Community Post Type: Jobs

The overall aim of the project is to uncover, explore and interpret stories relating to the important role Hope Mill has played for local people during its 200 year life span, including its pivotal place at the heart of huge industrial, social and cultural revolutions.

Overview of role

The evaluation specialist will be required to support our teams in developing an appropriate evaluation framework and action plan for the project, with supporting materials (e.g. questionnaires; interview prompts; other approaches). They will ensure that the project team, front of house staff and volunteers have the necessary understanding, guidance and confidence to carry out effective monitoring and evaluation of the project.

They wish this framework to draw on and align with their existing systems and processes as far as possible, to maximise efficiency and the value of the data collected.

Elements of the programme that require a bespoke approach include:

• formative evaluation: throughout the project we aim to harness community ideas, insights, responses and preferences in shaping the content that is produced and that will live on in exhibition and digital content
• differing approaches are required to reflect different depths of engagement in/association with the project e.g. some family audiences may simply attend a Big Birthday family fun day; a small group of volunteers is expected to contribute considerable time and effort to carrying out detailed investigations
• we wish to find appropriate ways and metrics for assessing changes in how local people perceive Hope Mill, after engaging with the project

Project activity will run from 10 July 24 to end March 25(8.5 months). The evaluator will be required to work flexibly throughout this period and this will be negotiated with you on appointment, bearing in mind your other commitments.

Expected approx. 12 days over an 8-month period

Fixed fee is £4,800 inclusive of VAT and expenses

To apply for this role, please submit an application of no more than 1000 words detailing your relevant experience and qualifications; one or more examples of past, comparable roles you have successfully completed and your interest in the project. Please provide details of two referees.

Please email this to Naomi Albans, outreach@hopemilltheatre.co.uk by 5pm on 2nd June 2024 Please use ‘’Evaluation Specialist Application” as your email title.

This will be a Freelance contract. You will be responsible for paying your own Tax and NI contributions.

Applications close: 5pm Sunday the 2nd June 2024.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 10th June at Hope Mill Theatre or online.

Reporting into the Director of Conservation Education, you will work collaboratively with a team of senior and operational managers, teaching and engagement teams and other specialists, to ensure the delivery of exceptional education and engagement work across the organisation.

You will make sure that education and engagement work delivers strongly on conservation related outcomes, is sector leading in its ambition and scope, fully compliant with all legislation and practice standards and crucially that we exceed the expectations of our 2 million visitors, partners and education programme participants.

You will provide expert input into a wide range of initiatives across the organisation, and will have direct oversight, through your management team, of their extensive work with schools and colleges, their Ofsted registered childcare provision, interpretation and visitor programme of talks, tours, storytelling and other activities, including engagement in their mammal walkthroughs.

For more details and to apply, see here

Closing date: 16 June

To support and assist the Director of Music through the delivery of effective coordination and administration, enabling the smooth and efficient operation of the Theatr Clwyd Music Trust.

Contract Type – Permanent
Family – Music
Hours – 37 hours per week
Starting Salary – £26,326
Salary Grade – M5
Reports to – Director of Theatr Clwyd Music Trust

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate(s) are found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 6 June

Liverpool Philharmonic, one of the largest music organizations in England, is seeking an experienced Trust and Foundation Fundraising Manager. In this vital role, you will develop and implement strategies to grow revenue from Trusts and Foundations to support their pioneering music education, health, and community engagement programs.

As a key member of their development team, you will craft compelling proposals and materials that articulate the profound impact of their work. Your exceptional written skills will be instrumental in raising funds. This is an opportunity to represent an organization deeply committed to using the transformative power of music to enhance lives.

Key Information:

• Salary: £33,500 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)
• Employment type: Optional- Full or Part time, Permanent
• Hours of work: The contracted hours for this post are 35 hours per week, but part-time work will be considered for the right candidate. Normal office hours are Monday – Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm but working flexibly across evenings and weekends is sometimes required. There is the option to work from home up 2 days per week, depending on the business needs.
• Holidays: 26 days (pro-rata if part-time) plus bank holidays
• Place of Work: The normal place of work is Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with flexibility for some remote working. Working flexibly across evenings and weekends is sometimes required.

Benefits:

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

Applications are due by 12 noon on Monday 17th June 2024.

For more information, or to apply, please visit: https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/liverpoolphil/jobs/trust-and-foundation-fundraising-manager-42555/en/

Job Description

This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver a successful capital fundraising campaign over the next 13 months for the Portico Library’s Reunited Project. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the selected consultant(s) will be responsible for raising £2m in partnership match funding required for the Delivery Phase of the project.

The Portico, a much-loved cultural destination in the heart of Manchester, was established in 1806 as a ground-breaking newsroom and library, and is currently working with experts and a range of community groups and partners to trial plans for a bold £7 million capital development project. Reunited will transform the building, preserve the historic book collection, and deliver their vision to be the most accessible, sustainable, and dynamic historic library, where past, present, and future are unlocked through creativity and collaboration

The Portico Library is an equal opportunities employer and they value diversity in our organisation, recognising its critical importance as well as the many strengths in bringing a wide range of cultures, ideas and knowledge together. They want a workforce that reflects the incredible diversity of Greater Manchester’s communities and therefore welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented across the heritage sector, including members of the Global Majority, d/Deaf and disabled applicants and individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 7 June

The overall aim of the project is to uncover, explore and interpret stories relating to the important role Hope Mill has played for local people during its 200 year life span, including its pivotal place at the heart of huge industrial, social and cultural revolutions.

The researcher will be required to search out and collate historical material – e.g. facts, images, documents, artefacts and oral material/testimonials – in response to questions raised by their community, and the themes they wish to explore. Examples of questions already raised by participants include:

– What has Hope Mill produced since it was built – from its early days as a maker of cotton, to the creative ‘makers’ who live here today?

– What was life like for the children who worked and lived around the mill? (Young people from our theatre school are curious, given their experience of Hope Mill)

– What has life been like as a queer person during these years? Their theatre serves a large LGBTQIA+ community, young and older.

The researcher will start by collecting and collating research materials in response to a small number of themes, prioritised in the early weeks of project activity. This will then be the starting point for community activities. Groups of diverse ages, backgrounds and interests will explore the material with you before devising a range of creative avenues for interpreting and sharing this with our wider audiences – through devised performances, short plays, readings, song recitals and more.

The researcher will be required to advise on/review elements of content for accuracy, with allowance made for the public-facing, accessible nature of much of this programme, which includes e.g. a Big Birthday family fun weekend, inspired by the types of entertainment and fun that Hope Mill families would have enjoyed in the past. You will also support the development and accuracy of heritage interpretation boards for display on site at Hope Mill and on our website.

Schedule – Project activity will run from 10 July 2024 to end March 2025 (8.5 months). The researcher will be required to work flexibly throughout this period and this will be negotiated with you on appointment, bearing in mind your other commitments.

Time commitment – 40 days over the project
Fees – £9,600 inclusive of VAT and expenses

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application of no more than 1000 words detailing your relevant experience and qualifications; one or more examples of past, comparable roles you have successfully completed and your interest in the project. Please provide details of two referees.

Please email this to outreach@hopemilltheatre.co.uk by 5pm on 2nd June. Please use “Researcher Application” as your email title.

This will be a Freelance contract. You will be responsible for paying your own Tax and NI contributions.
Applications close: 2nd June 2024

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 10th June 2024 at Hope Mill Theatre.

This exciting position requires Casual Staff members to facilitate an excellent customer experience, supporting students in their day to day learning. Knowledge of the Performing Arts Industry or Performing Arts training will be an advantage but not essential.

The ideal candidate will be confident and calm, while enjoying engaging with students and staff. The ability to work under pressure is essential along with strong IT skills including Microsoft and Google platforms. Shifts are offered on a casual basis for afternoons, evenings and weekends at a rate of £11.50.

IDSA is a multicultural and vibrant acting school based in Media City and provides ongoing training of the highest quality whilst preparing actors from all backgrounds for the reality of becoming a working actor. They welcome students of all levels, from beginners to professional actors.

IDSA was founded in 2003 by Femi Oguns MBE. The school was formed in response to the need for an establishment that reflects and caters for actors coming from a multi-cultural society. This year, the school celebrates it’s 21st anniversary and a global student body.

Since opening, IDSA has received an overwhelming interest from industry professionals, including casting directors and major film production companies and has become a first point of call for directors seeking talented actors.

How to Apply

Shakespeare North Playhouse is seeking four experienced, capable Visitor Experience and Events Team Leaders.

Visitor Experience and Events Team Leaders will be the public face of the Visitor Experience department for the company and are responsible for ensuring that the audience and visitors are constantly placed at the heart of the building.

You will work across all areas of Visitor Experience, including Front of House, Ticketing, Retail, Bar & Kitchen, overseeing all causal staff. VE & Events Team Leaders need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to think on their feet and deal with difficult situations.

You will report to the Visitor Experience Managers, and the Head of Visitor Experience. There are no direct line management responsibilities, but you will oversee the on-duty casual Visitor Experience team across Front of House, Retail & Ticketing and Catering & Events.

Sound interesting? They’d love to hear from you!

For the full job description and details of how to apply please see https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/job/vistor-exp-team-leader/

Closing date: 31 May

Shakespeare North Playhouse is seeking an experienced, detail-orientated Executive Assitant and Office Manager to join their growing team.

The Role

To provide timely and effective support to the Chief Executive and Leadership Team.
To manage, prioritise and coordinate the Chief Executive’s work, ensuring effective communication of all relevant information.
Undertake project and research work to assist in the execution of the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
To provide administrative support to the theatre programme as outlined in the duties below.
Be a visible ambassador for Shakespeare North Playhouse in the venue and with key stakeholders.

Shakespeare North Playhouse, ‘Theatre Building of the year 2023’ is a unique new arts venue, which opened in the summer of 2022. It presents a vibrant contemporary cultural and learning programme featuring home co-produced and visiting performances, as well as comedy, music, community work, hire and events and a range of education and training activities.

Shakespeare North Trust (SNT) is the Charitable organisation which is the operator of Shakespeare North Playhouse. The Trust also has two wholly owned subsidiaries within the Group structure. The subsidiaries are limited companies.

For the full job description and details of how to apply please see https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/job/executive-assistant-and-office-manager/