500,000 people annually through its live and participative work, plus millions more online. Its work encompasses the world-renowned Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, a diverse programme of over 400 concerts and events each year in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and The Music Room, our Youth Company and an extensive music learning and outreach programme.

WTheyare currently recruiting a Director of Audiences to develop and deliver Liverpool Philharmonic’s marketing, audience development, brand and communications strategy. Serving on the senior Executive Team, the postholder will work with colleagues on the overall strategic and business direction of the organisation.

With knowledge and experience of audience needs and challenges, they will lead in defining and implementing their strategic aims to grow existing audiences and develop new and diverse audiences from across communities. Heading a busy Audiences team, they will set and drive strategic and financial objectives for audiences and income, lead their digital strategy and create and deliver strategies to grow Liverpool Philharmonic’s brand and profile locally, nationally and internationally.

This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead marketing, communications and audience development in one of the most dynamic and highly regarded music organisations in the country. They are seeking a candidate with a successful track record in a senior marketing role in a large-scale arts or creative organisation, who can take a long-term strategic approach to marketing and communications and who can lead and inspire the team to deliver successfully against ambitious targets.

To apply. visit here

Closing date: 27 November

Chief Executive – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, closes 29 Nov ’24

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society is one of the UK’s most important music organisations, reaching over 500,000 people each year through live performance and participative opportunities, plus millions more online.

Its work encompasses the world-renowned Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (the UK’s oldest orchestra) and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, a diverse programme of over 400 concerts and events annually in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and The Music Room, our Youth Company and an extensive music learning and outreach offer.

They are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Chief Executive to lead the organisation into the next phase of its development. They will be responsible for devising and implementing ambitious artistic and business strategies across Liverpool Philharmonic’s varied activities and leading the Executive Team and overall company of 300 staff and musicians in their successful delivery. They will represent the organisation locally, nationally and internationally, positioning the organisation prominently, and building and maintaining relationships with funders, partners, clients, artists and others.

The successful candidate will bring substantial senior leadership experience in a complex organisation, and the ability to inspire and lead the team to achieve far-reaching outcomes. Continually driving the organisation onwards in terms of artistic excellence, breadth and diversity, and future sustainability and growth, the new Chief Executive will maintain and grow Liverpool Philharmonic’s transformative impact on audience and participants, the community and city, and the wider music sector in the UK and globally.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 29 November

Head of Technical Theatre & Film – HOME, closes 16 Dec ’24

To work closely with and supporting the Heads of Theatre, Cinema, Visual Art, Artist Development and Creative Development in delivering the artistic aims of the organisation by planning and supervising all technical aspects of programme production and presentation for HOME.

To contribute to the overall collective leadership and creative strategy for the organisation and to lead on key strategic priorities as appropriate. To work closely with the organisations Artistic, Creative and Artistic Development, Operations, Production, Finance, Development and Marketing and Communication teams to ensure that agreed artistic and business outcomes are achieved.

Job Responsibilities

You will lead the Technical Team which supports all programme areas, the events and hires operation and programming. Current staff team includes: Technical Management, Stage Management, Stage Lighting & Sound, Wardrobe, AV, and Cinema Projection, administrator and Freelance staff as required.

You will be part of an exciting forward-looking organisation working with a wide range of artists, partners, audiences, and stakeholders. Their team is enthusiastic, motivated, and engaged so expect to be challenged! If you can share their ambition and have the skills, knowledge, and experience to do the job, this offers a great and unique opportunity.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 16 December

IT Technician – Royal Northern College of Music, closes 30 Nov ’24

The IT department is integral to their success, providing a secure and resilient infrastructure for students and staff across all areas of the organisation.

As an instrumental part of the team, the IT Technician will work with the Client Services Manager and independently to manage their end-user estate of laptops, desktops, tablets, mobile phones, and more, to ensure that users have a consistent, modern, reliable, and secure environment in which to work.

Day to day, this will involve providing first and second line support for users with various levels of technical abilities on Windows 10, 11 and macOS; keeping software and hardware up to date; monitoring system compliance; and managing user accounts, using tools including their helpdesk system, Active Directory, Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft 365.

Excellent IT, problem solving, and communications skills are expected, as is the drive and commitment to continuously learn and develop. In return, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to a broad range of IT related topics, the scope to become involved in wider aspects of the work of the department, and to broaden your experience and skillsets. Added benefits include free and discounted tickets for RNCM performances, additional time off at Christmas, and the option to join initiatives such as the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Please note that this role is not suitable for remote / hybrid working and requires the successful candidate to be based at the RNCM offices Monday-Friday.

Candidates who have previously applied need not reapply. If you have any queries, please contact their Human Resources department at mailto:Recruitment@rncm.ac.uk – Recruitment@rncm.ac.uk.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 30 November