Community Post Type: Jobs

ActUpNorth is the leading provider of part-time actor training across the North of England, offering professional adult acting classes in Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and online.

All students follow a stringently devised curriculum and undergo regular observation and monitoring to ensure their continued progress and development.

They’re specifcally looking for experienced Liverpool based TV Actors and Screen Acting Tutors to join their expanding team!

Classes run between the hours of 5pm and 9.30pm Monday to Thursday each week.

Tutors will follow lesson plans as supplied and offer weekly continuity in heading up each class and progressing the students throughout the academic term.

Please send CV’s and cover letters to Creative Director – David Crowley, email: david@actupnorth.com

Closing date: 5 September

Working to assist and support the everyday function of a small, independent gallery. If you love art, and enjoy doing something different each day, this will be the perfect role for you!

Smolensky Gallery is an independent, commercial gallery based in the heart of Manchester. Due to increasing workload, the gallery is in need of a new assistant to support the director in everyday gallery operations. This role would be primarily held in-person due to the necessity to work in the space with customers and other stakeholders.

This vacancy closes on the 24th August, with a view to hold interviews in the final week of August, and enter into the position in early September. Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is received.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 24 August

The north team is currently expanding its programmes and is now looking for a Casual Learning Facilitator who can deliver outstanding and inspirational learning sessions to school audiences as part of our formal learning programme.

They are looking for someone who has the skills to be able to deliver to a wide range of ages and stages. one session you might be exploring how the law could be applied to Goldilocks and the next you might be delivering a murder trial to a group of GCSE students.

Experience of working in museums it is not essential but ideally you will have experience of teaching or delivering workshops. Most important will be your ability to communicate sometime complex information effectively to a wide range of learners.

On-going training will be provided which will include initial shadowing and supported delivery before you lead activities independently. As your skills grow, you will be offered opportunities to deliver other parts of their learning programme, which might include ‘On Tour’, our programme delivering special event weeks in working courtrooms across the north which is supported by judges, or costumed delivery in outreach programmes. Should you be required to travel beyond the Manchester area to deliver sessions, travel and subsistence costs will be paid.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 25 August

Assisting within an innovative Cultural Tech project in Manchester, supporting the team to deliver high-impact media content.

They’re seeking an experienced Production Assistant ready to grow their abilities with an innovative, music focused media project in Manchester. You’ll join a small, dynamic team, supporting the production of high-quality outputs across tech, media production, training and Digital platforms.

Supporting tightly organised administration and implementation of project activities. Including document admin, content production, digital marketing, media organisation and research. With great interpersonal skills, you’ll be working across a variety of tasks.

Skills and Abilities:

• Expert with Google Drive, MS Office, very comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Rigorously organised media management for Windows and Mac OS.
• Very proactive.
• Excellent communication skills – phone, in person and written.
• Very strong writing skills
• Great organisational and time-management skills.

Salary: £23,400 pa + pension

To apply, send a CV and covering email by 30/08/24 to production@dig.media

Closing date: 30 August

The National Trust have an exciting opportunity for 2 Duty Managers to support and deliver the lights extravaganza Christmas event alongside their commercial partners.

Hours: Part time hours, working days and hours will vary during the pre-event and event periods and weekends are included. During the event it is likely that you will work up to 4 shifts of up to 8.5 hours each per week, and you’ll be required to work a proportion of the 39 event dates as one of the two National Trust Duty Managers.

Salary: FTE £26,832pa

Contract: Fixed term contract until January 2025

Interviews: 2nd and 3rd September

If you have any questions about this role please contact: simon.bonser@nationaltrust.org.uk

You’ll need to to be able to commence work the week commencing 21st October

Internally you’ll be known as Site Manager

Dunham Massey is a 3,000-acre estate situated approximately 10 miles south of central Manchester and three miles south of Altrincham. Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford, gifted to the Trust in 1976 and today it attracts over 500,000 visitors a year.

Now a successfully established our annual tradition is delivered in partnership with RGL Sony, gives visitors the opportunity to see the gardens and buildings all aglow for a magical, after-dark experience. As Duty Manager you’ll work closely with the property team, production company, promoter, contractors and suppliers to ensure that this year’s event builds on previous successes.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day venue operational management of the event with colleagues and event partners, you will ensure that Dunham’s buildings and landscape receive the appropriate protection, and maximise opportunities to communicate the Trust’s core purpose tens of thousands of visitors. You’ll have operational line management responsibility for our staff on event nights, and local responsibility for the consistent delivery of a great visitor experience for visitors.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 25 August

Factory International are looking for a philanthropy assistant who can help support their high performing Philanthropy team whilst working closely with their Trusts and Foundations Manager on all stages of the application process.

From researching trusts to fine tuning applications and ensuring funders are able to see the impact of their partnership with them.

The main purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive administrative and personal support to the Philanthropy Director including: managing calendar of appointments; composing, preparing and reviewing copy for funding applications and presentations; arranging travel plans, preparing coordinating and preparing agendas for meetings as required, taking minutes as required, compiling documents and presentations; completing expense reports/ VISA reconciliations and ensuring a smooth day to day running of the teams’ administrative processes.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 25 August

Altru Drama are looking for exciting, innovative, and passionate directors to bring our Autumn/Winter tours to life, in partnership with the Altru creative team.

The directors will spend between 5-7 days in rehearsal with the casts (depending on the production) as well as a few ‘visioning’ and creative sessions with the writer and production manager to develop the look, style and feel of the pieces.

Projects: They have various shows on the horizon from their Anti Bullying Shows to Classic Tale Christmas productions with rehearsals taking place in late October/November 2024. Full dates and project details to be given ahead of interview.

Fee: Day rate for directors is £100 per day with an additional initial payment for planning meetings and research (project dependent)

Please email jobs@altru.co.uk if you are interested and would like to apply, please send your CV along with an email detailing:

– Why you are interested in creating theatre for young people
– What you would bring to the process as a director
– Your relevant experience

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd September 2024

Successful Applicants Informed: Wednesday 4th September 2024

Informal Interviews: Monday 9th September 2024

(In person at their base in L19 or via zoom)

Energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism are essential qualities, as well as a love of theatre for young people.

For their ‘Classic Tales’ shows all actors will need to sing and ideally have a good level of musicality.

For their ‘Anti Bullying’ performances actors will need to deliver educational workshops, some experience of this would be fantastic.

They will prioritise actors aged 25+ with 3 years driving experience (minimum) who are able/willing to drive a transit van.

For more details and to apply, visit here

Closing date: 2 September

The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrated for its dynamic performances and rich history spanning over a century, is looking to hire a visionary new Head of Philharmonic Marketing.

This role is about deepening the relationship that the orchestra holds with its audiences – local, national, and global. The successful applicant will drive growth, build box office income, and enhance the Philharmonic brand. The role is instrumental in shaping the future of this iconic orchestra.

The Head of Philharmonic Marketing is a central role within the Philharmonic’s senior leadership team, equivalent to a Director-level marketing role at a non-BBC UK symphony orchestra. They are looking for someone with marketing savvy and management experience to help us tell our story and to connect with our current and future audiences. The job includes equal parts strategic planning, management responsibilities, and campaign delivery (including a significant brand and programme refresh aligned with the 25/26 season launch). Key partners will include BBC marketing and public relations teams, external agencies, creative personnel, and an international set of venues, festivals, and promoters.

This role is perfect for an experienced communications professional – someone with effective management skills and with a history of delivering high-impact marketing campaigns, managing brands, and developing marketing strategy.

While an extensive knowledge of classical music is not essential, it is important to us that applicants engage with the arts on a broader level and are passionate about different forms of culture – be it specific genres of music, dance, literature, visual art, or any other field.

To download a copy of this job pack, visit here

For any further information or to discuss the role further, please contact Adam Szabo, Orchestra Director at adam.szabo@bbc.co.uk.

Closing date: 1 September

Metal is looking for a dynamic, ambitious and inspiring Director to lead Metal Liverpool for a year. You will be the galavanised by our work, values and be passionate about art’s role in inspiring change.

It’s an exciting time at Metal and at our Liverpool site. We have a new strategy with new programmes, and over the course of this year in Liverpool, we’re piloting citizen-led decision making, delivering a mass-participation programme, developing artist-led spaces of solidarity, co-chairing Liverpool’s network for creative climate action and more.

We’re looking for a senior leader with a strong track record of resourcing and delivering programmes, as well as socially engaged art and participation, to drive Metal forward at this crucial time.

Apply by Sunday 15 September at 5pm. This is a maternity cover role. Find out more, download the recruitment pack and apply here.