Community Post Type: Jobs

Using your passion, experience and love for folk, roots and acoustic music, you will provide leadership to all aspects of the organisation.

You will set the forward strategy for the charity, understanding the challenges of the current economic climate and working to develop income streams that will enable the delivery of the charitable objectives and funding requirements. Your work will include extensive stakeholder engagement with partners, funders, artists, local and national government, and the wider community.

It is likely that significant amounts of international travel will be required, alongside programme development, sector advocacy and research into relevant policy areas.

Click here to see a full job description and to apply:

https://www.soundroots.uk/news/chief-executive-recruitment

Closing date: 15 September

 

This is a key role at the centre of LDM, working directly with the Operations Director to plan and implement a wide range of creative campaigns to drive ticket sales, develop audiences, support young musicians and raise brand awareness.

You will take the lead in all our print and digital strategies while also supporting work to connect with individual donors. If you are a self-starter; someone who is multiskilled from social media and campaign management through to being a welcoming and approachable point of contact for donors and volunteers alike, then they would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference within a small supportive team as LDM approaches its 40th anniversary in 2025.

If you have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, a strong understanding of current marketing trends, and are passionate about classical music and reaching our audiences, then this is the job for you.

For more details and to apply, see here

Closing date: 23 September

This role requires an efficient, approachable and diplomatic personality able to work effectively with people from many different walks of life. You will work in collaboration with the Choral Director, Academy Director, Choir Committee, Ensembles artistic and administrative teams and with all Halle departments.

The Ensembles Team sits within the Halle Connect Team. This team covers all of the Halle’s work away from the formal concert platform, working across the whole community from schools to care homes, nurturing young talent and bringing music in its broadest terms to those who may not attend the concert hall.

The post is part-time (40%) permanent based on a 36.25 hour full-time week. Core office hours are 09.00-17:15, from Mon to Fri but the post will require a degree of flexibility to working unusual hours to facilitate activities, including weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings and some evening / weekend work. There is an option to work up to 50% of hours from home.

The Halle takes equality, diversity and inclusion very seriously and welcomes applications from everyone. They operate an Equal Opportunities Recruitment Policy and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 2 September

Bluecoat is Liverpool’s contemporary arts centre, a working home for artists, and a place where audiences can experience art in new ways.

With a city centre location and striking, Grade I listed building, the Bluecoat offers a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events, an award-winning programme for families and children and a bustling café serving delicious homemade meals. Their legendary garden is open all year round, it’s the perfect spot for a coffee break.

Bluecoat is seeking a new Chair, a key appointment which will lead Bluecoat into their centenary year, 2027, when they will mark 100 years since their incorporation as the first arts centre in the UK.

This is an exciting time at Bluecoat as they start to realise the ambitions of their ten-year strategy: Bluecoat 2030. As Chair you’ll play a leadership role in helping achieve these ambitious goals – including welcoming more than 1 million visitors every year.

They are looking for someone who has proven leadership ability and is committed to Bluecoat’s work: creating new ways for everyone to experience the arts.

If this sounds like you and you also have:
● A passion for the arts.
● The ability to contribute time to the board – availability and willingness to attend meetings and time to support the Chief Executive in practical ways
● Previous experience as a Chair – ideally with a combination of artistic and social enterprise organisations.
And can personify the pillars of Bluecoat’s identity, they would love to hear from you.

Apply now: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/work-with-us/chair-of-the-board

Join the Baltic Creative team! They’re looking for a Marketing Manager to join them on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. If you’re passionate about marketing and communications, they want to hear from you.

As part of their small team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a big impact. They’re looking for someone with marketing experience, excellent communication skills, and a creative spark.

Full details at the link here

Apply via email with a CV and cover letter by Friday, 23rd August.

The Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse (E&P) theatres are now recruiting for a Senior Technician (General) to join their Technical team.

Please read all the information in this job pack and then submit a CV and / or a covering letter or email to tell us about yourself and your experience; to share with us your reasons for applying for the post and any other information you believe is relevant. You should demonstrate clearly how, and to what extent, you meet each element of the specification.

Applications should be sent to: recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com

Please also complete the equal opportunities monitoring form via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H8LYNKX; a summary of our Equal Opportunity Policy is also available on the website here.

Interviews will be held w/c 12 Aug 2024. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of evidence of the right to work in the UK as defined under current legislation.

We are trying to make our application process as open and accessible as possible, so if you are experiencing any barriers to accessing the information, and would like this pack in a different format, or would like to submit your application in a different way, then please contact our recruitment team via the email address above, or by calling us on 0151 706 9113. We are always happy to discuss any requirements that candidates may have as a disabled person; someone with parental or caring responsibilities; or other reasons, and we will always try to make any adjustments possible to make participation easier.

Company: The Modernist Society CIC.

Location: Office in central Manchester.

Position Type: Part-time 17.5 hours per week.

Salary: £25,000 p/a pro rata (actual £11,666) .

Closing date: 23rd August 2024.

About: The Modernist Society is a social enterprise (Community Interest Company) dedicated to celebrating modernist architecture and design through events, exhibitions and publishing.

Their publications arm ‘The Modernist’ is a small publisher based in Manchester, responsible for the modernist magazine alongside associated books, zines, photo books and guides related to the architecture and design of the 20th and 21st centuries. the modernist has become a staple within a niche market of architectural publishing.

The magazine has recently celebrated its 13th anniversary and 50th issue. Although the primary focus is on editing the magazine, you will also play a role in co-ordinating the production of our other books, guides and zines.

As they are an extremely small team, the Assistant Editor plays a crucial role in maintaining the editorial direction and overall standard of the organisation’s publications. This position requires a unique combination of attention to detail, communication, and organisational skills.

They are seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant Editor to join their team. You will be responsible for co-ordinating the entire editorial process, ensuring that content produced meets high standards of quality and is delivered on time.

You will work closely with writers, editors, designers and printers to assist us in the creation of high quality, engaging and informative content across various publications. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial background, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for improving and maintaining the integrity of their publications and a demonstrable knowledge of architecture and design.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 23 August

Marketing Assistant

You’ll be responsible for managing customer communications, ensuring essential information is shared and responding to customer feedback. You’ll create email content and campaigns, manage Liverpool Philharmonic merchandise and work with both internal colleagues and external promoters to get our events ‘on sale’.

You’ll assist the wider Marketing team in creating social media content, producing print material and ensuring that the website is up to date. If you’re an organised and proactive communicator, who is passionate about music and looking to gain experience of working in a busy arts organisation, this might just be the perfect role for you.

Key information:

• Title: Marketing Assistant
• Department: Audiences & Development
• Salary: £22,258.60 per annum
• Contract: Full time, permanent. Flexible and part-time working options considered
• Hours of work: The contracted hours for this post are 35 hours per week. Normal office hours are Monday – Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm however the post holder will be required undertake regular evening and weekend work. You may be required to work over and above these normal working hours depending on the Liverpool Philharmonic’s business requirements from time to time. Overtime is not payable, however time in lieu is available.
• Place of Work: The normal place of work is Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
• Holidays: 26 days plus bank holidays

Benefits:

• Pension
• Training and Development
• Service Awards
• Complimentary Staff Tickets
• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted Staff Parking
• Rail services
• Cycle to work

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 27 August

The RNCM’s Sound and Video Department is seeking a competent, enthusiastic and suitably qualified AV Technician to provide a high-quality technical support service for the academic program, ensuring the efficient operation of their audio-visual facilities.

You will also provide high-quality video production, and other audio-visual provision for activities in the College’s teaching environment and public performance venues.

The post holder will possess one year’s experience utilising current video technologies for the live filming of events / performances, vision mixing and post-production.

The post holder will help to ensure that all relevant equipment is maintained to the highest standard and to formally demonstrate its operation to students and college users, in relation to sound amplification, audio and video recording techniques, etc. both by way of practical methods and theory.

You will also have experience in the configuration and use of live streaming video broadcast platforms. A degree in AV Technology or related discipline (or substantial relevant experience) is required, as is a basic knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and regulations.

The post holder must be able to lift and carry equipment and be able to cope with working to a busy schedule. In addition, the post holder must be flexible, as the role demands the working of some unsocial hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays in order to meet the needs of the service operation.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 6 September

Shakespeare North Playhouse’s Culture and Learning team are looking for a Project Producer!

This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Producer to join Shakespeare North’s ambitious Culture and Learning team on a part-time basis.

Reporting to the Head of Producing, this role will be responsible for two main areas of work: scheduling access performances for all in-house produced work and curating Shakespeare North’s established SCRATCH! nights.

This role is ideal for an individual who has a passion for the arts, a wide artist network, and a finger on the pulse of the creative sector in the North-West and surrounding areas.

This part-time role is suitable for a Producer who is passionate about both access and artist development. Due to the nature of this role, however, and to meet the demands of the building, the post holder will need to be flexible in their approach to work.

Please see here for the full job description and details on how to apply

Closing date: 12 August