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The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Maintain and monitor the performance of the network and network services to identify problem areas, recommend, and implement improvements to ensure we provide a responsive, accessible, and reliable technical support service to all computer users and always ensure system security.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems in all aspects of ICT systems including the network, communications, servers, end points, hardware, and software.
• Plan the delivery, configuration and deployment of ICT Systems and replacement equipment.
• Install, configure, and package software for deployment ensuring compatibility with existing hardware and software.
• Support ICT related projects to support teaching, learning and business support needs including the development of technology led learner support.
• Provide user support for staff and students ensuring that fault and request logs are attended to within agreed timescales.
• Work with the ICT Manager to set, develop and generate yearly operational budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification in ICT or similar relevant subject, and Microsoft accreditation or equivalent. You should have experience of supporting wide area routed networks, server and desk top hardware and software configuration, Internet Information Server / PHP / My SQL / Apache, TCP/IP-based Ethernet network, DNS, WINS, DHCP, RADIUS, IPv4, IPv6 and Microsoft Office and MS Teams with Direct Routing administration. Experience within a similar role supporting end users, ideally in an educational setting would be advantageous.

You must be able to work autonomously using your own initiative and have good attention to detail. As you will be working with staff and students across the Institute you must be able to build good working relationships at all levels and demonstrate a proactive and flexible ‘can-do’ attitude.

To apply and for more details, see here

Want to be involved in a non-profit social enterprise that makes a difference?

Our vision at Inna Nature is a world where all people feel more connected to themselves, each other and the natural world. We offer a combination of nature-based practices and an array of creative interventions including movement, printmaking, design, and creative expression.

We’re looking for a skilled and creative freelance website designer/developer to help us in our mission.

This is a temporary contract-based opportunity. As a small non-profit we have a modest budget available. This project would be a fantastic opportunity for those starting out on their digital career, particularly those passionate about the environment and collective wellbeing.

The role will involve utilising a website builder and template theme, adding content, and testing the website before publishing it online. The main goal is to develop a user-friendly and visually appealing website.

Essential skills
• Experience in website development & design
• Portfolio examples you can send us
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently

If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with portfolio examples to innanaturecicoffice@gmail.com

Venture Arts is an award-winning visual arts organisation working with learning disabled artists. Through our studio programmes, exhibitions and collaborative projects, we remove barriers to the arts, we put artists in the lead, we champion neurodiversity and provide pathways for every individual to develop their creative identity.

Venture Arts equips people to succeed as artists, advocates, cultural workers, educators, curators and critics.

Volunteers and placements are an integral part of our organisation, supporting individuals to achieve great things and bringing valuable support, skills and diverse voices into our vibrant arts studio. Around 60 volunteers are involved every year, and we are looking for a bright, enthusiastic self-starter who loves working with people of all ages and walks of life to help us in supporting them. Ideally you will have a passion for the arts, and experience of coordinating people and developing skills.

Part of this role will involve working on our reception desk one day a week to welcome artists and visitors, undertake administrative tasks and support some of our marketing admin.

If you are a people person and have strong communication and admin skills, this is a great opportunity to join a welcoming, supportive and passionate team.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 26 February

Looking for a flexible schedule that includes hosting paint/sculpt parties once a week with the occasional extra event?

A social butterfly who loves talking all things art and helping people with painting techniques?

Although this position is casual it does require someone reliable and used to a high level of responsibility.

You will be the face of our company and we expect a high level of execution and drive. Most our classes are held in the evenings and the occasional weekend.

Applicants for this position should have UK residency or a valid UK work visa. Driving is not required but preferable.

Lead Artist role to be invoiced at £20/hour

Assistant Artist role to be invoiced at £15/hour

To apply, see here

Closing date: 10 March

Are you an enthusiastic, positive individual with a can-do attitude?

We are looking for motivated Casual Retail Assistants to work within our gift shop, providing a key role in the overall experience of our visitors. You will work well within a team or on your own initiative, and should possess similar retail experience. You will be on hand to provide excellent customer service, whilst ensuring the shop floor is clean and tidy, and restock when necessary.

The role 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
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 26 February 2024 at 9am.

To apply, see here

We are excited to offer this chance to work in an organisation with such strong historic and cultural roots. The role will have the opportunity to lead on Unity’s new programming direction while ensuring the continuation of Unity’s long established artistic identity and heritage.

The role will plan, negotiate and determine new programming during 2024 that is in keeping with Unity Theatre’s ethos. The financial sustainability of the programme is important.

Plans have been developed to operate a new ‘seasonal’ model of delivery. Each season would be three to four weeks long, focusing on a theme of importance. At this stage, the dates and themes for the seasons have not been fixed. By structuring around a theme, we anticipate that this will enable us to obtain sponsorship and grants more easily, and improve promotion and ticket sales.

This role will report to the Interim CEO and will also work closely with the Executive Director (who is on maternity leave until June) to lead and manage the organisation.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 19 February

As the Customer Experience Manager for two venues, you will lead a large, diverse team that deliver world class service to our customers daily.

The successful candidate will focus on maintaining our high standards and managing the team to strive for success. You will need to ensure the team are efficient, well trained and continue to drive our retail sales in our Bars, Kiosk, VIP lounges and our at seat service.

The ideal candidate will have experience of leading customer facing teams, with experience in food and beverage, catering or hospitality management and delivery, with the ability to embed high standards while developing new business opportunities. This is an ideal position if you are looking for a new challenge in two busy and dynamic venues. Please note that this role is a full-time position and evening, and weekend working are an integral part of our business and culture.

Interested? Click here to view our full Job Description and apply!

Closing date: 3 March

As Executive Director you will have operational responsibility for all areas and aspects of a busy Visitor Centre including its cafe , shop and glass blowing studio; driving the business forward to ensure department targets are met and the highest possible standards of customer satisfaction are achieved.

You will also drive connections and relationships across the Liverpool City Region and Nationally to develop the standing of The World of Glass as an important fixture for the contemporary glass scene.

You will be responsible for:

P & L responsibilities

Overseeing Curatorial

Developing business strategy

Facility Management

Leading a team of staff and being responsible for HR

Achieving successful tenders, fundraising bids & commercial initiatives

Working with the Board of Trustees

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 23 February

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Course Leader/Lecturer to join our Theatre and Performance Design team leading the BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Design course. You will be responsible for curriculum management and leadership, enhancement of teaching, learning and assessment, quality assurance and, equally important, operational management of the programme.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a Set Designer and be educated to at least degree level or have undergone comparable professional training at a recognised centre of excellence. Teaching experience in higher education or similar training provision is desirable.

You will also need to be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and have strong written skills including the ability to produce clear reports as well as the ability to work as part of a team. You will be student focussed, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their practical skills, with a strong commitment to preparing students for sustained employment.

In return we offer a highly creative working environment that will inspire you to fulfil your potential and training opportunities to develop your skills and experience, competitive salary commensurate with experience, pension, generous holiday entitlements, and complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions.

This is a permanent post to commence from August/September 2024.

To apply, see here

Closing date for this post: 4pm on Friday 8th March 2024

Hours – 35 hours per week (flexible working arrangements will be considered – some out of hours working required as the Calderstones site is open 7 days a week)
Salary – £30,000 per annum
Contract – Permanent

As The Reader enters an exciting new phase of development and leadership, our newly appointed Associate Director of Marketing & Communications has joined the team to initiate and deliver some exciting and ambitious projects which will grow our brand and reach locally, nationally and internationally.

This role is a new key position that will form part of an expanded Marketing & Communications department who will work to increase our profile, our earned income through programming and our CIC (Community Interest Company) and grow the number of volunteers and participants across the UK.

You will lead on sharing the story of The Reader’s work and programme far and wide, ensuring that news of exciting projects and examples of impact reach as many eyes and ears as possible. Using your excellent relationship management skills to expand your contacts and networks, you will understand what makes a great story, and keep up to date with current affairs and the media landscape.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 26 February