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Volunteers Wanted...

Admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:07:16 GMT

Queer Up North International Festival

18 – 31 May 2010

At venues across Manchester

Queer Up North is the UK’s leading queer arts festival and we're looking for volunteers to help out on the 2010 festival. There are loads of opportunities to get involved, whether you’d like to help out backstage, as an usher, as a driver or helping out in our very busy office, we’ve got a place for you.

You’ll get to meet performers from all over the UK, Europe and America, and you’ll meet all sorts of people who come to see the shows. Queer Up North is a really energetic and lively festival so we’ll make the best of your talents!

Below is an idea of some of the roles available:

Front of House Assistants

Street Distribution Team

Box Office Assistants

Production Team

Festival Drivers

Festival Photography & Video Recording

Office Assistants

Workshop Assistants

We need enthusiastic volunteers from now until the end of May, so if you're interested in getting involved, and would like some more information, please visit our website www.queerupnorth.com/getinvolved/volunteer

or email emma@queerupnorth.com

We'd love to hear from you!

Project Management volunteer/internship at the manchester modernist society

arch+ways — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:02:16 GMT

The manchester modernist society is looking for a committed volunteer/intern to assist in all aspects of the project management of the Society’s activities and projects, and in particular assisting in the delivery of an artist’s commission, which will take place as part of the FutureEverything Festival, in May 2010. In this role the intern will gain valuable experience in the various tasks and approaches used to plan and deliver successful heritage and arts based projects.Tasks will include:• Assisting with planning and organisation of events such as exhibitions, city walks, talks, film screenings• Assisting with press and promotional activities• Assisting with event management (project launches, talks, film screenings etc)• Assisting with fundraising and development of income streams• Maintaining the database of contacts, and managing aspects of communication to members and public (such as web and social networking sites)The intern will be responsible to the Modernists Society’s Co-ordinators, and will have excellent communication and project management skills, and have an interest in (one or more of)the built environment, architectural heritage, urbanism or contemporary visual arts. This role will suit a graduate in museum, gallery or heritage studies.The intern will be based at our office close to Central Manchester and will work with a small informal team. (manchester modernist society is a volunteer lead, Unincorporated Association.)For further information about the Manchester Modernist Society, please visit our website: www.manchestermodernistsociety.orgInternship Duration:This is voluntary role is for 1-2 days per week. The duration of the internship will be 3 months starting in March 2010.Application:To apply for the internship send a cover letter and CV by e-mail to info@manchestermodernistsciety.org or by post toManchester Modernist Society142 Chapel StreetSalfordM3 6AFDeadline and interviews:Deadline for all applications is Wednesday 17th March, 5pm.Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24th March.The internship will start the week commencing Monday 29th March.

Head of Production

Admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:12:00 GMT

Head of Production

This award winning, unique, producing Theatre is seeking a creative, knowledgeable and experienced Production Manager to lead its production team in a new phase of the Theatre’s development.

Working closely with our Artistic Director, David Thacker, the post holder will be responsible for all aspects of production planning, creation and implementation of a season of at least eight plays together with a range of complementary events.

An in-depth experience of producing theatre is essential along with commitment, drive and outstanding leadership and management skills.

For further details and an application form telephone 01204 529407 or email info@octagonbolton.co.uk

Closing date for applications - 22nd March 2010

Interviews will be held on 29th / 30th March 2010

The Octagon Theatre positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. www.octagonbolton.co.uk

Marketing Manager and Event & Office Co-ordinator

mjf — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:17:12 GMT

Manchester Jazz Festival (mjf): Marketing Manager and Event & Office Co-ordinatormjf is creating two new posts: one to assist with running the city-centre office and the festival itself, and another with marketing. The workload is seasonal with a peak of activity in the spring and summer and during the festival itself in July.mjf aims to nurture and encourage local and regional contemporary musicians and composers, and present international artists, by holding an annual festival of live music (mainly jazz) which attracts and entertains an increasingly wide and diverse audience.You will be working alongside the Artistic Director, the Producer and a small team of volunteers in this paid role, which could be combined if appropriate skills are held.We are flexible in our approach to filling these roles. The hours are flexible but equivalent to c. 125 days per year for the Event & Office Co-ordinator post and c.25 – 30 days per year for the Marketing Manager post.The deadline for applications is Friday 5th March 2010. Interviews to be held 22nd – 24th March 2010.For more details on how to apply and job specifications, please go to www.manchesterjazz.com

Project Co-ordinator (Up the Wall)

Amber — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:50:46 GMT

£19-£23k (pro rata) depending on experienceChester Performs is looking for an experienced arts professional to join our team on a temporary basis. The Project Co-ordinator will play a key role in co-ordinating, administering and delivering Up the Wall 2010.Deadline for applications: Friday 12th March 2010Interviews: Tuesday 23rd March 2010For further information please download the person spec and application form fromwww.chesterperforms.com/Content/opportunities.aspx If you require any further information please email info@chesterperforms.com www.chesterperforms.com

Administration Intern (Contacting the World).

Roxanne_Moores — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:34:49 GMT

Administration Intern (Contacting the World).4 – 8 hours a week (hours negotiable). Voluntary opportunity (nominal fee for expenses will be provided).Position to run from March 2010- August 2010.Contacting the World is a pioneering theatre project developed by Contact in Manchester, one of the UK’s leading organisations creating work by and for young people. It aims to increase the skills, understanding and experience of young people from around the world in a unique theatre project facilitated by the internet. Twelve theatre companies from the UK and abroad are twinned to work collaboratively over a seven month period, devising 12 new productions to be premiered together in Manchester in July 2010. For more information please visit the website www.contactingtheworld.orgThe Contacting The World team are now seeking an enthusiastic intern to fulfil various Administration duties to assist members of the CTW team.The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in the Contacting The World project, proven administrative skills and the ability to assist and adapt to various aspects of CTW. Deadline for submission for application is: Monday 8th March, 12-noon. All successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday 10th March and interviews will be held on Monday 15th March.For information on how to apply visit: www.contact-theatre.org/about-us/jobs.htm email: vacancies@contact-theatre.org or call Roxanne Moores on: 0161 274 0646.Contact is committed to Equal Opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Registered Charity No. 501953. Supported by Arts Council of England, Manchester City Council and Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA)

Gallery Assistant Internship

Cube gallery — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:50:22 GMT

Job Role: Gallery Assistant Duration: 3 months or 6 months full time DescriptionCUBE is running a student placement scheme for creative, arts, design, arts management or heritage graduates. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the gallery team as a gallery assistant to help deliver an exciting programme of exhibitions and events.What experience would I gain?You will have the opportunity to experience the working environment of a gallery and to put into practice the skills, knowledge and understanding of culture and art that you have gained during your course.What would I be doing?The gallery assistant will be practically assisting the Exhibitions Coordinator and Curator in developing the gallery programme, planning and preparing new exhibitions and dealing with the day to day running of the gallery. Your creative ideas will be valued and you will be an integrated part of the gallery team. You will be provided with your own desk and computer.A placement at CUBE will provide you with valuable experience in the creative sector and help develop your career as you will get the opportunity to develop a high level skills and knowledge required by future employers in the cultural arena.Funding A taxable bursary of £600 for 3 months (£1,200 for 6 months) is available together with travel costs.How to applyTo apply, simply send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, what areas of gallery work you are specifically interested in and details about your educational background together with your CV to gallery@cube.org.uk. Enquires call: 0161 237 5525 or see www.cube.org.ukDeadline for applications: 22nd February 2010Interview: 2nd March 2010Start Date: 15th March 2010

Board Members

Admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:47:39 GMT

West Yorkshire Playhouse, based in Leeds, is seeking five dynamic individuals with a commitment to the arts, to join the Board and help lead the organisation to further success over the next few years.
Prospective Board members will be able to demonstrate strong networking skills, the ability to think laterally and a track record of achieving results in their field. We need experienced people with excellent working relationships across the sector and the ability to influence others within it.
We are keen to hear from people with expertise in:
• Performing arts practice
• Arts management or cultural strategy/policy
• Communications, strategic marketing and/or PR
• Arts in Education and/or Community Arts
• Realising entrepreneurial vision and creative change in a forward thinking business.
Board positions are unpaid.
The time commitment is 2 days per month, to include board and committee meetings, press nights and some ad hoc project work in their area of expertise.
New board members will be appointed for a term of up to three years.

The Playhouse is particularly interested in hearing from women, individuals with a BAME background, or people with a disability as these groups are currently under represented on the Board.
For background details and further information, please visit www.wyp.org.uk/newboard
Please send a CV plus a short account indicating what skills you can offer to meet the above criteria to Dara Romaniw at the address below, or email dara.romaniw@wyp.org.uk
Closing date for expressions of interest is 26 February.
Meetings/interviews will be held during the week of 8 March.
Expressions of interest will be treated in confidence.

West Yorkshire Playhouse, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UP

Concerts Intern

Admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:08:21 GMT

6 month contract, 3 days per week.

Manchester Camerata is seeking an enthusiastic graduate for a voluntary Concerts Internship. The successful applicant must be creative and proactive with the drive and ambition to develop a career in the arts, and specifically concerts administration. The ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, will have a positive approach and will have the confidence to put forward their own ideas when appropriate.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Artistic Planning and Orchestra Manager, assisting with the administration and implementation of concert planning and other work undertaken by the department. The Concerts Internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of orchestral administration and would be ideal for anyone hoping to pursue a career within arts administration.

For a full job description and detail about how to apply for this position, please visit http://www.manchestercamerata.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

HOW TO APPLY

Please address your application to Manus Carey, Head of Artistic Planning, mcarey@manchestercamerata.com. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter not exceeding 2 pages, making reference to and demonstrating how you would fulfill the job description and person specification.

Deadline for applications: Monday 22 February 2010, 5pm

Interview dates: w/c 1 March 2010

Project Manager (Diversity)

Admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:14:49 GMT

Project Manager (Diversity)

Salary £25k+ (dependent on experience)

Initial 14 month contract

This is an exciting and challenging role for someone who has experience of project management, who enjoys working in a team, possesses strong computer skills and has a methodical approach to work with a keen eye for detail.

You will coordinate, administer and strengthen NWV&M’s widening access agenda. Responsible for the delivery of the Media Foundation Placement Scheme – a positive action training scheme – you will support the delivery of a range of new widening access programmes including apprenticeships and the Cultural Diversity Network North (CDNN).

The ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of both the business and training and development needs of the Northwest digital and media industries.

DEADLINE: Wednesday 17^th February 2010 (midday)

(Interviews to take place 22^nd February – non negotiable date)

Please download your application www.visionandmedia.co.uk

NO AGENCIES PLEASE!!

Call for artists

boltonkirsty — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:40:50 GMT

ContextWe are looking for an artist working in animation, graphic design or digital imagery to produce a short film or animation (6 minutes or less) for our art collection. This commission is part of a nation wide project (Stories of the World) which will see museum and galleries across the North-West celebrate their industrial past with exhibitions, events and commissions. We have a total of £10,000 to spend on the commission of this work; this will include all artists’ expenses.The work will initially be shown in our newly refurbished local history gallery which opens in November 2010. The gallery is funded by Bolton Council and the Regional Development Agency, and it is hoped that the work will be of a quality that will draw visitors to Bolton Museum. The redevelopment of the gallery is part of the North West's Raising The Game programme that is raising the quality, ambition and profile of six leading museums and galleries to attract more tourists to the region. The new local history gallery at the museum will be divided into three sections, looking at industrialisation and the impact of the invention of the Spinning Mule; the subsequent developments in Bolton since the textile industry declined and the lives of Boltonians past and present.We would like the film to both stand alone as a quality piece of art work and also provide links and connections with our existing industrial and art collections by interpreting them in a new and dynamic way.In order to meet funding criteria, the artist who wins the commission must be willing to lead a one-off master-class, lecture or workshop for children or young adults about their working processes and inspiration. As well as this, we would like the artist to be willing to have their working processes documented for possible inclusion in our own learning resources.BriefThe Museum’s collections are particularly rich in items relating to Bolton’s industrial heritage, British Surrealist art, and 1930s documentary photography. The work must fit comfortably with existing works in the art collection such as Eduardo Paolozzi’s ‘Naked Head’ and Edward Wadsworth’s ‘The Perspective of Iidleness’.The source material for the work is the rich archive of illustration in machinery parts catalogues, mechanical diagrams and drawings, industrial machinery in the collection, and an archive of richly illustrated export labels. The work may also draw upon the Museum and Archive Service’s photographic archive. We wish for a work that highlights the ingenuity, creativity and beauty in engineering, mechanical processes and advertising. We would also like the artist to imply the narrative that all that machinery was at work to produce products for export all over the world. We hope the work will turn attention to the almost forgotten generations of creative people who worked in the North West’s industrial powerhouse. The North West has a long tradition of fusing creativity with industry and mass production. We hope that the artwork will reflect and celebrate this. As well as using imagery from our collections, we hope that the chosen artist will be able to incorporate sound – for example the sounds of industrial machinery working – in their piece. We are very keen for the film or animation to take influence from Dada, Surrealist, Constructivist and commercial art of the 1920s and 1930s. Artists working in these styles were often employed or trained as commercial artists also, and their work reflected industrial and mechanical processes. The late 1930s was also the period when the Mass Observation group was active in Bolton and brought in artists and writers with surrealist interests and training. For further information about Mass Observation see: (http://spender.boltonmuseums.org.uk/index.html). Bolton Museum and Archive Service’s curators will be on hand to assist the chosen artist with the enquiries they will inevitably have about the project, source material and historical period. Application informationWe have put together a package of objects that we hope will provide initial inspiration for artists – this includes art work by Eduardo Paolozzi, Edward Burra, Roland Penrose, Julian Trevelyan and Paul Mason, photography from the Mass Observation project, images of industrial machinery and graphics from industrial manuals and catalogues. This object package can be found on our website from Tuesday 9th February:http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/stories-of-the-world-artists-commissionWe would like to invite interested artists to submit a storyboard outlining their initial ideas alongside a portfolio of their current work on CD/DVD. The portfolio can include still imagery alongside short examples of film/animation. Please send your submission by 28th February 2010 to:Kirsty ArchibaldCurator of ArtBolton Museum & Archive ServiceLe Mans CrescentBoltonBL1 1SE

Call for Artists

arch+ways — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:09:32 GMT

Call for ArtistsThe Manchester KiosksThis is an opportunity for a contemporary artist to produce a new film, video, photographic, sound, digital media or installation work to be commissioned and produced in collaboration with the Manchester Modernist Society. The work will be presented as part of the FutureEverything Festival, in Manchester, in May 2010. The work will respond to the 5 remaining (Giles Gilbert Scott designed) red k6 telephone kiosks, in Manchester City Centre. The commissioned artist will be offered an artist's fee of £2000.For more information and artists’ brief, please e-mail info@manchestermodernistsociety.orgDeadline for applications:28 Feb 2010.

Educuation Officer

natashakent — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:09:13 GMT

[center]EDUCATION OFFICER1 year fixed term subject to review20 hours per week £9,650 [/center]This award winning theatre is pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity to join its vibrant Education and Outreach department. This post will oversee the development and implementation of education programmes within education settings and at the Coliseum. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative individual with sound knowledge and experience of education environments and theatre based practice. The post will play a key role in the development and delivery of a programme of work which will build education links within Oldham and deliver participatory activity within the Theatre.With experience of both formal and informal education the post duties will include project development with schools and education providers, workshop planning, delivery and evaluation, participation development and recruitment whilst undertaking activity to support the department in achieving programme outcomes.This post will be subject to safeguarding checks.Closing date: Friday 26th February, 12 noon.Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th March.Full details and application form can be downloaded from our website www.coliseum.org.uk. Alternatively email mail@coliseum.org.uk or telephone Anne-Louise Jones on 0161 624 1731.

Digital Expert

SianSmith — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:24:23 GMT

The Festival Partnership has received funding from Arts Council England for a number of projects to run through to 2010. DigiVersity is a development to expand the festival’s web presence through local people creating new digital content. The Festival is looking for a digital expert to facilitate the production of new digital content and advise the Festival team on their digital development potential. Pilot ProjectSpecifically on the first pilot project the DigiExpert role is to work with participants to create and manage digital content for DigiDebates, which is one part of the DigiVersity. The project will also reach wider audiences through people engaging with the online material created.Two groups of people will meet in March to debate over a chosen topic, provisionally a group of people from the Youth Council and Age Concern. The two groups will decide on the subject of the debateWe are looking for a creative digital practitioner to design innovative ways of working with participants to create digital content from the debate which will then be put online to widen and continue the discussion. The expert will work with a small team of the participants before the debate to develop their skills and plan how they will use the equipment to capture the atmosphere and discussion. The DigiExpert will be responsible for putting the material online and advising on how it is best utilized.We hope to have four DigiDebates over the year with the pilot DigiDebate in March 2010. It is hoped that the DigiExpert will be involved with all four projects.For more information please visit our website : http://www.festivalofdiversity.co.uk/projectsdigidebates.html Deadline for submissions is 12pm 8th March 2010Please send your proposals to;Sian SmithProject and Administration OfficerFestival OfficeOldham Coliseum TheatreFairbottom StreetOldham OL1 3SW Email sian@festivalofdiversity.co.ukPhone 0161 785 7016Website www.festivalofdiversity.co.uk

Business Director - Mid Pennine Arts

Melanie-MPA — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:38:40 GMT

MID PENNINE ARTS, the dynamic, award-winning arts development agency in Pennine Lancashire, seeks a BUSINESS DIRECTOR to support the realisation of MPA’s strategic vision as it enters an exciting new stage of development. This is a new post and a challenging role but one that offers an exciting opportunity to the right individual. It is the opportunity to take a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation.Starting salary £24.5-29.5K. Application via recruitment pack only. Visit www.midpenninearts.org.uk for further information and all necessary documents.Closing date: 5pm Friday 5 March 2010MPA is committed to equal opportunities and is an Investor in People.

Business Development Executive

Admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:23:34 GMT

HIGHLY INTELLIGENT AND HARD WORKING, WITH AN EYE FOR
DETAIL? LIKE MAKING THINGS HAPPEN?

Morris Hargreaves McIntyre is a Manchester based, award-winning strategic marketing and research consultancy specialising in the cultural and leisure sectors. Due to rapid expansion, we are looking for exceptional individuals to strengthen our friendly and creative team.

Business Development Executive
– Hours negotiable - £23k (pro rata)
A role for a talented, confident and assertive “self-starter” with an
entrepreneurial approach. We are looking for someone who can help drive a professional approach to the winning and development of new business and customer relationship management. Please note this is not a sales job.

Closing date for applications 25th February.
For details please go to http://www.lateralthinkers.com/recruitment/

Research Analyst

Admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:21:54 GMT

Research Analyst
Full-time - £20 -29k
A role for a talented, confident and creative individual, with proven experience in the analysis of quantitative research data. Joining our fantastic existing team, you will be producing data coupled with insightful reporting, and contributing to the development of our systems and processes.

Closing date for applications 25th February
For details please go to http://www.lateralthinkers.com/recruitment/

Field Assistant

Admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:20:45 GMT

Field Assistant
Full-time - £16 – 18k
This is a role suited to a highly organised individual with some experience in market research. Working with the Field Controller you will co-ordinate fieldwork and ensure projects are conducted to a high professional standard.

Closing date for applications 25th February
For details please go to http://www.lateralthinkers.com/recruitment/

Associate Artists & Volunteer Opportunities

They-Eat-Culture — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:56:17 GMT

They Eat Culture is a Preston based arts & culture organisation.We aim to ensure access to quality arts experiences from the hyperlocal to the regional. We specialise in arts programming, discussion events and other inclusive and participatory learning events. We develop project work in specific cultural areas and we match nationally recognised creative practitioners with communities to create project work of value and artistic merit.We work with associate artists and volunteers, and create opportunities for individuals, groups and business to access quality arts and development opportunities.To see more about volunteering and associate artist work please see our website at www.theyeatculture.org and follow the get involved link.

General Manager

They-Eat-Culture — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:50:47 GMT

Interested in developing creative and cultural opportunities in Lancashire?General Manager: They Eat CulturePart time 0.6 £23000 - £25000 pro rataDeadline March 2nd Interviews w/c March 9th Specialising in combined arts programming, participatory arts events, and project work, TEC matches nationally recognised and emergent practitioners to create work of value and merit. TEC is a new and growing organisation based in Lancashire. For application pack please email info@theyeatculture.org or see websiteinitial discussions Ruth Heritage 01772 499207See more at www.theyeatculture.org for information and links to project sites As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Assistant Venue Manager, The Continental, Preston

The Continental — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:41:47 GMT

The Continental is a recently established venue with an emphasis on a variety of arts events in a 100 seated, 200 standing capacity space. The venue holds a strong restaurant offer specialising in seasonal and regional British food. We have an emphasis on quality and fresh, locally sourced ingredients and serve a wide variety of daily specials and homemade sweets. The venue’s bars stand out in Preston as a specialist, free-of-tie bar offer with a wide range of quality drinks. The pub recently won the George Lees trophy as West Lancashire Camra’s ‘Pub of the Year’, and we are in the Good Beer Guide 2010. • Regular shift pattern, flexibility required • Straight Shifts • 28 holidays per year • 45 hrs per weekEssential -- self starter who can work as core member of the operations team- 5 years in licensed trade- personal license or commitment to acquiring Please see http://www.newcontinental.net/jobs for job description and application information

Dance Programmer Vacancy - Merseyside Dance Initiative (Liverpool)

MDI — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:03:46 GMT

Post Title: Dance ProgrammerFee: £9,000, plus reasonable approved expensesContract: Freelance position, 75 days running from March –December 2010MDI is seeking a freelance Dance Programmer to develop, co-ordinate and manage specific large-scale public and participatory projects as part of Leap 2010. To include: * Assisting MDI team with International Day of Dance – April * Programme City Steps - June * Curate dance programme with MDPN from July – December * Develop a series of community showcases and platforms in association with Merseyside Local Authorities as appropriate * Manage a budget * Attract additional resources to the programmeSuccessful candidates will have a proven track record in a dance/arts project management role, experience of managing dance performance or participatory events, excellent project administration skills, experience of managing budgets, strong time-management and communication skills, and an enthusiasm for dance.It is anticipated that the Dance Programmer will work from MDI,'s office in order to connect with relevant team members. The Dance Programmer will also be expected to work in other locations around Merseyside during delivery of the projects.This post holder will work closely with the MDI Director and will be a key part of the Festival team.Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 18th February 2010Interviews will be held on Friday 26th February 2010To apply, please email info@mdi.org.uk with:· A full CV· A covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, which explains why you are suited to this role and how you fit the person specification (see right)· Details of any other work commitments you may have during this periodIf you have not been contacted by 24th February 2010, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Applications made through recruitment agencies will not be accepted.MDI is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Please see www.mdi.org.uk for more details.

Project Facilitator

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:18:40 GMT

'Partnerships for Older People's Projects' (POPPS) is a government funded approach to helping older people remain independent and well in their own homes for as long as possible. Tameside is one of only 29 local authorities across the country that has been successful in obtaining funding. Tameside Museums and Galleries Service has secured funding for the second year running from the Tameside POPPs programme to continue its work that started in December 2008. Funding for the second year of work will begin in April 2010 – end of March 2011.

Part of this money will be used to hire a project facilitator for 1 day per week (7 hours). The facilitator will be fundamental in the continuation of the Museum Service’s programme of activities aimed at engaging community groups primarily over 55 years of age.

Personal Specification

The successful candidate will continue, develop, deliver, evaluate and sustain a programme of outreach activity across Tameside. The facilitator must be dynamic, self-motivated and highly driven to engage new, non-traditional audiences for the Museum Service as well as nurturing existing relationships.

The facilitator will be imaginative and creative in their ability to discover and highlight the common interests between the Museum Service’s sites, subjects and the aims of community groups.

The facilitator will have excellent organisational skills and must be experienced in delivering a range of activities to a wide variety of audiences both on site and in community venues.

The facilitator will have experience of evaluating the impact of outreach activities and be able to convey those findings both orally to funders and other staff members as well as in regular written reports.

Please apply by sending a CV and a concise covering letter explaining how you meet the project facilitator’s brief.

Applications must be sent to Katie Kennedy, Education Manager, Tameside Museums & Galleries, Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne OL7 0QA

Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 15 February 2010

Applications will be accepted by post or email before that time.

Interviews will be held on Monday 22 February 2010

Audience Consultancy Assistant

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:14:30 GMT

An organised individual with an eye for detail, you will support the Audience Consultancy team on a wide range of research and consultancy projects.

Your primary responsibilities will include supporting the team with both qualitative and quantitative research. This will involve helping to deliver focus groups, preparing questionnaires, analysing results and drafting reports.

You will also support our marketing and audience development consultancy with a variety of cultural organisations.

Being an efficient administrator, you will have good communication and numeracy skills and experience of working with spreadsheet, word processing and database packages.

F/T £13-£15k, plus benefits

Deadline for applications: 5pm Wednesday 3 March 2010

Interviews: Tuesday 16 March 2010

To find out more, or download a Job Pack, please visit www.audiencesyorkshire.org.uk or email gemma@audiencesyorkshire.org.uk

Audiences Yorkshire is striving to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Finance & Operations Manager

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:12:34 GMT

If you have a financial accountancy qualification, or are part qualified with experience in managing or procuring operational and IT systems, then this could be an opportunity for you to join our busy and creative team.

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. You’ll be bright, enthusiastic and able to lead effectively, demonstrating good management and organisational skills.

As a member of the Leadership Team, you will report directly to the Chief Executive.

F/T £30-£40k, plus benefits

Deadline for applications: 5pm Wednesday 17 February 2010.

Interviews: Tuesday 23 and Friday 25 February 2010, in Leeds.

To find out more, or download a Job Pack, please visit www.audiencesyorkshire.org.uk or email gemma@audiencesyorkshire.org.uk

Audiences Yorkshire is striving to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Research Manager (Maternity Cover)

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:10:22 GMT

Edinburgh’s audience development agency for the arts and cultural sector is recruiting maternity cover for the key role of Research Manager – responsible for a fast-paced mix of project management, research delivery, hands-on data analysis, and client reporting across a wide range of arts organisations.

If you have the skills and experience we need across all, or part of, the job description, we’d like to hear from you - whilst welcoming applications from suitably experienced individuals, we’d also consider job share / freelance / specialist / collective applications to ensure that the distinct strands of the job are all delivered over the working week.

For more information visit www.tab.org.uk, call 0131 656 5970 or email alexandra@tab.org.uk.

Initial contract: six months from March 2010, 35 hours a week

Salary scale: c. £25k pa. pro rata

Application deadline: Wednesday 3 February 2010, 4pm.

The Audience Business strives to be an equal opportunities employer.
Funded by the City of Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Arts Council.

Community Coordinator [Volunteer]

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:26:54 GMT

Open City is a project that aims to support local people in becoming visitors at Liverpool arts venues. It aims to make people who don’t feel able to take advantage of the city’s cultural offer to feel welcome, supported and excited about attending the arts in Liverpool.

The project is run by Liverpool Arts Regeneration Consortium (LARC). LARC is made up of eight of the leading arts institutions in Liverpool, and works to establish Liverpool as a world class creative city, and ensure that the arts sector plays a significant role in the regeneration of the Liverpool City Region.

Role Purpose
Open City Volunteers will work with community groups who don’t currently attend the arts to encourage them to engage with arts organisations in Liverpool.

Volunteers will work with one specific community group and will build trust and confidence in the group, leading them on visits to the different arts organisations involved in the project and facilitating discussions of their experiences.

Key responsibilities
• Work in partnership with Community Group Leader
• Meet regularly with your assigned community group to develop a trusting relationship and seek to understand their barriers to attending the arts
• Act as an inspiring leader to the group by supporting them on their ‘journey’, being sensitive to their concerns and needs and seeking to inspire a love of the arts
• Create a relevant programme of cultural activity for the group

Start date: As soon as possible

Duration and hours: We request you commit to a minimum 6 months, working approximately 8 hours per week

Based: The role will be partly home-based but you will be mostly required to visit venues and your community group

Expenses: Travel and food expenses

Directly responsible to: Audience Development Coordinator

For more information, please contact Gin Jacobucci on 0151 707 4439 or email gin.jacobucci@factcentre.co.uk

Head of Development

Admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:10:17 GMT

Manchester Camerata is seeking a highly motivated individual with sparkle and flair to take the role of Head of Development and to recruit, maintain and develop relationships with a range of corporate, trust/foundation and individual donors and secure the funds needed to realise our ambitious plans.

Manchester Camerata is at one of the most exciting points in its history. Artistically and educationally, it is held in high regard locally, regionally and nationally and is poised to breakthrough onto an international stage.

Innovative work, a strong and growing profile, and an excellent working environment make this position an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

For more information about this vacancy visit: http://www.manchestercamerata.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

Facilitator

Admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:36:44 GMT

Contact Young Actors Company (CYAC) is about to launch it's spring term 2010 and is looking for a lead facilitator to work with a very diverse and dynamic company of young actors aged between 15 and 25.

They are open to working with facilitators who have particular skills and areas of interest; you will be working with an assistant artist and will be fully supported by a project manager from within the Creative development team at Contact.

27th January 2010 - 18th March 2010
Fees: £30 per hour exclusive of planning time.

If you think you may be interested or are in touch with appropriate artists please contact dannyfahey@contact-theatre.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:33:50 GMT

After three years away, Kinofilm is back.

The Kinofilm Manchester European Short Film Festival is taking place from 28 April – 2 May 2010.

They are looking for dynamic and dedicated people who are passionate about independent cinema and/or short film and would like to contribute to the return of Kinofilm. They are looking for:

Volunteers for a wide range of pre festival work (minimum 2 days per week)

Full time voluntary placements (4-5 days per week) up to and including the festival for a minimum of six weeks

Festival volunteers for the week of the festival (26th April – 3rd May)

If you are based in Greater Manchester, are interested in gaining experience of working in a busy festival office and have/or are looking to gain experience in any of the following; sponsorship and fundraising, print or web marketing, PR, communications, social networking, film making, editing, film or festival programming, administration and event organisation, Kinofilm would like to hear from you.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter with details of which position you are interested in to tanya.smith@kinofilm.org

Projects Director

Admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:30:36 GMT

Do you believe in the value of the arts in changing communities?

Are you inspired to create great art and innovative projects, engaging and exciting the people involved?

Can you respond to trends and strategic initiatives whilst motivating and empowering a skilled projects team?

PRESCAP is seeking an experienced Projects Director with vision and ideas to deliver our Mission and strategic objectives; to design projects in accordance with the company’s artistic policy.

Established in 1985, Preston based PRESCAP is a catalyst for change: enabling people to explore, realise and value their full potential through creativity.

PRESCAP creates and delivers dynamic arts projects with people, supporting urban regeneration and community development.

Current projects include Preston’s full time community radio station and Arts Based Community Development programme of projects in the North West.

£24,000 - £27,000 based on experience + benefits
Permanent contract, full-time 37.5 hours

Benefits include 30 days holidays plus bank holidays and 5% pension contribution.

To apply visit www.prescap.co.uk or email: hayley@prescap.co.uk for an application pack and further details.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Mon 15th February 2010
Interviews: w/c 22nd February 2010

Community Radio Business Development Manager

Admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:25:25 GMT

With 25 years' experience in delivering innovative and effective community based arts and media projects, Preston Community Arts Project (Prescap) operates a highly successful full-time Community Radio project in Preston and works closely with four other Lancashire-based organisations delivering similar projects.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Business Development Manager to form new relationships and deliver new business on behalf of all five full-time community radio projects in Lancashire.

Developing new leads for on-air income generation, as well as
off-air services, you will seek and secure new opportunities
from within the commercial, statutory and voluntary sectors
across the county.

£22,000 + commission + car + 5% pension contribution
Full time
12 month initial contract, with potential for extension to
minimum 3 years subject to funding

Closing date for applications: 12pm, Monday 8th February

Interviews: Wednesday 17th February

Applicants must be currently unemployed and live in (or be
prepared to move to) Lancashire.

Application pack available at www.preston.fm – if you do not have internet access, please call 01772 880791 for an application pack.

In collaboration with and funded by Lancashire County Council’s economic development department, Lancashire County Developments Limited.

Post part-funded by the Ofcom Community Radio Fund

Finance Officer (P/T)

Admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:21:15 GMT

Ludus Dance is a nationally renowned Dance Company specialising in creating dance for young people, families and audiences who are new to dance. We also have a thriving Dance Development department which works within community settings and schools throughout Lancashire and the North West. We have also developed a strong programme of regular, weekly community dance classes and weekend projects at our studio in Lancaster.

We are now seeking an experienced Finance Officer. Your role will be to develop and maintain financial systems, monitor the Company’s overall financial position with the Director, contribute towards setting budgets, general book-keeping, update cash flow forecasts & submit financial reports to funders and prepare year end accounts ready for audit.

Ideally you will have experience of computerised book-keeping systems such as QuickBooks and/or Sage or similar and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly and supportive team and ideally starting ASAP.

We offer an attractive package that includes:

£19,456 (pro rata) salary for 24 hours per week
32 days (pro rata) holidays plus bank holidays
Flexible hours available
Permanent contract

Application packs can be downloaded from www.ludusdance.org/financeofficer or requested via email from julie.murphy@ludusdance.org.

Alternatively send a 47p SAE (A4) to Ludus Dance, Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE.

Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 10th February

Interview date: Wednesday 17th February Ludus Dance welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Creative Sales Manager

Roxanne_Moores — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:28:34 GMT

Creative Sales Manager (2 year fixed term contract)Salary: up to £21,080 (dependant on experience)Over the last 10 years, Contact has established an international reputation as a truly innovative arts organisation with a unique and vibrant artistic space, focused on new work, young people, emerging talent and new audiences. We are now seeking a creative, proactive individual with an entrepreneurial ability to assist in maximising hire income from our current resources such as: our performance spaces and lounge bar and to develop our income generation potential through Contact produced productions and our Creative Consultants service.Deadline for submission for application is: Friday 5th February at 12 noonFor information on how to apply visit: www.contact-theatre.org/about-us/jobs.htm, email: vacancies@contact-theatre.org or call Roxanne Moores on: 0161 274 0646.Contact is committed to Equal Opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Registered Charity No. 501953. Supported by Arts Council of England, Manchester City Council and Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA)

Screen Deva Opportunities

Amber — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:41:51 GMT

[b]OpportunitiesScreen Deva Friday 28th May – Sunday 6th June 2010[/b]Building on the success of the previous two years, Screen Deva 2010 will be a festival of film screenings, digital media events, interactive artworks and participatory activity. The festival offers a range of opportunities for artists, filmmakers, community groups, individuals and schools to get involved:Call for Submissions from Local Filmmakers and ArtistsChester Performs is seeking submissions of both new and existing film works by filmmakers and artists from Cheshire, Wirral and North Wales. Submissions could be in with the chance of being screened before a range of feature presentations during the week long film festival, Screen Deva.Deadline for submissions Thursday 11th FebruaryOpportunities for ArtistsChester Performs is seeking submissions of work by artists across a range of digital practices for a number of opportunities as part of Screen Deva.Deadline for submissions Thursday 11th FebruaryYoung Deva - Calling all Aspiring Young FilmmakersChester Performs is seeking submissions of both new and existing work by young filmmakers, aged 11 to 25 years from Cheshire, Wirral and North Wales, to form part of the line up of screening events for Screen Deva. Deadline for submissions Friday 26th FebruarySubmission forms and further details about all of the above opportunities can be found online at www.chesterperforms.com. Alternatively call 01244 409113 or email info@chesterperforms.com.Screen Deva is produced by Chester Performs, a leading producer and promoter of diverse arts events in and around Chester www.chesterperforms.com.

Client Services Manager

Admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:45:31 GMT

All About Audiences, a new audience development agency for the North West, is soon to launch.

Building on the strengths of Arts About Manchester and existing sub-regional initiatives, the new agency will work with arts and cultural organisations in Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside.

All About Audiences will deliver regional support in research, strategic marketing and audience development.

As part of the preparations for working across the North West in 2010 we are seeking a creative and enthusiastic team player for the following role:

Client Services Manager
£21.2 - £24.2K

A customer-facing and results-driven individual providing advice and consultancy to arts and cultural organisations, you will have responsibility for managing specific client accounts and recruiting new subscribers across the North West.

If you wish to arrange a time to talk informally please contact Jo Kay by email jo@aam.org.uk or call 0161 234 2955.

Closing date for all applications: Friday 12 February 2010, 5pm

Your application should include a CV and a cover letter which outlines clearly how you match the person specification and experience required.

Click here to download the full application pack.

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. If you have not heard from us unfortunately your application has not been successful. Due to the large number of applications received we are only able to provide feedback for interviewed candidates.

Regional Knowledge Manager

Admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:43:10 GMT

NorthernNET c/o NWV&M are now recruiting for a:

Regional Knowledge Manager
Salary £30-32k (dependent on experience)

Initial 14 month contract

This is an exciting role, working in a small team within our large parent organisation. A NorthernNet Regional Knowledge Manager will operate within each of the three Northern regions, supported by an administrator and events coordinator. The purpose of the role is to provide a broad knowledge of the region’s strengths and weaknesses within the creative and digital sector in its broadest forms and by sub-sector, skillsets and experience. A key skill will be the ability to express these in the context of the wider north and make genuine comparative assessments.

Application details :

DEADLINE: Wed 27th January 2010 (midday)

INTERVIEWS: w/c 8th February 2010 (non-negotiable)

Please download your application pack www.visionandmedia.co.uk

**NO AGENCIES PLEASE!!**

Assistant Venue Manager

Admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:38:23 GMT

A dynamic and experienced individual (minimum 5 years in license trade) is required by Band on the Wall to help manage its busy operation.

Post Requirements

Personal license holder
Food Hygiene qualification
First-Aid certificate holder
Knowledge of real ales

This is a full-time post of 37.5 hr pw and successful applicant will be required to work late shifts (up to 3am) and weekends. Please submit CV by Monday 1 February to Wilf Seville, Venue Manager, via wilf.seville@bandonthewall.org

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Manchester International Festival — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:30:08 GMT

Salary £30,000 to £35,000Following the success of the 2009 Festival, we are now seeking an experienced fundraiser to join our development team.To download the job description and an application form, go to www.mif.co.uk/work-with-us-jobsClosing date: 1 February 2010Interviews: w/c 8 February 2010MIF is an equal opportunities employer.Registered charity no 1113902

Finance Administrator

Admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:24:41 GMT

The Met is a performing arts venue with a mix of theatre, music and workshops based in Bury, Greater Manchester. We have an exciting opportunity for someone with financial experience and an interest in expanding their administrative and managerial skills. The finance administrator plays a central role in our small team with responsibility for administrative systems, Sage inputting, Box office accounting, hire development, artist payments, payroll and artist payments.

4 days per week, £16k-£18k pro rata

For applications pack please email director@themet.biz

Deadline Monday 1 February 2010

www.themet.biz