Community Post Type: Jobs

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

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of filmmakers?

Are you a filmmaker or have industry knowledge of film and television production? Then PQA want to hear from you!

PQA, a leading provider of weekend performing arts training, is currently looking for a local filmmaker to work with students at PQA Stockport on Friday’s 5-8pm and Saturday’s 9.45am-5pm devising and shooting short films with students.

You will be leading filmmaking workshops with children aged 6-18 years creating material that will be screened in a local cinema and shared online. You will ideally have some experience working with children and young people and have a strong background making short films or television.

PQA follows safer recruiting. An enhanced DBS on the update service will be required and can be arranged.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 1 June

Venture Arts are looking for freelance Artist Facilitators who enjoy working with people and are skilled at supporting individuals to take the lead on developing their own artwork. You will have your own visual arts practice (in any medium), a passion for the arts, and experience of working with a diverse range of people.

This role will involve joining their small pool of freelance facilitators who form an extended part of their team, working on time-limited projects and covering salaried Artist Facilitators when they take annual leave or work on other projects.

If you are a people person and have strong facilitation, communication and artistic skills, this is a great opportunity to be part of a welcoming, supportive and passionate team.

For a full job description and to apply, visit:

https://venturearts.org/vacancies/freelance-artist-facilitator/

The group are currently recruiting for a full time Marketing and Communications Executive on a permanent contract based in their Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester Office (Hybrid Working).

The primary purpose of this post is to work across different disciplines within marketing and communications, with an emphasis on internal communications. You will work flexibly to support the team to deliver high quality internal and external communications. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop broad marketing and communications experience, and the chance to play a critical delivery role in many of key priorities and projects.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Communications for line management support, you will also support work across different teams in marketing and communications, focusing for example, on editing the intranet, publishing the staff newsletter, social media and digital engagement, and key actions to develop content which supports their marketing team.

Applications close on 12 May 2024.

Interviews are expected to take place on 22 May 2024.

To apply, see here

You’ll join the Riverlands Cumbria Project team playing a key role in ensuring the ongoing success of this pioneering project, engaging new audiences, and promoting environmental awareness.

Hours: Part time 22.5 hours per week, we are flexible as to when you work these hours

Salary: FTE £26,832pa Actual £16,099pa

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Interviews: 23rd May remote interviews – they would prefer to conduct face to face interviews, however they can accommodate virtual interviews for those who would like to apply but live outside of the area and would relocate for this role.

Location: You’ll be based in the Grasmere regional office, but there are opportunities to work from home and property offices to strike the right balance for both you and the project.

If you have any questions about this role please contact: Rebecca.Powell@nationaltrust.org.uk

To apply, see here

Closing date: 12 May

Join the Riverlands Cumbria Project team as our Project Officer and you’ll play a key role in ensuring the ongoing success of this pioneering project. The role will be focused on delivering work to restore our freshwater systems, from weir removals to stage 0 river restoration and everything in between.

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday with occasional weekends. We are flexible as to when you work these hours.

Salary: £30,966pa

Contract: This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months

Interviews: 22nd May – they would prefer to conduct face to face interviews, however we can accommodate virtual interviews for those who would like to apply but live outside of the area and would relocate for this role.

Location: Based from Grasmere regional office, but there are opportunities to work from home and property offices across Cumbria.

If you have any questions about this role please contact: Rebecca.Powell@nationaltrust.org.uk

To apply, see here

Closing date: 12 May