Community Post Type: Jobs

Liverpool Lighthouse is looking for a partner to support marketing and communications, with the goal of enhancing awareness of their creative work and supporting income generation through increased ticket sales and venue hire.

The contract would involve mainly digital marketing but may also involve creation of some physical assets.

This would be self-employed contract based work, hours and rates to be negotiated, but previously this work has taken 1-2 days/week.

Contact name: Helen Brown

Contact email: helen.brown@liverpoollighthouse.com

Closing date: 14 October

Reporting to the Production Lead, you will alongside other joiners to fabricate, install and deinstall gallery setworks, structures and furniture from drawn information issued by the Design Team.

You’ll carry out gallery maintenance and update work, provide technical expertise to externally produced projects and travel when necessary to ensure NML’s production quality standards are met for in-house produced touring shows. Are you ready to do your best work yet?

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 23 October

Liverpool’s Royal Court are recruiting a HR Administrator.

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.

Belief – That their brand of theatre production and participation programmes can be enjoyed by most people, and have a powerful impact on their lives, whether they have had previous theatre experiences or not.

Vision – They make a difference to people’s lives through entertainment, emotion and education. They put Liverpool lives on stage and present their work in a unique way to engage non-traditional theatre audiences. They enrich the lives of audiences and participants culturally, socially and economically by connecting people to Liverpool.

Mission – To become a key organisation through which audiences can develop a love for theatre in all its forms. To be known throughout the UK as a leading producer of quality theatre and inspiring engagement programmes for non-traditional theatre audiences. To truly embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into our organisation and programmes.

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, go that extra mile, and great communication skills will be second nature to you. In turn, they can offer real development in a supportive and progressive environment.

Job Details
Job title: HR Administrator
Responsible to: Head of Finance and Administration
Location: Liverpool’s Royal Court, 1 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1HL
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £26,500 – £30,000 depending on experience (pro-rata basis)
Hours: 24 per week, 3 days per week (flexible), including some weekend and evening work to attend Theatre shows and events

Staff Benefits
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays (pro-rata basis)
• Pension contributions
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Complementary tickets to all main house shows
• An invitation to dress tech night for all main house shows
• Staff discounts on meals and drinks in our café

Key Tasks:

1. Contract Management

• Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: Prepare, review, and modify employment contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
• Renewals and Amendments: Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations, ensuring timely processing and compliance with organizational standards.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all employee contracts, including tracking key dates for renewals and expirations.
• Employee Liaison: Act as a point of contact between employees and management regarding contract-related inquiries and issues, facilitating clear communication.

2. Employee Life Cycle Management

• Onboarding:
o Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and processed.
o Conduct orientation sessions to familiarize new employees with company policies, culture, and procedures.
o Prepare onboarding materials, including employee handbooks and training schedules.

• Offboarding:
o Manage the offboarding process for departing employees, including exit interviews, document retrieval, and final settlements.
o Ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies during the offboarding process.
o Collect feedback during exit interviews to identify trends and areas for improvement within the organization.

3. General HR Support

• HR Policies and Compliance: Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, ensuring they are communicated effectively and adhered to by all staff.
• Employee Records Management: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting and Analytics: Generate reports on HR metrics related to contracts and employee life cycle management, providing insights for decision-making.
• Support HR Projects: Participate in HR initiatives and projects as assigned, contributing to process improvements and organizational goals.

4. End-to-End Recruitment Process

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and job descriptions.
• Source candidates through multiple channels such as job boards, social media, and referrals.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams, managing schedules and feedback loops.
• Administer candidate assessments and manage offers and onboarding procedures.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics such as EDI statistics, time-to-hire and cost-per-hire.

5. HR Policies

• Develop and update HR policies in compliance with legal regulations and organizational standards.
• Communicate policies effectively to employees and management to ensure to help with any queries.
• Provide guidance and support on policy interpretation and application to both employees and management.
• Ensure that policies are inclusive, equitable, and in line with best practices for workplace culture.
• Monitor and assess the impact of policies, making necessary adjustments based on feedback.

6. Point of Contact for HR Data

• Serve as the primary point of contact for management/ employee queries related to HR data, such as sickness/absence, probation reviews, holidays, and worked hours.
• Maintain accurate HR data records in systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Generate and provide reports on employee attendance, leave balances, and other HR metrics upon request.
• Work with managers to schedule probation review meetings and ensure timely completion of evaluations.
• Assist in tracking and managing holiday requests, ensuring proper coordination with payroll and team schedules.

The successful candidate will have:
• Proven experience as an HR Administrator or similar role, supporting all levels of staff within an organisation
• An enthusiasm for HR & Administration
• Evidence of a proactive attitude to work and the ability to take the initiative
• 2-5 years’ experience of in Contract Management and Deployment
• Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Evidence of self-motivation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools
• Sense of humour

How To Apply

If you think that you meet all the requirements to be a successful candidate, please send the following:
• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement which details why you want the role, how it fits in to 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

They would appreciate it if all candidates could complete the EDI form to help the organisation to monitor diversity across the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people from the Global Majority for this post.

EDI Link – https://forms.office.com/e/zGMDwYsrdV

They’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates, so please let them know if you need any accommodations or special arrangements for the interview.

They strongly encourage all applicants with disabilities and people who are from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply as they strive for their team and work to be informed by and representative of the diverse communities they serve.

The overall objective of this post is to provide leadership, governance and strategic direction to the Trustees of Liverpool Biennial and to support the Director in their role.​​

Responsibilities

The Chair leads the Board of Trustee Directors of the charitable company and is senior spokesperson and lead ambassador for Liverpool Biennial.​

• Maintains a high profile and takes a leading role in the public representation of, and advocacy for, Liverpool Biennial ​
• Ensures that the Board functions effectively ​
• Ensures that the Trustees undertake their responsibilities diligently ​
• Ensures that Liverpool Biennial meets its strategic aims​
• Advises, supports and line manages the Director.​

The Board ​

• Provides entrepreneurial leadership within a framework of prudent and effective controls which enable risk to be assessed and managed ​
• Sets the Liverpool Biennial’s strategic aims, with the Executive and ensures that the necessary financial and human resources are in place for the Company to meet its objectives, and review management performance ​
• Sets the Liverpool Biennial’s values and standards and ensures that its obligations to its shareholders and others are understood and met.

The Trustees ​

• Constructively contribute to the overall strategic direction, policy, objectives, and targets ​
• Take an active role in the preparation and approval of the business plan, ensuring progress against key performance indicators​
• Observe the Liverpool Biennial Board’s articles of association, charity and company law and other regulatory requirements ​
• Ensure that Liverpool Biennial complies with relevant statutory legislation and current best practice in the not-for-profit sector​
• To support and guide our activities by attending/chairing Board meetings, committee meetings and working groups, and by attending other relevant events​
• Participate in the Liverpool Biennial Board’s various sub-committees ​
• To appoint the Director and to approve the remuneration of the team
• To adopt, monitor and comply with the Liverpool Biennial’s Diversity & Inclusion and Environment * Sustainability policies and Code of Conduct ensuring their implementation​
• Ensure that Biennial operations are evaluated effectively ​
• Safeguard the Biennial’s financial stability, including approval of the annual accounts, ensuring that adequate resources exist to delivery our current and future activities​
• Ensure prudent financial management in accordance with our charitable aims​
• Approve the biennial budget and advise on major resource issues ​
• To act as ambassadors for Liverpool Biennial’s activities and to network on its behalf​
• To review the main risks and to see that appropriate measures to eliminate them or to minimize their impact are adopted.

Qualities and Experiences

We are seeking inspiring and engaged individual(s) who will share our values, ensure best practice across the organisation’s activities and contribute to continuing to raise our profile locally, nationally and internationally, to develop our activities ensuring great and longer lasting impact, and to lead our strong Board of committed and proactive trustees and brilliant team of staff. ​

We are particularly interested in people with the following experience:​

• Previous experience of a Board and an understanding of good governance in business, the public or not-for profit sector and the duties and responsibilities of trustees. ​
• Experience of leading an organisation through significant change against a background of financial challenge and sector unpredictability​
• Strategic vision, creative thinking, independent judgement and ability to focus on practical issues ​
• International, national, local profile
• Passion for the visual arts and the power of art to transform lives​
• A willingness to play an active role in fundraising​
• An understanding of the financial drivers at play in arts organisations​
• A connection to the city of Liverpool or the wider city region​
• Diverse professional networks which will support our organisational objectives​
• ​An understanding of and commitment to Liverpool Biennial ​
• A desire to work in the best interests of Liverpool Biennial, without regard to personal interest or benefit ​
• Objectivity, fairness, integrity, wisdom, discretion and good judgment ​
• No significant conflicts of interest.

Download the Chair / Co-Chair Job Information Pack

Visit the Liverpool Biennial website for more information.

LIPA are Hiring! Estates Assistant

They are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Estates team as an Estates Assistant. The post holder will be expected to perform a wide variety of facilities services across our site.

Routine tasks include minor/simple repairs including redecorating, minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, preventative planned maintenance, undertaking emergency cleaning, litter picking and portering (moving furniture, equipment and resources), act as a fire marshal in the event of a building evacuation and associated duties as required.

This is a permanent post to commence as soon as possible. Any job offer is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: Friday 11th October 2024 at 1pm

CV’s will not be accepted.

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

As the largest music organisation in the city, hosting incredible events is central to Liverpool Philharmonic’s work.

They’re currently looking for an Event Duty Manager who’ll make sure that events run to the highest possible standard and that customers always have a safe and enjoyable time.

Applications are due 12 noon on Monday 7th October 2024.

Follow the link here to apply

The RNCM is looking for an experienced programme manager, with a passion for widening access to the arts, to provide leadership and management to RNCM’s suite of Young Programmes.

As Deputy Head of Junior Programmes, you will take devolved responsibility from the Head of Junior Programmes for Access and Participation interventions through RNCM Engage work, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and are accessible to all.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will curate high-quality programmes, manage operational aspects, and ensure compliance with professional standards. You will play a key role in leading the administration, financial management, and recruitment processes across Young Programmes, driving equality of opportunity throughout the portfolio.

They are looking for a well organised, proactive leader with strong project management skills and a passion for working with young people. You should have experience managing budgets, coordinating logistics, and working with a variety of stakeholders. You will also have excellent communication and data analysis skills, with a commitment to equality and diversity in music education.

This is an exciting opportunity impact the ongoing development of their Young Programmes and make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 13 October

Made By Mortals are in an exciting period of growth as we begin several new projects with University research teams and healthcare partners, launch a new immersive training offer and produce Season 5 of their award-winning kids podcast, ‘Armchair Adventures.’

This work will continue to develop Made By Mortals’ rich bank of lived experience insight on a range of health care topics, and in doing so influence change in public services, educate future generations and make a real difference.

To help achieve this, they’re looking to appoint a Company Administrator who will be responsible for the operational aspects of Made By Mortals work. The role will include liaising with a diverse range of participants, contracting artists and venues, communicating with a range of stakeholders, financial administration, maintaining records and databases, fundraising support and other operational and administrative tasks.

Please note, the successful candidate must be able to work on Mondays and Thursdays.

How To Apply:

To apply for this role, please send the following documents by Friday 18th October 2024 to tess@madebymortals.org stating the Job Title in the subject header. Interviews will be held on Thursday 31st October, 2024.

• A covering letter no more than two sides of A4 explaining:
  • What attracts you to this role;
  • Your ability to meet the criteria outlined in the person specification;
  • Your operational/administrative experience in previous employment
• A CV
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
• Details of 2 References

If you would like more information or to chat informally about the role, please contact Tess at the above email address or call 0161 804 2078.

The role will directly manage the in-house Porter team, ensuring daily room set-ups are delivered effectively, public areas of the building are fully prepared, and back of house spaces are managed effectively including post and deliveries, on site storage facilities, equipment and furniture and reception function.

Management of the third-party cleaning contract liaising with the cleaning company management on deployments and cleaning schedules to ensure the highest levels of presentation standards.

The role works closely with our Facilities, Visitor Experience and Security teams and is integral to the efficient operation of Aviva Studios and ensuring those visiting and working with us have a great experience.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 7 October

Salary: £32,279 Full Time Equivalent (FTE). Pro-rata to 0.6
Hours Of Work: 0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week
Holidays: 15 days (25 pro-rata), plus days for Christmas closure
Contract: Permanent

Cheshire Dance seeks a General Manager to work closely with the Director and team to realise the artistic ambitions and uphold the charitable objects of Cheshire Dance, whilst ensuring that the organisation is stable, effective, financially resilient and sustainable in the long term.

From managing all aspects of business and artistic planning to ensuring the smooth running of the organisation day-to-day, from managing budgets and reporting on finance to supporting and leading stakeholder events and meetings, this is a busy and rewarding role, which is a great opportunity to work with a friendly team, and play an important part in a creative organisation with big ambitions.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 18 October