Community Post Type: Jobs

The Whitworth is looking for an experienced and innovative curatorial leader to develop the gallery’s exhibition and collection programme, heading strategic, organisational, and everyday management of the Collections Care and Access Team (CCAT) and Curatorial Team.

You will lead and support the Whitworth’s values and vision to transform the way art is experienced and enjoyed, by using art as a tool to understand the world and to build and connect with diverse communities.

You will have extensive knowledge and proven experience as a curator, researcher and manager; be well-versed in how art museums and galleries engage with changing values and diverse perspectives and how artistic practice and gallery activities respond to challenging and urgent contemporary debates and discourses. You will also have significant experience working in art museums or galleries, leading teams or projects with responsibilities of managing budgets and project delivery.

You will be a member of the Senior Leadership team and contribute to the leadership and management of the gallery, with a focus on the collections, programme, interpretation and research partnerships. You will also play a leading part in the Joint Leadership Team across the Whitworth, Manchester Museum and Manchester Art Gallery; with particular responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the work of the CCAT and Curatorial Team in their duties and responsibilities.

As an equal opportunity 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.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 20 January

The team are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join as a Digital Marketing Officer. They’re looking for a passionate story teller, to help communicate the impact they make and find like-minded people.

With the support of the Head of Marketing and Communications and a freelance videographer (3 days per week), you will be responsible for creating, improving, and maintaining a range of digital content to help Manchester Camerata achieve its goals.

It will be your duty to create high-quality, sharable content to raise brand awareness, monitor web traffic, and social media channels to identify best practices and grow followers as well as an array of other marketing tasks. You don’t have to have a classical music background for this position, they just want you to be passionate about music, the effect it can have on people and have an open ear and mind.

To apply and for more details, visit here

Closing date: 21 January

Responsible to: Line Manager.

Job Profile: To manage all digital communications at Community Arts by ZK (CAZK). Responsibilities include managing all digital artwork, upkeep of the website, project branding, graphic design, social media and digital archives.

Location: Community Arts by ZK headquarters, Northlight Estates, Northlight Parade, Brierfield, Nelson, BB5 9EG

Terms and Conditions: Fixed Term Contract: 3-year fixed contract (subject to successful 3-month probationary period) with the possibility to be extended with further funding.

Salary: £23,000 per annum (Pro-Rata)

Hours of work: 32 Hours per week

To Apply

Submit a one-page (maximum) expression of interest highlighting why you are interested in this role as Digital Designer and include your CV to info@communityartsbyzk.co.uk. Please include a portfolio of previous work with relevant links.

Deadline for applications is Monday 15th January 2024 with interviews to be held on the week commencing 22nd January 2024.

Contact name: Zaneb Khatun, info@communityartsbyzk.co.uk

Salford Museums and Art Galleries are excited to be embarking on an Arts Council England funded project, Unlocking the Collections, which will pilot digital technology to provide a layer of interpretation for two traditionally underserved communities, that of the deaf/Deaf BSL using community and those who are blind/living with sight loss.

The purpose of the post is to support the Learning and Engagement manager by coordinating the Unlocking the Collections Project.

This role is two days a week for a fixed term of 6 months (or a 3-month term if we appoint an individual whose skills align with one of the communities but not the other.) The project that this role supports will work with two focus groups (one from Henshaw’s Society for the Blind, the other from Manchester Deaf Centre) in selecting which artworks/spaces on which they would like more interpretation.

It also involves gathering information for film and sound files and assisting the audio describer/Deaf Presenter/interpreter in their creation of BSL films and Audio Descriptive sound files. The post holder/s will also be uploading content and inviting the focus groups back to try out the interpretation in our buildings and collate evaluation.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 12 January

The Dukes Playhouse, Lancaster are seeking a dedicated individual to join them as part of the Marketing Team.

This position is within their Marketing team, to execute effective marketing, communications, and audience development campaigns for The Dukes across all parts of the organisation.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 5 January

The role of Fundraising & Partnerships Manager is a permanent part-time post within mjf senior management. It is a key, senior position reporting directly to the CEO/Artistic Director.

The primary responsibility is the development of income streams from commercial and private sector partnerships, trusts and foundations that will support one or more of mjf’s outputs: our core costs, festival programme, international collaborations and talent development and commissioning programmes.

Working Arrangements

The contract is offered on the above basis; however, we are open to alternative equivalent working arrangements. Current hybrid working conditions mean that you will work partly from home, and occasionally in the mjf city-centre office. During the festival itself, the role involves the servicing of existing and cultivation of potential new donors and contributors at events.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 21 January

This is for someone who can be the administrative glue at the heart of a busy and thriving cultural organisation, working closely with the Executive Director to take care of people, place, systems and processes.

Walk the Plank is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings.

Walk the Plank’s track record of making work that engages citizens in public celebration is founded on ambitious creativity that connects with ordinary people. From fire gardens and site-responsive installations to parades and festivals, the company consistently attracts acclaim and showcases talent. To explore what we do, have a look at https://vimeo.com/395907435 – our showreel.

Line Manager: Executive Director

This is an exciting time for the new Company Administrator to join Walk the Plank, one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations for 2023-26, and winner of several recent awards including: National Outdoor Events Association – ‘Sustainability’, Access All Areas – ‘Best Operations’, Event Production Show – ‘Best Use of Tech’, Global Web Excellence – ‘Accessibility’ and ‘Cultural’, Salford Business Awards ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Best Small Business’

Location: Cobden Works, 37-41 Cobden Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6WF

Salary: £27,000-29,500 (Pro Rata)

Hours: This is a 4 day / 32 hours per week role

Contract: Permanent – 4 days a week

To apply, see here

Closing date: 29 January

The role provides support to the Box Office Manager in the supervision of the Hall’s Box Office operations, phone room and counter staff. Duties include a mandatory commitment to work evening and weekend hours as required

Key accountabilities

1. To supervise the Box Office Assistants and be their first line of support

2. To ensure that the office always runs effectively; distributing tasks fairly, keeping the team motivated and monitoring staffing levels

3. To ensure that quality customer service is maintained at all times and that calls are answered in line with current Service Level Agreements

4. Reconcile all daily cash, cheque and credit card payments reporting any discrepancies to the Box Office Manager and Finance Controller

5. Authorise any credit or refund of tickets in line with current guidelines

6. To be on duty for designated concerts and events, liaising with the public, promoters and other departments

7. Respond to enquiries and complaints from customers in person, by phone and online

8. Provide sales information and advice to promoters when requested

9. Update and/or set-up performances on the Tessitura ticketing system for sale to the public as directed by the Box Office Manager

10. Process Direct Debit payments for season subscriptions

11. Control batch ticket printing for collection at box office and postal delivery

12. Produce a weekly report detailing current ticket sales and auditorium area closures for the internal events team meeting

13. Ensure that all Box Office Assistants are kept informed of any amendments to company policy and working practices within all SMG Theatre venues

14. Any other duties required by the Box Office Manager

To apply, see here

Closing date: 10 January

The Everyman & Playhouse Theatres are looking for an Artistic Administrator to work in our Artistic Department and facilitate the needs of the Artistic programme.

How to Apply

We are trying to make our application process as open and accessible as possible, so if you are experiencing any barriers to accessing the information, and would like this pack in a different format, or would like to submit your application in a different way, then please contact our recruitment team via the email address below, or by calling us on 0151 706 9113.

We are always happy to discuss any requirements that candidates may have as a disabled person; someone with parental or caring responsibilities; or other reasons, and we will always try to make any adjustments possible to make participation easier.

Please read all the information in this job pack and then submit a CV and / or a covering letter or email to tell us about yourself and your experience; to share with us your reasons for applying for the post and any other information you believe is relevant.

We will shortlist based on how each candidate meets the person specification and shows us how they would fulfil the job description, but we believe that even if someone doesn’t have all the experience we’re looking for, they might still have the values and qualities that would make them a great asset to the team, so please don’t be put off from applying because you don’t feel you have all the experience. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role in advance of application, this can be arranged via the email address below.

Applications should be sent to: recruitment@everymanplayhouse.com by Mon 8 Jan Nov at 10am

Please also complete the equal opportunities monitoring form via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D7PG6CR ; a summary of our Equal Opportunity Policy is available here.

All applicants will be advised on the outcome of their application in writing.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of evidence of the right to work in the UK as defined under current legislation.

Job Title: Future Movement Youth Facilitator

Hours: 1 day per week. The post holder must be available to work on Tuesday evenings (no later than 8.30pm).

Salary: £130 per day

Employment term: Fixed term from 1st February until 10th March 2023

This role is freelance.

Days/HRS of work: 1 day per week which includes Tuesday evenings 

Line Manager: Deputy Director of Audiences (Community)

Location: Toxteth Library, Windsor St, Liverpool, L8 1XF

JOB SUMMARY

Future Movement is Rambert’s free creative youth programme. It takes place in three locations over the UK: London, Greater Manchester, Mansfield – and now a pilot project in Liverpool.

Rambert and Liverpool City Council are bringing together a small cohort of brilliant and daring young people (16-21) to support them in creatively exploring what art and culture means to them, as well as developing new skills from guest artists and people who work in the creative industries. They will also make a short film about creativity with the London, Greater Manchester and Mansfield cohorts of Future Movement and share it in a celebration event in London. 

We are looking for a Youth Facilitator to play the key role in this new project, planning and facilitating regular sessions, evaluating the project, and supporting the young people with their development. 

The Youth Facilitator works in close collaboration with the Deputy Director of Audiences (Community) and Youth Producer to help shape the long-term creative vision of the project, which is driven by the young people themselves. 

The Youth Facilitator will need to be available on Tuesday evenings for the sessions which are based in Toxteth Library. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

 While it’s essential you’re enthusiastic about the work and cause of the organisation, we are not necessarily expecting you to have significant experience in the creative sector. You may bring experience of youth facilitation in a different field. We are just as keen to see strong transferable skills, as a track record in the arts.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

• To work closely with the London, Greater Manchester and Mansfield Future Movement Youth Facilitators and Deputy Director of Audiences (Community) on planning each session, incorporating regular feedback from the young people.
• To capture and gather informal and formal feedback from the young people (verbal, feedback form and video).
• Gather effective documentation (release forms).
• Write minutes and actions from each session.
• To share insights gleaned from this project so as to help contribute to the development of other community-focused work at Rambert.

Delivery

• Deliver high quality sessions, integrating visiting artists about their careers in the creative sector.

• Empower the young people so that they feel confident and supported to make their own decisions during the sessions.

Mentoring and wellbeing 

• Build positive relationships with the young people and support them between each session in a range of methods (using text, phone call, emails or Zoom), acting as a sounding board, sign posting, offering advice on the tasks they’ve been set between sessions.
• Report any safeguarding issues with Rambert’s Safeguard Lead.

General responsibilities

• To support Rambert to proactively develop and encourage environmentally sustainable practice.
• To attend occasional staff meetings, training sessions and other events, which may sometimes take place outside normal working hours.
• Any other duties considered reasonable by the company.
• At all times to carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to Rambert’s policies and procedures, details of which are available from the Head of Human Resources and EDI.

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of this position.  It is neither wholly comprehensive nor restrictive and does not form part of the contract of employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Rambert comprises a team of highly skilled and committed people.  All staff members are expected to contribute to the company’s success and engage in the life of the company.

Essential requirements

• Significant experience working with young people.
• A working knowledge of the Liverpool area and the needs/interests of local young people.
• An excellent communicator, whether in person, in writing or online, and the ability to adapt communication styles to different contexts.
• Experience of facilitating groups, particularly with regard to generating discussion and ideas within a group setting.
• Experience of co-creation with young people

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to make decisions and to work on own initiative.

• Experience of designing, planning and leading high-quality community sessions.
• Knowledge of a wide range of arts and a nuanced understanding of culture in all its forms
• Flexibility of thought and approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse     range of people.
• An understanding of safeguarding
• A proven commitment to equality and diversity

Desirable requirements

• Knowledge of organisations and practitioners working in participatory arts

DBS Check

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure and appointment to this post is subject to Rambert being in receipt of a satisfactory DBS Disclosure under section 115 of the Police Act 1997. 

AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE FOR ALL 

Our vision is to have a workforce that is reflective of the society we are based in therefore we encourage underrepresented groups within the arts industry to apply.

We understand that individuals who are Black, Asian and ethnically diverse are often underrepresented within the arts industry. We actively make a stance against racism; holding diversity and inclusion training, having a staff diversity and inclusion working group and we have a partnership with Inc Arts to ensure that we are on the right side of fighting racism.

We understand that D/deaf and disabled people are underrepresented within the sector. We are registered with the Disability Confident Scheme and therefore will interview candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process.

We are strategic partners with PIPA (Parents and carers in the Performing Arts) and understand the need to be flexible and supportive employers.

We are Real Living Wage accredited because we want to help break the poverty cycle and reduce social economic barriers to those working within the arts.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interviews will be held on the week commencing Monday 8th January 2024.

APPLICATIONS

To find out more about the role and meet Daniel Fulvio, Deputy Director of Audiences (Community), please email daniel.fulvio@rambert.org.uk by 5pm on Friday 5th January 2024.