Community Post Type: Jobs

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Liverpool Film Office for a Production Assistant Apprentice to join our committed and innovative team.

About the Role

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Would you like to be part of a successful, busy, fast paced team and develop your knowledge of the film & TV industry?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Liverpool Film Office for a Production Assistant Apprentice to join our committed and innovative team.

Liverpool Film Office has played its part in showcasing Liverpool as a backdrop in thousands of film & TV productions over the past 35 years.

With production at a high, we are looking for a dynamic person with a positive attitude who is looking to expand their knowledge of the film and TV industry and work alongside the team at Liverpool Film Office.

You will have the opportunity to work with an experienced team and develop your skills, knowledge and interest in the screen sector, helping you to progress to the next steps in your career.

The successful candidate will provide effective administration and support for the Liverpool Film Office.

You will be part of a fabulous team in a rewarding role so if you have the ambition to undertake a varied role and achieve a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship then we’d love to hear from you!

This opportunity will be an 18-month fixed term Apprenticeship contract based at the Cunard Building.

In return, we offer the successful applicant a generous benefits package which will include:

• 27 days contractual annual leave
• Access to Cycle2Work scheme discount
• Access to Merseytravel Apprentice Travel Card scheme (subject to restrictions)
• Access to local business discounts
• Access to 20% Staff discount on membership to Lifestyles Fitness Centres
• Employee Volunteering Scheme

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail please contact our apprenticeship team by emailing apprentices@liverpool.gov.uk

How to Apply and Additional Information

For details on how to apply for this vacancy with Liverpool City Council please click How to Apply above.

Following the UK leaving the EU, the new skilled worker visa points system has been designed for EU and non-EU residents to ensure only workers who can build enough points for a visa to be issued can work in the UK. This vacancy does not meet the points requirement for a skilled worker visa to be issued, nor is it a vacancy on the shortage occupations list therefore anyone applying who does not have the right to work in the UK currently will not be progressed. If you believe this is a mistake, please email recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

Applicants must secure agreement for their release from their Line Manager before making any application for an Internal Secondment opportunity or before accepting an offer of appointment to a post on an internal secondment basis.

An employee may still apply for the opportunity without the express consent of his or her Line Manager and if successful in their application they will resign from his or her substantive post in order to take up the post on a fixed term contract basis. To be clear, in these circumstances an employee will be resigning from his/her substantive post in order to take up a fixed term offer, and their contract of employment will be altered to this effect, or the employee may decline the offer of the fixed term post.

We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive, and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive.

Working for Liverpool City Council has some great benefits, click here to find out more. You can also find out about our Health and Wellbeing offer here.

We are working hard to ensure that the council is inclusive in recruitment, retention, support, and progression. Click here to find out about how we support our staff.

If you have ambition for yourself and this city, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you.

If you live in Liverpool, are unemployed, and require help with your application, please contact our employment and skills team at liverpoolinwork@liverpool.gov.uk or on 0151 233 5312 to register and receive support. More information at www.liverpoolinwork.co.uk

Liverpool City Council is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and believe that the decision to appoint should be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010 such as the application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

Available documents

• Production Assistant Apprentice Job Description Person Specification.pdf

For more information visit lccjobs.liverpool.gov.uk