Community Post Type: Jobs

They are currently recruiting a Head of Marketing to maximise event income and increase participation in Liverpool Philharmonic’s programmes and activities.

They are seeking a confident and pragmatic candidate with a successful track record in marketing management, who will use their knowledge of classical music to devise and implement innovative marketing strategies and deliver against ambitious targets for one of the UK’s most important music organisations.

For further information about the role and how to apply, please download and information pack from https://zurl.co/BvUp

Applications close: Wednesday 27 November at 5pm.

Are you 16 -19 yrs, live in L8 and are not in education, training or employment?

They have four new paid trainee positions working here The Florrie.

There is no detailed job description for this post. If you are a hard worker, keen to learn new skills, gain valuable work experience across the charity, from fundraising to event planning and are committed to working as part of a team then this is the ideal trainee position to start your future career.

If you are interested in applying please email info@theflorrie.org telling them why this is the ideal opportunity for you and what your future aspirations and goals are.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER

*The Florence Institute Trust will develop the various trainee positions as the individual roles develop within the organisation. This trainee role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and the trainee will be required to work according to business needs, which will include evenings and weekends.

* National living wage.

* 12 month contract.

 

Job Opportunities at The Florrie! They’re hiring a Building Caretaker to help maintain their historic community venue.

This Building Caretaker role involves ensuring The Florrie is a safe, accessible, and well-maintained environment for staff and visitors. Key responsibilities include monitoring health and safety and fire procedures, performing regular inspections to address maintenance issues, setting up and dismantling event spaces, and maintaining public areas like the carpark and garden. The caretaker is also a key holder responsible for opening and closing the building and responding to out-of-hours emergencies.

Essential skills include knowledge of health and safety practices, experience in general building caretaking and maintenance, familiarity with working in a Grade II listed building, and strong organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities. A full clean driving license is required.

If you’re passionate about supporting your community and developing new skills, apply today!

For more info & to apply, visit www.theflorrie.org/jobs

Closing date: 1 November

Royal Court Liverpool Ltd are looking for a passionate individual to join the charity’s board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in the onward journey of the historic theatre of Liverpool’s Royal Court!

It is estimated that Trustees will be required to spend an average of 1 day per month supporting the charity. There are four meetings of the full Board of Trustees each year with additional sub-committee meetings as and when required.

Board members are invited to attend opening nights of all theatre productions, these are social events and not obligatory. Generally, there are 7 new main house shows per year. Trustees may also be required to represent the charity from time to time at meetings with funders and stakeholders, but these meetings are infrequent.

They are particularly interested in those who possess:

– A knowledge of the local higher education system and/or schools environment
– A particular interest and knowledge of humanities and or performing arts
– A knowledge of working with communities and or young people

For full details on becoming a Trustee, refer to their role description – please consult this thoroughly before applying.
Role Description: https://liverpoolsroyalcourt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RCLL-Trustee-Role-Description.pdf

To Apply: Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to be part of the Royal Court Liverpool Ltd charity board, to: hr@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com by Monday 18 November 2024

They are seeking an experienced and effective Operations and Finance Manager to join the Senior Management Team at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival.

In this key leadership role, you will work closely with the Director and creative team to oversee daily operations. You will ensure LAAF’s legal compliance, managing HR, Health and Safety systems while strengthening the organisation’s digital and IT functions.

You will also take primary responsibility for the financial management and stability of the organisation. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, you will ensure the smooth running of LAAF’s operations and support the successful delivery of its strategic aims and objectives.

The job will include key responsibilities in these areas:

– Operational
– Charity and Company Administration
– HR
– Financial Management
– Creative Programme
– General Administration

For the full job description and details on how to apply, please visit their website: https://www.arabartsfestival.com/work-with-us-operations-and-finance-manager/

EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior role, ideally in the arts, cultural or charitable sector.
• Implement mission, vision, and values.
• Proven senior manager with experience in financial management, risk management and board reporting.
• Manage accounts, budgets, and cashflow using company accounting software.
• Establish and manage new systems and contract processes.
• Handle charity and company reporting.
• Active fundraising and income diversification.
• Experience in managing and developing teams, fostering a supportive environment.
• Develop policies, procedures and best practices.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and detailed stakeholder reports.
• Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation.

SKILLS
• Have excellent communication skills and able to build relationships across a range of different partners, organisations and communities.
• Strong organisational management skills, having the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Astute financial management to a high level.
• Has an eye for detail and is well organised with the ability to identify and address organisational problems.
• Possess a good understanding of Arab arts, cultures and communities.
• Desirable speaking, reading and writing skills in Arabic.

The Collections Information Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Emu, the Galleries’ collection management system, as well as the online collections search interface on the Galleries’ website.

The Collection Information Manager is also responsible for image licencing requests, and they play a key role in other collections management activity at Manchester City Galleries, including processing acquisitions and disposals, cataloguing, locations management, auditing and the management of insurance records and provide collections management support and advice to other colleagues.

The current focus of the team is the delivery is a capital programme to improve collection storage and address long standing issues with their buildings whilst continuing to deliver a cultural offer that attracts up to 730,000 visitors a year. As they audit and move their collections they are seeking to improve their understanding of the under-used material held in our stores and explore it’s history, role and purpose.

They are also working to expand and enrich their documentation, to include perspectives on the collection that are broad and intersectional, helping Manchester’s residents and gallery staff learn more about Manchester’s civic collection and it’s relevance in our lives today.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Phillippa Milner, Collection Manager: Phillippa.milner@manchester.gov.uk.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 5 November

They are looking for vibrant, enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join their wonderful admissions team at the Beatles Story, Royal Albert Dock on a permanent basis. The Beatles Story is established as an immersive must-see visitor experience, that supports the wider Liverpool City region visitor economy, protecting and enhancing the Beatles’ brand and sustaining its legacy in the birthplace of The Beatles for future generations.

As a Team Member experience of customer service is essential – you must be willing to embrace new ideas and go beyond customer expectations, inspiring unforgettable and unique moments that guests will treasure.

You must also be willing to learn about their collection and history of the Beatles. You should have a desire to work in their industry; be a well organised team player, ideally with experience of collections and exhibitions, be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail.

You should have a passion for the band and a desire to share your knowledge with the team and wider audience, thus ensuring that the Beatles legacy is brought to life in new, educational, and innovative ways.

Positions available – 2 x 8 hours contract (4 hours a day, Saturday and Sunday)

Additional overtime opportunities available, £12 an hour. Please see below for full job description.

To apply please email Cerishaw@beatlesstory.com with your CV and a cover letter, detailing why you feel you are the right candidate for the role.

Please note that any internal applicants will need to ensure that their immediate line manager is aware that they have applied for this vacancy.

Application deadline:30th October 2024.

They are looking for a bubbly, enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our wonderful retail team at the Beatles Story, Royal Albert Dock on a permanent basis. The Beatles Story is established as an immersive must-see visitor experience, that supports the wider Liverpool City region visitor economy, protecting and enhancing the Beatles’ brand and sustaining its legacy in the birthplace of The Beatles for future generations.

As a Team Member experience of customer service is essential – you must be willing to embrace new ideas and go beyond customer expectations, inspiring unforgettable and unique moments that guests will treasure.

Working within the retail department you will be confident at upselling, looking at all opportunities to maximise sales whenever possible. You will also be diligent in helping reduce stock losses through wastage and following the company policies in stock management.

You must also be willing to learn about their collection and history of the Beatles. You should have a desire to work in our industry; be a well organised team player, ideally with experience of collections and exhibitions, be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail.

You should have a passion for the band and a desire to share your knowledge with the team and wider audience, thus ensuring that the Beatles legacy is brought to life in new, educational, and innovative ways.

Internal Candidates must first make their line manager aware of their intention to apply for this role.

For further information about this vacancy please email humanresources@beatlesstory.com.

For full job description and details on how to apply, please visit their website: https://www.beatlesstory.com/jobs/

Closing date: 31 October

St Helens Borough Council wish to commission a freelance Creative Producer, organisation, or suitable consortium to undertake a project to:

• Research needs for creatives based in St Helens around studio space and resources.
• Support local artists and creatives in St Helens to help deliver their own artist led events from the Events space/s at Street and a Half (SnA).

This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority and part funded through Arts Council England.

The successful applicant will work in partnership with St Helens Borough Council, Kindred LCR CIC, St Helens College, and St Helens Borough creative practitioners.

The project has both a research and delivery element which are outlined further in the Commission Brief. Most of the activity must be delivered within the December 2024 – March 2025 timeframe but noting the potential for some activity to run into April 2025.

• A budget of £20,000 has been allocated for this commission.
• The budget must cover all other costs including but not limited to project management, artist fees, administration, materials, events budget, and any other costs exclusive of V.A.T if applicable.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Experience of supporting artists and/or groups to deliver arts projects including marketing/promotion of activities.
• Experience of working with a wide range of people of varying ages and abilities.
• Experience of collaborative/partnership working.
• Research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Knowledge of St Helens creative communities would be desirable.

The deadline to submit your application is 7am on Monday 4th November 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

To read the Commission Brief and to apply visit the following weblink: https://forms.office.com/e/XiYcH6NLtX

Job Title: Carers Advocacy Officer  

Salary: £27,985 per annum FTE (£22,388 pro-rata)

Contract: Fixed-term ending 30^th June 2026 (with potential for an additional year, subject to funding)

Base: The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR + community home visits

Hours: 30 hours per week, patterns available: Mon-Thurs or Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Responsible to: Carers Advocacy Supervisor

Start Date: ASAP

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Background to The Brain Charity

Life for any of us can change in an instant. Experiencing a road traffic accident, a major stroke or being diagnosed with dementia can happen completely unexpectedly and can change our lives and the lives of those around us forever.

At The Brain Charity, they know that supporting carers and families is incredibly important. Living with a health condition does not just affect individuals—it has a big impact on loved ones too. That’s why they offer dedicated support to help carers and families navigate the emotional and practical challenges they face.

Our goal is to empower families, helping them through tough times with compassion and hope, ultimately improving everyone’s quality of life.

Role summary

They have been delivering the Carers Advocacy service commissioned by Liverpool City Council since 2016 to support adult carers in our local area.

They are looking for an empathic and committed Advocate to join our existing team to provide carers living within Liverpool City Council area with issue-based advocacy to support them in their caring role. Your role will be to amplify the voice and needs of the carer and their family as they navigate through the health and social care system, so they can sustain their caring role for as long as they feel able.

The role can be varied – in addition to the above, you will offer practical information, advice and signposting on areas such as employment, legal support, welfare benefits and housing. Crucially, you will also seek to promote self-advocacy to enable carers to advocate on their own behalf. This includes adult carers who are caring for other adults over the age of 16, plus family carers who are caring for children with additional needs.

Support is offered where the carer needs it, whether it is from their centre on Norton St in Liverpool, visiting carers at home, or in care home or hospital settings.

Benefits of working for them

Working for The Brain Charity has some great benefits. All of these benefits are available upon starting unless stated otherwise.

• 25 days contractual annual leave in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising 1 day per full year of service up to a maximum of 28 days for full time employees.  This is pro-rata’d for all part-time employees.
• Medicash – physical wellbeing support with a wide range of subsidised treatments including dental bills, optical care, alternative and complementary therapies, chiropody, health screenings and more.
• Premium Employee Assistance Programme – mental wellbeing support with access to 24/7 employee support services and face to face counselling sessions.
• mProve YOURSELF – a wellbeing app with a range of wellbeing courses.
• Skinvision skin health tracker.
• Online discount platform providing discounts on shopping, travel and gym memberships.
• 10% company pension on successful completion of 6 month probation. T&Cs apply for fixed term contracts.
• A range of family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and sick absence entitlements.
• Staff wellbeing ‘protected time’ to take part in a range of wellbeing initiatives throughout the working week
• Monthly staff celebration lunch
• Long service awards
• Free parking (when available) at Head Office, Norton Street, L3 8LR.
• Free Will writing service with Kwil Legal Services.
• Discounted Arriva bus travel
• A wide range of high-quality learning open to all with opportunities to train, develop and support to realise your potential.

Application information

They are an award-winning charity and have received The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given by the Crown to third sector organisations.

If you are passionate about their cause and would like to become part of a vibrant and diverse team, they would love to hear from you.

The Brain Charity prides itself on being an open and diverse place to work and we openly encourage those from minority groups to apply.

Apply now

To apply, you will need to complete the application form in their application pack

Please do not send in your CV as this will not be counted.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 25th October 2024.

Please note: they reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role.

Interviews for successful applicants will take place during the week commencing Monday 4^th November 2024.

Please e-mail jobs@thebraincharity.org.uk or ring 0151 298 2999 if you have any questions.