Community Post Type: Jobs

Granby Workshop CIC is looking for a warm and energetic studio manager to oversee their daily operations.

You’ll be part of our small, passionate team working to design, manufacture and supply high quality, beautiful recycled ceramic tiles for architectural and interior design projects all over the world.

We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator and a fantastic organiser; has experience of both operations and people management; who shares our values; is interested in the work we do and who has a desire to contribute to the continued success of the Workshop.

Based at our Aspen Yard office, you’ll be instrumental in overseeing our communications, organising operational admin, building positive client and customer relationships and contributing to an open, supportive work culture.

Salary: £29,670 – £32,712 pa depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, 5 days a week

Location: Office based at Aspen Yard

Closing Date for Applications: 5:30pm Monday 9th October 2023

Interviews: w/c 23rd October

We believe in the importance of diversity in our practice and encourage applications from people with protected characteristics.

Download the Job Pack here

FACT Liverpool is looking to recruit someone with an accounting or finance background to a voluntary position to our Board of Trustees to provide oversight and advice to our finance team.

As a Trustee, you will bring your financial knowledge and experience to help guide the financial decision-making of our charity, working closely with the other members of our Board to safeguard FACT’s finances and future. Ideally, you will be a person of integrity with a keen interest in our mission – to enrich lives and shape the future through art, film and creative technology – who is able to ’translate’ financial information to assist other trustees to understand FACT’s finances.

For further details, please download a recruitment pack here  https://www.fact.co.uk/news/2023/10/opportunity-finance-trustee

Closing date: 30 November

FACT Liverpool is seeking a committed and inclusive Chair of the Board of Trustees for this arts charity. You will join the organisation in an exciting phase of development and artistic vision. In 2023, we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of FACT’s award-winning building and develop ambitious long-term plans.

The role is voluntary and appointed on an initial three-year term, with the potential for a second term. As a Chair of the Board, you will need considerable experience in governance to be able to lead and guide the Board of Trustees, demonstrating best practice in charitable or third sector governance. You will support the Chief Executive and leadership team through a period of development and change during challenging times for the cultural sector.

While you do not specifically need to have direct experience in the arts sector, a keen interest in art, film and technology would be of assistance in understanding the core work of FACT.

For further details, please download a recruitment pack here – https://www.fact.co.uk/news/2023/10/opportunity-chair-of-the-board-of-trustees

Closing date: 30 November

As a Family Liaison Worker, you will work part of a wider team, responsible for the day to day running of the visitors centre at HMP Altcourse. You will act as the first point of contact for visitors attending the service. You will support in the development of a welcoming, comfortable, and conductive space which will support meaningful engagement for both, adults and children.

The role will focus on ensuring a timely and efficient processing of all visitors, whilst supporting collaborative partnerships between family members, Social Interest Group, Safe Ground, and key prison teams towards a person-centred service.

Rota: Monday to Sunday on a shift pattern which may include early mornings and evenings.

The Visitors Centre Opening Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 11:30 – 19:30
Fridays: 11:30 – 16:30
Saturday & Sunday: 07:00 – 16:30

We are looking for someone who sees relationships as central to personal development, with a creative approach to positively influence and persuade others. You will ideally have excellent communication and IT skills, with a positive and non-judgemental attitude and ability to work well within a team and with various stakeholders. If you are confident in working within the prison setting, communicating with various individuals, we want to hear from you!

Due to the nature and environment of this role, training will be required, such as experiential programme training, as well as Security and Key Training through the Criminal Justice Service.

For more details and how to apply, see here

Closing date: 22 October

The Marketing Team are looking for an enthusiastic person to join them to deliver effective marketing for the year-round programme of cinema, live events, creative learning, fundraising, hires and hospitality at Brewery Arts.

Are you …

• Experienced in Marketing or have a relevant qualification?
• Passionate about what Brewery Arts does and keen to help us develop audiences?
• Organised and methodical with excellent computer skills and experienced in website content management systems?
• Keen to work in an exciting unique and diverse events venue?

If so, they would love to hear from you!

For more information and how to apply, see here

Closing date: 30 October

This is an exciting opportunity for a new Coordinator to lead on our You Live & Learn programme to deliver ‘Crafting Heritage’ a two-year Heritage Lottery Funded project celebrating and sharing the diverse heritage crafts of Rochdale residents with experience of forced migration.

18.5 hours of your week will be dedicated to coordinating ‘Crafting Heritage’, with an additional 3.5 focusing on ‘Progression Pathways’ supporting our pool of volunteers and practitioner development opportunities.

The right candidate will have a track record in managing outreach projects in the creative and community sectors and have experience of working creatively and collaboratively with young people and adults, including people with experience of forced migration.

They will have budget management experience and have excellent communications skills. They will work closely with the Director, Trustees, and freelance team to ensure the organisation realises its vision to ensure everyone has equal access to arts, culture, and creativity.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 23 October

Stage Door is the entrance to our busy theatre for staff, visiting companies and contractors. The first point of contact for the companies bringing their shows to the Manchester Theatres, this is a responsible reception role in a dynamic, interesting environment.

Our Stage Door Keepers are responsible for overseeing the safety and security of the venue and all personnel visiting Stage Door as well as helping to ensure venue operations run smoothly. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is able to take ownership of the role. We are looking for someone confident, friendly and proactive, who is able to engage with a diverse range of people and adapt to varying situations. You must be able to keep calm under pressure and have a professional attitude at all times.

As Stage Door Keeper you will play a key role in ensuring the warmth of our welcome and that standards of presentation are exemplary while maintaining the security of the building, people and property. You’ll support other members of the team and other departments, including the Technical and Customer Experience teams, ensuring a friendly, cohesive, efficient, cost- effective and robust day to day operation is in place that enhances our reputation and supports our future.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 16 October

Closing date – 27 October 2023
Interview date – week commencing 6 November
Yearly Salary – £28,000
Department: Visitor Experience
Locations: Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ

Please note this is a fixed term role.

Our Visitor Operations team is critical to delivering our vision for outstanding visitor experience at Aviva Studios. You will provide day-to-day duty management of the venue, events, and activities as well as supporting the Front of House team in delivering an incredible experience of our new year-round home and everything that takes place there.

Inside of these duties, you will ensure the continued safety of visitors, working closely with security staff, Venue Operations Manager and the Front of House team to manage risk and respond to incidents. Alongside this, you will work collaboratively with teams across Aviva Studios and deliver the Front of House function for a wide variety of events, activities, and performances. You will work closely with the wider teams to develop the abilities of the front facing roles to create a collaborative and supportive culture that champions diversity, openness, accessibility, and celebrates the strengths of team members.

We are looking for someone who is fanatical about delivering great experiences for people, who has the personality and character to motivate teams and who shares our values. Working closely with our ticketing, cleaning, porters and security teams, volunteers and Food and Beverage partner, you will be a team player with great ideas and energy plus a real understanding of how to welcome all of Manchester’s communities to Aviva Studios.

For further information and to apply please visit: https://recruitment.factoryinternational.org/jobs/3216138-duty-manager

The successful candidate will be working on a fixed term, full time contract providing services supporting all of the organisations based at The Vale.

The role would be ideal for someone who is looking to gain a wide range of different experiences in the arts and cultural sector. The role will provide administrative support to the teams managing the consortium of businesses based at The Vale, which includes project managers, lead artists, SMT, and the board of directors.

We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Job title: Arts Administrator

Salary: £21,000 per annum. 5 days (37.5 hours) *per week.

Responsible to: Global Grooves Senior Management Team (SMT).

Responsible for: Freelance workforce, sales, bookings venue administration

Contract: Minimum 12 month fixed term contract. Extension possible.

Location: The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL5 9JL.

Hours: General office opening hours are 09.00 – 17.00, but evenings and weekends will occasionally be required at specific events.

Travel & flexibility: Sometimes overnight stays may be required, particularly during event delivery times. We would consider amending this post to suit flexible working hours.

Probation period: Bi-monthly reviews, 6 month probation.

Approximate activity breakdown: 40% General Administration, 10% PA duties, 40% Sales and bookings management, 10% project and events management.

Download the Job Pack and supporting documents to read more about the opportunity and Global Grooves.

Prepare your application – this must include a CV or details of your previous experience and a covering letter highlighting why you would like to work with Global Grooves. These should demonstrate how you meet the person specification and provide confidence you can meet the needs of the role and job description.

If you would like further information, email hello@globalgrooves.org and we can arrange a phone, zoom or face to face chat.

Send your application to hello@globalgrooves.org with the subject line Global Grooves Arts Administrator Application.

Timeline

All applications must be received by 6pm Wednesday 11th October 2023.
Applicants informed if they are invited to interview by Monday 16th October 2023.
Interviews will take place between 18th & 19th October 2023.
We will also inform applicants if they have not been invited to interview (feedback is not possible).

• Job Title: Director of Producing
• Salary: £40k-£50k
• Hours: Full time
• Artform: Theatre
• Role: Technical & Production
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: Mon, 06 Nov 2023
• Location: North West

The Director of Producing will take a lead role in all produced work at the Royal Exchange Theatre, including main-house and studio productions, as well as supporting the work of the Engagement team.

To apply, see here