Evaluation Strategy and Delivery – Counterculture, closes 9 Feb

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

Marketing and Business Development Manager – Bluecoat, closes 5 Feb

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

Event

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

Director of Producing & Programme – Factory International, closes 11 Feb

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

Part Time Administrator – Movema, closes 18 Feb

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

Stage Manager – ATG Ltd, closes 30 Jan

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

Communications Manager – Quarantine, closes 16 Feb

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated and strategic thinker who works well as part of a larger team but who, as the sole communications professional, can create, design, lead and innovate in a self-directed way. They will be working closely with input and guidance with the leadership team.

The ideal candidate is an experienced communications specialist who is inspired by the creativity of strategic communications and wants to work with one of the UK’s most consistently creative contemporary performance companies.

For the full recruitment pack – click https://qtine.com/news/were-looking-for-a-new-communications-manager/ – here

To apply, see here

Closing date: 16 February

Assistant Workforce Development Manager – The National Lottery Heritage Fund, closes 4 Feb

We are currently recruiting for a full time Assistant Workforce Development Manager on a permanent contract based in our Leeds or Manchester Office (Hybrid Working).

The primary purpose of this post is to design, manage and deliver a bespoke programme of skills development to support the delivery of the People & Organisation’s Strategy. The post holder will also put in place programmes, events and learning opportunities to grow the capability, skills and knowledge of leaders, managers and colleagues across the Heritage Fund. They will also support culture change and equality and diversity initiatives across the Heritage Fund, ensuring the Heritage Fund’s Values, Behaviours, and equality, diversion and inclusion priorities are embedded in all programmes.

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.

To apply, see here

Applications close on 4 February 2024.

Interviews are expected to take place on 12 February 2024.

Events Production Assistant – Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, closes 15 Feb

This role provides an opportunity to join our team in supporting the delivery of our annual ticketed public events programme.

You’ll be working closely with the team to execute a wide range of events spanning science, arts and culture at a unique science and heritage visitor attraction in support of the Centre’s objectives, vision, and strategic plan.

The post would suit someone interested in gaining experience in events management and production within the cultural, events and visitor attractions sector.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 15 February

Venue & Events Supervisor – Brewery Arts, closes 29 Jan

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of our fabulous Venue & Events team, being the friendly welcoming face of Brewery Arts for all visitors coming to enjoy our programme of live music, theatre, cinema, festivals and venue hire.

Job Title: Venue & Events Supervisor

Salary: £20k-£25k (pro-rata)

Hours: Part time

Role: Customer Service

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Location: North West

To apply, see here

Closing date: 29 January

Producer – All Things Considered Theatre, closes 29 Jan

All Things Considered Theatre are looking for an experienced, passionate and preferably, local producer with a keen interest in social change to join them on their next two years of project delivery.

They have a number of projects that need producing and are looking for an individual who can work alongside both Artistic Directors to run, manage the operational management of different strands of delivery. This is a role for someone who is experienced in producing small scale productions, tours and project management.

You must have a keen eye for detail, able to manage projects, love an excel spreadsheet, happy to roll up your sleeves for those get outs, be highly organised and independent. This is a diverse role with lots of flexibility. They need someone who is experienced in producing, be grounded, organised and able to be an excellent advocate for the company. They are looking for someone who can pick it up and run with it.

Rate: 44 days per year @175pd x 2 years = £15400 (£7700 per year). This will be paid in monthly installments relative to the days worked per month. This role requires and supports flexible working patterns. Some weeks will be busier than others. They would be keen to extend producing opportunities dependent on other work the company is offered.

How to apply:

Please send a CV, a covering letter of no more than two sides or a five minute video stating how you meet the criteria, outlining your experience and why this role would suit you to emmaallthingstc@gamil.com by  Monday 29th Jan 1pm. Interviews will take place in Liverpool wkb 5th Feb.

To find out more and download the full job description visit allthingsconsideredtheatre.co.uk/work-with-us