Community Post Type: Jobs

The Receptionist is the welcoming face of Liverpool Lighthouse’s Creative Sanctuary and provides the warmest welcome and best customer experience as people arrive and leave the building as well as being responsible for the safe, smooth and efficient operation of reception on a day-to-day basis.

The post provides administrative support for the creative programme. Excellent people skills, multi-tasking, solution-focused skills and commitment to equality and diversity is essential for this role.

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Closing date: 9 September

Due to an internal promotion National Trust now have a new exciting opportunity for Senior Programming & Partnerships Officer. In this role you’ll be responsible for the development and delivery of an inspiring, engaging and innovative visitor programme centred around Beatrix Potter’s collection and landscape.

You’ll use programming to encourage repeat and new visits, meeting the needs of a diverse audience, and encouraging visitors to connect with their cause, collaborating with other teams on the property and building relationships with external partners to help us deliver a high-quality and consistent programme of experiences.

You’ll lead on the development of their local community work in Hawkshead by identifying opportunities for cultural, community and commercial engagement and growth. Establishing new and ambitious partnerships and programmes for the reopening of Wray Castle.

You’ll manage external contractors and consultants as well as a team of flexible hours Service Assistants to ensure the smooth delivery of all activities.

You’ll support the wider team on project work as it relates to the visitor offer and the delivery of the property business plan, championing their Everyone Welcome strategy, demonstrating inclusive leadership, while working to diversify their audience.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. They’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that their people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences they serve. They welcome and value difference, so when they say they’re for everyone, they want everyone to be welcome in their teams too.

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

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Closing date: 9 September

Liverpool Lighthouse aims to be a beacon of light to the most vulnerable and to work with communities to transform the city.

Part of this mission is being a vibrant venue for arts and culture in north Liverpool and a home for the city’s artists. Their casual venue staff are crucial in this mission. Stewards support shows, screenings and events. They are a welcoming face to the venue and work to ensure audiences have a safe and positive experience at Liverpool Lighthouse.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Closing date: 30 September