The Senior Marketing and Communications Manager plays a vital role in upholding the reputation of Liverpool Biennial, supporting the Director and wider team in communicating with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders in Liverpool, across the UK and internationally.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, open to job share
Salary: £37,784 – £38,926 per annum depending on experience
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 22 February 2026
Link to apply and for more details: https://www.biennial.com/job/
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Executive team at Liverpool’s Royal Court at a critical time in the theatre’s evolution. Liverpool’s Royal Court became an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation in 2018 and as a consequence, has established itself as the largest producing theatre in Liverpool City Region.
The theatre has a loyal and large audience base (over 180,000 per year), which it serves by producing high quality, drama, comedy and musical shows, 12 months of the year in the 1,150 seat main auditorium. They also have a vibrant 150 seat studio space which operates simultaneously with main house shows focusing on new writing and talent development and providing a much needed city centre space for emerging talent.
Liverpool’s Royal Court (LRC) is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance to join its Executive Leadership Team at an exciting time for the organisation.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, this role provides financial and operational leadership across the four companies that make up LRC. Working closely with the Executive team, Heads of Department and the Board of Trustees, you will ensure robust financial management, strong governance and effective systems that support the organisation’s artistic and commercial ambitions.
You will lead on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, oversee cash flow and statutory compliance, and provide clear, timely insight to support decision-making. The role also has oversight of HR, risk, insurance and organisational policies, as well as contributing to business planning for growth and capital projects.
They are looking for a senior finance professional with strong leadership skills, excellent financial and analytical capability, and experience of operating at executive level in a complex organisation. Experience in the arts, charity or not-for-profit sector would be an advantage, but is not essential.
This role is based at Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre. Some evening working will be required to fully engage with the organisation’s operations.
What they Offer:
· Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
· 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
· Complimentary tickets to shows
· Discounts on food and drink in the café and Courtyard Bar & Kitchen
· Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption policies
They’re looking for a confident, proactive senior finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoys working as part of an Executive team.
Skills & Experience:
· Senior financial and management experience in a small to medium-sized organisation
· Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting (including consolidation)
· Proven experience of improving processes and systems
· Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
· Comfortable operating in a dynamic, pressurised environment
Desirable:
· Experience or strong interest in the arts, cultural or entertainment sector
· Understanding of hospitality or customer-facing operations
Job information pack and application details are available on their website: https://liverpoolsroyalcourt.com/work-with-us/
Closing date: 3 February
The North West team have an opportunity for an experienced Data Analyst to join Arts Council England. Working as part of a small team you will support the delivery of Arts Council’s day-to-day data analysis needs.
This is a specialist role that plays a key part in how they deliver timely, accurate analysis across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing
· You’ll provide continuity and clear ownership of complex analytical work, helping to manage operational and reputational risk in a fast-paced environment.
What they’re looking for
Working at Arts Council England
The opportunity to work on high-impact analysis that informs senior decision-making and supports government stakeholders. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values clear thinking, practical solutions and shared expertise.
They’re committed to learning and development and this role provides: exposure to complex, real-world data challenges and opportunities to deepen technical skills across analytics tools and methodologies. They support through on-the-job learning, knowledge sharing and access to Arts Council England focused training on Kallidus.
Benefits
To apply, visit here
Closing date: 28 January
Delivery: March-September 2026
Fee: £3000
Timeline: 10 days total – 5 events plus prep + postproduction.
About
Open Eye Hub (Wigan PhotoHub project) is a bold initiative to establish Wigan as a regional photography hub and build an inclusive photography movement that enables communities to authentically document and share their own narratives.
Developed in partnership with Open Eye Gallery and Wigan Council, the Hub champions socially engaged photography as a tool for creative learning, collaboration, and visibility for local talent – while connecting Wigan & Leigh’s stories with national and international conversations.
The programme includes:
They work collaboratively with local people, artists, and communities to co-create projects that challenge stereotypes and celebrate authentic stories.
Wigan PhotoHub aims to create a vibrant, connected photography ecosystem – one that empowers underrepresented voices, nurtures creative careers, and positions Wigan as a pioneering cultural destination in the North.
The Project
Humans of Wigan is an ambitious documentary photography project celebrating the diverse faces and stories of Wigan Borough. Inspired by Daniel Meadows’ Free Photographic Omnibus and Humans of New York, we will create a mobile photography studio that travels across the borough, offering free professional portraits and capturing personal narratives. The project will culminate in a public outdoor exhibition and contribute to updating local photographic and oral history archives.
Please Send the following to: sarah@openeye.org.uk:
CV and portfolio (max 10 images)
Two references
Answers to the following questions (written OR as short video/voice notes, 2–3 minutes max per question):
Questions:
What does socially engaged photography mean to you, and how would you apply this approach to Humans of Wigan? (250 words)
(They want to understand your philosophy and how you connect with communities.)
Tell us about a project where you worked collaboratively with a community or group. What did you learn from that experience? (250 words)
(This helps gauge your experience and adaptability.)
How would you make the pop-up studio welcoming and inclusive for people from all walks of life? (250 words)
(They’re looking for practical ideas and sensitivity to diverse needs.)
Please explain how you would approach this project?
Answer Format
Applicants can submit written responses or record answers as short videos or voice notes (2–3 minutes max per question).
National Museums Liverpool currently have the post of Merchandising Assistant available.
The Merchandising team plays a vital role in ensuring retail products are available in the right place, at the right time, and in the correct quantities. Working closely with Retail Managers, the team forecasts trends, plans stock levels, and monitors performance to keep their retail operations running smoothly.
As part of the Retail division, the team directly impacts profitability through effective product selection, pricing strategies to maximise profit, and stock management. Their responsibilities include overseeing deliveries and distribution, liaising with suppliers, managing the EPOS system and purchasing budget, and collaborating with operational teams to plan promotions and markdowns.
Reporting to the Merchandising Team Leader and Merchandising Manager, the Merchandising Assistant will support efforts to maximise sales across Commercial Enterprises’ retail outlets and online shop. In this role, you’ll provide excellent customer service, manage incoming deliveries, and assist with the day-to-day running of the online store.
This role is part-time, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
If you think you match the job description and their organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.
Closing date: 21 January
Writing on the wall is seeking freelance support on a short-term Creative Heritage Project focusing on a discreet piece of local history. WoW’s Co-Director Madeline Heneghan manages the project, and the role is to support her in engaging a local community and local schools in historic research and the development of public information panels.
WoW’s Creative Heritage model is recognised nationally for its ability to involve communities in work on their own heritage, to respond through creative activities to forgotten and neglected histories and to raise public awareness of those histories. Past projects. For more information about out WoW’s Creative Heritage Model, please visit https://writingonthewall.org.uk/creative-heritage/
If you are interested and would like more details of the project, please email: madeline@writingonthewall.co.uk
Opening date: 9 January
The role is to respond to telephone, webchat and written enquiries about all aspects of Arts Council’s work to very high standards. Mainly this will be helping applicants to navigate our systems and to make the very best applications to our funding programmes. It is a busy department with strict service levels and standards of service.
They are looking to recruit an organised, customer-focused individual who can manage multiple systems at the same time to provide excellent and helpful responses to enquiries. The candidate will be able to absorb and retain large amounts of information, juggle priorities and distribute information in an engaging and compelling way to customers from different backgrounds and abilities. Full training will be given, but it is expected that the successful candidate will have experience in Customer Service.
If you’re looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you will be rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package. Arts Council England provides world-class benefits.
To apply and for more details, visit here
Closing date: 14 January
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that has developed a new, national support offer for teachers, freelance teaching artists and staff from the Creative and Cultural sector.
The Cultural Education Network shares expertise, best practice, and fosters creative and cultural partnerships, to increase and enhance the confidence, skills and capabilities of teachers and cultural educators, to develop their cultural offers for children and young people.
The programme aims to build capacity in the cultural and education sectors, supporting better understanding of how to work together and build impactful partnerships, offering events and webinars, help desk support and one-to-one advice sessions, via their team of Cultural Education Specialists.
As the Programme Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the whole Cultural Education Network team, including supporting the Cultural Education Specialists with one-to-one delivery, and the Senior Manager and Programme Manager with strategic planning and programme delivery.
To apply and for more details, visit here
Closing date: 25 January
You will be providing full PA support to the Deputy CEO, Places, Engagement & Libraries who leads and oversees the development and implementation of strategic programmes and who acts as the lead for their Cultural Communities Outcome.
This will include the running of the Deputy CEO’s office and programme. You will be managing meetings between the Deputy CEO and key internal and external stakeholders and act as a key contact for the Chairs of their five Area Councils on behalf of the Deputy CEO.
Main day to day responsibilities
You will be providing personal assistance to the Deputy CEO, including proactive email and diary management against competing demands and priorities, ensuring optimal use of time by coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements, ensuring the Deputy CEO is fully prepared for all internal and external meetings, undertaking research and commissioning briefings as necessary.
To apply and for more details, visit here
Closing date: 19 January
The Environmental Responsibility team is responsible for supporting and developing the cultural sector’s response to the climate crisis alongside Arts Council’s own response through its policy and Net Zero Transition plan.
The team sits within the Enterprise & Innovation directorate and consists of the Director, Environmental Responsibility & Innovation, the Senior Manager, Environmental Responsibility, the Senior Officer, Environmental Responsibility and the Assistant, Enterprise & Innovation.
The Senior Officer reports directly to the Senior Manager.
Working with the Senior Manager (and as relevant the Director), the Senior Officer provides project management support for programmes and projects and carries out research linked to Arts Council’s Environmental Responsibility work which further supports the ongoing integration of Environmental Responsibility across all of Arts Council’s investments and programmes. The Senior Officer may also have delegated responsibility for identified projects.
To apply and for more details, visit here
Closing date: 8 January