Community Post Type: Jobs

Key Information:

• Salary – £41,654
• Employment type – Full time, permanent
• Holidays – 35 days
• Place of Work – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Principal Role:

• To perform as Principal Viola (No3) with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in a range of musical styles and genres, orchestra and ensemble size.
• To have excellent orchestral, chamber and solo playing abilities, maintaining this to the highest musical standards
• To perform in the Orchestra at venues throughout the UK and on foreign tours, involving regular evening and weekend working

To apply, see here

Closing date: 10 June

Down To Earth, a pioneering initiative in collaboration with Arts Council England, is seeking an exceptional individual to lead their mission in the vibrant Wigan Borough.

Salary – £42,391 – £46,812

To apply visit:

https://www.groundwork.org.uk/jobs/project-director-down-to-earth/

Closing date: 24 May ’24

Liverpool Arts Bar are looking for a keen and driven outgoing individual to join their management team.

The bar is a vibrant space in the heart of the Baltic Triangle, with live music, fresh coffee and delicious food.

For more information email; info@liverpoolartsbar.com

Bow Arts is looking to expand the pool of artist educators we work with. They are especially looking for artists with an interest in longer-term projects in schools from June 2024 onwards, particularly artist cover for planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA).

Artists with a broad range of practices are encouraged to apply, however they are interested in hearing from artists with the following specialisms:

Graphic design;

Product design;

Digital art;

Design & Technology;

Metalwork;

Woodwork.

They are accepting applications from now until the 1st week of June. They will interview selected candidates on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Find out more and apply via the link here

Arts Emergency, a mentoring organisation and support network aiming to address the inequalities in the creative and cultural sectors, is looking for an experienced and motivated Fundraising Officer.

This rewarding role involves focusing on communicating with and nurturing a large network of donors. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fundraising environment and a good grasp of general fundraising principles and best practices in fundraising from a variety of audiences.

The salary is £30.5k pro rata. It is a part-time (21 hours per week), permanent role. The role can be home or office-based (London or Manchester), or hybrid.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
– A good grasp of general fundraising principles and best practice in fundraising from a variety of audiences (e.g. Individuals, Communities, Major Donors, Corporates)
– A good understanding of diversity and access issues within the cultural industries or state/higher education
– Experience of working in a fundraising environment
– Experience of donor stewardship and relationship fundraising
– Experience of prospect research and  event coordination
– Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office programs and CMS databases

SKILLS & ABILITIES
– Good administrative and organisational skills
– Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills
– Great writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and emotively
– Time management skills – the ability to work to deadlines and able to balance several priorities at once
– Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring tasks fully meet the brief

RESPONSIBILITIES
– Provide first-line support for all fundraising enquiries and ensure they are followed up appropriately and in a timely manner
– Ensure the fundraising database and Gift Aid declarations are up to date
– Support the Head of Fundraising in preparing income reports
– Send thank you emails and post packs to donors at all levels, and keep the website up to date with donor recognition
– Coordinate donor relationships and user experiences within Arts Emergency for regular and one-off donors and for community fundraisers
– Conduct detailed, ongoing research into new funding opportunities and prospective supporters
– Support the Finance team with income administration
– With the wider team, design a schedule of innovative donor events and coordinate preparation
– Contribute to donor communications on social media
– Undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the scope of this post
– Maintain the ethos and values of Arts Emergency

To apply:
1. visit www.arts-emergency.org/jobs
2. download and read the Job Pack thoroughly
3. follow the instructions on how to apply stated in this document
4. Deadline to apply: 29 May, 10am

This is an exciting new role that manages, designs and develops Storyhouse’s creative programmes and projects for young people aged 5-25.

They are seeking to appoint a proactive and experienced manager with a proven record of developing and managing high quality programmes that inspire and engage children and young people with experience of managing staff and freelance artists to deliver this.

You will lead on the design, development and project management of Storyhouse Youth Theatre, working with 150 young people aged 5-17 every week as well as managing the Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) for 18-25 year olds, Young Programmers, Young Readers, BFI Film Academy, holiday activities and HAF club, our new Youth Board as well as other programmes for children and young people as and when they arise.

The postholder will be responsible for working alongside the Head of Engagement and other Engagement managers to develop the strategy for Storyhouse’s work with children and young people. You will have excellent project management skills, be confident managing budgets and have a good eye for detail and artistic and creative merit. You will have a strong understanding of what makes a quality cultural experience for children and young people and understand where the gaps are in our programme and how to ensure that the young people not currently engaging are given opportunities to attend Storyhouse sessions in their community or at Storyhouse itself.

They welcome applications from experienced managers of producers with a passion for creating opportunities for children and young people to access their local arts and cultural organisation.

The role will be based at Storyhouse, Chester and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications close Sunday 2nd June, with interviews taking place Tuesday 11th June.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 2 June

Annerin Productions is looking for an Onsite AV Technician for the immersive Beyond Van Gogh exhibition in Liverpool this summer.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain computer hardware and software for the exhibit.
• First line maintenance of projectors and AV equipment
• First line maintenance of lighting equipment
• Maintain and service all audio systems and associated components.
• Maintain electrical and network cables, general AV and Multimedia equipment

Operations:

• Daily start-up, and first-line maintenance of all audio-visual equipment
• The onsite AV Technician will be required to monitor the operation of the equipment and communicate any issues to the Annerin Management team

Dates: 14 June to 26 July 2024

Apply with CV to general@annerin.com

Closing date: 13 May

As Project Director, you’ll be the driving force behind the project, leading the delivery team in achieving their goals. From developing the business plan and managing the budget, to identifying new opportunities for strategic growth, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the cultural legacy of Wigan Borough.

Their programme was so named to reflect local people’s love for green spaces and their grounded attitude. They believe in the profound impact of using Wigan’s green spaces as platforms for cultural engagement. From their homes, bustling streets, parks, schools and best-loved places, they’re on a mission to create powerful cultural experiences that are accessible and enriching.

Through a collaborative consortium comprising of Groundwork, Wigan Council, Lancashire Wildlife Trust and Everything Human Rights, they’re creating pathways for everyone to become not just observers, but active participants, shapers and advocates of our shared cultural heritage.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 24 May

The Audiences team are looking for their next Marketing and Communications Assistant!

Shakespeare North Playhouse 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.

Audiences are at the heart of Shakespeare North Playhouse – from the people and communities of Prescot and Knowsley to those visiting the region.

The Audiences Team play an essential role both in selling tickets to the many performances and events at Shakespeare North Playhouse, and also in promoting the broader activities and impact of the organisation.

While the team is relatively small, it has already been recognised for its excellent customer experiences in all aspects of its work, be that with artists, audiences, participants in our creative engagement programme, or users of the spaces and facilities.

They are looking for a Marketing & Communications Assistant to work across the busy Audiences Team. This role will provide administrative support, will contribute to a variety of marketing, press & content campaigns from start to finish, and will have the opportunity to be part of a wider range of projects across Shakespeare North Playhouse.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 24 June

The Audiences team are looking for their next Digital Insights Officer!

Shakespeare North Playhouse 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.

Audiences are at the heart of Shakespeare North Playhouse – from the people and communities of Prescot and Knowsley to those visiting the region.

The Audiences Team play an essential role both in selling tickets to the many performances and events at Shakespeare North Playhouse, and also in promoting the broader activities and impact of the organisation.

While the team is relatively small, it has already been recognised for its excellent customer experiences in all aspects of its work, be that with artists, audiences, participants in our creative engagement programme, or users of the spaces and facilities.

The Digital Insights Officer will lead the creation and implementation of surveys, followed by analysis of the collected data. The role involves accurately compiling and processing data from various sources, including our CRM system Spektrix, Survey Monkey and digital platforms like Google Analytics, to generate weekly and monthly reports. These reports will vividly depict Shakespeare North’s audiences and their evolution over time for both internal and external stakeholders.

The Digital Insights Officer will also leverage gathered insights to effectively guide the allocation of external agencies’ time and resources toward enhancing Shakespeare North’s website and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) goals, ensuring optimal outcomes for the organisation.

We seek an individual who embodies curiosity, confidence, and engagement when presenting data to diverse audiences. Attention to detail is paramount in this role, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our insights.

The role sits within the Audiences Team but will work very closely with all other departments, specifically Visitor Experience, Fundraising, Engagement, Production and Finance; playing a crucial role in establishing a more insight-led and evidence-based approach to our activities.

Please see https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/job/digital-insights-officer/ for the full job description and how to apply.

Closing date: 3 June