Community Post Type: Jobs

The post holder will play a key role in the development and delivery of the Arts in Libraries programme.

This is a creative and rewarding role for a highly motivated and organised individual, who has the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to manage the Visiting/Touring programme of work, commission arts engagement work and manage/lead on aspects of Continued Professional Development for St Helens based creatives/artists.

21 hrs per week

Salary: 32,062 – £33,699 per annum (full time equivalent)

Closing date: 13/04/2026 – but we reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Capital Team as an Officer in a permanent role.

Arts Council England delivers a range of capital investment programmes that contribute to the outcomes of Let’s Create, our 10-year strategy. Capital Investment Programmes are programmes that invest in assets or infrastructure to support the long sustainability of creative and cultural organisations across England. These programmes include;

• The Creative Foundations Fund (£485m 2025/26 – 2029/30).
• Museum Estate and Development Fund (£126.25m 2025/26 -2029/30)
• Libraries Improvement Fund (£25.5m 2025/26 – 2029/30).

This role will sit within the Capital Relationships and Monitoring Team, who are focused on stakeholder engagement, monitoring of risk, compliance, and overall delivery of their Capital investment.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 25 March

ACE are looking for a Delivery Manager – Transformation Governance to join their Corporate Services Directorate and play a key role in supporting Arts Council England’s transformation activity.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a growing Programme Management Office (PMO) function, helping to bring clarity, consistency and momentum to a portfolio of complex change initiatives. You’ll be part of a collaborative and evolving team focused on improving how we deliver change across the organisation.

Arts Council England invests in creativity and culture so that everyone in England can experience and benefit from it. Joining us means being part of a mission-driven organisation that values inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 29 March

Culture Liverpool are seeking an exceptional Creative Director to lead the artistic vision and delivery of The Inclusive Sports & Culture Festival 2027. You will shape a bold, disability led cultural experience – one that integrates art and sport, centres lived experience and leaves a lasting legacy for Liverpool and beyond.

What they need:

A visionary cultural leader with a strong track record in delivering large scale indoor and outdoor arts commissions.
Deep understanding of disability led practice, inclusive curation and the social model of disability.
Experience commissioning across multiple artforms – visual arts, performance, digital, sound and participatory work.
Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and budget handling skills.
Commitment to co creation, accessibility and inclusive leadership
Experience collaborating with cultural, community, para sports or multi sector partners.

Why apply?

Lead the cultural vision for a nationally and internationally significant festival.
Champion disability led creative practice at the highest level.
Collaborate with world class artists, para sports organisations and communities.
Shape long term legacy, sector change and artist development.
Deliver a once in a generation creative programme across Liverpool’s public spaces, venues and cultural institutions.

They are encouraging applications from people with D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent lived experience for this role. They would also consider joined applications which can include organisations or individuals proposing a job share.

How to Apply

The Deputy Director role provides strategic and operational oversight across the whole organisation including finance, IT, HR and governance.

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent contract

Deadline: Sunday 3rd May, 11.59pm

Link to apply: biennial.com/job/deputy-director/ 

Job pack: https://www.biennial.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Deputy-Director-Job-Pack.pdf

Tip Tray Theatre are looking for a Co-Chair and Trustee to join their developing board. Tip Tray Theatre is a disabled led arts organisation based in Knowsley and working across Merseyside. Led by Evan Byrne and Maisy Gordon, they work alongside emerging artists to broaden opportunities for training and professional development.

Since 2021, Tip Tray have championed emerging and underrepresented artists by creating opportunities for training and professional development, producing socially engaged theatre and specialising in access consultancy.

They make work that’s curious, political, and rooted in lived experience, mixing creativity, activism, and access, creating work by and for underrepresented communities.

This is an unpaid role.

They are passionate about accessibility and inclusivity. Their application pack is available in large print, dyslexia friendly and plain text. If you require an alternative version of the pack that wasn’t been listed, please contact maisy@tiptraytheatre.com.

We also welcome submissions in video/audio format and BSL.

For more information, head to their website: tiptraytheatre.com/opportunities.

You will be part of their national Diversity team and the role of Senior Manager, Diversity is key to helping deliver equality objectives.  Your leadership skills, experience in policy development and delivery, data analytical skills and understanding of equality legislation and the EDI issues facing the sector will be invaluable to the Diversity Team’s work.

You will apply your knowledge and experience in helping to develop and shape EDI policy, lead on EDI projects and programmes and use your excellent communication skills to engage/collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders in delivering internal and external presentations focussed on advancing EDI work.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 20 Mar

Wirral Council are recruiting for Documentation Officer to join their Wirral Museums Service.

Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values—ambitious, professional, resident‑focused and accountable—act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day.

We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can “be the best we can be”. With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #BeTheDifference, Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

Documentation Officer

About the Role:

Wirral Museums Service cares for an important and varied collection that reflects the Borough’s artistic, industrial and cultural heritage. We are seeking an organised, detail driven Documentation Officer to help strengthen the accuracy, consistency and accessibility of our collection’s records.

This role sits at the heart of our collections management function. You will lead the delivery of our Documentation Plan, support the reduction of longstanding documentation and accessioning backlogs, and help ensure our records meet professional museum standards. Your work will directly support exhibitions, loans, research, and public access to the collection.

About the candidate:

You will bring a methodical approach, strong organisational skills and the confidence to uphold high standards across documentation activity. You should be comfortable working independently on detailed tasks and capable of guiding others in best practice.

You will join a committed team working to enhance access to Wirral’s collections. The role provides opportunities to contribute to digitisation, cataloguing and public facing projects, alongside professional support and development. Agile working, including some weekends and evenings, may be required in line with service needs.

Interviews to be held on Thursday 2^nd April 2026.

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact David Mackenzie, Senior Manager, Cultural Services on email  davidmackenzie@wirral.gov.uk

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration here . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office.

This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we’re passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: £26,824- £28,142 plus benefits.
• Location: Wirral, Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 22/03/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: NS/26/332494

For more information and to apply, visit ats-wirraljobs.jgp.co.uk/vacancies.

Heart of Glass, a Merseyside-based community arts organisation, bring together artists and communities to make collaborative art, and provide support, resources and opportunities to artists and anyone interested in socially engaged practice.

They believe that art has the power to bring us together, imagine new futures and create real change.

Their aim is to create spaces where people can bring their different lived experience, knowledge and perspectives, in order to understand the world differently, together.

They’re looking for a Marketing and Audience Development Officer to join our small, collaborative team.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll help connect people with our work through thoughtful, accessible communications. You’ll create content across digital, print, newsletters and in-person activity, helping us reach new audiences and deepen relationships with the communities we work with.

You’ll lead specific projects and support the Head of Marketing and Communications on wider campaigns. The role blends marketing, communications and community engagement, with opportunities to experiment, learn and see the direct impact of your work.

You’ll be part of a small team where ideas are shared, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone contributes to shaping how we connect with our communities.

Who we’re looking for

They’re looking for someone who is organised, creative and enjoys working with people.
You might already work in marketing or communications, or have experience in audience development or community engagement. Most importantly, you’ll be interested in how thoughtful communications can help connect people with culture.

You’ll bring:

Professional experience in marketing, communications or audience development and/or relevant qualification
Strong content creation and copywriting skills
Experience using digital channels such as social media and newsletters
An understanding of accessible and inclusive communications
The ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively with colleagues and partners

Desirable

Experience working in arts, culture or the charity sector
Knowledge of Arts Council funding or reporting processes

Full details here: https://www.heartofglass.org.uk/about/opportunities/marketing-and-audience-development-officer

For more than 25 years, LAAF has celebrated Arab arts and cultures, bringing artists and communities together in Liverpool and beyond. They’re looking for someone who can bring artistic vision, leadership and strong community connection to shape the future of the organisation.

You could be their next Chief Executive & Artistic Director if you’re excited by the opportunity to lead a unique organisation at the intersection of arts, culture and community.

This is an exciting, unique and wide-ranging role. If you bring many of the qualities, skills and experiences they are looking for, and have the passion, commitment and capacity to grow into the role, we would still welcome your application even if you do not meet every aspect of the essential specification.

0.8 FTE with potential for full-time.

Deadline: 2 April 2026.

Find out more and download the recruitment pack by clicking here.