Project Manager – The Beatles Story, closes 16 Aug ’24

The team are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Project Manager to oversee and manage various projects from initiation to completion.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within scope and budget. As a Project Manager at The Beatles Story, you will coordinate teams, manage resources, and ensure all project objectives are met.

You will be responsible for

*Lead the planning and implementation of projects

*Define project scope, goals and deliverables

*Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets

* Monitor and track project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

* Perform risk management to minimise project risks.

* Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget.

To apply for this role, you must have:

* Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, certifications, MSP, PMBOK)

* Proven experience as a Project Manager

* Excellent organisational and multitasking skills

* Strong leadership and team management skills

* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

* Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project)

This is a full-time role, 35 hours a week across five days, £32,252.20 (3 days office working, two days home working)

If you are a results-driven professional passionate about project management, we would love to hear from you.

If you wish to apply for this position, please click on the link below by the 16th August 2024.

http://www.beatlesstory.com/jobs

Relationship Manager, Children Young People & Learning – Arts Council England, closes 31 Jul ’24

Arts Council England is looking for a Relationship Manager for Children and Young People to cover Yorkshire and the Humber. This full-time role comes with a salary of £35,225.

As Relationship Manager, Children and Young People, you will contribute to the Arts Council’s role as the national development agency for creativity and culture.

Here are some of the things you could expect to do in the role:

  • Work with colleagues in the North and nationally to ensure work benefits more people and enriches lives across the country as part of the delivery of Let’s Create, our strategy for 2020-2030, with particular emphasis on our priorities for Children and Young People.
  • Monitor a portfolio of funded organisations and programmes, including National Portfolio Organisations.
  • Give funding advice to individuals and organisations about Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants and other funds.
  • Support our decision-making processes, writing assessments and participating in decision panels.
  • Take a place-based, creativity-led approach to cultural development by working with local stakeholders in targeted places.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 31 July

Duty Manager – Royal Exchange Theatre, closes 8 Aug ’24

This role will provide support in all areas of Visitor Experience through the effective management of people and systems.

The postholder will strive for an environment that is inclusive, accessible, and safe. The postholder will have knowledge, and develop learning around, different cultures and a sensitivity around the different barriers people may face when entering our theatre.

Working closely with the Visitor Experience Leads and the Duty Managers, the postholder will ensure every visitor has a first-class experience in our building. The postholder will need to achieve a balance between efficient operational controls and excellent customer service.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 8 August

Head of Marketing and Audiences – Factory International, closes 21 Aug ’24

In this role you will bring strong, energetic and inspirational leadership to manage and motivate the marketing team to deliver marketing activities and campaigns that grow audiences, increase brand awareness and drive sales.

As the Head of Marketing, you will be a creative thinker with a proven track record in driving multi-channel marketing programmes, developing marketing strategies and initiatives.

You’ll lead development of innovative campaign briefs and key strategies and communicate these effectively across Factory International.

Have a strong background and experience in developing audience diversity with an appetite to trial new approaches, collaborating internally and externally working alongside our communities.

The role will require working closely with the digital content team, design, copywriters, PR, and Public Engagement, to ensure all marketing campaigns amplify and add depth to our core brand message.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 21 August

Crafting Heritage Facilitation and Leadership Trainer – Cartwheel Arts, closes 23 Aug ’24

The goal is to support the development of their own unique heritage craft skill, develop their facilitation and leadership skills, as well as understanding of accessing paid work opportunities as a craft practitioner in the UK.

During the traineeship, the trainees will deliver 4 ‘Test & Learn’ workshops with Key Stage 2 pupils in Rochdale, offered as part of their Art Curriculum.

Key Tasks:

  • Craft Development: Support trainees in developing their heritage craft skill and sharing their crafts
  • Workshop Facilitation: Equip trainees with essential skills to lead engaging workshops.
  • Design and Delivery: Assist trainees in designing, planning, and executing their four unique workshops for new audiences within Rochdale, including the “Test and Learn” schools.
  • School resource development support trainees in designing and preparing materials for a resource pack for the primary schools.
  • Inclusivity: Ensure all sessions are inclusive and accessible, considering the diverse demographics of each school.
  • Positive Experience: Foster a positive environment for young people, partners, and participants.
  • Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with Cartwheel Arts’ policies, Anti-Discrimination Statement, and General Data Protection Regulations.
  • Confidence Building: Build trainees’ confidence using a range of interactive techniques to engage students and manage group dynamics.
  • Documentation: Capture photos and other documentation required for project evaluation, as coordinated with the Crafting Heritage Project Coordinator.
  • Sector Ready: Ensure trainees have a good understanding of the needs and requirements of a crafts practitioner in the UK including registering as Self Employed, DBS checks, Safeguarding, putting together a CV & other training and resources employers require.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 23 August

Criminal Justice Programmes Manager – The Reader, closes 31 Jul ’24

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage a national, remote team to deliver Shared Reading sessions within a large number (currently 35) criminal justice and high security environments across England.

The wide geographical spread of the justice settings and the delivery team involves substantial travel as part of this role. This contributes to the criminal justice re-commissioning process, ensuring their work continues in this sector and benefits those that need it most.

This role is responsible for the day to day operational management and delivery of an HMPPS contract which sees them deliver the enrichment programme for a nationwide body of Psychologically Informed Planned Environments (PIPEs) as part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway. See supplementary information within their recruitment pack for more details.

How to apply

  1. Take a look at their candidate recruitment pack to find out more about The Reader and what it’s like to work with them and to see a full job description for details about what responsibilities, skills and experience are required.
  2. Complete your application form and personal details form and send it to us before the closing date.

(vacancy reference code: MA_310724)

Closing date: 31 July

Commercial Manager – People’s History Musuem, closes 31 Jul ’24

PHM generates income through many channels including retail, venue hire, catering contracts and commissions. Since the impact of COVID-19, they have worked hard to rebuild these commercial income streams as a key source of self-generated income for the museum.

Within the current climate, self-generated income is more important than ever, and are now embarking on a new project to grow commercial work further. This two-year project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and will focus on the future resilience of the museum. They aim to evolve their approach to grow and develop our existing commercial income streams and explore what their future model should look like.

This is a dynamic role which will lead on refining commercial strategy. The immediate focus will be to deliver their commercial plan, working with our skilled team to develop, market and grow existing income streams. This role will have responsibility towards meeting ambitious targets and reporting to their Trading Company Board. Over time, the role will shift to have an eye on the future, testing new ideas to increase the level of self-generated income.

They are seeking a strong project manager with commercial experience and excellent relationship management skills. Experience within the events and hospitality sector is essential. This will be a fast-paced role, where no two days are the same.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 31 July

Assistant Director – Mother Goose / Theatr Clwyd, closes 2 Aug ’24

The role of assistant director is a key member of the creative team, supporting the Director (Daniel Lloyd) in the room, this hand-on experience is full time from day one of rehearsals until the press performance, so you’ll get to experience the whole theatre making process on a production of scale.

Please note this is a freelance, fixed-term position, and is open to people born, raised, or living in Wales.

Important dates

Rehearsals begin: Mon 21 October 2024 in Mold, North Wales

Tech: w/c 18 Nov 2024

First Preview: Sat 23 Nov 2024

Guest Night: Thu 28 Nov 2024

Final Show: Sun 19 Jan 2025

The fee is £3,800 for the whole project, plus subs if the applicant is based more than 25 miles from Theatr Clwyd. The Assistant Director must commit to be fully available from the first day of rehearsals until and including the Guest Night performance on Thu 28 Nov 2024. This post is a fully in-person position.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 2 August

Den Festival Producer – Royal Exchange Theatre, closes 5 Aug ’24

This post is situated in the Producing department and plays a vital role in the delivery of their Den Festivals as part of their LOCAL EXCHANGE work in communities in Greater Manchester.

They are looking for a someone who is organised, pro-active, has great communication skills and who wants to make a difference to people’s lives through engagement with theatre and the arts. The post will lead on the delivery of two festivals in Stalybridge (May 2025) and Leigh (August 2025).

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 5 August