Community Post Type: Jobs

The Audiences Team are in search of their next Digital Content Creator. They will be the curator and creator of a range of digital content that shares Shakespeare North’s stories across their current digital platforms, most notably social media.

Shakespeare North Playhouse take pride in their bold and brave approach to their organic socials. Using it as a platform for digital storytelling through stills, short form video, long form video and infographics- driven by the ethos ‘show, don’t sell’. The Digital Content Creator is responsible for uncovering the stories, planning/ storyboarding the most impactful way to digitally tell them, leading the creation of the content and finally sharing.

The role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment working across multiple projects simultaneously.

Please see https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/job/digital-content-creator/ for full details and how to apply.

Closing date: 27 February

We are looking for a Liverpool Based Videographer & Photographer to capture, edit and prepare video and photo content of an R&D period and rehearsed readings of a new play; Bury Your Brothers by Ed Oulton.

KEY DATES for Videographer/ Photographer. Fee: £1,500

2nd April; First day of rehearsal Unity Theatre Liverpool; photo, video and recorded interview content taken

3rd April; Some edited Content delivered to the Marketing and Social Media Managers

5th April; Content fully edited and completed

23rd April – Attend rehearsals Liverpool Playhouse Studio Theatre; photo, video and recorded interview content taken.

25th April – Completed content delivery

April 26th / 27th – Film rehearsed reading of BYB for online audience.

3rd May – attend London Rehearsed Reading at The Bush Theatre and take photo, video content as well as BTS shots.

If you would like to be considered for the role please email a short statement of interest and send a CV to buryyourbrothersplay@gmail.com

Casting Director

2 days @ £250 per day

With room for additional if necessary

We are looking for a Liverpool based Casting Director to cast our 2 week Research and Development period for a new play; Bury Your Brothers by Edward Oulton.

KEY DATES

15th Feb 2024 – Casting Call to be sent out

8th March 2024 Liverpool based auditions, with London Creatives joining via zoom.

The R&D periods will culminate in non-ticketed Rehearsed Readings at the Liverpool Playhouse Studio Theatre and The Bush Theatre in London, to an invited community, charity group and industry audience.

The play is centred around male Mental Health, our goal is to shed a light on these themes such as Male Suicide Rates and open up a dialogue with audiences across the UK through the readings and streamed performances. We will be engaging Community and Charity Groups through workshops alongside the rehearsed readings, especially those impacted by toxic masculinity.

We will be casting two young roles;

Hayden & Alice both Early Twenties..

Casting would look to be a mixture of Liverpool and other regionally based.

R&D DATES;

R&D week 1 at THE UNITY THEATRE LIVERPOOL

April 2-6

R&D week 2 THE LIVERPOOL PLAYHOUSE STUDIO THEATRE

April 22-26

Rehearsed Reading 1 at PLAYHOUSE

April 27th

Rehearsed Reading 2 at THE BUSH THEATRE, London

3rd May

We are particularly keen to hear from Global Majority Creatives and those from underrepresented groups in the industry.

If you would like to be considered for the role please email a short statement of interest and send a CV to buryyourbrothersplay@gmail.com

This is an exciting opportunity for a HR generalist as The Reader enters its next phase of evolution – focussing on bringing Shared Reading to diverse communities of people up and down the UK whilst developing the creative community at Calderstones (which is into it’s 3rd year of operation). As the organisation evolves we are looking for a

Head of People to influence and shape our thinking by initiating and delivering some exciting and ambitious projects. These projects will preserve and build on our unique culture and ensure our people are able to do their best work while having an excellent experience. The role will suit an innovative, disruptive people professional who can confidently drive both operational and cultural change, living our value ‘we make our own pattern in the world’.

As a Head of Department you form part of our extended, senior leadership team who work closely with alongside our Directors Group. Supported by a small dedicated People Team you will lead the strategic direction of the People function with responsibility for delivering our People Strategy and our Talent Management strategy, and with a key role to play in the delivery of key elements of our EDI strategy.

CIPD qualified or able to demonstrate you have the knowledge and skill required to deliver the responsibilities of the role. You will be The Reader’s HR and people expert, advising and supporting across all areas of the organisation. Your sound practical knowledge of HR and employee relations will provide guidance and support to 160+ staff and our national network of 700 volunteers to deliver our charitable and social enterprise activities.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 16 February

Dramaturg

Fee: £1000

2 Week R&D Liverpool flexible / pop into rehearsals

2 Week ‘ Writers Week’ consultancy with flexible hours

We are looking for a Dramaturg for a split 2 week Research and Development period for a new play Bury Your Brothers by Edward Oulton.

The R&D periods will culminate in non-ticketed Rehearsed Readings at the Liverpool Playhouse Studio Theatre and The Bush Theatre in London, to an invited community, charity group and industry audience.

The play is centred around male Mental Health, our goal is to shed a light on these themes such as Male Suicide Rates and open up a dialogue with audiences across the UK through the readings and streamed performances. We will be engaging Community and Charity Groups through workshops alongside the rehearsed readings, especially those impacted by toxic masculinity.

DATES;

R&D week 1 at THE UNITY THEATRE LIVERPOOL

April 2-6

Tuesday 9th April – Saturday 13th April Script rewrites week 1: Writer, Dramaturg

Tuesday 16th April – Saturday 20th April Script rewrites week 2: Writer, Dramaturg

R&D week 2 THE LIVERPOOL PLAYHOUSE STUDIO THEATRE

April 22-26

Rehearsed Reading 1 at PLAYHOUSE

April 27th

Rehearsed Reading 2 at THE BUSH THEATRE, London

3rd May

We are particularly keen to hear from Global Majority Creatives and those from underrepresented groups in the industry.

This role is flexible and not full time, it can fit around the applicants schedule.

If you would like to be considered for the role please email a short statement of interest and send a CV to buryyourbrothersplay@gmail.com

Intimacy Director

1 day @ £200

We are looking for a Liverpool based Intimacy Director to aide the wellbeing of performers for a Research and Development period of a new play; Bury Your Brothers by Ed Oulton.

We are looking for the Intimacy Director to come into rehearsals in Liverpool for one day during our split two week R&D period of the weeks; 2-6th April R&D week 1 at The Unity Theatre Liverpool or 22nd- 26th April R&D week 2 at The Liverpool Playhouse Studio Theatre.

We are particularly keen to hear from Global Majority Creatives and those from underrepresented groups in the industry.

If you would like to be considered for the role please email a short statement of interest and send a CV to buryyourbrothersplay@gmail.com

Closing date – 12 February 2024

Interview date – 16 February 2024

Salary – £28,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience)

Department: Ticketing

Locations: Aviva Studios

Employment type: Full-time

As a manager in the ticketing team the Ticketing Systems and Set-up Manager will contribute to the ongoing development of Factory International’s ticketing and customer service offer. You will manage and develop the Ticketing set up function for Factory International. Ensure that tickets for all shows and events are placed on sale in a timely manner and to the highest level of accuracy, within guidelines set by the Producer, Promoter or Client.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Factory International’s ticketing team. You will be joining us at a busy and exciting time, as we have opened the Aviva Studios to the public. You will contribute to the development of the ticketing and visitor experience offer and champion the ways the ticketing team can contribute to achieving the Factory International’s business objectives.

To apply, see here

We’re recruiting for a part-time strategic People Business Partner (Staff) to join our established team of People Business Partners for Staff and Volunteering & Community in the North region.

Our People Business Partner roles influence at a senior level, partnering with key senior clients, including Assistant Directors and members of our Regional Leadership Team.

If you have any questions you would like answers to or indeed a conversation please email jane.beaven@nationaltrust.org.uk

Interviews will be held on 15th February in Newcastle

To apply, see here

Job Title: Assistant Events Producer

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (pro rata 0.6 / 3 days per week)

Application deadline: 18:00 Friday 29th Feb 2024

About Full of Noises

Full of Noises is a sound art and new music organisation based in a public park on Cumbria’s Furness Peninsula. Over the last 15 years, we have produced and commissioned new work from over 250 contemporary musicians, composers and sound artists through a programme of festivals, residencies, performances and public realm installations. This is an exciting time to join the team as we refocus our work towards producing an ongoing events series in our newly-built public performance space in Barrow Park. Please see our website for examples of recent events and projects: http://fonfestival.org – www.fonfestival.org

About the Role

The Assistant Producer will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the public programme and related events, contributing towards evaluation and reporting and overseeing maintenance of the venue and office premises. The Assistant Producer will also work as part of a team responsible for the capture and processing of data and monitoring related to participants’ engagement in activities.

To apply, see here

This role will support and work across all elements of our Learning programmes from research stage through to completion, with particular focus on our 13th festival edition. It will support the organisation and delivery of community-led projects with artists and our free, year-round programme of resources, events and opportunities for families, communities, schools, universities, and peers.

• SALARY £23,400
• CONTRACT Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Fixed Term until 31 October 2025

MAIN DUTIES:

Learning: 

• Support the Curator of Learning in the administration and operational delivery of Liverpool Biennial’s learning programme. 
• Act as a key point of contact and liaison for participants in all learning related events or projects. 
• Assist in preparation and delivery of workshops and LB events, including family events and school projects, as well as LB public programme and live works where required. 
• Prepare, distribute and maintain learning materials, resources and educational tools, ensuring that partners, sponsors/funders are appropriately credited on all communications. 
• Deliver occasional creative workshops, tours or events at LB venues. 
• Research, support new relationships and maintain existing relations between the Biennial and Liverpool City Region community groups / individuals. 
• Liaise with artists and their representatives where appropriate, reporting any feedback or queries to Curator of Learning. 
• Supply information about and advocate for Liverpool Biennial to community groups, schools and colleges as required. 
• Ensure that child and vulnerable adult protection laws, LB safeguarding and Health and Safety policies and best practices are adhered to at all times. 
• Work with Liverpool Biennial’s Programme team to prepare and collate research regarding Biennial exhibition artists and works and prepare information resources for schools, families, young people, and other visitors. 
• Liaise with all Biennial departments to secure a smooth flow of information. 
• Contribute to the documentation and evaluation of all Learning projects.

Administration: 

• Arrange accommodation, travel, per diems and visas for visiting artists, participants, or facilitators. Prepare welcome packs and schedules, and host artists when in the city. 
• Day to day administration of learning programme including the creation and management of project planning and tracking documents. 
• Research and book venues for offsite meetings, workshops, events and exhibitions. 
• Support Curator of Learning to develop workshop plans and schedules, purchasing materials and organising refreshments for events in advance. 
• Support Curator of Learning and Production Manager on fabrication of new commissions by researching and purchasing materials or equipment as required. 
• Maintain contact lists using Liverpool Biennial’s CRM system, ensuring GDPR compliance. 
• Process participant forms, ensuring that all contact information, necessary permissions, contact information and feedback is captured, collated and stored in accordance with Biennial procedures and GDPR requirements. 
• Arrange meetings, preparing and circulating all papers, agendas and minutes as appropriate. 
• Prepare and process POs, invoices and credit card expenses, and liaise with finance team as appropriate on matters relating to petty cash, expenses and purchasing. 
• Monitor Learning phone for communications and work alongside Curator of Learning to draft responses as and when needed. 
• Support the administration of project budgets using Microsoft Excel, ensuring all spends are logged in an accurate and timely fashion and provide regular budget reports for the Curator of Learning. 
• Work closely with the marketing team to supply research, information, images and texts to ensure that educational work is up to date, documented and visible in the media, on the website and via social media. 

Miscellaneous: 

• Attend training and professional development opportunities as required. 
• Liaise with the HR team to ensure that DBS certificates are obtained where needed for all project participants and artists. 
• Work within the context of Liverpool Biennial’s Safeguarding policy, Equality and Diversity policy, Code of Conduct, Sustainability policy and other policies in delivery of internal and external service and treatment of employees alongside all other Company policies and the Staff Handbook. 
• Represent the Biennial at public events, meetings, and networking events on behalf of the organisation. 
• Work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary, taking this as Time Off in Lieu (to be agreed in advance with the Curator of Learning). 
• Contribute to Liverpool Biennial’s evaluation and administer elements or gather participant feedback as required. 
• Any other duties which may be from time to time allocated, commensurate with the nature and responsibility level of the post. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential: 

• Minimum of 1 year in visual arts, working in a learning or engagement role. 
• Experience in facilitating or running workshops or creative tasks for a wide range of people. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with good attention to detail. 
• Demonstrable experience in project and budgets administration. 
• Good time management. 
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn other software programs quickly – e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Airtable. 
• Demonstrable understanding and experience of Health & Safety and Safeguarding requirements. 
• Ability to thrive within a team environment and build trust and rapport quickly with external partners. 
• Commitment to all aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and the need for Liverpool Biennial to be representative of its community and target audiences. 
• Commitment to environmental sustainability. 
• Enhanced DBS certification (or the ability to obtain such). 

Desirable: 

• Degree in visual arts/visual arts theory or similar. 
• Experience in public facing communication skills. 
• Experience of working on non-gallery-based projects. 
• Knowledge of Liverpool City Region, and Liverpool Biennial. 
• Experience of producing hybrid or digital programmes or events. 

Visit biennial.com/job/learning-assistant/ to download the Job Information Pack to find out more.