Community Post Type: Jobs

Due to an internal promotion National Trust now have a new exciting opportunity for Senior Programming & Partnerships Officer. In this role you’ll be responsible for the development and delivery of an inspiring, engaging and innovative visitor programme centred around Beatrix Potter’s collection and landscape.

You’ll use programming to encourage repeat and new visits, meeting the needs of a diverse audience, and encouraging visitors to connect with their cause, collaborating with other teams on the property and building relationships with external partners to help us deliver a high-quality and consistent programme of experiences.

You’ll lead on the development of their local community work in Hawkshead by identifying opportunities for cultural, community and commercial engagement and growth. Establishing new and ambitious partnerships and programmes for the reopening of Wray Castle.

You’ll manage external contractors and consultants as well as a team of flexible hours Service Assistants to ensure the smooth delivery of all activities.

You’ll support the wider team on project work as it relates to the visitor offer and the delivery of the property business plan, championing their Everyone Welcome strategy, demonstrating inclusive leadership, while working to diversify their audience.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. They’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that their people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences they serve. They welcome and value difference, so when they say they’re for everyone, they want everyone to be welcome in their teams too.

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 9 September

Liverpool Lighthouse aims to be a beacon of light to the most vulnerable and to work with communities to transform the city.

Part of this mission is being a vibrant venue for arts and culture in north Liverpool and a home for the city’s artists. Their casual venue staff are crucial in this mission. Stewards support shows, screenings and events. They are a welcoming face to the venue and work to ensure audiences have a safe and positive experience at Liverpool Lighthouse.

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As part of their Finance team, you will report to the Head of Finance, supporting with the smooth function of finance operations across all teams at Storyhouse.

You will be responsible for supporting with the preparation of the management accounts, ownership of the sales order process and credit control, ownership of the cash book, and supporting other tasks, as well as ad hoc duties across the Finance team.

This is a role that requires knowledge of basic accounting principles and the ability to problem solve.

The role also requires a high degree of cross-team-working, so you must be comfortable acting as a champion for the Finance team and working closely with other stakeholders across the organisation.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 8 September

As a leader in this role, you will drive the development and execution of youth theatre productions, community outreach initiatives, and other key participatory projects. You will collaborate closely with young people and communities, supporting their creative journeys and ensuring that diverse voices are central to the company’s work.

This role also involves contributing to the strategic growth of 20 Stories High, including income generation, partnerships, and the overall development of the company’s artistic vision. Working within a small, dedicated team, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of 20 Stories High, advocating for inclusivity, accessibility, and the well-being of all participants.

It is important to us that the Youth and Community Director shares the company’s values, and is committed to contributing to our developing practice in terms of both wellbeing and EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Activism).

To apply, visit: https://www.20storieshigh.org.uk/youth-and-community-director-recruitment/ – Youth and Community Director 

Closing date: 4 October

This role ensures the smooth functioning and stability of 20SH by managing the day-to-day operations, including premises management, policy updates, and legal compliance.

The General Manager also plays a vital role in financial oversight, handling cash flow forecasts, budget preparation, and maintaining relationships with accountants and auditors. In addition to these operational duties, the General Manager contributes to the strategic development of the company, supporting fundraising initiatives, income generation, and the integration of young people’s voices into the organisation’s business plan.

Working closely with the Executive Director and other team members, the General Manager is a key advocate for the company’s values, including equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that these principles are embedded in all aspects of the organization’s work. This role requires strong leadership, excellent financial and administrative skills, and a commitment to the well-being of the 20SH community.

It is important to them that the General Manager shares the company’s values, and is committed to contributing to their developing practice in terms of both wellbeing and EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Activism).

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 4 October

Crewe Lyceum Theatre are seeking a freelance Youth Theatre Assistant for our weekly Mini Company.

You will be working with ages 8-10 on a Saturday morning 10-12, supporting the Youth Theatre Leader to deliver creative and engaging workshops, covering a range of skills.

You will also support directing performances, help prepare the workshop space, keep the register up to date and be alert to the needs of the workshop participants, be approachable and take initiative.

Additional work will also be available for half term and summer projects.

RATE OF PAY – £15 per hour, 2 hours a week.

Contact name: Hollie Wimpenny

Closing date: 7 September

Made By Mortals are looking for someone with experience, vision and creativity to help with the marketing of their products and services.

They’re looking for someone with the ambition to market products they are passionate about. Marketing professionals they’ve worked with tell them that after a while, marketing products that you’re not passionate about can be ‘soul-destroying’. Well, Made By Mortals products make a difference to real people who experience a range of health and social inequalities.

They empower marginalised people and the systems that support them, to become healthier and happier. They’re looking for a Marketing & Communications Officer to be at the heart of their creative community, using their expertise to amplify lived experience knowledge and to attract investment in the people-powered audio, film, music and theatre we make.

“Unique in its ability to transport us into other people’s lives,” Made By Mortals is a not-for-profit based in Tameside, Greater Manchester, that ‘bring lived experience to life’ through immersive audio stories, films, theatre, music and interactive workshops. They do this in collaboration with world class professional artists, University researchers, health and care partners and a wonderful mix of community participants.

The Role:

The Marketing & Communications Officer will be responsible for the planning and delivery of all marketing activity, including digital and social media, project specific campaigns and supporting new business development.

Key information:

• Salary: Band G, £32,076 – £36,648K (0.8 pro rata if taken on 4 days p/w)
• Hours: 32-40 (4 or 5 days/week).
• Place Of Work: Ashton Old Baths, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 7FW

How To Apply:

For a full job description, person specification and details of how to apply, please visit MBM’s website https://www.madebymortals.org/ – here.

For more information or to chat informally about the role, please contact us on 0161 804 2078 or email admin@madebymortals.org

Closing date: 27 September

This is an exciting time to join the ThickSkin team. They are preparing to move into a new theatre venue in Wigan where they will create and preview their productions before heading out on tour across the UK. They’ll be inviting local artists to work from their venue and welcoming the community to take part in affordable, high quality, theatre experiences.

To help move into this exciting new phase, they are looking for an Admin Assistant to join our team for the next six months (with potential for extension). This role would suit someone who is looking to embark on a career in the arts, who is ready and willing to learn from an experienced team with high standards, in an exciting fast-paced environment.

They don’t expect candidates to have experience in all aspects of the job description. The role will be supported by training, as required. It is more important to us that we find someone with the right attitude and a desire to learn.

This is a rolling recruitment process and there is no fixed deadline. So please submit your application as soon as you can.

Contract type : fixed term (initial period of six months)

Key terms : three days per week

Place of work : mixture of homeworking and on-site at our venue in Wigan town centre.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 30 September

Job title:  Heritage Preservation and Development Project Officer

Salary: £36,298-£41,496

Location: Cunard Building and Croxteth Hall 

A bit about them:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making their city a better place. They’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and they 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 their communities by transforming the way they work and placing residents at the heart of everything.  

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 they communicate with the residents they serve. They care about the best outcomes for local people, through their public services. 

They are proud of their 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: 

• You will project manage and develop a series of creative interventions and projects to promote the development and use of Liverpool Historical Botanical Gardens at Croxteth Hall. Including working with local communities and education institutions
• You will work alongside key stakeholders, botanical experts, Community groups, and Education partners to develop and deliver an innovative, imaginative, and inclusive programme of arts and cultural activity to celebrate Liverpool’s Historic Botanical Gardens
• You will follow up on event programmes, ticketing, and delivery to create a programme of events to promote the botanical gardens at Croxteth Hall
• You will curate, manage, and showcase Croxteth Hall’s Botanical Gardens via dynamic happenings, installations, exhibitions, school visits, private tours, open days, and online digital showcases
• You will work and develop links with isolated, or disadvantaged communities to develop digital online access to the botanical collection, and work with city region partners to creatively engage them with the botanical programmes
• You will oversee the creative planning of the botanical gardens project, helping to bring the various collective creative visions to life
• You will increase the profile of the work whilst recording and archiving stories and artwork generated by the varied programmes alongside partners for future reference
• You will collate information, photographic and film archive, and other related information to be able to report back to the funding bodies as required on the success of heritage projects
• You will develop all social media, online marketing, and press stories and content with the Head of Heritage preservation and Development to promote the Botanical Gardens at Croxteth Hall
• You will manage elements of the overall project budget, reporting back to the Head of Heritage Preservation and Development for overall spend approval; Assisting in developing and delivering on income from any related events or programmes of activities to support the heritage department
• You will assist in other heritage projects as required to advance the heritage strategies and operational support requirements

Their offer to you:

• 35 hour working week with hybrid working model
• At least 30 days holiday rising to 35 after 5 years service.- option to purchase further days
• Agile working – A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
• 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

Click on this link to view Recruitment video and what life is like working at Liverpool city council –  https://vimeo.com/942364338

Next steps:

Closing Date is: Tuesday 10^th September 2024

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact – Alan Smith at alan.smith@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, they 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 us 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.

To apply and for job description / candidate packs, see here