Community Post Type: Jobs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You’ll play a key role in delivering their marketing strategy across the festival’s four strands (Opera, Music, Jazz, and Books) and other year-round events. The position involves driving growth through data and audience analysis and group bookings.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Data & CRM:
  • Manage, update and monitor their ThankQ CRM system
  • Analyse existing audience data and implement objectives and aspirations for the future of the Festival
  • Develop robust, meaningful ways of capturing, evaluating and segmenting data to drive audience development campaigns
  • Working with the wider team to understand the needs of funders, and stakeholders and assist in reporting to them.
  • Analyse and report to the team on audience booking, social media/online and attendance trends.

• Group Bookings: Promote and manage group bookings for key events, ensuring a smooth process for all customers and partners.

• Website: Update the website, ensuing all content is accurate and engaging.

• Copywriting, Design & Proofreading:
  • Write engaging copy for marketing materials including our brochure, seasonal magazine (Overture), as well as for online and other print campaigns.
  • Assist in collating and editing programme notes and all publicity, biography and imagery from artists/agents for print and website.
  • Proofread content to maintain a high standard of quality across all our platforms.
  • Work with designers, as well as creating some marketing collateral inhouse.

• Campaigns: Plan and execute creative campaigns to drive ticket sales, grow audiences and raise brand awareness.

• Video & Social Media: Create video content and assist in the management of our social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn etc.).

• E-Newsletters: Assist in creating e-newsletters and email marketing campaigns.

• Event Promotion: Promote events and manage group bookings.

Please send your CV, an example of an e-newsletter you’d write for the Festival, and a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to harriet.grubb@buxtonfestival.co.uk

They are looking to recruit a part-time Receptionist to join their small Reception team. You will provide a welcoming and excellent first point of contact with visitors, staff and students (by telephone, e-mail and in person), responding to enquiries, operating the LIPA switchboard and sorting incoming post.

This is a permanent post to commence as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications: Monday 11th November 2024 at 1pm

CV’s will not be accepted.

More information and application form, at: https://lipa.ac.uk/about-us/working-here/