Community Post Type: Jobs

Baltic Creative CIC is on the hunt for three new board members at what is an exciting time for our organisation!

They’re looking for bold individuals with experience in HR, finance, or the creative and digital (C&D) industries. If you’re all about making a positive social impact and have ideas as big as their plans, they want to hear from you!

Joining their Board means you’ll be a part of the strategic vision shaping their future. Plus, you’ll immerse yourself in their exciting community, all while championing growth and inclusivity!

Got the passion and the drive? Check out the full advert and job description at this link, then send a one-page cover letter and a two-page CV to info@baltic-creative.com by 30th April.

This role is an exciting development opportunity for somebody looking to take the next steps in their career in the music or creative industries.

As Project Coordinator you’ll work closely with their Project Managers and Senior Programme Managers to support the successful delivery of a range of exciting and varied music projects.

Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of their beneficiaries is of utmost importance. Safeguarding is therefore a major consideration during recruitment, and they take a robust approach when recruiting employees or volunteers.

Successful candidates will undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check, an appropriate level of Safeguarding Training and will need to provide references which both help to confirm their ability to work with them and support an assessment of their suitability for the role and its safeguarding responsibilities.

Please read https://www.brightersound.com/legals/safeguarding-policy/ – Safeguarding Policy for more information.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 28 April

Join the Technical Team at HOME, they would love to hear from you.

Creative Programme

• Leading the Technical and production teams and working closely with creative teams to ensure the safe and smooth delivery of performances, events, and exhibitions.
• Assuming overall responsibility for technical management of exhibitions, screenings, events, private hires, performances, rehearsals, workshops, and technical work.
• Through effective project management maximise the use of HOME’s technical resources.
• Ensuring the timely and safe maintenance, procurement and replacement of all performance, cinema, event, exhibition, and engagement technical equipment
• Managing negotiations on technical riders with touring venues and companies (including non-theatre venues)
• Delivering technical aspects of the delivery of access provision for all art forms
• Overseeing, as required, the engagement of all sub-contractors required for all elements of the performance, rehearsals, and technical aspects of the project

People Management

• Managing and developing the Technical Team. Including proactive management of team delivery, appraisals and ongoing support and development.
• Contributing to programme planning meetings with a particular focus on capacity management, optimal use of resources, sustainability and creative ideas
• Overseeing recruitment of, and contracts for, production and operational staff required for performances, events, exhibitions, rehearsals and technical work
• Manage freelance contracts and ensure the correct finance and HR processes are adhered to.

Financial Management

• Working with the Programme Teams on the creation and management of technical and production budgets controlling financial risk.
• Forecast, manage and reconcile the annual costs of the Technical Department including providing information for Theatre Tax Relief.
• Work to manage risk, workloads and maintain communication with internal/external stakeholders and suppliers as required.
• Manager the company’s storage base and technical assets register.

To apply send your CV and covering letter. To view the recruitment pack for full details, please visit their website.

Closing date to apply is Mon 29 April 10am, interviews will be held Friday 10 May 2024.

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Programming Administrator to join the RNCM’s Performance and Programming team, a creative department at the heart of the College which looks after performances by students and visiting guest artist across its three main venues.

This is a great opportunity to build on your knowledge of programming for a public audience in a busy, complex and vibrant environment, working within a small, friendly team.

Reporting to the Programming Manager, the role is involved in the programming, scheduling and reconciliation of RNCM-promoted events within the College’s performance programme, liaising with a number of internal teams, including Orchestras and Ensembles, Technical and Production, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Conferencing and Catering, to ensure that events run smoothly. The role also liaises with many external parties, including artists, agents, publishers, promoters, touring companies and broadcasters.

The Programming Administrator will also take a lead role in the programming and development of student-led performance opportunities (Spotlights, Monday Lunchtimes, Lab Week), the production of print and digital event programmes, and the development of spoken presentation within events.

The successful candidate must have experience of working in an arts administration environment, and an interest in a broad range of music genres, with a good knowledge of Western classical music (including repertoire and performing artists).

You must be committed to supporting the College in its belonging, equality, diversity and inclusion practices, and be willing to work some evenings and weekends as planned in advance by rota.

For full details regarding this role and to apply, please click here:

https://www.rncm.ac.uk/jobs/ – https://www.rncm.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies/

Closing date: 29 April

Closing date – 28 April 2024
Salary – circa £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Department – Producing
Location – Aviva Studios, Manchester
Yearly salary – £50,000
Employment type – Full-time (40 hours per week)

Factory International offers space for the world’s greatest artists and thinkers to make, explore and experiment, and for communities and individuals from Manchester and beyond to meet, exchange ideas and learn new skills.

The Producing Department encompasses Producing, Event Management, Artist Liaison, Scheduling and Production Administration and is responsible for the scheduling, planning and delivery of all our activity. The team comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and works across art forms and event formats, delivering work in and around the Factory building, in the digital realm, across the city and internationally. As Executive Producer you will;

1. To work with the other Executive Producers to manage the producing and programme delivery function for Factory International, effectively and efficiently, over all programmes of work across the Festival and Factory International.

2. To act as an Executive Producer overseeing delivery of a range of new artistic commissions, presentations, and other events as appropriate for the Festival and Factory International, providing support to line Producers from R&D through to presentation of the projects in Manchester and internationally.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 28 April

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