Community Post Type: Jobs

Core Details

Job Title: Artistic Director
Organisation: 20 Stories High
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 (Full time equivalent), depending on experience.
Contract: They’re open to discussing full-time, part time or job share arrangements.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week.

The Opportunity

This role is about shaping the artistic future of 20 Stories High in partnership with the Executive Director, Associate Director and the team. Championing new voices, developing the next generation of artists and ensuring our work continues to challenge, celebrate and reflect the communities we work alongside.

Co-creation, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do. They want a leader who shares these values while bringing fresh artistic thinking, ambitious ideas and the confidence to lead change.

Their work is rooted in relationships, so they believe their Artistic Director should live in, or within easy daily reach of the Liverpool City Region.

They want someone who will immerse themselves in the creative life of the city: building connections, discovering artists and helping shape Liverpool’s cultural future.

At the heart of this role are two ambitions:

• To create bold, ambitious theatre and artistic experiences with and for young people (aged 13–30) and communities (meaning excluded community groups of any age).
• To champion culturally diverse, working class, d/Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ artists, opening doors, nurturing talent and creating opportunities for the next generation of creatives and leaders.

In Your First Few Years, Success Might Look Like:

• Developing a distinctive artistic vision that excites audiences, inspires artists and reflects the energy and diversity of Liverpool City Region.
• Working alongside the Executive Director to lead a confident, resilient and thriving organisation.
• Creating exceptional, professional theatre and creative experiences in a variety of spaces including theatres, community and outreach settings.
• Building meaningful pathways for emerging artists to develop and flourish within and outside of 20 Stories High.
• Growing an ambitious variety of partnerships that strengthen our impact locally, nationally and internationally, for example educational institutions, commercial companies and arts organisations.
• 20 Stories High continuing to be one of the UK’s leading young people’s theatre companies.

Person Specification

There is no single route to artistic leadership. We’re looking for someone with the vision, imagination and potential to lead our next chapter. If you don’t meet every point below but believe you’re the right person for the role, we encourage you to apply. We will work collaboratively with the right candidate to identify any training and development needs as part of the induction of the role. Resource will be available for training, coaching and mentoring.

They’re looking for someone who:

Is an ambitious artistic leader

• Has a distinctive artistic voice and a passion for creating bold, high-quality work.
• Believes in the power of theatre and creativity to inspire change.
• Is curious, inventive and excited by experimentation, and new ideas.
• Shares our practice and contributes to the wider cultural sector.
• Can create art and opportunities that has a global appeal while honouring local roots and communities.

Creates with and for young people and communities

• Has experience of making work with young people and/or communities.
• Values co-creation and collaborative artistic practice.
• Creates work that is inclusive, accessible and reaches diverse audiences.

Inspires and supports others

• Leads creatively with generosity, integrity and care.
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships with artists, partners and teams.
• Champions the development of emerging artists and creative talent.

Thinks strategically

• Can balance artistic ambition with organisational thinking.
• Shares their commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Is excited by helping shape the future of a growing organisation.
• Works with our Chair and Trustees to maximise their involvement and contribution.
• Explores and discovers new ways to develop our income and fundraising so we can deepen and build on our work.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 5 October

Liverpool Cathedral is the largest cathedral in the UK and the fifth largest in the world. Liverpool Cathedral is a world-class, Grade I listed building and one of the UK’s most distinctive large-scale events venues.

As a live place of worship, heritage asset and major visitor attraction, the Cathedral delivers a highly complex programme of corporate, commercial, cultural and civic events alongside daily worship and tourism activity. From major headline grabbing art installations, to classical concerts or pop gigs to awards gala’s.

The Events Manager is a senior operational role within the Cathedral’s Enterprise and events function, responsible for the end-to-end planning, management and delivery of a diverse portfolio of internal and external events, ensuring they are delivered safely, compliantly and to a consistently high professional standard.

Working under the direction of the Head of Events, the postholder is operationally accountable for the safe and sound event management planning, implementation and delivery, including but not limited to production planning, safeguarding and overall compliance for their events, and for producing and maintaining all required professional event documentation.

The role also carries significant commercial responsibility, including delivery of a minimum of £200k turnover in the first year, and plays a key role in strengthening the Cathedral’s reputation as a premium events venue.

The team delivers a wide range of corporate, commercial and cultural events, working with clients from across the public, private and third sectors. While collaboration with colleagues across the Cathedral community is essential, this role holds high focus on outward facing, with a strong focus on client relationships, sales conversion and delivering a high-quality customer experience. The Events Manager acts as a key ambassador for the venue, representing the Cathedral with professionalism, confidence and warmth.

Objectives of Events Manager role:

Commercial Performance

– Drive, deliver and grow the external events business at Liverpool Cathedral, achieving a minimum of £200k turnover in year one, while maintaining strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
Safe & Compliant Delivery
– Ensure all assigned events are planned and delivered in full compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, licensing and Cathedral policies, with robust risk management and professional documentation in place.
Operational Excellence
– Lead the successful delivery of complex events within a live, multi-use environment, balancing commercial priorities with worship, heritage protection and public access.
Reputation & Experience
-Consistently deliver a high-quality client and audience experience that reinforces the Cathedral’s reputation as a trusted, professional and distinctive events venue.

They are looking for candidates with:

– significant experience delivering complex events within a venue, agency or similar environment
– experience of managing events in high-footfall, regularly or operationally complex environments
– experience acting as operational lead for events with multiple stakeholders and delivery teams
– experience producing and managing professional event documentation
– strong working knowledge of health and safety best practice

For more information on the role including full job description and person specification, please visit:

https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=10589

As Participation Producer (Families & Young People), you will shape, deliver and oversee a compelling, inclusive year-round programme of participatory activities that engages, informs and inspires families, children and young people.

In this role, you will be an advocate for these audiences, developing a strong understanding of their needs, interests and motivations to ensure our offer remains relevant, accessible and welcoming. Through audience insight and a varied programme of events, workshops and experiences, you will encourage participation, deepen connections with our museums and galleries, maximise the potential of our spaces and collections, and foster curiosity, creativity and a sense of belonging.

If you think you match the job description and their organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: 2 September

National Museums Liverpool (NML), supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is developing the National Centre for Teaching Black History as part of the redevelopment of the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum.

Ahead of the National Centre’s launch in 2029, NML will deliver two connected pilot programmes across the Liverpool City Region. These programmes will test and refine new approaches to teaching Black history, anti-racist education and museum learning through partnerships with schools, teachers, Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers, artists, creative practitioners, local historians and young people.

The purpose is not simply to deliver activity, but to co-produce, test and evidence a new museum learning pedagogy that can be shared nationally through the National Centre.

The National Centre aims to demonstrate how museums and galleries can become long-term partners in curriculum delivery and enrichment, using Black history, collections, creative practice and local heritage to strengthen teaching, foster belonging and improve educational outcomes for all learners.

They believe every child should be entitled to learn Black history through authentic museum collections, heritage and the stories they tell – not because they are Black, but because this history belongs to all of us.

Specialist Partner Commission: Anti-Racist Teacher Development, Curriculum and Museum Learning, September 2026-July 2027 NML is asking the appointed partner to work as part of the wider two-year programme team during the first year of delivery, contributing specialist anti-racist education and curriculum expertise to teacher development, curriculum planning, museum learning review, Initial Teacher Education activity and reflective programme learning. The partner will not be expected to deliver a separate training programme; instead, their contribution should be integrated into the agreed programme timetable and adapted as evidence and learning emerge.

National Museums Liverpool is seeking an experienced partner with recognised expertise in anti racist education, Black history education, curriculum development, teacher professional learning, inclusive classroom practice and museum learning.

National Museums Liverpool welcomes proposals from individuals, organisations, partnerships or consortia where this brings together complementary expertise in anti-racist education, curriculum development, museum learning and teacher professional development.

Subject to budget and programme needs, NML may appoint more than one provider to deliver complementary elements
of the commission.

Please visit www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/freelance-opportunities for further information.

National Museums Liverpool (NML), supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is developing the National Centre for Teaching Black History as part of the redevelopment of the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum.

Ahead of the National Centre’s launch in 2029, NML will deliver two connected pilot programmes across the Liverpool City Region. These programmes will test and refine new approaches to teaching Black history, anti-racist education and museum learning through partnerships with schools, teachers, Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers, artists, creative practitioners, local historians and young people.

The purpose is not simply to deliver activity, but to co-produce, test and evidence a new museum learning pedagogy that can be shared nationally through the National Centre.

The National Centre aims to demonstrate how museums and galleries can become long-term partners in curriculum delivery and enrichment, using Black history, collections, creative practice and local heritage to strengthen teaching, foster belonging and improve educational outcomes for all learners.

They believe every child should be entitled to learn Black history through authentic museum collections, heritage and the stories they tell – not because they are Black, but because this history belongs to all of us.

Learning, Evaluation and Research Partner: Anti-Racist Education Programme & Initial Teacher Education Programme, September 2026 – July 2028

They are seeking an experienced Learning, Evaluation and Research Partner to accompany the programme throughout its two-year delivery.

Rather than undertaking a traditional end-of-project evaluation, the successful organisation will act as a critical friend, providing ongoing developmental evaluation that informs programme improvement while independently evidencing impact.

The evaluation should help us understand:

• how teachers’ practice changes over time
• how trainee teachers’ confidence develops
• how pupils experience learning
• how creative practice contributes to learning
• how museum collections support curriculum learning
• how partnerships between museums and schools develop
• what should become core elements of the National Centre’s future educational offer.

Outputs

The successful partner will produce:

• Evaluation framework
• Baseline evaluation report
• Six termly developmental learning reports
• Two annual evaluation reports
• Final evaluation report
• Executive summary
• Presentation of findings
• Recommendations for the National Centre for Teaching Black History
• Practical framework for teaching Black history through museums and galleries.

They are seeking strong experience of developmental, mixed-method evaluation in education, museum, heritage, cultural learning or anti-racist practice contexts, a strong track record of producing high-quality evaluation reports that demonstrate robust methodology, insightful analysis, clear communication of findings and practical recommendations that have informed programme development, and a thoughtful, informed understanding of anti-racist education, racial literacy, curriculum change and the role of
museums in teaching Black history.

Please visit https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/freelance-opportunities for more detailed information.

The Atkinson is a vibrant cultural hub for Sefton, offering an exciting and diverse destination for the local community, tourists, and arts enthusiasts. Its varied programmes focus on a museum, art gallery, theatre and library.

The Atkinson are seeking to recruit a Marketing Manager to lead the development and delivery of marketing, communications and audience development strategies for an ambitious cultural programme, overseeing integrated multi‑channel campaigns that meet organisational objectives, strengthen The Atkinson’s profile, and maximise return on investment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, and confident, with a relevant qualification. Experience in marketing, communications and audience development within the arts, heritage, or cultural sectors is essential.

To apply and for full details, visit here.

Closing date: 28 August 2026 at 23:59

Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre has been producing high-quality, accessible theatre for over 18 years. They present real Liverpool lives on stage and celebrate all that is good about Liverpool’s rich culture. They became an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation in 2018. The theatre is one of the largest producing theatres in the North of England and are proud to be recognised as successfully engaging non-theatre audiences and participants from some of the most deprived social and economic areas of the UK.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an HR Administrator to support the Head of Finance and Administration in all HR matters. This role would suit somebody who is currently in a similar role and would like greater exposure and responsibility with opportunities for progression. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise, great communication skills will be second nature to you. In turn, they can offer real development in a supportive and progressive environment. This role offers a clear career progression pathway to HR Manager, as you develop your expertise and successfully complete your CIPD Level 5 qualification, pending performance and business requirements.

The successful candidate will have:

Essential criteria

· Proven experience as an HR Administrator or similar role, supporting staff at different levels within an organisation
· Evidence of a proactive attitude to work and the ability to take the initiative
· Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools
· Payroll administration experience, with the ability to ensure data accuracy and support timely payroll production
· Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles, with the ability to help embed EDI into HR processes and policies
· Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders and manage competing priorities across different teams and areas of work

Desirable criteria

· CIPD Level 3 qualification, working towards CIPD Level 3, or willingness to undertake professional HR development
· Experience with HR management systems, including BrightHR or similar systems
· Experience in contract management and administration
· An enthusiasm for HR and administration
· Evidence of self-motivation
· Enthusiasm for theatre and the arts, or a demonstrated commitment to supporting cultural and community organisations

If you think that you meet all the requirements to be a successful candidate, please send us the following:

• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement which details why you want the role, how it fits into your longer-term career plans and how you feel you
meet the expectations of the JD, ensuring that you address each point under the ‘successful candidates will have’ section above
• The names and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer, if possible. We will
not contact any referees without your prior permission

If you require further information about this recruitment process, need additional information about the role, or would like to discuss your access requirements, please email HR on HR@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com

More information on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4447009412/

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens is one of the region’s leading visitor attractions. The 42-acre estate holds 900 years of stories, which the learning team harnesses to create and deliver engaging sessions and workshops, aimed at schools, families and adults.

Their small staff team is supported by volunteers, who assist in all aspects of their work, from learning sessions to gardening and maintenance tasks, They are seeking a Learning and Community Manager to develop and maintain our learning and volunteer programmes, maintaining excellent customer satisfaction for sessions and workshops, whilst providing an enjoyable and mutually beneficial experience for volunteers.

As Learning and Community Manager, you will be expected to lead the small team, whilst also enhancing existing sessions and developing new ones. You will be an active member of their Senior Management Team and will be proactive in embrace opportunities across the site. You’ll bring knowledge of the National Curriculum with a keen interest in making innovative sessions the core of their offer for young learners and students.

For adults, you’ll be building and promoting a range of traditional skills and art workshops. Alongside this, you will be responsible for developing Norton Priory’s volunteer programme, working with the team to identify volunteering opportunities and growing the number of active volunteers.

You’ll be a positive person who is keen to make a difference and to find new ways to share Norton Priory’s heritage with audiences. This role brings opportunities to work closely with the Senior Management Team and to use indoor and outside spaces to provide a backdrop to learning and volunteering opportunities with a difference. Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 23 August

Could you help The Reader further its mission? They are looking for four people to join The Reader Board of Trustees and/or Community Interest Company (CIC) Board of Directors. Of those:

• Two people will be required to join the Board of Trustees and the Audit Committee.
• One person will be required to join the Board of Trustees, the Community Interest Company (CIC) Board of Directors and Chair the Audit Committee.
• One person will be required to join the Board of Trustees.

We are looking for people with particular skills and experience in:

• Accountancy.
• Technology – in particular cybersecurity and AI systems, platforms and applications.
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Brand management, audience development or corporate partnerships.
• Experience of leading membership organisations or networks.

How to apply

1. Take a look at the Trustee Director Role Descriptions (includes full recruitment pack) to find out more about The Reader and what it’s like to work with us and to see a full job description for details about what responsibilities, skills and experience are required.
2. Complete your Personal details form and send it to us alongside your CV and cover letter before the closing date.

For more information visit The Reader’s website.

(Vacancy reference code TR_090826)

Freelance Project Evaluator, Writing on the Wall: 25 Years of Creating Change Through the Power of Words

Location: WoW office in Toxteth Library, Windsor Street Liverpool and various locations around Liverpool

Fee: £7000

Job Type: Freelance contract between September 2026 – August 2027, days to be mutually agreed.

Accountable to: Co-Directors – Madeline Heneghan & Mike Morris

Main Working Contacts: Freelance Heritage Project Coordinator, Freelance Archivist, Heritage Project Assistant.

About the Project

Since 2000, Writing on the Wall (WoW)- a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England – has worked to uncover, preserve and celebrate the often-overlooked heritage of Liverpool’s diverse communities. Our focus has always been on amplifying the lived experiences of marginalised groups – including Black, Asian, LGBTQ+, refugee and working class communities – voices that are essential to understanding Liverpool’s past and shaping its future.

At the heart of this work is our archive. It holds 25 years of creative, cultural and political memory – from our festivals and projects to the people who made them happen. The collection includes 22 storage boxes of publications, more than 80 books from our writing projects – anthologies, memoirs, novels and local histories – alongside photographs, posters, flyers, educational resources, and audio-visual material from WoWFEST and other public events. There are several physical installations, which document heritage and are artworks in their own right – tangible, visible connections to Liverpool’s hidden histories.

There is an unquantified number of digital files, including videos, images and documents. Though the known archival materials are in overall good condition, it is essential now to capture how, through reading, writing, art, storytelling and debate, we’ve highlighted the heritage of, and provoked action and brought change in communities who may otherwise have never believed they had a voice. Examples of these are our unique Creative Heritage projects, run since 2011, bringing together professionals and community participants to document and reclaim their histories. In 2023, our Dorothy Kuya archive project was selected as one of ten exemplary projects in the National Archives’ “Year in Archives” booklet. Our Creative Heritage Walking Tour Training Programme has been featured in 2024’s booklet.

We also have a ‘living archive’ of people, ranging from current and former staff and trustees, local, national and international writers, artists and creatives, freelance artists who we have developed, supported, and employed in our projects and featured in our festivals, project participants, volunteers and audiences, WoW’s heritage and impact through their memories, physical artefacts, and often life enhancing and life-changing experiences through taking part in, and contributing to our work. In capturing their memories and voices, we will also develop a valuable resource for future research. Notable partnerships with organisations such as National Museums Liverpool, the University of Liverpool, and Liverpool Records Office reflect WoW’s status as a leader in creative heritage practice. Our project aims to protect and extend the legacy of these materials, safeguarding them against potential loss and damage while enhancing public access.

Job purpose and brief

We are seeking a Freelance Evaluator to design and deliver an independent evaluation of the project in line with Heritage Lottery Fund guidance and best practice which will include:

1. Develop a detailed evaluation framework aligned with National Lottery Heritage Fund
outcomes which connects to existing Writing on the Wall processes where possible. This
should set out the outputs and outcomes that will be monitored, procedures agreed
upon for data collection, indicators and identifiers for different types of evidence, and a
reliable framework for measuring the impact of the project.

2. Clearly communicate the evaluation process, including how data will be used and
shared, to all stakeholders.

3. Plans for how evaluation will be rolled out through the project manager, delivery team,
partners and collaborators, so that the evaluator and wider team can
confidently gather data from a range of activities. This will include qualitative and
quantitative data and a variety of data gathering techniques that are suitable for the
project.

4. The evaluation process will be in line with the current National Heritage Lottery Fund guidance on evaluation https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/good-practice guidance/evaluation

A final report for submission to NHLF and an executive summary suitable for public sharing should be produced.

5. The evaluation must be an honest and accurate assessment of the project. Collaboration with the project team, partners, participants and volunteers and attendance at selected events, workshops, or showcase events will be needed in preparing the final report.

Timeline:

The evaluation will be conducted over the project’s duration, with key milestones aligned with project activities:

• Creation of Evaluation Framework (September – October 2026)

• Ongoing Data Collection and Case Studies during project delivery (October 2026 –
June 2027)

• Final data analysis and reporting (June-August 2027)

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience of writing and or/coordinating final evaluation reports for NLHF or
similar funded arts and heritage projects

• Proven track record of providing evaluation services to the Voluntary, Community, and
Social Enterprise sector

• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people

• Excellent report-writing skills, including the ability to present findings in an accessible
and engaging format

Desirable:

• Interest in writing and creative approaches to heritage

• An appreciation of Writing on the Wall’s ethos, including its commitment to social justice,
inclusion and politically engaged creative practice.

• An understanding of the importance of Equality and Diversity to our organisation.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Writing on the Wall is committed to equal opportunities, anti-discrimination and anti oppressive policy and practice. No one we have contact with may be discriminated against, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of gender, race, nationality, religion, cultural group, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or impairment. The policies apply to job applicants, employees, volunteers, and service users.

Access

If you have any specific requirements or need additional support during the recruitment process, including anything you might need should you get called for interview (e.g. interpreters, information in different formats etc.), or would like to discuss any aspect of the role in confidence, please contact info@writingonthewall.com

Please note, any information you provide around your access requirements for interview  will not form part of the shortlisting process.

To apply:

If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact info@writingonthewall.org.uk before 26th August to ensure that you receive a reply.

To apply, please send the following to info@writingonthewall.org.uk :

• a short statement (no longer than A4) outlining why you are interested in the
position

• CV

• Budget breakdown

• Examples of previous evaluation reports that are in the public domain

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 31st August.

Interviews will be held online on Friday 4th and Monday 7th September.