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

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

Event

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