General Manager – Manchester Histories, closes 2 Dec ’24

Manchester Histories is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented General Manager to join their passionate team.

In this role, you will bring strong administrative and development skills, along with a knack for implementing efficient systems that support ambitious and engaging histories and heritage projects. they are looking for someone who not only excels in traditional management but also embraces new technologies, like ChatGPT, to make their core work smarter and quicker, enhancing overall efficiency.

While the document outlines the necessary skills and experience, they are looking for someone with a proactive, can-do attitude. Working in a small, grant-funded organisation like ours during challenging times requires resilience and a love for creative problem-solving.

As General Manager, you will be a vital part of their charity, focusing on development, sustainability, reporting, and administration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the team’s go-to person, setting up and managing processes that help Manchester Histories run smoothly and effectively. You will play a key role in delivering their new five-year business plan, bringing their mission to life, and advocating for their work and values.

They welcome candidates from all backgrounds who bring transferable skills. If you have not worked in the cultural sector before but are eager to contribute to it, this could be the perfect opportunity. Their team is adaptable and dynamic, and they are open to shaping the role to fit the strengths of the right candidate.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 2 December

Head of Operations – Brewery Arts, closes 25 Nov ’24

The Head of Operations is responsible for the smooth running and safety of Front of House operations across the Brewery Arts venue, leading the Venue & Events, Box Office and Venue Hire teams to deliver the best possible experience for their visitors.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Operations
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Customer Service
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 25 Nov 2024
  • Location:
    North West

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 25 November

HR Manager – Part-Time (3 days – 21.75 hours) – Halle Concerts Society, closes 25 Nov ’24

Halle Concerts Society are seeking to appoint an HR Manager.

The pro-rata salary for the post is £30,000 per annum (FTE of £50,000).

The role is responsible for ensuring that HR services align with the organisation’s operational and strategic goals. Key responsibilities include attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining high quality staff, while also supporting their commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and wellbeing. The position reports to the Finance Director and collaborates closely with the Senior Management Team, particularly the Head of Concerts and the Office Manager. The Hall takes equality, diversity and inclusion very seriously and welcomes applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. They want to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can develop to their full potential.

They celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the activities and communities they serve. We operate an Equal Opportunities Recruitment Policy and welcome applications from all sections of the community. They would particularly welcome applications from applicants who identify as disabled, D/deaf, and/or neurodivergent who can bring their own lived experience to this role.

The Hall will provide support to ensure that you feel comfortable stepping into the organisation, the type of which may be new or unfamiliar to you, so that you can feel your best self at work. Mentoring or training will be provided during the induction period, if required.

For more information about this role, including a full job description and how to apply, please visit here

Closing date: 25 November

Course Leader – Film Business & Production BIMM University, closes 24 Dec ’24

BIMM University are seeking a Course Leader to join their team and lead in their specialist area of Film Business & Production, ensuring that students remain at the heart of their curriculum and teaching practices.

As a Course Leader, you will have a multifaceted role that involves providing leadership in your specialist area and supporting the Head of School to enhance student outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

  • Providing excellent leadership in curriculum and teaching delivery, ensuring students receive an outstanding learning experience.
  • Informing students and faculty of assessment requirements, regulations, and policies related to academic integrity.
  • Optimising taught classes and assessment periods for the student experience, offering both academic and pastoral support.
  • Ensuring equal access, participation, and opportunities for success for all students, including underrepresented groups.
  • Assuring the quality of curriculum delivery, implementing enhancement plans, and sharing best practices.
  • Contributing to curriculum development and acting as a Course Convenor when required.
  • Leading digital innovation for the course and integrating the BIMM University Hybrid Campus Framework.
  • Supporting tutor recruitment and performance management, along with academic course administration.
  • Engaging in professional development activities to enhance your practice continuously.
  • Leading, managing, and developing teaching staff to ensure teaching excellence and ongoing professional development.
  • Participating in University processes and governance platforms to enhance the academic character of the institution.

This is a part time role based on working 30 hours per week.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 24 December

Events & Community Officer – Film & Performing Arts BIMM University, closes 2 Dec ’24

As an Events & Community Officer you will play a crucial role in enhancing the student experience through a wide range of extra-curricular events and activities. Your expertise will be pivotal in the planning, pre-production, and on-the-day management of events that encompass academic, industry, employability, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), student wellbeing, hobbies, and interests. Your contributions will directly influence the vibrancy and inclusivity of campus life.

What You’ll Do:

  • Event Planning & Delivery: Coordinate a diverse calendar of student-focused events, ensuring each is meticulously planned and executed.
  • Pre-Production Support: Handle promotion, registration, venue booking, risk assessments, and liaise with presenters, performers, and artists.
  • On-the-Day Management: Oversee venue setup, equipment checks, student registration, guest liaison, and staff coordination.
  • Risk Assess: Conduct thorough risk assessments for events and external venues as needed.
  • Internal Communications: Assist the Events & Community Manager with effective internal communication strategies.
  • Feedback Collection: Gather and present student feedback on events to continually improve the student experience.
  • Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Work with Course Leadership and Creative Futures teams to facilitate collaborative opportunities.
  • BIMM Student Association: Guide and support the BSA team, ensuring a broad range of interests are represented.
  • Administration & Reporting: Maintain detailed records and reports of all events and community activities.
  • Marketing Collaboration: Work with the Marketing team to capture and promote events through various channels, including social media.

This is a part time role based on working 15 hours per week.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 2 December

Programme Director (Maternity Cover) – DanceSyndrome, closes 12 Nov ’24

DanceSyndrome are looking for an accomplished and exemplary Programme Director to join DanceSyndrome in 2025 to cover a maternity leave for theirr existing Artistic Director (whose current remit is much broader than a typical Artistic Director within an Arts organisation).

Job Description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To lead and execute the current Artistic Vision as part of Vision 2030 for DanceSyndrome.
  • To work closely with the Managing Director to set the overall strategic direction of DanceSyndrome and to enable future sustainability.
  • To manage and oversee our Weekly Company Class, Professional Development Programme, and the development of their Children & Young People’s Strategy with specific line management responsibilities.
  • To be the designated Course Centre Manager for our accredited Leadership Training Programme and to set up & oversee future courses. This also includes having line management responsibilities.
  • To lead and manage all aspects of the artistic work across DanceSyndrome, including our NPO funded ‘Making Strides’ project.
  • To agree fees for artistic work with the Freelance team, and to manage & process Freelance invoices and expenses.
  • To work closely with the Project Co-ordinator to support individual Dance Leader needs where there are gaps.
  • To manage student placements.
  • To identify new funding and partnership opportunities aligned to DanceSyndrome’s long term strategy both regionally and nationally.
  • To work closely with the Managing Director to promote and maintain an organisational culture which values the highest standards – both in executing the artistic vision and in management practice.
  • To lead, manage and develop the Dance Team and ensure the culture is inclusive, collaborative, safe and supportive; as well as artistically bold and ambitious.
  • To lead, develop and manage the delivery of all DanceSyndrome’s ‘Dance’ products and services, working closely with external partners to ensure ‘best in class relationship management and execution of all their work.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 12 November

Part Time Administration Officer – Fallen Angels Dance Theatre, closes 25 Nov ’24

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual, with an excellent attention to detail, to play an important part in an innovative arts organisation that makes a difference to the lives of those in recovery from addiction or living with mental health conditions.

Salary: £25,000-26,000per annum pro rata, based on experience

Working hours: Part-time, 2.5 days per week, with flexible options and days of the week to be agreed.

Contract: Initially 6 months fixed term, with the potential to be extended with continued or renewed funding

Closing date: Monday 25th November 2024 5pm

Interview date: Tuesday 3 December 2024.

Start date: Week beginning 6th January 2025

Location: The role will be a combination of working peripatetically and from Storyhouse, Chester, where FADT is an associate company.

Role description and how to apply is found on Fallen Angels Website: https://fallenangelsdt.org/vacancies/administration-officer-vacancy/

Head of Trusts and Foundations – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society, closes 13 Nov ’24

There’s so much more than classical music at the Liverpool Philharmonic. As their brand-new Head of Trusts and Foundations, you’ll raise money to support a world-class orchestra, venue and choir; empower young people through music; and support a diverse cultural programme ranging from rock to folk and jazz, film to comedy and spoken work.

You’ll also fundraise from statutory sources for musical programmes with the power to change lives, working side-by-side with NHS trusts and primary care, supporting community participants with mental and physical health.

Salary: £40-45k
Location: Hybrid, Liverpool and home (2-3 office days per week)
Hours: 35 hours FTE, full-time or part-time considered
Benefits: 26 days, pension, complimentary tickets, health cash plan, discounted travel and parking, service awards
Culture: Life and family-friendly, supportive and empowering, aiming to help you to thrive

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 13 November

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