Community Post Type: Jobs

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

You’ll be working in a small, fast-paced team that needs to be flexible to opportunities as they arise. This role will work across income streams, developing funding bids, cultivating and stewarding funders and partners and actively supporting the work of the Development Managers.

Person Specification:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• A team player with a positive and flexible attitude with a willingness and ability to learn on the job and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• An effective influencer and negotiator with a demonstrable ability to sell concepts in a clear and engaging way.
• Strong IT skills with experience of or willingness to be trained on our CRM system and ability to process data and run reports.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience of researching, collating and presenting information in a clear format.
• Experience of working in either a fundraising, account management, business development or marketing/sales role.
• Experience of working for a voluntary, arts or social enterprise role.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the wider work of The Reader.

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

Did you know Shakespeare North Playhouse is also a charity? We need you to help us share this part of our story, our mission and our impact.

The Audiences Team plays a crucial role at Shakespeare North Playhouse. They tell the remarkable stories from people and communities and the range of education and training activities on offer. Shakespeare North Playhouse will continue to be a cornerstone within the regeneration of Prescot town centre, creating jobs directly and indirectly and attracting substantial investment and spending.

The organisation has already had a considered impact socially; which can be seen in some of the following examples:
• Volunteer Scheme
• A social impact partnership with LIVV Housing
• The delivery of HAF Sessions
• Creative Careers Week
• Our Town’s Sound – A Community Driven Storytelling Project

Shakespeare North Playhouse is a place for all, committed to supporting the local economy and providing opportunities within local communities through delivering quality, ambitious and inspirational arts and cultural experiences.

In order to achieve the Social Aim outlined above, they deliver against five social objectives to:
• Develop and deliver inspirational cultural experiences, ensuring access to all
• Provide opportunities for learning, education and skills development
• Support the health and wellbeing needs of our communities
• Contribute towards the place shaping of a vibrant, cultural and well-connected community
• Support a stronger local economy

The Communications Officer will play a vital role in communicating with new and existing audiences, engaging with communities and telling the story of the impactful work Shakespeare North Playhouse is doing. Many millions of people share Shakespeare North’s belief that arts and culture are for everyone. The Communications Officer will help reach more of these people to drive change: how do we speak to them? How do we show them that our work, and what we stand for, is relevant to them and matters to the world?

This isn’t just about selling or promoting. What matters most is believing in the impact Shakespeare North makes, and effectively communicating that belief.

For more information and to apply visit the Shakespeare North Playhouse website.

Join The Brain Charity!

We’re looking for a Communications and Marketing Officer to help bring about tangible and positive change to the lives of people with neurological conditions.

Salary: £25-35 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract: Freelance agreement (April to September 2024)
Base: The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR / hybrid working available
Hours: 18 hours per week

Download the job description by searching ‘Jobs’ at www.thebraincharity.org.uk

Closing date: 19 April

Join us in unleashing creativity in Manchester & Liverpool! With a wine glass in one hand and a paintbrush in the other!

Over the past 10 years we’ve been on a mission to unleash Britain’s creativity – wine glass in one hand, paintbrush in the other. At our events, guests (most of whom have never painted before) are guided step by step through a masterpiece while they sip, paint and create. Our events are high energy, no judgment, and lots of fun. So far we’ve painted with more than 60,000 people!

The ability to store kit, access to a car, and weekend availability are essential.

This role is on a self employed contract basis, pro rata £25k PA. To apply please fill in https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MXxq3DIwElwWohXKWz1UZkIRrr5ZhNd2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112792770284329185303&rtpof=true&sd=true – this form and return it to recruitment@popuppainting.com by 26 April 2024. Interviews will take place via Zoom with training taking place in London.

Event work is paid as follows: artist – £70; Event Managers – £60; where Artist/Event Manager is combined – £90. Event support – £40. Where transporting kit, expenses are paid at HMRC rate.

Closing date: 26 April

The Liverpool Empire Theatre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join us as a Senior Technician for Lighting. This role is an integral part of the technical team within this busy regional venue.

You will fully support the Head of Lighting and Sound in all aspects of lighting and sound, you will also work with the Technical team to drive forward the highest standards of technical support to visiting companies and in house projects. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in Lighting including rigging, focusing, lighting design work, operation of lighting desks and have prior experience in large scale touring or venues.

The successful candidate must be an excellent team player with great communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate a large casual team as well as an ability to assist on stage when and if required. You will also have a good working knowledge of current health & safety legislation as well as working at height. We are keen to hear from applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and if you have relevant skills we encourage you to apply.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 14 April

Event Delivery Manager – 40hrs per week, £29,000 per annum plus staff benefits

We are looking for an Event Delivery Manager to join our dynamic Hospitality department and be responsible for setting up and delivering events, whilst providing the highest quality of service. No two days are ever the same, and you will work across all Hospitality areas of the business on events such as weddings, seminars, Christmas parties and graduations.

You will have excellent communication, customer care, and people management skills. This role is fast paced and varied so you’ll need to be able to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations. You will thrive under pressure, stay calm in a crisis and love knowing you’ve been an integral part of the success of an event and delivering a premium service to our clients. You will have knowledge and expertise in delivering events from both a catering point of view and client liaison perspective.

You will be working with one of the best teams in the business and with some high-profile clients. This really is one of those roles where we can genuinely say that no two days are the same!

Sounds interesting? Well, the role also has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
• Free car parking at MediaCityUK just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building
• Generous annual leave entitlement – including your birthday off
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building

Please note that Media City is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

The application deadline for this vacancy is 15 April 2024 at 9am. Previous applicants need not apply.

Interviews are provisionally planned for Wednesday 24 April 2024.

To apply, see here

As Communications Officer, you will work closely with the Music Education team and Advocacy & Communication colleagues to produce and develop communication plans that support our music education and national communication strategies. You might have specialist communication experience, but you will also have rounded knowledge of all elements of communication to make a success of this role.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• developing, delivering and evaluating creative communications projects
• writing and editing engaging copy for a range of channels and audiences
• working with internal and external stakeholders to find and communicate impactful and inspiring stories
• using technical skills to manage the content of our digital channels, including our website and social media
• commissioning external suppliers to produce high-quality digital and print materials on time and to budget

You’ll bring to the role excellent written and verbal communication skills, a good understanding of traditional and emerging media, and the ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with a range of stakeholders. You will also need:

• strong organisational skills
• a high level of attention to detail
• the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting tasks
• a collaborative mindset
• a track record of delivering work on time and to a high standard

This full-time, fixed term role is based in Manchester and offers an attractive salary and benefits package, including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and three additional days off between Christmas and New Year. You’ll also get one additional day off for every year you’re part of the Arts Council (up to 30 days). Our other benefits include:

• flexible and hybrid working
• a final salary pension scheme
• option to buy/sell annual leave
• exclusive savings on high street and online shopping, holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and much more

To apply, see here

Closing date: 15 April

Film Hub North is looking for a Marketing and Communications Lead to promote the work we do supporting organisations and individuals across the North of England.

Film Hub North (FHN) supports film culture in the North of England through a combination of funding, training, advocacy and community-building. We help film exhibition organisations and filmmakers at a grassroots level, supporting them to grow audiences, screen great films and create exciting new work. Together, we’re expanding audience choice, improving access to cinema and nurturing a new wave of creative talent.

The Marketing and Communications Lead will be responsible for delivering all of Film Hub North’s communications in an engaging, accessible and inclusive way, promoting the Hub’s work to a variety of audiences in the film industry and beyond. The Marketing and Communications Lead will champion and develop the Hub’s identity as a force for positive change within the North’s screen sectors.

Applicants should have excellent writing skills and experience of writing for a range of audiences in and engaging and accessible way.

The Communication Lead is the Hub’s sole marketing and communication specialist, and should therefore be skilled across the suite of marketing channels as well as have the confidence to lead on communications strategies.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 19 April

We are seeking to recruit new Board Members to help us build a successful and sustainable future. If you are passionate about Brewery Arts and feel you have the skills and experience to help us thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

Board members oversee the company’s strategy, finances, operations and governance, working with the CEO/Artistic Director and senior management.

There are six essential duties of a Trustee:

To ensure your charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
To comply with your charity’s governing document and the law
To act in your charity’s best interests
To manage your charity’s resources responsibly
To act with reasonable care and skill
To ensure your charity is accountable

All successful applicants will be given a full induction and training.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 25 April

As Senior Technician – Sound, you will be supporting the Head of Lighting and Sound and working as part of the crew on the get in’s and get outs and Duty Technician shifts.

Interested? Please click on the link to view our full job description.

If you’d like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please review our job description where you will see a contact e mail address to request a confidential discussion.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at https://www.atg.co.uk/ – atg.co.uk and https://careers.atg.co.uk/ – careers.atg.co.uk

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 21 April