Community Post Type: Jobs

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

Salary: £25,756 Full Time Equivalent (FTE). Pro-rata to 0.6
Hours of work: 0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term one year with possibility of extension
Holidays: 15 days (25 pro-rata), plus days for Christmas closure

Cheshire Dance seeks a Digital Marketing Officer to engage with audiences, partners and stakeholders and to build upon its growing profile in the North West and nationally.

From supporting its regular programme and projects within the community, to leading on the promotion of its events and providing strategic direction in terms of organisational communications, you will engage with diverse audience types to champion the work of Cheshire Dance in the arts sector and beyond.

A confident self-starter, you will utilise your experience in a similar role within the arts or charity sectors to deliver high quality marketing and communications, which build our profile and reputation across platforms. With the experience and ability to craft marketing plans and strategies that meet organisational objectives, you will develop our audiences, increase engagement and build relationships with partners and stakeholders.

You will have skills in designing, managing and executing creative campaigns across a range of communication channels including social media, email marketing, website, print and partner communications. You will fuse your creative copywriting skills with design and video skills to create rich media content.

The Digital Marketing Officer is vital to the organisation, providing a link between the artistic team and the administration team to support Cheshire’s Dance’s programme, projects and events. Whilst this is a busy role, it is hugely rewarding and offers creativity, flexibility and the opportunity to play a part in a creative organisation with very big ambitions.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 18 October

BIMM University are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of School to lead and ensure the delivery of outstanding learning, teaching, and assessment practices.

Job Description:

• Strategically contribute to the development and implementation of plans aimed at enhancing student and graduate outcomes at the campus level, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
• Work collaboratively with the Dean of Film to devise and implement local initiatives that broaden access and participation, enrich the induction process, and elevate the international student experience.
• Lead curriculum quality assurance, championing teaching and assessment excellence to ensure the curriculum’s continuous enhancement and relevance.
• Advocate passionately for your subject area, elevating its profile across the campus through innovative curriculum enhancement and strategic engagement.
• Drive teaching excellence by recruiting and developing highly skilled lecturers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver outstanding educational experiences.
• Promote a culture of excellence and collaboration by facilitating the exchange of best practices and effectively addressing any teaching or curriculum delivery challenges.
• Manage performance and disciplinary processes with discretion, advancing matters appropriately to ensure a positive and productive working environment.
• Represent your subject area with integrity in governance forums, actively contributing to university committees to influence decision-making and policy development.
• Champion student well-being, proactively addressing concerns and ensuring a supportive academic environment that fosters student success.
• Participate in university processes to enhance the academic character of the institution, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to academic excellence.
• Support marketing and recruitment strategies by actively participating in open days and other events, showcasing the strengths and opportunities within your subject area.
• Lead and manage the collection, monitoring, and analysis of data to inform strategic decisions and report on key outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability for your school.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 6 October

Reporting to the Customer Services Team Leader, the post holder will play a full and active role in the day-to-day management of customer and member enquiries across all communications channels, the development of new business from those enquiries, and the effective capture and management of data related to all customer interactions. The Customer Services team also plays a central role in ensuring the museum remains customer oriented and enhancing the customer experience across all activities.

This role includes generating income through processing school and group bookings, new memberships, tickets, and private image, film and licensing sales.

Annual leave requests may be restricted at certain times of the year. There will be a requirement to work rostered weekends and bank holidays as required.

Travel to the five IWM museums on work related matters may also be required.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 14 October

Thanks to support from National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and The Granada Foundation, Manchester Histories are seeking a Project Manager for the Queer Up North 1992-2002 project: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage.

Queer Up North Festival was one of the most pioneering and influential LGBTQ+ arts festivals in the UK and Europe. Established in 1992 by Tanja Farman and Gavin Barlow as part of the Manchester Festival, QUN quickly became a beacon for queer culture, drawing artists and audiences from across the globe.

Over its first decade, the festival showcased groundbreaking performances and played a pivotal role in shaping Manchester’s identity as an inclusive and vibrant LGBTQ+ city.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 21 October

FutureEverything is seeking an experienced creative producer who is entrepreneurial and ready to deliver key elements of our portfolio, including developing relationships with partners in fields ranging from technology and academia to culture and the environment.

They are looking for somebody to align projects with their new creative vision, which is being shaped by their decision to bring Nature on to their Board. To help kickstart and embed new ways of thinking across their operations, technologies and artistic programme.

Can you plan and deliver world-class exhibitions, festivals, art installations, conferences, workshops, and consultation work? Can you manage complex budgets and do you possess outstanding negotiation and diplomacy skills?

Do you have the insight and ability to lead on identifying new funding and income opportunities, and building relationships for future business development?

You may already be producing at a cultural institution or as a freelancer, and will already have several years of experience as a project manager.

Are you somebody with ambition, inspired by the work they do, and ready to join them on their journey towards sustainability and growth?

If you are all of these things, and more, they would be excited to hear from you.

FutureEverything is committed to championing equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the cultural sector. If you’re a suitably qualified applicant, they encourage your application whatever your age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

They are committed to providing equal access to everyone. If you require any support with the application or interview process then reach out at: info@futureeverything.org

FutureEverything operates out of SEESAW in Manchester (UK), and has a hybrid working policy that encourages the team to combine working in-person and virtually, to align with individual needs.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 14 October

The artist will work together with their partner agencies, volunteers(s) and Library staff to create a Family Art Club programme that will be attractive to refugee families taking part, will be suitable for a library space and will provide a safe and inclusive place where families can play creatively together.

The artist will be supported by worker from an agency currently supporting refugee families in the area and will be required to attend Trauma Informed Practice training before sessions start.

They are looking for an artist or artist collective who:

Can deliver fun, playful arts sessions that will engage a whole family

Has an awareness of how the sessions could support ESOL learning

Can create a programme of activity with an awareness of issues that can affect refugee families. Has experience of working in situations where confidentiality and sensitivity may be required and have some awareness of safeguarding principles.

Can engage with the library staff to make the sessions relevant to the library’s aims.

They are particularly interested in hearing from artists who may themselves have lived experience of the asylum system or are international artists.

To apply and read the full brief, please visit the application form:

https://forms.office.com/e/CEjNZRTZaF

Closing date: 9 October