Freelance Communications and Marketing Officer – The Brain Charity, closes 19 Apr ’24

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

Events Manager & Fine Artist, Manchester / Liverpool – PopUp Painting & Events LTD, closes 26 Apr ’24

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

Senior Technician (Lighting) – Liverpool Empire Theatre, closes 14 Apr ’24

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 – The Lowry, closes 15 Apr ’24

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

Communication Officer, Music Education – Arts Council England, closes 15 Apr ’24

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

Marketing & Communications Lead – Film Hub North, closes 19 Apr ’24

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

Board Members – Brewery Arts, closes 25 Apr ’24

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

Senior Technician (Sound) – Liverpool Empire Theatre, closes 21 Apr ’24

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

Business Delivery Assistant (North) – The National Lottery Heritage Fund, closes 25 Apr ’24

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

As the largest funder for the UK’s heritage, our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder of the UK’s heritage. The projects we fund create lasting and positive change for people and communities and we believe that heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a more equal society.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Business Delivery Assistant on a permanent contract based in our Manchester Office (Hybrid Working).

The primary purpose of this post is to provide a wide range of administrative support across the North Area team.

If you are excited about helping ensure that heritage is inclusive and accessible to everyone, for now and future generations, then we want to hear from you.

  • Applications close on 25 April 2024.
  • Interviews are expected to take place on 7 May 2024.

To apply, see here

Retail assistant (part time) – Red Brick Market

Red Brick Market have one part time vacancy available.

The post is for 16hrs a week spread over two days. Applicants must have availability to cover a seven day rota and previous retail experience.

To apply please send a c.v. and covering letter to info@redbrickmarkets.co.uk

Closing date: tbc