Sign up to our free weekly newsletter to keep up to date with what's on in the city & the region!

Community Post Type: Jobs

Head of Exhibitions and Public Programming – University of Liverpool, closes 17 Sept

At the University of Liverpool, Libraries, Museums, Galleries directorate, we are seeking a Head of Exhibitions and Public Programmes to join our Cultural Heritage team including the Victoria Gallery and Museum (VGM), the Garstang Museum of Archaeology and Egyptology, and Special Collections and Archives based at the Sydney Jones Library.

You will work closely with the Deputy Director, and as part of their leadership team you will take a holistic approach to service, and be responsible for supporting, developing and influencing a range of professional and support staff.

This newly created role will require you to take a strategic approach to the development of audiences, embedding evaluation in all programming, and aligning our offer to our research environment goals. You will develop opportunities for public engagement with research, formal and informal learning, and support our positioning and partnerships as a unique cultural offer for the City Region.

More info & apply.

Head of Collection Stewardship and Research (Maternity Cover) – University of Liverpool, closes 16 Sept

At the University of Liverpool, Libraries, Museums and Galleries directorate, we are seeking a Head of Collections Stewardship and Research (maternity cover) to join our Cultural Heritage team including the Victoria Gallery and Museum (VGM), the Garstang Museum of Archaeology and Egyptology, and Special Collections and Archives based at the Sydney Jones Library.

You will work closely with the Deputy Director, and as part of their leadership team you will take a holistic approach to service, and be responsible for supporting, developing and influencing a range of professional and support staff.

This role will require you to take a strategic approach to collection development and management, supporting the team in the implementation of a new collections management system including archives, special collections, artwork, and museum artefacts. You will support and shape research and digital scholarship initiatives, increasing visibility, accessibility and usability of collections. You will lead acquisition negotiations and decisions across the service.

More info & apply.

Art and Exhibitions Curator – University of Liverpool, closes 17 Sept

At the University of Liverpool, Libraries, Museums and Galleries directorate, we are seeking an Art Curator to join our Cultural Heritage team, based at the Victoria Gallery and Museum (VGM), and working closely with colleagues across the Garstang Museum of Archaeology and Egyptology and Special Collections and Archives based at the Sydney Jones Library.

You will report to the Head of Exhibitions and Public Programmes ensuring collections can be used to their full potential, engaging with audiences and raising the profile and reputation of the University. You will work in close partnership and cooperation with curatorial, technical and learning colleagues, ensuring a consistent approach to interpretation, developing opportunities for audience and community participation, and embed evaluation.

You will be responsible for developing the exhibition programme, supporting volunteers and student interns, advising on new acquisition opportunities, and both documenting and promoting the collection.

More info & apply.

Trusts and Foundations Manager – NML, closes 25 Sept ’25

The role holder should be an exceptional fundraiser able to secure and grow income from trusts, foundations and other charitable grant-making organisations to support the organisation’s increasing momentum.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished Development Manager able to work collaboratively with the Head of Development and two other Development Managers to meet the financial needs of NML’s strategic vision.

If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: 25 September

Curator of Photographic Collections (Maternity cover) – NML, closes 25 Sept ’25

Reporting to the Lead Archivist (Maritime & Slavery Collections), the Curator of Photographic Collections will be responsible for managing and developing the Maritime Museum’s internationally significant photographic collections, ensuring they are accessible and impactful both in Liverpool and beyond.

Given the scale of the collections, strong collection management skills are essential. These collections are exceptional, and we are committed to increasing their visibility and use — so the role requires a proactive approach to promoting, facilitating, and encouraging engagement with the material in diverse and creative ways.

As a key member of the Archive team, the postholder will contribute to all aspects of its work. Familiarity or interest in areas such as copyright and digital preservation will also be important, and the postholder will be expected to lead on the submission of a funding bid for a digitisation project.

If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: 25 September

Fair Play Associate Creative Director – Liverpool Everyman Playhouse Theatres, closes 18 Sept ’25

RTYDS is committed to the development of directors and theatre makers as cultural leaders, and their Fair Play Associate Creative Director Residency sees regional building-based theatre companies partnering with them to host a mid-career working class or low socio-economic background director or theatre maker for 18 months.

There continues to be a significant lack of diversity in those who lead organisations. If only 13% of workers in the arts sector come from working class or low socio-economic backgrounds, the percentage of those in leadership positions is even lower.

The structures, practices, and models that dominate our industry continue to exclude, undervalue, and limit opportunities for artists from these backgrounds. There is a pressing need to provide progression routes for people from working class and low socio-economic backgrounds that continue to be under-represented in the arts.

This is why we’re partnering with RTYDS, along with two other regional theatres, to lead this industry change and support mid-career artists from working class and low socio-economic background to thrive as artistic leaders.

At each theatre the successful candidate will join the senior management team, contribute to the strategic planning and delivery of the theatre’s artistic programme, and direct a mid-scale production. They will develop their craft as a director while learning about the role of an artistic or creative director in cultural leadership.

They will also join RTYDS for (20%) of their residency to deepen their understanding of the sector on a national level, as well as build relationships with other regional theatres and contribute to class equity advocacy work.

Find out more and apply with the job pack here

Expression of Interest

If you would like to express an interest in one of the Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residencies, you can either send a written application, or a video or an audio file via WeTransfer.

If you would like to complete a written application, please go to this online form. To apply via video or audio, please send an mp3 or mp4 file (no more than four minutes) via WeTransfer to application@rtyds.co.uk
answering the following questions:

• Name
• Email
• Where you are based
• Short expression of interest, telling them:
– What do you hope to gain from the residency?
– Tell us more about why you are interested in leadership.
– If you could launch a campaign or commission a piece about class inequity, what would it be and why?
– How would you like theatre in the North West to develop over the coming years?

For both written and video applications, they ask that you also email your:

• CV
• Access Rider (as appropriate)

Please send these to application@rtyds.co.uk (preferably in Word or PDF format).

Closing date: 18 September

Youth Choir Director (Freelance) – Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir, closes 15 Sept ’25

Are you a passionate choral leader with a talent for inspiring young singers?

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir Director (Freelance) invites a dynamic, highly experienced, and visionary choral professional to lead Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir- an ensemble of enthusiastic and talented singers aged 14–19, as their Youth Choir Director.

As Youth Choir director, you will be responsible for conducting rehearsals and performances, leading the wider choral team, artistic programming, and creating an inspiring, educational and youth-centered environment for young singers to thrive.

For more information and how to apply, please follow this link: /media/581486/liverpool-philharmonic-youth-choir-director-draft-1.pdf

The closing date for applications is Friday 26 September at 5pm.

Assistant, Finance (FCS18) – Arts Council (North West), closes 3 Sept ’25

Assistant, Finance (FCS18)

Contract: Permanent, working 21 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)

Salary: £27,401 (pro rata) per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Location: Manchester (The role will be based in Manchester; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)

Arts Council England is looking for an experienced Assistant, Finance to join our inclusive and collaborative team in Manchester. The full-time role offers an attractive benefits package, including a salary of £27,401 (pro rata) per annum.

You’ll work flexibly across the financial accounts function, working with the Officers in the Financial Accounts team, but will lead on specific areas of work that cover purchase ledger, accounts receivables and payments.

In your first few weeks, you will engage in these tasks:

  • Checking and processing supplier invoices.
  • Creating new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details.
  • Reconciling supplier statements.
  • Supporting staff with expenses, including administering the procurement card system.
  • Carrying out quality assurance checks on staff expense claims in line with Arts Council policy.
  • Being a first point of contact for relevant queries.

To succeed in the role, you will need experience working in a finance function in a medium-sized organisation, and experience using a range of financial accounting systems and MS Excel. You will also need the following:

  • The ability to investigate financial queries as directed.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to build good working relationships.
  • Adept at planning and organising workload to meet conflicting deadlines.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, they welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let them know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here

They participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme which means that they offer an interview to any disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role they’re applying to, subject to the volume of applications received.  Disabled candidates, those living with a long-term condition and/ or neurodivergent candidates may be eligible for this scheme. The scheme uses the definition of disability from the Equality Act 2010 to determine eligibility.  More information is included in the application guidance.

About: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan – a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here.

Their Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding – either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk

To view the job description please click here

To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here

Job ref: FCS18

Closing date: 09:00 Wednesday 03 September

Interviews: W/C 15 September

Trainee Producer – Putting Stuff On! closes 10 Sept ’25

Artist-Led St Helens are delivering a programme of activity under the heading of the Free Art School. This will provide different ways for creative people and artists of all kinds to develop their work.

They’d like to commission someone who can create a celebratory event in December that brings together creatives and artists in a celebration of their work. They’re relating their programme to periods of a traditional school year, so think of this like the PTA in a school; you’ll be bringing together enthusiastic members of the creative community to stage the Christmas Play or Christmas Fair.

Fee: £2000 fixed rate contract. This is a freelance role and you will be responsible for your
own taxes.
Location: St. Helens (Hybrid working available, flexible hours).
Contract Type: Project-based
Duration: September – December 2025

This is a development role for someone from St Helens to develop their skills in production and facilitation. You will be able to access support from the Artist-Led St Helens artist team who have extensive experience in producing and facilitating workshops and events and they can support you to connect with regional mentors and development opportunities through our programme.

The successful applicant will:
● Have a strong connection to St Helens
● Be registered or prepared to register as Self-Employed (if this is new to you, we have resources to support you to do this)
● Have a background in the arts and be interested in Putting Stuff On with and for the local and creative community.
● Have a clear idea about the type of event they can deliver – successful applications often make the selectors understand ‘Why this person? Why this approach? Why now?”
● Be generous with their ideas, curious about other artists’ work and want to make a difference to the arts within St Helens.

Event

Full information on the role and how to apply are available here:
https://padlet.com/studiosinsthelens/artist-led-st-helens-documents-wtohyzy0fxttavu3/wish/Xb8YaL1P38xxQyn1

Community & Project Co-Ordinator – Make CIC Huyton, closes 19 Sep ’25

Make is looking for a new Community & Project Co-Ordinator for their Make Huyton space.

This ​dual-role is perfect for someone who loves to build relationships and support the creative journey of others. You’ll be a key part of their community and help deliver an exciting arts program for young people​ in Knowsley.

Closing date: Friday, 19th September at 23:59.​

Ready to make a difference? Find all the details and apply here​ ➡️ https://makecic.org/were-hiring-community-project-co-ordinator-at-make-cic/

 

Keep in touch

Newsletter
Sign up to keep up to date with what's on in the city and the region!
© 2025 Uncover Liverpool. All rights reserved. | Carbon-neutral web-hosting by Mello Hosts.
Website Design by CraigNotGraham.