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Planning and Resource Development Manager, Head of Fundraising & Head of Human Resources

Admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:58:27 GMT

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is one of the most significant and successful music organisations in the UK, with a leading symphony orchestra, an international concert hall, and a major learning and engagement programme.

Planning and Resource Development Manager
(fixed term contract to end of July 2009)

Salary: up to £24,000

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2009, 5pm

You will be responsible for all the Phil's funding applications, liaison with funders, collection and return of monitoring information, and for supporting our internal planning systems.

For more information and to apply click here

Head of Fundraising

Salary: up to £35,000

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2009, 5pm

Leading a team of three, you'll be responsible for maximizing fundraising income from corporations, individuals, trusts and foundations for the Phil's diverse programme of activity.

For more information click here

Head of Human Resources

Salary: up to £35,000

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2009, 5pm

You will lead the management and ongoing development of all our HR and staff development policies, and procedures covering a range of over 200 members of staff.

For more information click here

Alternatively contact:
Lisa Murray or Lizzie-Anne Meachin
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Hope Street
Liverpool
L1 9BP

e-mail recruitment@liverpoolphil.com
Tel 0151 210 2895

Project Manager

Admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:52:49 GMT

Manchester City Council is looking for an experienced Project Manager to work on the development of a Cultural Offer pilot programme for North Manchester.

You will be based with the Cultural Strategy Team and work with internal & external partners to initiate a programme for stakeholder engagement with the pilot and future development work.

Currently there is a wide range of cultural activity on offer to children & young people in Manchester. Whilst there is a great deal of activity targeted at certain age groups, it is not always planned or coordinated across sectors, and the evaluation of the impact of current programmes in a way that allows us to recognise success, is limited.

This project will enable the establishment of baseline measures for engagement, give us insight into the current approaches used in a range of cultural activity for children & young people and enable some detailed consultation through action research with target groups.

Work will begin asap and be completed in April/May ‘09. To apply, forward an expression of interest, (no more than 2 sides of A4), noting your fee & relevant experience. Also include a current CV.

Deadline: 15 Jan with interviews week beginning 19 Jan ‘09.

Send applications: f.a.o. Louise Sutton to Alison Kippax, Cultural Strategy Team, Chief Executive’s Dept, Manchester City Council, Room 9023, PO Box 532, Town Hall, Manchester M60 2LS.

Or send applications & CV to: a.kippax@manchester.gov.uk If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please call Louise Sutton, Cultural Regeneration Manager, on 0161 234 4208 or l.sutton@manchester.gov.uk

Youth Volunteer Development Manager & Youth Volunteering Advisor

Admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:32:40 GMT

Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) & Manchester Youth Volunteering Project (MYVP) are recruiting 2 staff members to develop, promote & support youth volunteering opportunities in Manchester through the National Youth Volunteering Programme funded by v.

The posts are funded until April 2011.

Youth Volunteer Development Manager - £27,492-£28,862. To be employed by & based at MYVP.

Youth Volunteering Adviser - £22,664- £24,331. To be employed by and based at GMYN.

For further job description & application info contact GMYN on 0161 274 3299. Email jobs@gmyn.co.uk or visit www.gmyn.co.uk

Closing date: Mon 19 Jan ‘09, 12pm.

Interviews for the YVDM take place on Mon 26 Jan & interviews for the YVA take place on Tue 27 Jan.

Flexible & job share applicants welcome. All posts are subject to an enhanced CRB check. GMYN & MYVP are equal opportunities employers.

Marketing and Design Intern

FutureEverything — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:37:46 GMT

This six month internship offers a valuable opportunity to pursue a career in arts marketing. Working within a busy festival environment the successful candidate will support the work of the Producer and Marketing Manager in developing an online strategy and presence (including blogging), generating regular press releases and communications, and developing databases amongst many other essential marketing tasks. A keen interest in, and eye for, design is essential and a knowledge of digital art and music is preferred. The internship is unpaid however a travel and subsistence allowance will be available.For more information download the job description from 'get involved' at www.futuresonic.comPlease email a cover letter and CV which responds to the job description and person spec to job25@futuresonic.comDeadline: 5pm, 9th January

New board members required

Admin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:50:18 GMT

Northwest Vision and Media is currently on the hunt for new individuals to join its board and help grow “a world class digital and creative economy” in the region.

The organisation works in sectors spanning broadcast, gaming, digital, music, publishing and creative services, and is looking for people with experience across one or more of these business areas.

The posts are unpaid, but they give individuals the chance to help shape the industry in the region and will only take up around one or two days of their time per month.

The appointments are made for three years, with interviews expected to be held at the beginning of February.

You can find out more here http://www.visionandmedia.co.uk/page/vision-and-media-seeks-board-members

www.visionandmedia.co.uk

Board Members

Admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:10:39 GMT

New Board Members Needed for DaDa.

As NWDAF has now changed its name to DaDa - we have also taken the opportunity to examine our governance structure and following a recent board audit have identified the need to recruit some new people to join our board of Trustees. We are particularly interested in recruiting the following:

2 Young people under the age of 25,
A person with finance experience
And Deaf people who have an interest in the arts.

As a disability & Deaf arts company we are controlled by Disabled people with 80% of board members self-declared as a disabled or deaf person.

If you would like to apply, do send in a letter or CV explaining any relevant experience and the reasons you would like to join us.

Qualified Sign Language Interpreters are used at all board meetings and travel expenses are also paid.

Can you please submit this information by January 25th 2009.

www.nwdaf.org

Artistic Producer

Admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:49:18 GMT

Artistic Producer, Fuse: New Theatre for Young People

Closes Fri 16 Jan 2009 Paid (25k-30k) Full time

Contact michael@fusetheatre.com

Fuse: New Theatre for Young People is an innovative and established professional theatre company based in Liverpool and touring performance work to schools and venues across the North-west.

Following a successful development period, during which the company made a significant contribution to the European Capital of Culture programme, Fuse wishes to appoint an Artistic Producer to build on our achievements, consolidate the reputation for excellence of the core production programme, expand the company's programme of participation and engagement, and deliver on the ambitions of the company's Business Plan.

We are looking for an experienced producer and arts manager with a strong commitment to developing innovative drama/theatre practice for and with children and young people in a wide range of settings and contexts. Experience of devising, commissioning and developing dynamic production work, programmes and projects is essential.

A full application pack can be downloaded from the Jobs section on our website at www.fusetheatre.com

Closing date: Friday 16 January 2009. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21 January 2009.

X.trax Casual Staff Recruitment

nicolebayes — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:52:51 GMT

X.trax Casual Staff Recruitment: Briefing meetingWednesday 14th January, 6pm – 7.30pm, Zion Arts CentreX.trax is an organisation based in Manchester that runs a range of events and projects designed to promote and support the UK’s performing artists, with a particular focus on artists creating outdoor performance.X.trax is looking for casual staff to help support the delivery of their key events in 2009. Events include: • Xtrax Showcase 5th – 7th June, the UK's premier, international outdoor arts showcase in Platt Fields Park • Decibel Showcase 15th – 18th September, a performing arts showcase for diverse artists presented in association with Arts Council England X.trax is looking for office based casual staff that are available from January 2009 and occasionally throughout the year to support planning and delivery of our large-scale events. Office jobs include a variety of administration roles such as logging and collating artist’s applications, organising mailings, database entry and other admin roles. Event delivery roles include stewarding, liaising with delegates, event set up and general organisation. X.trax is hoping to create a pool of admin and event workers who are available throughout the year to work as needed on our various projects. Working with X.trax provides excellent paid work experience opportunities for individuals who want to build their knowledge of event delivery and work on exciting performing arts projects. To find out more about the opportunities we invite you to join the X.trax team for an informal briefing at the Zion Arts Centre bar. Refreshments will be provided. If you have a CV please bring it along with you, if not we will be able to take your details on the day. If you are coming to the session please RSVP nicole@xtrax.org.uk however if you are unable to attend but are interested in the work you are welcome to email us your contact details. X.trax casual staff are paid a minimum hourly rate of £6.50. Directions to Zion Arts Centre, Stretford Road, Hulme, M15 5ZAZion Arts is a 5 Minute from Manchester Metropolitan University on Oxford Road, follow the link to find out how to get there: http://www.zionarts.com/about/contact-us/how-to-get-here/

Oldham Coliseum Theatre requires a Communications Officer

natashakent — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:35:23 GMT

This award winning producing theatre requires aCOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER£16,953An outstanding opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to be part of a dynamic department that seeks to maximise attendance and profile for all events promoted by the Coliseum Theatre. Taking particular responsibility for strategic and operational management and development of all print material, display advertisements and publications.Closing date: Thursday 8th January, 5pmInterviews: w/c 12th January For more information please download an application pack from www.coliseum.org.uk. Alternatively email mail@coliseum.org.uk or telephone Anne-Louise Jones on 0161 624 1731

PT Community Dance Artist (Maternity Cover)

Sandra Wood — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:17:35 GMT

Britain’s Leading Dance in Education Company is seeking:-PT COMMUNITY DANCE ARTISTMATERNITY COVER (24 hours per week)Minimum 5 month contract starting mid February 2009£19 465 pro rataAre you an enthusiastic, vibrant and experienced community dance artist?Do you want to wants to work with a dynamic team?Can you deliver dance provision for the community? (Including pre-school, schools, youth, adults, special needs and older people)Then this post with Ludus Dance is for you!Ludus Dance Development Department offers a comprehensive range of community dance activities for people of all ages, abilities, cultures and backgrounds, both locally and across the County of Lancashire.APPLICATION DEADLINEMonday 5th January, 4pmINTERVIEWS Thursday 22nd JanuaryTo download an information pack please visit http://www.ludusdance.org/jobs or call Julie Murphy on 01524 35936Ludus Dance strives to be an equal opportunity employer

Producer & Finance Manager

Admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:41:05 GMT

Producer

Queer Up North needs a Producer to develop new work and produce the annual festival in Greater Manchester.

It is essential to have substantial producing experience in a performing arts context, as well as experience of partnership working and an entrepreneurial approach to making artistic work happen.

The post is 0.8 x full time, with the time demands of the post varying according to the time of year. The salary will be £26,000 - 28,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience.

For information and to apply visit the Queer Up North website

Closing date for applications: 9 January 2009

Finance Manager

Queer Up North needs a new part-time Finance Manager (estimated 35-40 days per year) to oversee the finances of this small, independent arts charity.

It's essential to have a relevant accountancy qualification, experience of financial management in the charity sector, and also experience of the subsidised arts sector.

For information and to apply visit the Queer Up North website

Community Arts Development Worker

Admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:25:41 GMT

Action Factory are looking for a Community Arts Development Worker

21 hours per week
2 year fixed term contract
£18,500.00 to £20,000.00 pro rata
5% pension contribution

To develop our work with refugees and asylum seekers, migrant and host communities in the Borough of Blackburn and Darwen.

For more information and to download an application from please visit the Action Factory Website

Deadline for applications 9th January 2009

Programmes Manager

Admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:17:36 GMT

Programmes Manager - Harris Museum

Can you lead, motivate and develop the exhibitions, education and outreach team at an ambitious regional museum and art gallery?

The Harris has a reputation for combining innovative contemporary visual arts and collections-based exhibitions with a strong community focussed ethos. As a member of the North West Museums Hub we are undergoing an exciting period of growth and development.

We are looking for a creative and experienced individual who, as a member of our senior management team, will provide strategic direction for our exhibitions, interpretation and access programmes. You must have knowledge and enthusiasm for visual arts and museums and have a passion for making our services accessible to all. You must have experience of managing exhibitions and/or museum education functions and engagement with current issues in museum practice.

Interviews will be held on 20th January 2009

Applications must be received by 12 noon on Tuesday 06 January

Ref: RLE/008/008
Salary GBP28,270 - GBP29,628

For more information and details of how to apply visit Preston City Council's Website

The Council is an equal opportunities employer and provider of services. The Council has a statutory duty to promote race equality and all employees must be aware of that duty and work to the Council's equality standards.

Business Development Assistant

Admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:28:37 GMT

Morris Hargreaves McIntyre is a leading cultural management and research consultancy. We specialise in delivering strategic analysis and audience insight for our clients, who include the British Museum, Tate, National Trust, Imperial War Museum and Manchester Art Gallery.

Based in Manchester's Northern Quarter, we are a friendly team of individuals who are all specialists in our field. Due to ongoing expansion, we are now looking for a new team member to help with business development activities. This will mean working as part of a team to bring our plans to life, with tasks including updating the website, assisting with proposals and putting together presentations.

We are looking for a confident, intelligent and enthusiastic individual with an entrepreneurial approach, who shares our vision for growing this exciting business. In return we offer a competitive salary, a great working environment and real potential for progression.

Post: Business Development Assistant
Location: Manchester City Centre with occasional travel within the UK
Salary: £16,000 p.a. (full time)

Closing date: 15th December 2008

Visit MHM's website for more information.

Learning and Visitor Services Manager

Admin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:26:30 GMT

Tatton Park - Learning and Visitor Services Manager

Permanent
37 hours per week
Grade: Grade 7
Salary: £21,244 - £24,331 per annum
Transport and Regeneration - Tatton Park, Knutsford

Tatton Park, one of the North West's premier heritage attractions, requires a self-starting individual with expertise in the schools market gained at a similar venue to lead our two teams of frontline staff for education and day visitors. We need someone with a real enthusiasm for education and a passion for providing a quality visit for all of our guests. You will have a demonstrable commitment to ensuring a consistent standard of education, interpretation, quality experience and welcoming visitor services.

Tatton has an award winning education programme and you will be key to guiding it into the next decade by developing and implementing learning activity for over 15,000 children and 2,000 adults. You will also be managing key visitor services staff and must be able to communicate well with staff and customers whilst having an understanding of the high-quality service schools/teachers and visitors want from their visit. In particular, you should be able to demonstrate experience in quality assurance, developing training, delivering interpretation and ensuring customers (schools and day visitors) return time and time again.

If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact Graham Jones at Tatton Park on 01625 374404.

Application forms and further details are available on the Cheshire County Council website, or by emailing jobenquiries@cheshire.gov.uk or phone 01244 972503 quoting ref no: CP6397

Closing Date: 22/12/2008, 12 noon

Chair of Board of Trustees (voluntary)

Admin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:34:37 GMT

Our chair, Mike Faulkner, is stepping down after six years at the helm and we are seeking a talented, experienced and motivated candidate for the post. You will be joining a team which currently consists of 8 Trustees, all experts in their respective fields, 3 very busy members of staff (about to become 4 with the imminent appointment of a new administrator) and a large roster of freelance artists and volunteers delivering projects in a wide range of community settings.

The ideal candidate will have:

experience of management, probably in a small enterprise environment or in the statutory or third sector;
enthusiasm for the role the arts can play in a social context, for example regeneration and community cohesion
awareness of the changing landscape of public funding and the commissioning of services

You can download a job description/person spec from the Cartwheel Arts website

For more information please phone Mike Faulkner on 07709 229 284 or the Director, Rick Walker on 01706 361300, or e-mail rick@cartwheelarts.org.uk

Marketing & PR Manager

Admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:13:45 GMT

Chester Performs is looking for a creative and driven individual - a first rate Marketing and PR Manager to help us spread the word. It’s a great role for someone with experience and panache.

The Marketing and PR Manager will play a key role in developing and delivering the organisations marketing and PR functions. In addition they will also work across other areas of our work including, project management, network development, and stakeholder / board management. The Marketing and PR Manager will also at times represent the organisation at meetings with
partners, funders, sponsors and stakeholders.

Salary: £25,000
Hours: 37hrs per week with additional hours required at various points, with some time off in lieu for excessive hours worked.
Location: Chester

Deadline: Friday 19th December 2008
Interviews: w/b 5th January 2009

For an application pack please visit the Chester Performs website
Alternatively email info@chesterperforms.com or call 01244 409113

Technical Manager

Admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:47:18 GMT

Technical Manager
Salary £20k

The Bluecoat reopened in March 2008 following a £12.5m redevelopment, which includes the addition of four new galleries, a 200-seat performance space, and the complete restoration and refurbishment of the building and garden.

We seek an experienced, highly motivated Technical Manager responsible for all aspects of technical production for performances and oversee the AV for third party hires at the Bluecoat.

Application packs from HR Manager, the Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX, Tel 0151 702 5324, email recruitment@thebluecoat.org.uk or download from www.thebluecoat.org.uk

Closing date: 12.00pm Friday 5th December 2008

Exhibitions Officer

Admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:45:18 GMT

Exhibitions Officer
Cornerhouse

If you have experience of organising contemporary art exhibitions together with the ability to effectively plan and supervise exhibition installations then this post may be for you.

With an enthusiasm for new trends in visual arts, we’d like you to create innovative presentations of artists' work and an outstanding experience for our audiences. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person who is able to manage their own workload, be flexible and show initiative but who is also willing to participate fully as part of the wider organisational team.

Salary: £17,677 p.a.
12 month contract

Closing date for applications: 5pm Tuesday 9th December.

Interviews: Week commencing 15th December.

Contact: siobhan.ward@cornerhouse.org for further information or visit the Cornerhouse website

Arts Development Officer

Admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:42:31 GMT

Arts Development Officer

18.5 hours per week
Scale SO1 £23749 - £25320

You will deliver a strategic arts programme, in line with the Allerdale Corporate Improvement Plan, act as lead officer for key partnerships, partnerships to be specified at interview and work with the existing ADO to deliver advice and support to a range of organisations and individuals. Interviews will be held in January 2009 Salary is subject to Job Evaluation Implementation.

You can download the job description and apply online - visit the Allerdale Borough Council website

Please quote reference number V0079

If you require further details then please contact HR by email at human.resources@allerdale.gov.uk, by mail to Personnel Section, Allerdale House, New Bridge Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3YJ or telephone (01900) 702910 (24hr answerphone).

The closing date for applications is 12 December 2008

Administrator

Admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:52:19 GMT

Administrator
Cartwheel Arts, Heywood, Lancs

We are seeking a calm (but enthusiastic) person with excellent communication and organisational skills to become our part-time Administrator. We currently have 3 very busy members of staff (see below) and a large team of freelance artists and volunteers delivering projects in a wide range of community settings.

Practical experience is more important than formal qualifications. The post is 3 days per week, usually worked Monday to Wednesday (22 hours).

Salary £18,000 pro rata (22/37) plus employer's pension contribution (7.5%).

The post is offered on a permanent basis, but all posts in the company are dependent on success with fundraising and securing contracts.

For more information including how to apply visit the Cartwheel Arts website

Operations and HR Manager

Admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:47:13 GMT

Operations and HR Manager
Brewery Arts Centre

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: c. £22,500

One of the leading, most diverse Arts Centres in the UK are seeking a key member of staff to join our vibrant team in the stunning setting of the Lake District.

c. £22,500 per annum

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to manage the key areas of personnel, property and customer service.

Closing Date: Monday 24th November

The Brewery would positively welcome applications from individuals with cultural and ethnic backgrounds currently under represented in our workforce.

For an application form and further information please call Joy Stevens on 01539 722833 (Ext 277)

http://www.breweryarts.co.uk

Chief Executive

Admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:37:02 GMT

PRESCAP (Preston Community Arts Project)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE:

£27-£33,000 based on experience + benefits
Permanent contract, full-time 37.5 hours

Do you believe in the value of the arts in changing communities?Can you inspire this in others?
Can you respond to trends and strategic initiatives whilst motivating and empowering a skilled staff team?

PRESCAP is seeking an experienced strategic manager and leader to take the company forward and build on our successes.

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 delivery of Arts Council England’s Arts Awards in the North West.

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

For an informal discussion about the vacancy telephone the Chief Executive, Di Cuming on 01772 887785.

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 1st December

Interviews: Tuesday 9th December 2008

Volunteers required at CUBE

Cube gallery — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:48:05 GMT

JOIN CUBE…VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES WHAT IS CUBE?CUBE (Centre for the Urban Built Environment) is one of Europe’s most exciting architecture and design culture centres, dedicated to broadcasting the ideas and issues that lie behind the buildings and spaces that make up our built environment. CUBE is an innovative architecture and built environment centre based in the heart of Manchester. With an emphasis on an exciting programme of exhibitions, events and talks, we facilitate an open dialogue between all creative disciplines exploring issues within the built environment. CUBE is based in the heart of the city, within a stunning centre housing three galleries, a seminar space and a RIBA bookshop.More than 350,000 people have visited CUBE since its opening.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?CUBE is looking to recruit a number of new volunteers to join its team. We are looking for creative and enthusiastic individuals who have a strong interest and understanding of contemporary art, architecture and design and/or in gallery management.Volunteering at CUBE is a great opportunity for those wanting to gain gallery experience and in return for your time we, at CUBE, will assist you in any way that we can to further your career within the creative community.WHAT OPPORTUNITIES DO WE HAVE AVAILABLE?We have a host of opportunities for individuals to get involved in. All roles are flexible and we can support those who want to be involved as much or as little as they want. CUBE provides a unique opportunity to get involved in all the aspects of running a gallery, from a creative perspective to the management of a gallery.Below is a list of some of the activities that CUBE volunteers can get involved with: Assisting in the daily running of the gallery, including invigilating the exhibitions and events.  Attending and assisting in CUBE private views, workshops and educational visits.  Assisting during the installation of new exhibitions.  Assisting with planning of exhibitions and other gallery administration.  Assisting with exhibition design and layout.  Helping with the marketing of the gallery.  Undertaking design of promotional materials.  Coordinating projects of various characters.  Supporting curators and assisting during the curatorial process.  Undertaking research to identify possible future projects, exhibitions and themes, and much more… WHAT IS OFFERED IN EXCHANGE?For your services as Volunteers we at CUBE can offer; Access to an office with internet and telephone.  Staff support with CVs and job applications. OUR TIMETABLE CUBE runs a flexible timetable for its volunteers, as we understand that you have other commitments. Each day is split into two shifts (12 - 3pm and 3 - 5.30pm). All rotas are drawn up a week in advance, and are sent out via e-mail.If you wish to get involved in additional activities, it is furthermore possible to assist the CUBE team during normal office hours.HOW TO GET INVOLVEDYou can contact one of the gallery assistants at info@cube.org.uk, call 0161 237 5525 or pop in for a chat to find out more.www.cube.org.uk

Communications Officer (Media), Communications Officer (Services), & Communications Assistant

Admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:20:25 GMT

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse are currently recruiting for 3 communications professionals with passion, flair and experience to be part of a new integrated communications and sales team, taking the theatres into the next phase of their exciting future.

The roles are:

Communications Officer (Media): To support the delivery of the communications and sales strategy with a focus on media and website.

Communications Officer (Services): To deliver communications materials to support the department's activities.

Communications Assistant: To support the work of the communications team.

Closing Date is Tuesday 25 November at 5.00pm

Interviews will be held on 1-3 December.

Further information and job packs are available at http://www.everymanplayhouse.com/about-us/recruitment.asp

Freelance Digital Content Producer

Admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:02:02 GMT

FREELANCE OPPORTUNITY

DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCER (AMBITION PROJECT)

AmbITion is a £1.2m Arts Council England project run by Manchester Digital Development Agency, working together with Arts Council England’s Organisational Development: Thrive! programme and some East region Higher Education Institutions.

The AmbITion project now needs a digital content producer to collate, facilitate and disseminate the knowledge emerging from the project digitally. We are looking for an individual to provide these services to the project on a freelance basis. The time frame for this work is from December 2008-May 2009.

The digital content producer should have demonstrable experience of building online communities; creating rich digital content and managing website and technology developers.

CLOSING DATE: 12.00 Friday 21st November 2008
INTERVIEWS: Thurs 24th/Fri 25th November 2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Adrian@getambition.com (Adrian Slatcher, 0161 241 8207)
DOWNLOAD DETAILS: www.manchesterdda.com
MORE DETAILS ABOUT AMBITION: www.getambition.com

European Manager

RMK — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:24:38 GMT

EUCLID specializes in the provision of European and international information services. Current services include contracts from the European Commission and the UK government, to be the UK Contact Point for the Culture programme and the Europe for Citizens Programme, plus an expanding range of seminars and conferences, the Alert e-newsletter and the ever expanding www.culture.Info. EUCLID also undertakes occasional research studies for external clients.EUCLID is now seeking a European Manager to take charge of our European work, focusing in particular on the following:• Managing our various contracts with the European Commission and the DCMS • Managing the European part of our contract with Arts Council England • Delivering European presentations and seminars • Developing and implementing further Europe-focused events • Providing European information via both online and traditional mechanisms This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but recognised company with an active profile in the cultural sector in the UK and in Europe and a desire to significantly expand and develop our information services for the European (and international) market.For details of how to apply, including a job description and person specification, please email rachel@euclid.infoMore information about EUCLID’s services and the information it provides can be found at www.euclid.info and www.culture.info Deadline for applications 1 December 2008

New Media Outreach Co-ordinator

Admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:40:36 GMT

Lets Go Global are seeking to appoint a co-ordinator (maternity cover) to manage the development, profile and delivery of the Pixelate project.

Fixed term contract to September 2010 (Maternity Cover)

SO1: £23,749 - £25,320 (29 hours hrs per week pro rata)

This post is subject to the outcome of a job evaluation review.

Cover to manage the development, profile and delivery of the Pixelate project. This role requires confident project management skills, excellent communication skills, an adaptive and flexible work approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team and under pressure. You will also need to demonstrate at least two years experience in this field of work.

The post requires experience and understanding of managing participatory new media activity in community/cultural settings, outreach work, report writing, partnership working, monitoring & evaluation. A knowledge & understanding of web 2.0 & social networking tools would be an advantage.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28th November 2008

Interviews will be held on Monday 8th December 2008

An application form can downloaded from Trafford Council's website or alternatively by contacting Deborah Bent on telephone number 0161 912 4479 or email deborah.bent@trafford.gov.uk . Minicom for text telephone users 0161 912 1224.

For more information about the post call Sarah McLoughlin on 0161 850 5555, email sarah@letsgoglobal.tv or go to the Pixelate website

For the Job Desc & Person Spec visit http://www.letsgoglobal.tv/article/355/re-new-media-outreach-coordinator

For general information about Lets Go Global go to http://www.letsgoglobal.tv/
Trafford Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Trainee Producer

Jennifer Cleary — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:04:52 GMT

Trainee Producer x 5 £20,000 per annum (pro rata)Fixed Placement: 2 March to 28 August 2009MIF is seeking up to 5 emerging producers with a passion for the arts to join the MIF team for 6 months, starting in March 2009. Trainees will be mentored by MIF Producers and will gain first-hand experience of developing high-profile artistic commissions. Applicants must currently live, work or study in Greater Manchester and will need to demonstrate previous experience of arts production or administration, or the delivery of public events.Closing date: 17 November 2008Interviews: w/c 24 Nov and w/c 1 Dec 2008For further details and to apply visit www.mif.co.uk/work-with-us

Marketing Manager

Admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:39:40 GMT

Marketing Manager
Unity Theatre, Liverpool

The salary is £21,630 pa
The post holder will work a 35-hour week including evenings and weekends

Download the job description here
Download the application form here
Download Background Information here

Deadline for applications:
returned to Unity by 5pm, 27 November

Shortlisting will take place on 28 November
Interviews will take place on 10 December

The successful applicant is expected to take up the post early next year, on a date to be mutually agreed.
Unfortunately due to limited resources only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications can only be considered on the application form supplied. If you require any further information, please contact suewilliams@unitytheatre.co.uk

Festival Director

Admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:01:26 GMT

Director – Chester Festivals
SALARY UP TO £35,000

Chester Festivals wants a Director who can help us establish this new organisation as a dynamic marketing and development agency.

We are looking for someone with commercial and creative flair; with skills in marketing and /or fundraising, who has the ability to enthuse and lead others in a programme of growth and development for the cultural offer of Chester Festivals.

The post is based in the city of Chester and the role involves developing effective and strong working partnerships within the public and private sectors in the North West of England.

Application forms should be sent, along with a covering letter, to Paula Edwards at Visit Chester & Cheshire.

For a full job description and application: www.visitchesterandcheshire.co.uk or
Contact Paula Edwards: T: 01244 405600
E: p.edwards@visitchesterandcheshire.co.uk
or write to:
Visit Chester & Cheshire, Chester Railway Station, 1st Floor, West Wing Offices, Station Road, Chester. CH1 3NT

Closing date for applications: Monday 1st Dec 2008

Interviews in Chester: Tuesday 9th Dec 2008

Strategic Marketing Manager & Festival Adminstrator

Admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:43:21 GMT

Queer Up North has two roles that need to be filled in the run up to the festival next May: we need a full-time Festival Administrator, and we need a marketing specialist to oversee our marketing activity.

Strategic Marketing Management
(part-time, December 2008 - June 2009; fee negotiable)

Queer Up North needs somebody with substantial arts marketing experience, including e-marketing experience, to oversee and manage all the marketing activity for the 2009 Queer Up North International Festival. We envisage that this will be a contract for approximately 40 days' work over the period of the engagement.

Please contact Adam Pushkin on 0161 234 2942 adam@queerupnorth.com for further information or for an informal conversation, by Monday 10 November at the latest.

Festival Administrator
(full-time, January-June 2009; salary circa £16k pro rata)

An experienced administrator is required to help deliver the 2009 Queer Up North International Festival. Excellent skills in the coordination of information are key, along with a range of other administrative skills. Please email adam@queerupnorth.com or call 0161 234 2942 for further information and an application form: the closing date is Monday 17 November.

Project Co-ordinator & Technical Developer

Admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:54:19 GMT

Folly is recruiting for two positions within a small but highly motivated and innovative team.

You will be working to continue to develop leading programmes of activity and projects that consistently punch above their weight.

We are looking for professional self organisers as follows:

1. Project Coordinator for Portable Pixel Playground
2. Technical Developer

Both of these posts will be P/T and initially offered as a 6 month contract. Both posts will be based in the Lancaster office.

Closing date:1 December 2008

For more information click here

Head of Collector Development, North West Region

Admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:17:04 GMT

The Contemporary Art Society is the national non-profit agency supporting contemporary artists through the promotion of collecting and commissioning by individuals, public and private institutions across the UK.

The Head of Collector Development, North West region will lead our work in the North West and implement a new membership programme in the North West of England, as part of an initiative to develop informed, engaged audiences for contemporary art and contemporary collecting, funded by Arts Council England, North West.

The post-holder is responsible for devising and delivering a critically engaged programme of social and educational activities related to contemporary art and collecting, involving a range of partner organisations in the North West of England, and connecting to national and international partners. The post-holder will have a good knowledge of contemporary art, experience of curatorial programming and leading events, and ideally, some knowledge of membership schemes. This post is offered on an initial three-year fixed term contract. Salary in the region of £30,000. This post will operate between Liverpool and Manchester.

Further details and an application form are available at www.contemporaryartsociety.org or by e-mail from recruitment@contemporaryartsociety.org quoting the reference number 08/03

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday 14 November

Interviews will take place in Manchester on 27 November

Finance Officer (Part-Time)

Band On The Wall — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:56:28 GMT

. We are now seeking a level-headed individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to become our part-time Finance Officer. An appropriate qualification (eg AAT) is desirable but practical experience is more important. Flexible daytime working hours offered. Salary: £20,000 pro rata (£10,000 for 0.5 week)For more information and application form please email: project@bandonthewall.org or Tel: 0161 834 2559General Information: www.bandonthewall.orgClosing date: December 1st, 2008

Head of Dance Development

Sandra Wood — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:50:11 GMT

The Head of Dance Development will strategically lead the Dance Development Department and plan and implement future strategy within Ludus Dance as well as across Lancashire.Do you desire to work with an enthusiastic, vibrant, self managing team? Do you have passion and drive to develop arts in education and in the community? Do you wish to work in a creative, highly motivated and supportive environment? This is a full time contract commencing 23rd March 2009Annual Salary £21,876Application Pack / Job Description from www.ludusdance.org/jobsApplication Deadline: 26th November. Interviews: 8th December

Oldham Coliseum Theatre require an Online Marketing Officer

natashakent — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:29:38 GMT

This award winning producing theatre requires anONLINE MARKETING OFFICER£17,000 pro rataAn excellent opportunity for an exceptional individual to join the Coliseum’s marketing department and to take particular responsibility for the implementation of online communications and the development of the theatre’s online presence.Closing date: Thursday 20th November 5pm Interviews: w/c 24th November For more information please download an application pack from www.coliseum.org.uk. Alternatively email mail@coliseum.org.uk or telephone Anne-Louise Jones on 0161 624 1731

Oldham Coliseum require a Head of Marketing

natashakent — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:28:42 GMT

This award winning producing theatre requires aHEAD OF MARKETINGc£25,000An outstanding opportunity for an exceptional individual to lead the Coliseum’s marketing department and play a significant role in the direction and leadership of the theatre. Closing date: Thursday 27th November 5pm Interviews: Friday 5th December For more information please download an application pack from www.coliseum.org.uk. Alternatively email mail@coliseum.org.uk or telephone Anne-Louise Jones on 0161 624 1731

Gallery Assistant Internship

Cube gallery — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:19:49 GMT

Placement TitleGallery AssistantDuration: 3 months full timeFull time DescriptionCUBE is running a student placement scheme for creative, arts, design, arts management or heritage graduates. We are currently looking for a gallery assistant to help manage the gallery and develop the gallery’s programme and exhibitions.About CUBECube is one of Europe’s most exciting art, architecture and design centres, dedicated to broadcasting the ideas and issues that lie behind the buildings and spaces that make up our built environment. Since it opened in 1998, the centre has been hub for new thinking and innovation hosting exhibitions by architects including David Adjaye, Will Alsop and FAT, as well as artists including Alison Turnbull, Dan Wilkinson and Nick Crowe.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the gallery team as gallery assistant to help deliver an exciting programme of exhibitions and events. What experience would I gain?During a placement at CUBE you will get the opportunity to develop your creative skills and you will be given specific gallery responsibilities from an early stage which is complemented by support from the gallery manager and other staff.You will get 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. Working for CUBE you will get a range of experiences including experience of running a gallery, coordination and development of exhibitions, research skills, creative skills, communication skills, experience of running events and much more….What would I be doing?The gallery assistant will be working fulltime in the gallery and will be assisting the Gallery Manager in developing the gallery programme and assisting the exhibition coordinator in planning and preparing new exhibitions. 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 high level skills and knowledge required by future employers in the cultural arena. Funding A bursary of £500 (taxable) 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 5525see www.cube.org.ukDeadline for applications 30th October 2008, Interview 3rd November.

Box Office Assistant

Admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:28:00 GMT

The Bridgewater Hall

£12,000 per Annum
35 Hours per Week

We are looking for an individual to sell tickets to the general public in person and on the telephone and provide a high standard of customer service at all times.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of providing high quality customer service to internal and external customers, an excellent attention to detail and organisational skills and excellent telephone and interpersonal skills.

For an informal discussion please contact David Knight, Box Office Manager on 0161 907 9012 or via email on david.knight@bridgewater-hall.co.uk.

For a full job description please visit www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk. Applications should be made via the on line facility which can be emailed to zoe.tootle@bridgewater-hall.co.uk or posted to the HR Manager, The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, M2 3WS.

CLOSING DATE – 5th November 2008

INTERVIEW DATE – W/C 10th November 2008