Community Post Type: Jobs

Crewe Town Council is seeking to work with an experienced events organisation with a track history of delivering events in towns and cities up and down the country that attract national audiences as well as national press and media attention.

The successful applicant will develop, deliver and evaluate a three day cultural festival across the weekend of the 4th, 5th and 6th July 2025 to celebrate Crewe Day.

The successful contractor will also secure financial sustainability of the event that allows for future annual delivery, development and growth through seeking and securing external funding such as grant funding on behalf of Crewe Town Council. Striving towards financial autonomy from the Council for onward delivery past the first few years, thus ensuring long-term viability and growth.

The expectation is that the delivery organisation will be visible in Crewe throughout the development and delivery to enable engagement and participation form the community.

More details of the tender requirements can be found in the tender brief and other annexes including details on how to apply.

For absolute clarity, there is no flexibility in the budget or timescale.

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdf60778-cf6b-413f-b045-b83005f46b69 – Click here for full details.

Closing date: Friday 25th October 2024 at 12 noon.

Contract start date: Monday 11th November 2024.

Contract end date: Wednesday 31st December 2025.

Since 2003, Global Grooves has brought inspirational Carnival practice from around the world into communities across the north of England and internationally.

They are passionate about embracing authentic, diverse art forms with integrity and respect, and developing a distinctive UK Carnival aesthetic. Global Grooves is a fully Charitable Community Benefit Society with limited liability registered with the FCA. Society number 7807.

Details in a snapshot

Job title: Head of Development & Fundraising
Salary: £42,000 pro-rata. Part Time Role: 3 days per week (there may be opportunities to extend to up to 5 days, if a business case can be made). Working hours can be flexible.
Reports to: CEO
Line management: Ad-hoc Freelance fundraising support.
Contract: Minimum 2 year fixed term contract, extension possible.
Location: The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL5 9JL. Hybrid working option is available.
Probation period: Reviewed at 6 months.
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement is 20 days a year plus public holidays. Pension: Auto enrolment begins three months after start date. Vitality Health insurance following probation. Flexible working.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 20th October

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The college require a committed colleague with a real interest in the provision of quality and imaginative teaching to join an experienced and supportive Performing Arts Department.

Salary: Main Scale/UPS (£30,000 – £46,525)

Start: November 2024

Responsible to: Head of Performing Arts

To apply, visit here

CLOSING DATE: 27th September 12 noon

Jodrell Bank is on the look out for a new Marketing Assistant to join their team, if you love science, space, and storytelling this could be the perfect job for you!

As a Marketing Assistant at Jodrell Bank, you will support the marketing team in delivering campaigns that promote events, exhibitions, educational visits and more. You will play a key role in content creation, social media management, and the coordination of marketing activities.

This role provides an opportunity to join their team in delivering marketing communications activity to enhance the Centre’s profile and develop audiences. You’ll be promoting their distinct brand utilising the site’s unique science heritage and distinctive visitor experience in support of the Centre’s objectives, vision and strategic plan.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early career marketeer or heritage enthusiast to work in a unique and inspiring environment, contributing to the public understanding of science.

Find out more and apply by 16th September via the University of Manchester.

Closing date: 16 September

At Storyhouse, they are lucky enough to have over 180 volunteers. They are integral to their day-to-day operation and are the face of their visitor experience and support teams across the organisation.

The purpose of this role is to provide coordination of all volunteer activity across the organisation and to support the Head of People with the ongoing management and future development of the volunteer programme.

You will form part of the People Team, which also focuses on Human Resources and Payroll.

You will be proactive in ensuring they have a diverse volunteer programme that is embedded across Storyhouse and is provided as a vital service to communities.

This role is 24-32 hours per week flexible across 7 days, on site at Storyhouse.

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 30 September

This is an exciting opportunity to join People’s History Museum’s (PHM) growing Commercial Team. Driving commercial income is a vital source of funds for PHM and our approach to generating profit for purpose.

The museum’s Business Plan sets out their ambition to grow commercial income streams. They want their building to be a hotspot for all kinds of events including corporate conferences, meetings and workshops, weddings, marketplace events, and much more. Reinforcing their reputation as a leading heritage meeting and events space in Manchester.

They are looking for an organised, customer-focussed sales professional to join their team, concentrating on increasing event sales and delivering high quality events for paying clients. The role will be responsible for meeting income targets, attracting and retaining clients, and upselling add on services.

Strong co-ordination and customer service skills are vital. This role involves co-ordinating and delivering event specifications for a wide range of conference and social events and managing a varied portfolio at any one time. The successful applicant will work closely with the museum’s Operations Team and wider network of suppliers to ensure all events exceed client expectations.

The role would be ideal for someone with experience in event sales, delivering events, or managing bookings in a comparable industry. Ability to follow processes and use a CRM system is essential.

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Closing date: 23 September

LIPA are hiring! Singing Lecturer – BA (Hons): Acting (Musical Theatre) and Acting (Musicianship)

They are seeking to appoint singing lecturers to deliver individual singing lessons to their Acting (Musical Theatre) and Acting (Musicianship) students. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of teaching singing for all musical theatre styles including contemporary commercial music. You will be familiar with singing pedagogical models with an extensive knowledge of the science and practice of voicework.

You will have experience of teaching singing to advanced level with an understanding of contemporary musical theatre practice, repertoire and the demands of a professional training programme. You will be able to work as part of a team, have experience of student assessment within degree programmes and understand the wider responsibilities and nature of the individual singing lecturer role within a professional training programme.

You will be available to work Monday afternoons during term time starting September 2024.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10th September 2024 at 12 noon.

CV’s will not be accepted.

More information and application form: https://lipa.ac.uk/about-us/working-here/

The Head of Stage will provide leadership on all day-to-day aspects of the stage infrastructure within the theatre relating to both the production and the building.

Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will ensure there is an efficient, cost effective and robust maintenance plan in place, meeting all operational and compliance needs from a stage maintenance perspective. You will oversee casual stage crew and dressers, and alongside the Head of Lighting and Sound oversee the senior technicians and communicate closely with visiting productions & show management to ensure a smooth get in, fit up and get out. This role will involve regular evening and weekend work.

To be successful in this role you should have, significant prior experience in a technical theatre setting with a focus on stage, rigging and flying systems.alongside experience managing and leading a team of people, with demonstrable people management skills. Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including experience of LOLER & Working at Height and experience in leading on get ins, fit ups and get outs.

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Closing date: 15 September

Job Title: Course Leader

Department: Creative Arts & Fashion

They are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Course Leader within the Creative Industries section of the Art and Fashion department. As a Course Leader, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure successful learner outcomes and maximise the potential of every student to progress to their chosen destination.

If you are passionate about contributing to the success of students and have the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Please note that they are not accepting agency applications for this position. Any unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as once they receive a suitable volume of applications -this post will close.

Key Responsibilities

Teach students enrolled in a range of courses as assigned by your line manager

• Implement appropriate feedback and assessment systems to accurately check learning, adapting teaching as required to ensure learner progress
• Operate within the Quality Assurance framework
• Manage courses or parts of courses as required, including administration and organization
• Contribute to curriculum innovation, development, and implementation
• Maintain a professional learning environment in the classroom consistently implementing the College’s behaviour management processes as required
• Provide managers with accurate, timely, and up-to-date written and verbal reports about the performance of your curriculum

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Possess a minimum of a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification
• Possess a PGCE/Certificate of education or equivalent teaching qualification
• Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge to lead the curriculum provision and teach on programmes in the area.
• Track record of successful teaching experience across a range of levels including up to level 3
• Recent industry-related experience relevant to the academic discipline
• Detailed knowledge of relevant course subject matter and examination and assessment requirements
• Understanding of value added and the use of progress performance measures
• Experience of developing and maintaining external partnerships to enrich teaching and learning.
• Ability to motivate, support and lead the work of a curriculum team co-ordinating effort to meet Key Performance Indicators

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Benefits

They value employee’s contributions to their organisation, that is why they provide a range of benefits and rewards to help and support them, including:

• Generous Holiday Allowance of 58 days inclusive of 8 statutory bank holidays
• Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Discounted access to a fully equipped gym
• Discounted rail travel or bus travel
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health Support
• Cycle Benefit Scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cashback and Retail discounts
• College celebration events

Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. With over 300 courses delivered to more than 5,000 students, it is one of the largest education and training providers in the area.

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