Casual Hospitality and Events Duty Manager – The Lowry, closes 31 Dec

Casual contract

Weekly pay

£12.85 per hour, plus holiday pay and staff benefits

The Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations. Within our building we have a number of flexible event spaces, where we host a range of special events.

We are looking for a Duty Manager to join our dynamic Hospitality and Events Department, who will be responsible for setting up and delivering events, whilst providing the highest quality of service. You will work across all Hospitality areas of the business and on events such as Christmas parties.

You will have excellent communication, customer care, and people management skills. This role is fast paced and varied so you’ll need to be able to think on your feet, and adapt to changing situations. You will thrive under pressure, stay calm in a crisis and love knowing you’ve been an integral part of the success of an event and delivering a premium service to our clients. You will have knowledge and expertise in delivering events from both a catering point of view and client liaison perspective.

You will be working with one of the best teams in the business and with some high-profile clients. This really is one of those roles where we can genuinely say that no two days are the same!

Sounds interesting? Well, the role also 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

To apply and for more details, see here

Assistant Librarian/Chamber Series Administrator – Halle Concerts Society, closes 29 Sep

The Assistant Music Librarian is responsible to the Music Librarian for assisting in the preparation of written and other materials for Halle performances and events. In addition, the holder of this role will be responsible for administering the Halle Chamber Series.

The administrative arrangements in respect of this appointment are being undertaken by Linzi Watts, to whom completed applications should be returned by 12pm noon Friday 29 September 2023.

First interviews will commence in mid-October 2023.

For further information or to clarify any points relating to this appointment, please contact Linzi Watts, PA and Office Manager, on linzi.watts@halle.co.uk.

Download the application form and Equal Opportunities form from our website, www.halle.co.uk

Complete and submit them via email: linzi.watts@halle.co.uk

Closing date: 29 September

Philanthropy Coordinator – Factory International, closes 27 Sep

Closing date – 27 September 2023
Yearly Salary – £24,000 -26,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Department: Development & Commercial
Locations: Office / Factory International
Employment type: Full-time

The Philanthropy Coordinator is at the heart of the Philanthropy team and ensures its smooth running. The Philanthropy team consists of a Philanthropy Manager (Individual Giving), a Trusts and Foundations Manage and a Prospect Research Lead. The postholder will support the fundraising income generation from the philanthropy team.

The Coordinator is responsible for driving the team’s events, communications, and use of our customer relationship management system. The Coordinator will organise, oversee and manage the team’s meetings, internal communications, and take an active role in the delivery of Philanthropy events and communications. They will also be responsible for coordinating regular reporting and financial processes within the team.

The Coordinator is clear on the Philanthropy team’s ambitions and will ensure the team is working as efficiently and effectively as possible – from meeting delivery and outputs to keeping the team connected, informed and focused as we continue to evolve hybrid working models.

For more information and to apply, see here

Closing date: 27 September

AV Infrastructure Manager – Imperial War Museum North, closes 25 Sep

As part of the IT department, the AV Infrastructure Managers support the design, development, production and maintenance of AV-based visitor experiences, as well as a wide range of services for departments across IWM.

This includes the installation and maintenance of extensive in-gallery AV equipment and the provision of AV services for a variety of corporate events and activities. AV Infrastructure Managers will be expected to be able to work across all of the IWM London branches as well as contribute to projects across all of the IT team’s output.

Reporting to the AV Infrastructure Manager, Team Leader, the post has three core responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support and maintenance of the AV infrastructure throughout the museum’s public facing spaces, including galleries, event spaces and learning facilities.

2. Manage the technical delivery and development of assigned AV projects, including the installation of both temporary and permanent galleries.

3. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the current AV infrastructure, producing system specifications and taking a proactive approach to the upgrading and development of existing and new exhibition AV content.

To apply and for more details please visit the IWM Careers page: https://www.iwm.org.uk/jobs

Contact email: hr@iwm.org.uk

Deputy Venues Operations Manager – Royal Northern College of Music, closes 25 Sep

The RNCM is recognised as one of the world’s most forward-thinking and dynamic conservatoires, educating musicians to the highest level in an environment that is creatively stimulating and rich in opportunity.

The Deputy Venues Operations Manager is responsible for the ensuring the safe, smooth and secure front of house operation of the College’s performance venues in the absence of the Venues Operations Manager. By utilising inspiring leadership and management techniques the post holder will create and maintain an environment where every member of the team feels respected and valued, able to contribute and commit themselves to the College with excellence as the underpinning goal.

With responsibility for the management of the front of house team and stage door receptionists, together with the outsourced duty event cleaning and security personnel, the post holder will work closely with the Venues Operations Manager and the Head of Operations in the provision of a high level of support to the varied functions within the College.

The Deputy Venues Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the efficient, effective, and safe management of RNCM facilities during events and managing front of house operations. During evenings and weekends when events are scheduled, the manager is the senior responsible manager on site but will have access to senior support as needed.

To apply, see here

Closing date: 25 September

Programme Manager – Liverpool Biennial, closes 15 Oct

We’re looking for a Programme Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation, production and delivery of our programme.

SALARY: £29,512 – £32,791
CONTRACT: Full-time, Permanent

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Curatorial / Exhibitions Organisation & Delivery

  • Manage and lead the realisation of major exhibitions and projects simultaneously, including new commissions and loans, including taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination and delivery of all artistic projects (minus those managed by Learning department).
  • Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of delivery including artist liaison, scheduling, production (in collaboration with Production Manager), fabrication and installation, ensuring everything is delivered to time and budget with support from the Assistant Curators and wider team.
  • Coordinate and connect the curatorial and practical aspects of projects, ensuring artistic vision is upheld and artists feel supported, whilst schedules and budgets are prioritised.
  • Work with and support the Head of Programme in the research, organisation and planning of the Biennial exhibition, individual works, events and year-round programming, including conducting artist research and studio visits or trips when appropriate.
  • Ensure that the planning and delivery of artistic projects are professionally managed through effective line management, with strong and clear lines of delegation of roles and structured, supportive team working.
  • Manage all public realm commissions, including coordination of artists, partners, site owners, structural engineers, fabricators and technicians. Lead on the submission of all necessary permissions and licensing.
  • Oversee the coordination of international and national shipments, ensuring sustainability and value-for-money are considered throughout.
  • Support in the planning and designing of exhibition layouts and install/deinstall scheduling.
  • Support the Head of Programme and Guest Curator with research into artists, writers and other creative practitioners, venues and contractors across the Biennial programme.
  • Support the Head of Programme and Guest Curator by inputting to the development of a diverse public programme of events, workshops, talks and screenings, as well as a festival publication, and oversee the smooth delivery of these elements.
  • Work closely with the Curator of Learning to share information on projects and input into an innovative and ambitious programme for creative learning, including workshops and resources.
  • Write draft exhibition texts and artwork captions for all artistic projects, for use on Liverpool Biennial website, stakeholder communications and exhibition interpretation.
  • Alongside the Production Manager, develop and manage maintenance plans for all exhibitions and artworks.
  • Ensure that interdependences and communication with Marketing, Development, Operations and Finance teams are very clear, ensuring everybody is kept up to date with progress and developments with projects.
  • Monitor, evaluate and report effectively on all Production matters against agreed objectives, using insights to inform future action.
  • Liaise with artists and their representatives, arts institutions, partners and funders as required.

 

Finance and Administration

  • Convene, attend, chair and record meetings as required.
  • Organise and attend site visits and research trips.
  • Monitor and maintain budgets for exhibitions and projects efficiently and in a timely fashion. This includes obtaining estimates, following procurement procedures, raising purchase orders, processing invoices, maintaining digital budget files, supporting with monthly forecasting and credit card reconciliation, and regular reporting to Head of Programme.
  • Support the Head of Programme and Production Manager with all aspects of Health and Safety, including risk assessments for venues, installations and events.
  • Liaise with the Border Agency and assist with visa applications and associated UK entry paperwork for visiting artists and technical staff where necessary.
  • Draft and administer contracts as required for artists, venues, contractors, and freelancers using Liverpool Biennial templates.
  • Contribute to reports for Board of Trustees, funders and partners as required.
  • Work with the Director of Development and Development Manager to supply information, text, budgets and project proposals for funding applications.
  • Work with the Marketing and Communications department to ensure appropriate information is circulated about the programme.
  • Ensure diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded throughout projects from inception, in particular ensuring suggestions and consultancy from our Critical Friends Group is listened to, understood and embedded where possible. Practice processes that care for staff, partners, artists, participants and audiences.
  • Advocate for Sustainable practice by inputting to Liverpool Biennial’s Sustainability policy and action plan, and by ensuring it is adhered to across all elements of programme delivery including artwork fabrication, shipping and install.
  • Contribute to the evaluation of projects as and when required, alongside ensuring opportunities for data gathering in collaboration with Development team.

 

Advocacy

  • Strengthen networks and liaise with stakeholders, potential partners and funders as required. Maintain and update contacts relevant to the programme on the Liverpool Biennial database.
  • Welcoming and hosting artists, galleries and stakeholders whilst in Liverpool, ensuring they receive schedules and information in good time and have a reliable main point of contact throughout their stays.
  • Represent the Biennial at local, national and occasionally international public events, meetings and networking events on behalf of the organisation, giving tours or talks where necessary.
  • Work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary, taking this as Time Off in Lieu (to be agreed in advance with the Head of Programme).
  • Any other duties which may be from time to time allocated, commensurate with the nature and responsibility level of the post.

 

Essential Criteria

  • At least 5 years’ experience in managing contemporary art projects
  • Knowledge of and passion for contemporary art
  • Experience of working with artists to develop and deliver ambitious new commissions
  • Experience of working on multiple, large-scale projects simultaneously
  • Having an analytical, creative and solution-led approach
  • Experience managing detailed programme and individual project budgets
  • Experience of recruiting and managing staff, including demonstratable experience of effective team leadership
  • Experience of working with a wide range of partners and stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent IT Skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular, Excel
  • Excellent time management and organisational, planning and prioritising skills
  • Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the need for Liverpool Biennial to be representative of its community and target audiences
  • Commitment to environmental sustainability

 

Desirable Criteria

  • Knowledge of the Liverpool and wider north-west region
  • Biennial / festival experience and/or experience of working in non-traditional arts venues / the public realm
  • Experience of working in an international setting

Download our Job Information Pack to find out more.

To find out more about Liverpool Biennial and their available roles visit https://www.biennial.com/job/programme-manager/.

Venue Technician – Tung Auditorium, closes 18 Sep

We are seeking an experienced Venue Technician to support the delivery of a high-quality programme of concerts and events in The Tung Auditorium. As part of the School of the Arts Technical Team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of internal and external performances and events.

The Tung Auditorium is a state-of-the-art, high specification concert hall which delivers an outstanding live music performance experience. Situated within the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre with world-class teaching and learning at its heart, the Tung Auditorium celebrates the University’s cultural contribution to the city and seeks to offer an open and inclusive programme, enhancing engagement with the arts locally, regionally and nationally.

We are seeking an experienced Venue Technician to support the delivery of a high-quality programme of concerts and events. As part of the School of the Arts Technical Team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of internal and external performances and events, with oversight of stage equipment, live/recorded sound, lighting and AV. Reporting to the Technical Coordinator, you will be a member of a dedicated team supporting The Tung and on occasion, facilities more broadly in the Department of Music. You will coordinate a range of services and functions including infrastructure and Health and Safety. You will have working knowledge and experience of the creative practice, facilities, hardware, software and techniques used in live music venues as well as an excellent understanding of live music production across many genres.

You should have a BTEC Higher Level (or equivalent) along with significant relevant experience.

The majority of hours will be within the working week, but there will be a need to work some evenings and weekends. Hours worked above the contracted 35 hours each week will be remunerated in accordance with the University’s arrangements for paid overtime or taken back as TOIL (time-off-in-lieu) subject to prior agreement from the line manager.

We are conscious that there is a lack of diversity within the music industry and in Higher Education, and we therefore particularly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as members of groups who are often under-represented.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Venue Technician (The Tung Auditorium) Grade 5
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023

How to Apply

For full details and to apply please visit the University of Liverpool website.

Finance and Operations – In-Situ, closes 2 Oct

Lead on weekly processing of supplier invoice payments and staff expenses; uploading payments to the bank for approval and processing invoices and expenses on their finance software, QuickBooks.

Effectively manage the petty cash provision in the office; ensuring the appropriate balance is maintained on a weekly basis and receipts are recorded on QuickBooks.

Effectively manage the company credit cards; ensuring that receipts are in order and purchases are recorded on QuickBooks.

Raise invoices on QuickBooks for our services as requested by staff to chase outstanding payments in a timely manner.

Produce Management Accounts and manage cash flow for reporting to the Board and NPO requirements.

Record all income received through online channels, such as EventBrite, at the end of each month.

Ensure that in all instances payments and receipts are correctly authorised by budget holders and the correct financial coding has been assigned through hosting monthly budget meetings with budget holders.

Carry out bank reconciliations at the start of each month for the Petty Cash Account and Debit Card Accounts.

Ensure that all staff are aware of and act according to In-Situ’s financial controls policy for claiming expenses, processing invoices etc.

Support the process of contracting of freelance artists, contractors and services in relation to the work of In-Situ, ensuring that contracts are in place and payments schedules are

To apply

Please send your CV with up to 2 sides of A4 telling a bit about yourself and why you are interested. Please also include two references – they will only contact these if you are successful at interview.

Please send your application to Paul Hartley – paul@in-situ.org.uk by 12 Noon on Monday 2nd October 2023

They will contact all applicants with an outcome either way by Weds 4th October. Interviews will be held at The Garage, Brierfield on Friday 6th October 2023.

Manchester Regional Producer (Maternity Cover) – Streetwise Opera, closes 25 Sep

Award-winning company Streetwise Opera is looking to appoint someone with experience producing participatory creative arts projects and live performances, and working with vulnerable adults, to the role of Manchester Regional Producer (Maternity Cover).

Working closely with the Head of Producing & Participation, Artistic Director and two other regional producers, this maternity cover role will develop and manage relationships with partners in Manchester in order to implement our creative projects.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and work in a busy, fast paced environment.

The post-holder will be responsible for producing projects in arts and homeless settings, and will work with Streetwise Opera staff and partners to recruit participants in our activities.

Streetwise Opera is an opera company that enables people who’ve experienced homelessness to find inspiration and empowerment while they rebuild their lives and identities. We support participants to develop as creative people and, as we amplify their voices, change how society views homelessness.

To apply and for more details, see here

Closing date: 25 September

Digital Content Producer – Halle Concerts Society, closes 22 Sep

The role will assist in audio-visual creation, to create a consistent brand, including active promotion of the Halle’s concerts and events as well as showcasing the activities across the wider Halle family.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to work as part of a team, build your content portfolio and flex your creativity as part of a historic arts/charitable institution.

With a wealth of industry standard equipment at disposal, the role will seek to establish a creative approach to the Halle’s online presence, pushing for exciting, innovative work to reflect the principles of the Halle and its supporters, reaching out to and engaging with a wider, more diverse audience. This role will require professional handling of both video and audio.

The administrative arrangements in respect of this appointment are being undertaken by Linzi Watts, to whom completed applications should be returned by 12pm noon Friday 22 September 2023.

First interviews will commence w/c 2 October 2023.

For further information or to clarify any points relating to this appointment, please contact Linzi Watts, PA and Office Manager, on linzi.watts@halle.co.uk.

Download the application form and Equal Opportunities form from their website, www.halle.co.uk

Complete and submit them via the above email