Community Post Type: Jobs

We are recruiting for a Finance Officer who will be responsible for supporting the preparation of the management accounts, ownership of the sales order process and credit control, ownership of the cash book and supporting other tasks, as well as ad hoc duties across the Finance team.

As part of the Finance team, you will report to the Head of Finance, supporting with the smooth function of finance operations across the organisation. This is a role that requires knowledge of basic accounting principles and the ability to problem-solve. The role also requires a high degree of cross-team working, so you must be comfortable working as a champion for the Finance team and working closely with other stakeholders across the organisation.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 12 February

This is a fixed-term, 6-month contract, with an ideal start date of 1 March 2024. Please submit your application by 5pm on Monday 12th February. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so the vacancy may close earlier than stated.

We are looking for a highly organised coordinator with strong interpersonal skills to join our Reading Heroes team. This role is responsible for coordinating the Reading Heroes project, which promotes the benefits of 1-2-1 reading by matching Care Experienced children with trained volunteers.

The Reading Heroes Coordinator recruits these volunteers and offers regular, specific support from the setting up of a placement, through the 6-month reading journey, and as a reading placement ends. The Reading Heroes Coordinator is also responsible for the handling of referrals and contact between referral partners, regular contact with carers, and the promotion of Reading Heroes legacy events, to keep our participants engaged in Shared Reading. The project aims to develop child confidence, self-esteem, improved relationships with reading and reading for pleasure.

For more details and to apply, see here

Closing date: 18 February

Closing date – 18 Feb 2024
Interview date – Mon 26 Feb 2024
Second interviews – Weds 06 March 2024 (morning)
Salary – £60,000 per annum
Employment type: Full-time
Department: Public Engagement
Locations: Aviva Studios

Factory International has one of the UK’s most wide-reaching public creative engagement programmes creating opportunities for people to influence, shape, take part, develop and have fun in a broad range of cultural activities.

We have been nurturing a wide community of interest across Greater Manchester over many years with thousands of people taking part and co-designing programmes of work with our organisation every year.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 18 February

As Research Manager, you’ll lead research projects and accounts, developing relationships and maximising value delivered for the client and the company. The Research Manager uses their expertise to deliver transformative insights for clients, builds new business and contributes to the company’s strategic development.

Project delivery

Lead insight projects that help our clients reach their goals, profitably delivering high-quality, actionable insights.

• Ensure research delivery is focused on client goals through overseeing the development of creative and fit for purpose research tools.
• Facilitate qualitative research methods as needed
• Lead project teams through the MHM insight process to develop relevant actionable insights for our clients
• Set the project team culture to get the best out of all involved
• Develop relationships as a trusted insight partner to clients to diagnose opportunities and embed recommendations
• Take responsibility for meeting client brief while delivering on time and budget – encouraging efficiency across the team.

Take an active role in business-winnning

• Scope and design research projects to address client needs and maximise value.
• Take a leading role in developing and delivering research proposals and pitches to persuade potential clients.
• Maintain relationships with key clients between projects to ensure we remain their go-to agency and understand the impact of our work.
• Contribute to the strategy for, and delivery of, development of relevant market sectors through pro-active sales activity.

Contibute to MHM

• Take an active role in developing research skills in others across the team.
• Make a positive impact on MHM culture and team engagement through living and actively modelling MHM behaviours
• Explore new research methods and trends, identifying opportunities to trial and adopt new approaches.
• Contribute to the delivery of, company aims and objectives.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 6 February

We’re looking for an experienced people leader who can collaborate and adapt through their leadership style to have a positive impact for people and places.

You will be running successful and high quality visitor operations alongside looking after some of the nations most loved Lake District landscapes. Your ability to set clear direction and deliver at a sustained pace will be essential to achieving all this in the Lake District World Heritage Site, with a rapidly changing climate, and a need to help accelerate nature recovery.

This is your chance to inspire and motivate your team across a complex range of issues and opportunities, leading not only in the National Trust but in conjunction with our partners that are vital to our joint success.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 4 February

This three-year creative placemaking programme is focused on health and wellbeing, skills development and active participation in green, blue and urban public spaces across Salford.

The SCPP partnership launched a new shared strategy for culture, creativity and place – Suprema Lex – and works collaboratively to represent and support the city’s creative and culture sectors.

There are three aspects to this brief:

Planning and Preparation

• Understand the vision and reasons for delivering this project, as well as understand the key evaluation areas
• Acquire a clear understanding of the project, including the project’s deliverables and anticipated evaluation requirements of key funders & stakeholder needs
• Establish baseline data – including engagement levels across key areas in Salford
• Agree protocols for data and documentation sharing
• Agree the scope of works and key milestones, ensuring alignment with project plans

Evaluation Strategy

• Establish the overall evaluation strategy framework, working in partnership with the Culture Programme Manager and stakeholders
• Develop a logic model which draws on: activities delivered, and anticipated outcomes and outputs; data and indicators needed to measure progress – quantitative and qualitative; alignment with/contribution to the city’s shared strategy for culture, creativity and place; and alignment with funder requirements
• Propose how quantitative and qualitative data may be gathered

Action Plan and Delivery

• Create a detailed, comprehensive, time-lined action plan for the delivery of the evaluation strategy
• Identify options on how evaluation can be resourced
• Create a framework for evaluation activities – it will be important to engage communities, participants and artists
• Produce recommendations for data collection, storage and a framework for using data to generate evidence and insight into progress against the outcomes
• Create a plan to deliver the evaluation action plan – involving onsite attendance

How to Apply

In order to be considered please provide:

• Details of the organisation or individual (include roles and CV’s as appropriate to demonstrate relevant knowledge/experience).

• Detail of resource allocation e.g. number of days, delivery/activity schedule, daily rate etc.

• Total required fee (inclusive of VAT, travel and other expenses). Please provide up to two brief examples of comparable project delivery on no more than 1 side of A4.

Deadline to submit a response: 9th February, 9am

A maximum fee of £20,000 is available (inclusive of VAT, travel and other expenses).

Contact name: Jenny, JennyL@counterculturellp.com

Bluecoat are looking for someone enthusiastic about marketing and communications who believes in the power of the arts to change people’s lives.

We’re looking for someone experienced, unflappable, resourceful and organised. You will have experience of commissioning and managing print, writing copy for online and offline publications and be comfortable liaising with partners and media. Good attention to detail is essential.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 5th February 2024

Interviews: From 9th – 14th February 2024

https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/about/work-with-us/marketing-and-business-development-manager

The Director of Producing & Programme is accountable for the planning and delivery of Factory International’s programme of work at our new venue Aviva Studios and within the bi-annual Manchester International Festival.

The post holder leads a broad team comprising of Executive Producers, permanent and freelance Producers, Event Managers, Schedulers and Artist Liaison.

This team are responsible for planning and delivering a programme including large scale complex original artworks, productions and co-productions, including digital, a full curated and commercial music programme, commercial events and community co-curated and focused events from the intimate to the ambitious in scale. Productions and events are made in Manchester and internationally and are produced in partnership with local communities as well as major international festivals and venues.

The Director of Producing & Programme manages the artistic programme delivery budgets, in close collaboration with the Artistic and Creative Directors and Head of International Partnerships.

This is a senior role and the post holder will play an integral role in the evolution of Factory International’s programme and wider organisational development at this very exciting time.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 11 February

Movema is looking for a part-time Administrator (21 hrs), who will be based in the Liverpool office at The Bluecoat. The Administrator provides a comprehensive range of office administration and services across the Movema team ensuring the efficient running of the organisation.

This post will work closely with Movema’s Executive team and Artistic Programme Coordinators to ensure the smooth running of the charity’s business.

The administrator will be a key part of our mission to connect people and communities, helping nurture a safer and more understanding and tolerant world.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 18 February

We are recruiting for the position of Stage Manager for the Manchester ATG venues, to be based at Manchester Opera House. You will be part of the senior technical team liaising with visiting productions regarding their staffing and any requirements during their stay.

Under the Technical Manager you will lead on the maintenance of the venue’s stage machinery, flying system and any equipment within the department, you will assist the full time team in managing a pool of casual technicians and support the Technical Manager in maintaining a positive safety culture. As well as technical ability you’ll need great people skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 30 January