Community Post Type: Jobs

As part of their Finance team, you will report to the Head of Finance, supporting with the smooth function of finance operations across all teams at Storyhouse.

You will be responsible for supporting with the preparation of the management accounts, ownership of the sales order process and credit control, ownership of the cash book, and supporting other tasks, as well as ad hoc duties across the Finance team.

This is a role that requires knowledge of basic accounting principles and the ability to problem solve.

The role also requires a high degree of cross-team-working, so you must be comfortable acting as a champion for the Finance team and working closely with other stakeholders across the organisation.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 8 September

As a leader in this role, you will drive the development and execution of youth theatre productions, community outreach initiatives, and other key participatory projects. You will collaborate closely with young people and communities, supporting their creative journeys and ensuring that diverse voices are central to the company’s work.

This role also involves contributing to the strategic growth of 20 Stories High, including income generation, partnerships, and the overall development of the company’s artistic vision. Working within a small, dedicated team, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of 20 Stories High, advocating for inclusivity, accessibility, and the well-being of all participants.

It is important to us that the Youth and Community Director shares the company’s values, and is committed to contributing to our developing practice in terms of both wellbeing and EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Activism).

To apply, visit: https://www.20storieshigh.org.uk/youth-and-community-director-recruitment/ – Youth and Community Director 

Closing date: 4 October

This role ensures the smooth functioning and stability of 20SH by managing the day-to-day operations, including premises management, policy updates, and legal compliance.

The General Manager also plays a vital role in financial oversight, handling cash flow forecasts, budget preparation, and maintaining relationships with accountants and auditors. In addition to these operational duties, the General Manager contributes to the strategic development of the company, supporting fundraising initiatives, income generation, and the integration of young people’s voices into the organisation’s business plan.

Working closely with the Executive Director and other team members, the General Manager is a key advocate for the company’s values, including equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that these principles are embedded in all aspects of the organization’s work. This role requires strong leadership, excellent financial and administrative skills, and a commitment to the well-being of the 20SH community.

It is important to them that the General Manager shares the company’s values, and is committed to contributing to their developing practice in terms of both wellbeing and EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Activism).

To apply, visit here

Closing date: 4 October

Crewe Lyceum Theatre are seeking a freelance Youth Theatre Assistant for our weekly Mini Company.

You will be working with ages 8-10 on a Saturday morning 10-12, supporting the Youth Theatre Leader to deliver creative and engaging workshops, covering a range of skills.

You will also support directing performances, help prepare the workshop space, keep the register up to date and be alert to the needs of the workshop participants, be approachable and take initiative.

Additional work will also be available for half term and summer projects.

RATE OF PAY – £15 per hour, 2 hours a week.

Contact name: Hollie Wimpenny

Closing date: 7 September

Made By Mortals are looking for someone with experience, vision and creativity to help with the marketing of their products and services.

They’re looking for someone with the ambition to market products they are passionate about. Marketing professionals they’ve worked with tell them that after a while, marketing products that you’re not passionate about can be ‘soul-destroying’. Well, Made By Mortals products make a difference to real people who experience a range of health and social inequalities.

They empower marginalised people and the systems that support them, to become healthier and happier. They’re looking for a Marketing & Communications Officer to be at the heart of their creative community, using their expertise to amplify lived experience knowledge and to attract investment in the people-powered audio, film, music and theatre we make.

“Unique in its ability to transport us into other people’s lives,” Made By Mortals is a not-for-profit based in Tameside, Greater Manchester, that ‘bring lived experience to life’ through immersive audio stories, films, theatre, music and interactive workshops. They do this in collaboration with world class professional artists, University researchers, health and care partners and a wonderful mix of community participants.

The Role:

The Marketing & Communications Officer will be responsible for the planning and delivery of all marketing activity, including digital and social media, project specific campaigns and supporting new business development.

Key information:

• Salary: Band G, £32,076 – £36,648K (0.8 pro rata if taken on 4 days p/w)
• Hours: 32-40 (4 or 5 days/week).
• Place Of Work: Ashton Old Baths, Ashton-under-lyne, OL6 7FW

How To Apply:

For a full job description, person specification and details of how to apply, please visit MBM’s website https://www.madebymortals.org/ – here.

For more information or to chat informally about the role, please contact us on 0161 804 2078 or email admin@madebymortals.org

Closing date: 27 September

This is an exciting time to join the ThickSkin team. They are preparing to move into a new theatre venue in Wigan where they will create and preview their productions before heading out on tour across the UK. They’ll be inviting local artists to work from their venue and welcoming the community to take part in affordable, high quality, theatre experiences.

To help move into this exciting new phase, they are looking for an Admin Assistant to join our team for the next six months (with potential for extension). This role would suit someone who is looking to embark on a career in the arts, who is ready and willing to learn from an experienced team with high standards, in an exciting fast-paced environment.

They don’t expect candidates to have experience in all aspects of the job description. The role will be supported by training, as required. It is more important to us that we find someone with the right attitude and a desire to learn.

This is a rolling recruitment process and there is no fixed deadline. So please submit your application as soon as you can.

Contract type : fixed term (initial period of six months)

Key terms : three days per week

Place of work : mixture of homeworking and on-site at our venue in Wigan town centre.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 30 September

Job title:  Heritage Preservation and Development Project Officer

Salary: £36,298-£41,496

Location: Cunard Building and Croxteth Hall 

A bit about them:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making their city a better place. They’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and they need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for communities.  Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to their communities by transforming the way they work and placing residents at the heart of everything.  

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Their values shape how they work to deliver public services, and how they communicate with the residents they serve. They care about the best outcomes for local people, through their public services. 

They are proud of their world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront, and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The Role: 

• You will project manage and develop a series of creative interventions and projects to promote the development and use of Liverpool Historical Botanical Gardens at Croxteth Hall. Including working with local communities and education institutions
• You will work alongside key stakeholders, botanical experts, Community groups, and Education partners to develop and deliver an innovative, imaginative, and inclusive programme of arts and cultural activity to celebrate Liverpool’s Historic Botanical Gardens
• You will follow up on event programmes, ticketing, and delivery to create a programme of events to promote the botanical gardens at Croxteth Hall
• You will curate, manage, and showcase Croxteth Hall’s Botanical Gardens via dynamic happenings, installations, exhibitions, school visits, private tours, open days, and online digital showcases
• You will work and develop links with isolated, or disadvantaged communities to develop digital online access to the botanical collection, and work with city region partners to creatively engage them with the botanical programmes
• You will oversee the creative planning of the botanical gardens project, helping to bring the various collective creative visions to life
• You will increase the profile of the work whilst recording and archiving stories and artwork generated by the varied programmes alongside partners for future reference
• You will collate information, photographic and film archive, and other related information to be able to report back to the funding bodies as required on the success of heritage projects
• You will develop all social media, online marketing, and press stories and content with the Head of Heritage preservation and Development to promote the Botanical Gardens at Croxteth Hall
• You will manage elements of the overall project budget, reporting back to the Head of Heritage Preservation and Development for overall spend approval; Assisting in developing and delivering on income from any related events or programmes of activities to support the heritage department
• You will assist in other heritage projects as required to advance the heritage strategies and operational support requirements

Their offer to you:

• 35 hour working week with hybrid working model
• At least 30 days holiday rising to 35 after 5 years service.- option to purchase further days
• Agile working – A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
• Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Click on this link to view Recruitment video and what life is like working at Liverpool city council –  https://vimeo.com/942364338

Next steps:

Closing Date is: Tuesday 10^th September 2024

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact – Alan Smith at alan.smith@liverpool.gov.uk

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, they believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, they guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

Although they advertise on Jobs go public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to their Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

They reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

To apply and for job description / candidate packs, see here

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.