Community Post Type: Jobs

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

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

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

Arts Emergency looking for a new Head of Fundraising! If you or someone you know is a brilliant fundraiser who’s passionate about making a positive impact on the world then take a look!

– Permanent role
– £40,000 per annum plus 6% pension contribution
– 28 days annual leave (on top of usual bank holidays)
– Full-time Monday-Friday
– Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hours
– This role can be home or office based, or hybrid
– Arts Emergency has offices in London and Manchester & access to co-working spaces around the country

This position will be responsible for raising the necessary income to ensure Arts Emergency’s high-quality, person focused, asset-based services for young people are sustainably funded and can scale. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about building and developing strong teams, and who can implement ambitious plans for funding work by making best use of their large community of young people, volunteers and organisations across the Arts, Humanities and in the Cultural and Creative industries.

For full details and to apply head here

Closing date: 29 April

The Royal Standard (TRS) is looking for Artist Leads to join our team in an exciting new stage of development for our artist-led organisation.

Founded in 2006, TRS has thrived on the hard work and dedication of our community of artists, curators and volunteers, helping establish us as one of the oldest and largest artist-led gallery and studios regionally, with both national and international recognition.

Our team of between 4-6 voluntary Artist Leads, are responsible for the day-to-day operations of a thriving studio, gallery and public programme, currently housing a community of over 40 artists. As well as running the organisation in the present, the Artist Leads also help to shape the future of TRS for all.

This is an excellent role for artists, curators and professionals a few years into their career. It provides an opportunity for personal development and self-learning, all whilst being supported in professional development by the Board of Trustees, and connecting with and contributing to Liverpool’s cultural landscape.

TRS has acted as a platform for artists and creatives to excel within their careers in the creative industries. Our alumni include James Harper (Programme Manager, Liverpool Biennial), Charlotte Horn (Senior Exhibitions Producer, FACT), Paul Luckraft (Curator, Modern Art Oxford), Laura Robertson (Founder, The Double Negative), and artists such as Frances Disley-Evans, Emily Speed and Rene MatiC.

We ask for Artist Leads to contribute the equivalent of two days per week towards the role, and there is the option to do the role for either one or two years.

The key elements of the role include:

Programme planning, delivery and operations
Ensuring we plan and deliver a coherent and exciting programme of exhibition and events. From painting gallery walls to liaising with artists you will see how exhibitions are made from start to finish.

Marketing, communications and digital

Helping to build and grow the TRS brand and image. Ensuring our studios attract the most interesting artists from the region and that our exhibitions bring in large and varied audiences.

Studio and operational management

Making sure the studios are a not just a place people go to work but a community of interconnected artists with you at the heart. The organisation runs on studio rentals so ensuring this part of the business is working correctly is the most essential part of the puzzle.

Fundraising and development

TRS has over the course of the last two decades established itself as an integral part of art landscape in the North West but it is up to the Artist Leads to explore opportunities to grow our organisation and connections, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Personal Specification

We understand you might not have all of these, but we welcome all skills that can help TRS to succeed:

• Knowledge and interest in contemporary art
• At least 3 years’ work experience
• Experience in planning and delivering exhibitions and related events.
• Flexibility in responding to the demands of the role, including the willingness to work evenings/weekends
• Ability to problem solve and think creatively when in a demanding situation.
• Dedication to the growth and development of the broader Liverpool arts community.
• Experience of fundraising and budgeting for projects.
• A proactive, creative and collaborative working approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both in-person and written.

We are committed to ensuring our team represents a diverse mix of skills and abilities, and is representative of the broader artistic community of the city. We seek applications from people from all backgrounds and experiences, and actively encourage applications from Global Ethnic majority applicants.

How To Apply

Please send the following documents to info@the-royal-standard.co.uk, with the subject ‘Artist Lead Application’:

• A CV outlining your relevant experience
• A brief statement of how you may be suited to the role, what you could offer to our team and community, and any particular area of operation you might be interested in (400 words max.)

Deadline: Midnight Sunday 28 April

Discussions with prospective candidates will take place in Mid-May.

If there is anything we can do to make this role more accessible and meet specific needs, please let us know, as we are always open for input and making positive change. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role with one of our Trustees or have any questions, please contact us via info@the-royal-standard.co.uk.

Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre is now hiring.

Liverpool’s Royal Court Ltd generates 95% of its income from tickets, food and beverage sales meaning this new role is vital to the organisation, calling for a leader who is able to manage and motivate a diverse workforce on a daily basis. Duties are wide and varied and require a person with excellent organisational and communication skills. It requires a resilient individual who can both serve others and act on her/his own initiative, using common sense and discretion, while working to deadlines and the highest standards. The role will require working closely with the Senior management Team to ensure that the theatre and Courtyard Bar & Restaurant are well managed at all times.

How To Apply

If you think that you meet all the requirements to be a successful candidate, please send us the following:

• An up-to-date CV

• A supporting statement which details why you want the role, how it fits in to your longer-term career plans and how you feel you meet the expectations of the JD, ensuring that you address each point under the ‘successful candidates will have’ section above

• The names and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer, if possible. We will not contact any referees without your prior permission

If you require further information about this recruitment process, need additional information about the role, or would like to discuss your access requirements please email Abishek Devadas on abishek@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com

We would appreciate it if all candidates could complete the EDI form to help the organisation to monitor diversity across the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people from the Global Majority for this post.

https://forms.office.com/e/zGMDwYsrdV

We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates, so please let us know if you need any accommodations or special arrangements for the interview.

We strongly encourage all applicants with disabilities and people who are from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply as we strive for our team and our work to be informed by and representative of the diverse communities we serve.

Closing date: 3 May