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Without Walls is recruiting for a Finance Officer. This role is a key part of the Finance and Operations Team, supporting the Senior Finance Manager with processing and maintaining accurate financial records for Without Walls.

The postholder will benefit from a range of professional development opportunities and gain insights to the operations of a funded arts organisation working on a range of projects.

Under the direction of the Senior Finance Manager, the post holder will:

• Enter and maintain financial records on QuickBooks, including all purchases, grants, and sales.
• Log expense claims from staff and partners, checking the correct receipts are in place and claims are in line with relevant expense policies.
• Lead on regular payment runs, collating invoices, ensuring that payment requirements have been met, and that payments are made in line with due dates.
• Ensure that internal Finance Procedures are followed at all times, especially around payments and authorisation.
• Process monthly payroll reports, including payments to all staff, ensuring these are accurately entered into the financial records, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
• Regularly monitor the organisation’s bank and credit card accounts ensuring that any irregularities are immediately reported to the Senior Finance Manager.
• Update and maintain internal working budgets, working with the programme delivery team to ensure that these align with the organisation’s management accounts.
• Support monthly finance reconciliation and reporting by ensuring financial records are updated in a timely manner.
• Update records of debtors and creditors and follow-up on any outstanding payments as required.
• Support the organisation’s contracting processes, ensuring that supplier contracts are drafted promptly and accurately and to the standard required of contractual documents.
• Support the creation and administration of grant offer letters for artists and festivals.
• Support the Senior Finance Manager to deliver financial management services for external organisations including, but not limited to, making payments, recording transactions, completing reconciliations.

To apply, please send:

A CV – which should detail your key skills, employment or voluntary experience relevant to this role, including responsibilities held and relevant education or vocational training. Please include two referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer or someone else who has worked with you in a capacity relevant to this role. They will not be approached until after the interviews and with express consent from you.

A cover letter (2 pages of A4 maximum) – telling us why you are interested in this position, how your skills and experience meet the needs of the role.

Their Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form – this will be separated from your application at the shortlisting stage, but it helps understand and improve job advertisements. Completion of the form is voluntary.

They will also accept applications as audio or video files that contain the information described above. These should be no more than 10 minutes in length.

Please send your completed application to danielle@withoutwalls.uk.com with the subject header ‘Finance Officer Recruitment’.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 10 October 2024, 12pm (midday).

Job Title: Team Member Retail

Reporting to: Assistant Guest Experience Manager- Retail

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Positions available:

2 x 8 hour contract (4 hours a day Saturday and Sunday)

Additional overtime opportunities

Applications close: 3rd September 2024

They are looking for bubbly, enthusiastic and energetic individual to join their 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 our 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.

To apply and see full job description please visit their website https://www.beatlesstory.com/jobs/

If you wish to learn more about the role, please email humanresources@beatlesstory.com.

This role is key to the operational success of The Reader’s Calderstones site, ensuring our ethos, values and vision are at the forefront of all they do at Calderstones.

This is a diverse, fast-paced role that is responsible for leading the team to deliver the safe operational running of all activities on site, including presentation standards, visitor flow, visitor assistance, access and health and safety. Leading from the front, this role is vital in cross-organisational working for activity ran by The Reader.

Job Requirements

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 30 August

This is an opportunity to join their senior team at an exciting time for Warrington’s leading cultural organisation as they embark on a two-year journey to achieve their key priorities at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery; to create a high-performance culture, discover the voice of the collection, and reach new audiences.

The new role of Museum Development Manager is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is passionate about museum collections, with ambitions to lead and embed positive change within their beautiful heritage site.

The successful candidate will reinvigorate and support the experienced team at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery. You will be instrumental in driving our aspirational vision and sense of purpose within all areas of work, programmes and collections.

This is a wide-ranging, challenging and rewarding role which includes management responsibilities for the Warrington Museum and Art Gallery building, Visitor Services and both the Collections and Archives teams.

They are looking for someone who is energetic, resilient and determined, who can build relationships with stakeholders and funders, adopt a distinctive approach to each of theirr valued services and help them to tell the story of their collections to ensure they meet their full potential.

Closing date: 16 September

How to Apply

Please visit culturewarrington.org and follow the link to Recruitment.

• Contact name: Chris Persoglio
• Contact email: businesssupport@culturewarrington.org

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is a critically acclaimed ensemble, performing to over 350,000 people every year. They’re currently looking for an Orchestra Stage and Transport Manager to help bring concerts to the stage.

You’ll be responsible for the safe, effective, quality planning and implementation of all stage, instrument, equipment, logistics and transportation requirements for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and associated ensembles in the UK and internationally. If you’re a motivated and organised team player, with great problem-solving skills and experience in a similar role, they’d love to hear from you.

Key Information:

• Salary: £35,000-40,000 depending on experience
• Employment type: Full time, permanent
• Hours of work: 42.5 hours annualised
• Holidays: 26 days, plus bank holidays
• Place of Work: The normal place of work is Liverpool Philharmonic Hall or any reasonable location dependent on the requirements of the post including venues throughout the UK and abroad

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 6 September

NML’s studio brings ideas and stories to life through technical and creative design, cutting edge production build and innovation across exhibition and gallery experiences (permanent and temporary), production of creative marketing campaign (print and digital) components and corporate communications.

Whilst offering inspiring leadership, you will be responsible for planning and tracking projects, assigning resource and ensuring the highest levels of accessibility and compliance standards are achieved. You will help them to reach a new level of creativity by encouraging effective collaboration, pushing the boundaries of design and production build, and ensuring they’re utilising agile and up-to-date methodologies, technologies and software to enhance all of our studio output.

You will interface with key stakeholders right across the organisation ensuring clear understanding of priorities and project requirements to effectively execute multiple work-streams, balance creative vision and objectives, whilst running an efficient and effective service.

They’re looking for someone who is up for a new challenge with adaptability and thrives working in a fast-paced studio environment. Whilst you’ll have an acute attention to detail and enviable creative project management skills, you’ll equally have plenty of ideas to contribute and have excellent leadership qualities and communication skills.

This role would suit someone from a set design / build background from possibly theatre, television, film, museums or large-scale festivals and events. You’ll have experience working on similar large-scale projects across exhibition and space design, manufacturing, and fabrication, print and digital design but equally have the technical understanding to lead and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 19 September

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 Manager who’ll make sure that events run to the highest possible standard and that customers always have a safe and enjoyable time.

You’ll work across their entire event and activities programme, alongside visiting artists and promoters, and with their own musicians, ensembles and departments, to ensure events run smoothly. You’ll also deal with customer queries and resolve any incidents, and line manage a stewarding team. If you’re an organised problem-solver who works well under pressure and has experience in a customer facing, supervisory role, they’d love to hear from you!

Key Information

• Salary: £30,388 per annum
• Employment type: Full time / permanent
• Hours of work: 42.5 hours per week, including break agreement. These hours are annualised over a rolling 17-week period and will be allocated on a rota. The postholder will be required to work regular evenings and weekends according to business need. Shifts will regularly start or end during hours where public transport is not in operation. Shifts vary and there is not a set weekly pattern. It is essential that the postholder can commute to and from work for such shifts without a reliance on public transport.
• Holidays: 26 days (pro-rated) plus bank holidays
• Place of Work: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Music Room and external venues where required.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 10 September

Liverpool Philharmonic’s stewarding team represents our organisation to thousands of customers every year. They’re seeking to recruit stewards to help ensure that guests have an enjoyable experience and receive impeccable customer service during their time with them.

You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment – welcoming audiences, carrying out ticketing checks and selling merchandise. You’ll also help to resolve customer queries, assist in setting up shows and maintain a thorough knowledge of their buildings, facilities and event information. If you’re a personable and flexible problem solver, who has experience in a customer-facing role, this might be the perfect fit for you.

Key Information

• Salary: £12.00 per hour – the Real Living Wage. The minimum call guarantee payment is 4 hours for each event Stewarding shift.
• Employment type: Variable hours contract
• Hours of work: There are no guaranteed hours for this role, Stewarding rotas are arranged to suit the needs of the business.
• Holidays: You will accrue holiday based on the number of hours which you work. This can be taken as agreed by your line manager.
• Place of Work: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall or external venues as required

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 30 August

Liverpool Philharmonic is one of the UK’s leading music organisations, hosting a wide range of classical, rock, pop, world music, film and comedy events every year – they’re currently looking for Technical Staff to help make sure those events are staged efficiently and safely.

From assisting in stage builds to event planning tasks, getting to grips with lighting, sound and video systems to servicing technical equipment, it is guaranteed to be a varied and exciting role. If you’re reliable, flexible and passionate about gaining experience in the entertainment industry, this might just be the job for you.

Key Information

• Salary: £12.00 per hour
• Employment type: Variable hours contract
• Hours of work: There are no guaranteed hours for this role. This contract has a minimum of 4 hours per shift. Working hours will vary this may include early start and late finishing times. This role will include weekends and bank holidays. On occasion shifts may extend beyond midnight. Pay for any work undertaken past midnight or on Bank Holidays will be double.
• Holidays: You will accrue holiday based on the number of yours which you work. This can be taken as agreed by your line manager.
• Place of Work: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall or external venues as required

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 30 August

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall welcomes thousands of customers to hundreds of events every year, and their bars team provides exceptional service to those guests. They’re currently looking to recruit bar staff to join that team and ensure audiences have a wonderful experience.

You’ll be responsible for engaging with guests, serving on the bar and helping resolve any issues that may arise. You’ll also utilise strong numerical skills – selling products and overseeing stock levels. If you’re a positive team player who’s enthusiastic about Liverpool Philharmonic and isn’t afraid to go the extra mile, they’d love to hear from you.

Key Information

• Salary: £12.00 per hour
• Employment type: Variable hours contract
• Hours of work: There are no guaranteed hours for this role. On average, the work can be approximately 12-16 hours per week, except for August when the hall operates at reduced capacity. You will be expected to start in the role for training at the end of September. Working hours will primarily be evenings after 5.00pm, including weekends and bank holidays. Some daytime availability is desirable.
• Holidays: You will accrue holiday based on the number of yours which you work. This can be taken as agreed by your line manager.
• Place of Work: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall or external venues as required

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 30 August