Community Post Type: Jobs

As a key member of the senior management team, the Operations Manager will hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational administration of Signal Film and Media and Cooke’s Studios.

As part of their small, friendly, inclusive team you will be an enthusiastic advocate of SFM’s exciting work, ensuring a safe, friendly, efficient, and welcoming environment is provided for participants, audiences, artists, visitors, and staff. Alongside our building and technical managers and working with our co-directors you will oversee the smooth running of SFM’s premises, delivery of the capital project and the building’s other tenanted spaces.

Main Function of Job

Overseeing Capital Development of Cooke’s Studios to Spring 2025 and operation of the redeveloped facilities, alongside responsibility for the day-to-day running of SFM premises, operations, resources, and HR.

Post: Operations Manager
Salary: £28,000 -31,000 Pro rata based on 37.5 hr week
Hours: Part time, 3 days (22.5 hours) initial two-year contract. Fixed Term, then further terms subject to funding
Benefits: 35 days per year holidays (including bank hols & personal wellbeing days) pro rata’d
Location: Cooke’s Studios, 102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QR. Some home working.
Reports to: Director
Direct Reports: Technical Manager, Building Manager
Deadline to Apply: Midday on Sunday 14 July

To apply, see here

The team are looking for a Programme Producer to join their growing Furthering Talent (FT) programme. You will assist the Programme Director in ensuring the successful delivery of the programme in 10 Music Hubs in the North of England.

Furthering Talent helps musicians from the earliest stage in their musical journey. The programme is specifically designed to help young people from low income families sustain their musical learning after initial state-funded whole-class lessons end, so they can keep on progressing and playing music well into their teens and beyond. The programme aims to effect significant change in how the musical potential of young people from low-income families is identified and supported.

• Deadline: Friday 28 June 2024
• Interviews:Thursday 11 July 2024 (Interviews to take place in person in the north of England – venue tbc)
• Hours of work: Equivalent hours of 2.5 days per week x 35 weeks per year
• Hourly rate: (contracted freelance by Young Sounds) £40 per hour
• Place of work: Home-based and other locations as required. An ability to travel, often nationally is essential to carry out this role. All reasonable travel expenses can be reclaimed.
• Term: Initially 12 months with the intention to extend upon agreement by both parties.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 228 June

Eden Arts are offering the opportunity for a small cohort of emerging creatives to develop skills in the creative industry through experiencing project management, production and delivery of a varied selection of projects taking place with Eden Arts in 2024.

This opportunity will be open to individuals from school leavers to those changing careers, who are looking to progress their creative careers, specifically seeking experience in producing cultural events, festivals, exhibitions etc.

Applicants from Cumberland will be given priority however this opportunity is open to individuals living in the North of England.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 27 June

Global Grooves is entering an exciting period of development as they devise, create and re-imagine a selection of new outdoor arts productions and performances to tour to festivals, carnivals, public and private events throughout the UK.

This work will support and underpin the financial modelling as they continue to develop their Carnival centre of excellence for the North of England and the sustainability of Global Grooves moving forwards.

Details in a snapshot

Job title: Marketing and Communications Manager.

Salary : £30,000 Pro rata. 4 days per week (30hrs).

Responsible to: Global Grooves SMT.

Line management: Managing the part-time social media coordinator, PR freelancer and Graphic Design Freelancers, volunteers and/or interns.

Contract: Minimum 12 month fixed term contract, 4 days per week. Extension possible for contract term and days per week negotiable.

Location: The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL5 9JL.

Hours: General office hours are 10.00 – 18.00.

Flexibility: They would consider amending this post to suit flexible working hours. We would consider a full time post for the right candidate. Job shares also considered for complementary skills and expertise.

Probation period: 3 months

Closing date: Applications close midnight Sunday 14th July 2024.

To apply, see here

Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse seek a Head of Costume to join their Production team.

The post will:

• Manage the delivery of costume and wig requirements throughout our work, ensuring the highest production values and most effective use of resources in realising the visions of creative teams.
• Manage the efficient day to day operation of all the Everyman & Playhouse Wardrobe Department.
• Realise the designer’s vision for a production and maintaining an excellent relationship with the creative team and actors.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 24 June

This is a dual role on a fixed term contract.

Greater Manchester-based Ordinary Glory are looking for an exceptional individual to take on the responsibilities of a Production Manager (part-time) and Technical Stage Manager (full-time for rehearsals and tour) for the tour of Joy Unspeakable. This is a great opportunity for Stage Managers who are looking to broaden their experience and skills into Production Management.

They are looking for someone to start in the PM role from 15th July (part-time), before joining rehearsals full-time from 12th August in a TSM role.

The tour opens on Wednesday 4th September and ends on Saturday 5th October.

The pay will be a total of £6000.

They anticipate that there will be 8 paid days (£200 per day) fulfilling Production Management responsibilities, alongside the Producer; 4 weeks in attendance at rehearsals (£550 per week); and 4 weeks on tour with the company (£550 per week).

The rate of pay is negotiable dependent on experience.

To Apply

Contact name: Alastair Michael, email: ali.michael.d@gmail.com

As the Lead Artist Facilitator, you will work with a group of young people (The Agents) to realise their successfully pitched projects from September 2024 – May 2025. You will help to identify networks for The Agents to connect with and set up meetings where appropriate. You will plan, deliver, and evaluate 12 weekly Agency sessions with up to 20 people aged 15-25 in-line with the Agency methodology.

They are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about delivering a variety of exciting Arts and cultural activities for young people, with an understanding and vision of how Arts activities can provide positive benefits for young people with different needs and abilities. You should be willing to represent The Agency and speak at events regionally, nationally, and internationally, with availability to work some evenings and weekends.

This is a freelance, part time contract running from September 2024-May 2025. Candidates must be available for training on 14th-16th August in Manchester. Working days are Saturday daytime in Lache and Wednesday to include the evening at Storyhouse.

Applicants should be available for both rounds of interviews. First round will be held Wednesday 10th July, second round on Monday 15th July. If you would like to be considered for both this role and Assistant Facilitator (The Agency), please make this clear in your cover letter and application.

The salary for this role is £12,050 for 2 days per week for 12 weeks and 1.5 days for a further 15 weeks, including:

• Additional 7 days for planning and evaluation
• 3 days essential methodology training

About the Agency:

The Agency is a collaborative project directed at engaging and empowering young people in local communities to plan, structure & deliver their own social enterprises and ambitious projects that positively impact the local area.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 30 June

As the Assistant Facilitator, you will work with a group of young people (The Agents) to realise their successfully pitched projects from September 2024 – May 2025. You will help to identify networks for The Agents to connect with and set up meetings where appropriate.

They are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about delivering a variety of exciting Arts and cultural activities for young people, with an understanding and vision of how Arts activities can provide positive benefits for young people with different needs and abilities. You should be willing to represent The Agency and speak at events regionally, nationally, and internationally, with availability to work some evenings and weekends.

This is a freelance, part time contract running from September 2024-May 2025. Candidates must be available for training on 14th-16th August in Manchester. Working days are Saturday daytime in Lache and Wednesday to include the evening at Storyhouse.

Applicants should be available for both rounds of interviews. First round will be held Wednesday 10th July, second round on Monday 15th July.

If you would like to be considered for both this role and Lead Artist Facilitator (The Agency), please make this clear in your cover letter and application.

The salary for this role is £9500 for 1.5 days per week for 27 weeks, including:

• Additional 5 days for planning and evaluation
• 3 days essential methodology training

About the Agency:

The Agency is a collaborative project directed at engaging and empowering young people in local communities to plan, structure & deliver their own social enterprises and ambitious projects that positively impact the local area.

To apply, see here

To undertake duties in support of the work of the teaching staff in the Design Faculty in support of teaching and learning ensuring that Health and Safety regulations applicable to College Design Workshops and Food Technology Rooms are complied with.

The Design Technician is responsible for the efficient preparation of the workshops/food technology room for use by the students.

• Contract Type: Term time only, casual contract
• Start Date: September 2024
• Closing Date: 17 June 2024
• Interview dates: TBC

They reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged. Applications should be made to Nicola Gilbertson using the College application form (a CV may be submitted as well, but no application can be accepted without the College application form completed in full).

Apply by post to:

Nicola Gilbertson
St Edward’s College
Sandfield Park
Liverpool L12 1LF

Or apply by email to: recruitment@st-edwards.co.uk

Keep the creative momentum going in the community at Smithdown Social!

Smithdown Social want a full art class programme by autumn 2024 and they need your help to make that happen. They are looking for tutors to teach fun and educational adult art classes.

They’re also hosting a childrens art club of 11 – 14 yr olds over the summer that requires tutors.

To apply, see their website here or DM via Instagram