Community Post Type: Jobs

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Town Centre Cultural Events & Marketing Officer, to work 37 hours per week on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2025 (possible extension depending on funding).

Warrington Borough Council are looking for someone to support the planning and delivery of an annual town centre cultural events programme, providing the Inclusive Economy, Leisure and Culture service with the capacity to grow existing events, develop new events and engage Warrington’s communities more effectively. The role is fixed term up to March 2025, with a possible extension dependent on funding.

Working with the Cultural Partnerships Development Manager, this new role will develop a programme of events, projects and promotions that meet the needs of Time Square and the wider town centre, building on the existing events programme. You will work with Warrington Borough Council’s partners, including Warrington Business Improvement District and Culture Warrington, to assist with the planning and co-ordination of town centre wide events.

This is a people facing role, focusing on exceptional event delivery, project management and relationship building with existing and new partners, delivering high quality outputs and experiences for audiences whilst enabling a variety of voices and perspectives to contribute towards the emerging events programme.

This role will support the administrative processes, technical delivery and evaluation procedures that underpin event programmes. It is a full-time position, is office (Time Square) and home based and will involve some evening and weekend working.

The closing date for applications is Monday 29 April 2024.

Interviews are due to take place on Wednesday 08 May 2024.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

To apply, see here

Lead on the delivery of a holistic Access Strategy for Factory International that embeds accessibility as a core principle of the organisation. Other organisations may call this role: Disability Manager, Disability Inclusions Manager, Inclusions Manager.

Please feel free to contact them at recruitment@factoryinternational.org if you require any support in completing your application.

Closing date – 28 April 2024
Salary – £35-40,000 (dependent on experience)
Department – Access
Location – Aviva Studios, Manchester, M3 4JQ
Yearly salary – £35,000 – £40,000
Employment type – This is envisaged as a full time role, working 40 hours per week. They are open to proposals to accommodate the specific needs of a post holder.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 28 April

Theatre by the Lake is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Technician with a specialism in Stage to work alongside our existing technicians as part of Theatre by the Lake’s technical team. You should be committed to high-quality work and have a keen interest in working in producing theatre.

To actively contribute to the effective operation of the Technical Department’s work

To support the Technical Manager in the effective planning and management of Stage operations (including scheduling, maintenance, and budgeting)

To assist the Technical Manager in realizing the stage requirements and designs for productions and events.

To lead on TBTL’s stage work, including get-ins, get-outs, turnarounds, rigging and operation of flying equipment.

The undertake maintenance of stage equipment, including the flying system, stage lift and revolve.

To help with the construction and sourcing of scenery and props, then be responsible for their maintenance during show runs.

To liaise and coordinate with visiting companies and creatives, ensuring they have been contacted in advance of their visit, and that the necessary paperwork is received on time.

Maintain the paperwork necessary for the smooth running of the performances both received and in-house work.

To attend Production, Progress, Technical and Interdepartmental meetings as required, and adequately prepare for and participate in these meetings as appropriate.

Act as Duty Stage as appropriate during fit-ups and get-outs, responsible for stage teams across our spaces.

Where necessary, act as Duty Technician, managing the room and taking responsibility for all departments, supervising staff, monitoring health and safety, working hours and breaks.

Provide technical support for community groups and amateur theatre companies who work across our spaces.

Deliver training to technicians, casuals, students, and apprentices as required.

Promote Health and Safety within the stage department (RAMS, Training, PPE/Tools as required, and regular checks)

Deputize for the Technical manager as required.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 29 April

Since 1840, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir (RLPC) has been central to the life of Liverpool Philharmonic.

They’re now looking for a Choir Manager to develop and deliver RLPC rehearsals, concerts and other associated activities. You’ll work alongside their Artistic Planning team to set budgets and plans, and the Director of Choirs and Singing to support the delivery of the Singing Strategy.

You’ll organise logistics surrounding the Choir’s activities, help ensure all music is prepared in good time and also be the first port of call for Choir members. If you’re an organised and driven communicator, with experience of managing a team of volunteers and a thorough understanding of choral music, this might just be the perfect role for you.

Key information:

• Title – Choral Manager
• Salary – £27,500 per annum
• Contract – Full time, permanent
• Hours of work – The standard contracted hours for this post are 35 hours per a week. There will be a requirement to undertake frequent evening and weekend hours, and this will be included in the post’s 35 hour working week. Hours of work will be driven by the choir rehearsal / concert times with additional hours in the office / working from home as needed. The postholder must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Place of Work – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall or any reasonable location dependent upon the requirements of the post
• Holidays – 26 days (prorated for part time employees) plus bank holidays
• Pension – Access to a Group Pension scheme whereby employees are auto enrolled and can enjoy employer contributions.

Applications are due by 12 noon on Friday 19th April 2024.

For more information, or to apply, please visit: https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/liverpoolphil/jobs/choral-manager-41739/en/

To ensure a stellar level of service for their expanding events and conference programme, Jodrell Bank are hiring a Meeting and Events Duty Manager

The successful candidate will work with across the Venue Hire and Events teams, overseeing areas in the preparation, execution and evaluation stages and ensuring each event runs smoothly.

If you’re passionate about events and working with incredible people, this could be the role for you. For more information and to apply head to the Opportunities page here

Closing date: 25 April

Could you join The Reader’s fantastic Catering Team as Chef?

What’s different about working at The Reader? Every meal you prepare supports our work to bring people together through Shared Reading.

The role requires experiences within a commercial kitchen/cafe environment with a keen interest and passion for food. You will be able to produce food to a high standard with attention to detail.

Apply by 19 April at 9am: https://ow.ly/NpJv50Rakfr

Unity Theatre are looking for new trustees!
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As they move into an exciting new chapter in 2024, it is the perfect time to welcome new trustees to continue their brilliant legacy, while also breathing new life into the organisation, and working closely with the new Artistic Director to strategically support Unity’s future.⁠
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Trustees play an invaluable part in leading the organisation and setting the strategy and future ambitions of the theatre. They are looking to recruit up to four new trustees to add to the talent and dedication of their existing board.⁠
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If you are passionate about Unity they want to hear from you!
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Applications close 6th May. ⁠

To apply, see here

The Storybarn is a creative, interactive environment in which children can feel thoroughly alive and creative in the company of quality literature. With Shared Reading at the heart of all that we do, we believe that books offer children a way to understand the world in which they live and the worlds inside themselves.

The Reader exists to provide book-routes into this inner space, and to develop shared understandings of both it, and the outer world. Training will be provided with space for creative adaptation of delivery for applicants to really make the role their own.

This role could be for you if you:
– Passionately believe in the value of reading
– Are flexible, enthusiastic and positive
– Are incredible outgoing and confident working with children and families
– Are compassionate and creative
– Are able to work every weekend (6.5hrs) with the opportunity to work additional hours if you would like

Person Specification
– A genuine willingness to work as part of a lively team to help the Storybarn
– project evolve and develop in the most exciting and positive ways
– Able to adapt and change delivery in response to audience, unsupervised and
self-motivated including the flexibility to work weekends on a rota basis
– Committed to providing excellent customer service
– Experience of working/volunteering with children
– Excellent at reading aloud
– Confident in dealing with the sometimes challenging behaviours of children
– A flexible, playful and caring approach to working with children
– Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
– Able to engage with parents, carers and teachers in a relaxed, open and non-judgemental manner
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
– Excellent timekeeping skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
– Proficient in the use of MS office and willing to learn other IT systems and
software as we look to further develop our virtual offer (E.g. Zoom)
– Excellent knowledge of children’s literature
– A background in children’s books/ performing arts/music

Please visit The Reader to view a full job description and application form. All completed forms should be sent to laurakershaw@thereader.org.uk

The Business Development Manager sits in the Development Team, which is responsible for delivering income to sustain and grow The Reader’s work and developing relationships that can help make that work happen.

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for all commissioned income secured from NHS bodies, the criminal justice sector and from Local Authorities. These commissions may be to deliver Shared Reading in mental health settings or services, to read with those living in prison or probation settings or to deliver our Reading Heroes programme enabling us to read 1-2-1 with care experienced children. The post holder will hold a strategic overview within this area, ensuring a coherent and joined up approach to fundraising from within the public sector. Partnership working will be instrumental in the role, progressing key relationships, seeking potential new fruitful partnership opportunities, and working collaboratively across teams.

Person specification:

• Experience working in either a business development or marketing/sales role, fundraising or account management.
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills with the ability to understand, interpret, and present complex information in a persuasive and accurate way for a range of audiences both internally and externally
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to understand needs of partners and build relationships.
• A proven track record of delivering to income targets with the ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• The ability to identify trends, think and plan strategically, shape projects or products and deliver to agreed timelines.
• An effective influencer and negotiator with a demonstrable ability to sell concepts in a clear and engaging way.
• A self-motivated, proactive and collaborative individual with a proven ability of networking, using initiative and developing new partnerships from scratch.
• A team player with a positive and flexible attitude with a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Confident in dealing with budgets and costings in order to be able to present them accurately within proposals and negotiate where required.
• Familiarity with IT programmes including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and passion for, the mission and work of The Reader and its values.

Hours – Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary – £29,870 per annum
Contract – Permanent

Please visit The Reader to view a full job description and application form. All completed forms should be sent to laurakershaw@thereader.org.uk

The CYP Lead is responsible for successfully delivering and closely monitoring the outcomes of our CYP focussed community projects. At present, this includes our Early Years focussed First Page Project, our Woodchurch High Reader in Residence Programme and our commissioned work with Alder Hey Hospital, but the nature and breadth of these projects is ever changing, so the landscape of this work may change.

You will have held a similar role, or roles which have equipped you with skills and experience that will enable you to build lasting relationships with a broad spectrum of people. We are looking for an experienced, creative person who:
• shares our ethos and values
• Completely believes in shared reading and the work of The Reader
• Has a proven track record in outreach work, partnership development and engaging hard to reach groups, individuals and children
• Experience of effective monitoring and evaluation of projects, achieving successful performance in a target driven culture.
• Comfortable dealing with a large number of partners at any one time – prioritising and quickly moving between partners who may have different needs. You will have developed techniques and ways of working through your experience that enable you to effectively prioritise, manage and execute a large volume of varied tasks successfully
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels of seniority
• Self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to plan and prioritise work when resources are limited and timescales are difficult
• Able to bring a positive, flexible approach to work, finding creative solutions to problems
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Must be willing to learn new IT skills – in particular, our organizational CRM

Hours – 24.5 hours per week
Salary – £26,780 pro rata
Contract – Permanent

Please visit The Reader to view a full job description and to see how to apply.