Community Post Type: Jobs

The Portico is looking for an experienced and dynamic business development consultancy to create a financially sustainable Business Plan to guide and shape the Library’s future operations as part of its Reunited project with the Heritage Fund.

Job Description

The Reunited project represents an exciting and pivotal time in the Portico Library’s evolution and they are looking for an experienced and energetic business development consultancy to help deliver this future.

A key part of Project Team, this work will help shape the design of a newly accessible Portico by developing a financially sustainable Business Plan that informs the scale and type of commercial activity to be delivered. It will also help to maximise income generation and streamline expenditure to create a sustainable business model to guide the Library’s future operations.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 21 June

The Marketing & Digital Officer will be responsible for leading on marketing, audience development and communications for Manchester Craft and Design Centre.

This is a key role and offers an opportunity to plan and implement campaigns aimed at growing MCAD’s customer base and profile as a unique arts and retail venue in the city. Delivering projects which continue to diversify audiences, engage a wider community in craft and design activities and events, strengthen their identity and widen their reach creating further opportunities.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 24 June

Full time, 6 month Fixed Term Contract

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

£28,121.60 per annum, plus staff benefits

The Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.

This role sits within the Audiences, Sales and Marketing department which brings together Ticketing, Communications, Marketing, CRM and Digital as a centralised team working across the whole organisation; united by a shared accountability and responsibility for audience and revenue targets.

They are looking for a Graphic Designer to produce high quality, creative graphic design work for use in The Lowry’s printed and digital materials and other promotional resources. As part of the role you will provide design and artworks for departments throughout the organisation including galleries, learning and engagement, corporate, development and hospitality.

You will have creative flair, attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. You will possess strong knowledge of print and design strategies for organisations in the arts sector and an understanding of modern trends in graphic design.

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
• Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building.
• Access to the Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.

The application deadline for this vacancy is Thursday 6th June 2024 at midday.

To apply, see here

Theatre by the Lake is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Manager to provide operational management of the Technical Department in support of all produced, co-produced, visiting work and events across Theatre by the Lake’s spaces.

Job Description

Key Objective:

To provide operational management of the technical department and to support the Head of Production in the planning, delivery, and management of all technical aspects of Theatre by the Lake’s performances, festivals, events

Main Duties

Operational

• To manage the day-to-day technical operations of TBTL, ensuring effective systems are put in place to ensure all events run smoothly and meet all regulatory requirements.
• To be the Technical Manager on all produced/co-produced productions, and attend and contribute to production meetings as needed.
• Working ‘hands on’ on get-ins and get-outs, production weeks and performances as required.
• To maintain a high standard of Health & Safety in the Technical Department, ensuring that RAMS are written and enforced for produced/co-produced work and that good housekeeping practice is observed in all technical areas.
• Plan and manage the technical and stage maintenance at Theatre by the Lake and stores.
• To schedule and monitor statutory testing and servicing of eqt/facilities to ensure that the building remains compliant and safe, and that the assets of the organisation are protected.
• To be responsible for the scheduling of all permanent and freelance technical staff to ensure that the requirements of productions, visiting companies and other activities are met, within budget.
• To manage TBTL’s digital/streaming performance infrastructure.
• To ensure that there is good quality liaison with Visiting Companies, agreeing Tech Specs and schedules and ensuring recharges are maximised and advised to Finance in full and promptly upon completion of a production, in good time for the settlement to be raised.
• Undertake Duty Management/Technician responsibilities as required.
• Efficient communication with, and delivery of the production requirements for Events & Conferencing.
• Supervise the rigging, focusing, plotting and operation of all lighting, sound, video and flying/rigging equipment.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 17 June

Heart of Glass have reopened applications for the role of chair of their board!

They’re looking for a Chair / Co-Chair to effectively lead their board and represent the organisation as an ambassador and advocate.

Visit their website to download or listen to the application pack, and find out more.

Apply by: Sunday 23rd June 2024

You will lead a small team overseeing delivery of the programmed activities but also planning the immediate operational future and a development programme as the future role of the venues becomes clear. Considerable experience of all aspects of venue management is required.

The successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities

• Excellent budget management skills and experience.
• Excellent organisational, communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• The ability to lead, develop and inspire a team to deliver a range of events and productions.
• Previous experience of working in theatre/venue senior management
• Significant programming experience in collaboration with colleagues

To apply for this position please send your CV plus short letter (no more than two sides of A4) to Marc Whittaker, human.resources@wyre.gov.uk setting out how you would use your skills and experience meet the needs of the post and what your priorities would be given tenure of post and key tasks identified.

Closing date: 9 June

As Operations Manager for the Portico, you will work closely with the Librarian to ensure high quality management, programming and operational functions are maintained during the Development Phase.

You will bring together skills and knowledge in historic-building management, programme scheduling, finance, legal, and regulatory requirements.

If you are a skilful and empathetic manager who is excited by the opportunity to lead the Library’s dynamic staff and volunteer team during its development phase then they would love to hear from you.

They particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are currently under-represented 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: 10 June

Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to accessing heritage as well as the opportunities and challenges of contextualising incredible and sometimes offensive collections? This role offers an opportunity to work with a range of partners to develop the Library’s future activity programme.

As Activity Planner for the Portico, you will be working closely with the Creative Producer, Design Team, Evaluator, partners, members and community groups to design an Activity Plan that delivers their values and vision. You will bring together skills and knowledge in audience development, community engagement, heritage interpretation and a love for working with people.

For more details and to apply, see here

Closing date: 21 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.

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