Liverpool Biennial - Operations Assistant
Contracted until 31 March 2009

Continue reading "Vacancy - Operations Assistant" »

Posted by Ian Jackson - August 11, 2008 7:53 PM | Permalink

International 08 Volunteers

From September to end November 08

Voluntary position; expenses up to £100 per week.

Liverpool Biennial is the UK’s largest festival of contemporary art, with a global reputation that puts the city on a par with other Biennial cities including Venice, Sao Paolo and Sydney. The International exhibition is the critical focus of Liverpool Biennial, commissioning 30-35 new works by international artists.

We are looking to recruit Volunteers to invigilate the International 08 exhibition. This position would suit a student or recent graduate keen gain work experience in contemporary visual art.

Job description and application form available from www.biennial.com or email jobs@biennial.com

Return hard copy applications forms to:

Lorna Woods Moses
Liverpool Biennial
PO Box1200
55 Jordan St
Liverpool
L69 1XB

Closing date: 28 July 2008

Posted by Ian Jackson - June 12, 2008 12:34 PM | Permalink

Biennial International 08 Production/ Installation Volunteers

Voluntary project based work (July to November); expenses up to £100 per week.

Liverpool Biennial is the UK’s largest festival of contemporary art, with a global reputation that puts the city on a par with other Biennial cities including Venice, Sao Paolo and Sydney. The International exhibition is the critical focus of Liverpool Biennial, commissioning 35 new works by international artists.

Liverpool Biennial is looking to recruit a team of technical assistants who will provide hands-on technical support for the production, installation and de-installation of artworks for International 08. These positions provide an exciting opportunity to work alongside artists participating in the International exhibition, and to contribute to the delivery of an international exhibition across multiple venues.

Further information available from www.biennial.com or email: jobs@biennial.com

Please send a CV and cover letter detailing your experience and availability to work to:
Gema Melgar
Liverpool Biennial
PO Box 1200
55 Jordan St
Liverpool
L69 1XB

Closing Date: 8 July 2008

Posted by Ian Jackson - June 12, 2008 12:34 PM | Permalink

Learning and Inclusion Internship

Liverpool Biennial are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and creative individual keen to develop their experience of Learning and Inclusion activity within the arts sector as we build towards the launch of the Liverpool Biennial 2008.

37.5 hours per week. 6 month contract from June to December 2008.
Closing date for applications Friday 6 June 2008.
Interview date Friday 20 June 2008.

Internships are voluntary but expenses will be paid.

All applications should include a completed application form and an equal opportunities form.
Email: jobs@biennial.com to request an application form or download from www.biennial.com
Post applications to Lorna Woods Moses, Liverpool Biennial, 55 New Bird Street, PO Box 1200, L69 1XB.

Contact ros@biennial.com for further information about the position.

Posted by Ian Jackson - April 28, 2008 2:14 PM | Permalink

Casual & Freelance Artists

Liverpool Biennial is a charitable company with the aims of developing and promoting the visual arts infrastructure in Liverpool through ‘engaging art with people and place’.

The Learning and Inclusion team provide an extensive programme of workshops, courses and events for schools, young people, communities and specialist audiences.

We are looking to extend our team of experienced educators to support the delivery of this varied and innovative education programme. Applications are invited from the artists in the Merseyside region, working in all disciplines, who have wide experiences of delivering workshops and training sessions.
This work is on a casual basis, as and when required.

To apply download details at www.biennial.com or contact Ros Hyde at
ros@biennial.com

Liverpool Biennial
PO Box 1200, The Tea Factory
82 Wood Street
Liverpool L69 1XB UK
t: +44 (0)151 709 7444

Deadline for applications should be returned by Monday 13 August 2007.
Please note only applications by post will be accepted.
Interviews will take place at Liverpool Biennial week commencing Monday 27 August 2007.

Liverpool Biennial is working towards equal opportunities

Posted by Ian Jackson - July 19, 2007 10:15 AM | Permalink

Lots of jobs with the Liverpool Biennial being advertised on their website...

Digital Content & Communications Co-ordinator
£18 - 23,000 2 yr fixed contract
Uses new and traditional marketing tools to share information and experience to build profile and value.

Operations Co-ordinator
£18 - 23,000 2 yr fixed contract
Supports the Executive and Operations functions to provide infrastructure and manage projects to ensure the Biennial delivers its mission.

International Exhibition Assistant
£13 - 15,000 2 yr fixed contract
Supports the International team in the delivery of the International exhibition, the critical focus of Liverpool Biennial's festival programme.

Public Art Assistant
£13 - 15,000 (pro rata) 2 yr fixed contract (2 days per week)
Provides administrative support to the Public Art team in the management and delivery of commissions.

Public Realm Commissions Project Manager
£30 - 35,000 3 yr fixed contract
Works with New Heartlands to develop and deliver three public realm commissions in the three Housing Market Renewal areas of Merseyside.

Closing date for applications is 20th July.

Go to the opportunities page of the website to download the Job Descriptions, Background Information, Equal Opportunities Form and Application Form.

http://www.biennial.com/content/NewsSection/News/article_4_25.aspx

Posted by Ian Jackson - July 7, 2007 9:14 AM | Permalink

From Liverpool Biennial

Community Relations Coordinator £20,000 2 Yr fixed contract

Learning and Inclusion Assistant £16,000 2 yr fixed contract

Liverpool Biennial is a charitable agency engaging art, people and place, and promotes the UK’s festival of international contemporary visual art.
Both posts support the Learning and Inclusion Programme Manager. The team’s innovative partnership programme involves commissioning artists, authors and designers to work with education and community groups in developing audiences.

Application packs available from www.biennial.com or email: jobs@biennial.com
Closing date: 13 April.

Posted by Ian Jackson - March 8, 2007 5:00 PM | Permalink

from biennial.com...

Job Opportunity

18/01/07
Programme Manager, Learning and Inclusion
c. £30k depending on experience; two year renewable contract.

Liverpool Biennial is a charitable agency engaging art with people and place, and promotes the UK’s festival of international contemporary visual art.

This key post plans, manages and represents the Biennial’s innovative programme in commissioning creative artists, authors and designers to work with target education and community groups and develop audiences.

Application packs available to download or email jobs@biennial.com
Closing date: 12 February 2007 Interviews week of 19 February 2007

Posted by Ian Jackson - January 18, 2007 4:50 PM | Permalink

Liverpool Biennial
Executive Director £45-50k

Liverpool Biennial is a charitable agency engaging art with people and place, and promotes the UK's festival of international contemporary visual art. Following its extraordinary record of achievement and growth in the last 6 years, the Trustees are now seeking a senior member of staff to lead the company's development as a business to the level of success reached in its artistic programme.

Liverpool Biennial will deliver a major contribution to the European Capital of Culture 2008. The challenge to this post is to make that contribution sustainable.

For more information email jobs@biennial.com
Closing date: 3 January 2007.
Interviews week commencing 15 January 2007.

Job Description, Application form etc. on the website
http://www.biennial.com/content/AboutUs/JobOpportunity.aspx

Posted by Ian Jackson - November 23, 2006 1:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Update to previous post.
afoundation/ Greenland Street is seeking Exhibition Invigilators to work on a full time or part time basis for the duration of the biennial from 14 September to 26 November. Invigilators will receive training prior to the biennial and a daily rate of pay of £40/ day.

The deadline for application for Invigilator posts is Midday on Friday 25th August.

They are also looking for volunteers to help with all aspects of their projects, so if anyone wants some relevant experience within an arts organisation they should email info@afoundation.org.uk (deadline doesn't apply to this).

Posted by Ian Jackson - August 22, 2006 2:43 PM | Permalink

The Independents Biennial Liverpool requires a Press & Media Consultant.
£2K fixed fee.

The independents are the exhibitions, events and goings-on of artists, gallerists and visual media activists making their mark, independently, at Liverpool Biennial 2006. The Independents are not themed, categorised or curated by the City's institutions. They are there on their own terms, doing their own thing, looking for attention, dialogue and interaction.

IBL requires the services of a savvy, fast-moving individual (or company) to secure both specialist and popular media coverage for a diverse programme of exhibitions, events and happenings. The Consultant will need to collate content for press packs and get the packs to the right people at the right time. The Consultant will liase with artists and the media in relation to photo / interview opportunities and associated activities. The Consultant must be able to write copy, e.g. the Consultant will be expected to conduct and publish interviews with artists for IBL's website.

The Biennial period runs 16 September - November 26, however, this consultancy will focus on the late August to mid-October period. Availability to make an early start will be appreciated. An inclusive fixed fee of £2K is offered. The Consultant will be responsible for their own tax and NI. If interested please forward a CV, two references and evidence of ability to meet IBL's requirements
F.A.O. John Brady, Independents Biennial, 67 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BY
tel: 0151 708 9000
email indie_biennial@btinternet.com
http://www.independentsbiennial.org

Posted by Ian Jackson - August 17, 2006 2:00 PM | Permalink

A Foundation/ Greenland Street is seeking Exhibition Invigilators to work on a full time or part time basis for the duration of the biennial from 14 September to 26 November. Invigilators will receive training prior to the biennial and a daily rate of pay of £40/ day.

UPDATE: The deadline for applications for invigilator vacancies is Midday Friday, August 25th 2006

Please send your CV or details of relevant experience to info@afoundation.org.uk.

Posted by Ian Jackson - August 2, 2006 5:15 PM | Permalink

ARENA BIENNIAL CREATIVE FACILITATOR

INTRODUCTION:
Arena Studios will be transformed into a whole building of exhibition spaces throughout the Biennial period, 15th September till 15th December. Priority will be given to Arena members but space will be available for external projects. Our aim is to have the entire building as an innovative creative center with which to showcase Arena Artists and host guest projects, events, gigs, workshops and talks.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Arena Art and Design Association seeks to appoint a creative facilitator during the Biennial period.Responsibilities will include liasing with the directors, management and members to co-ordinate the exhibition programme. Reviewing exhibition proposals and communicating with external artists/art groups to fill any unused space. Applying for funding to producing publicity and marketing material and co-ordinate the transformation of the vacated studios into suitable exhibition space.

2. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

• Organising Arena Biennial Committee meetings
• Providing information on the Arena Biennial- in the run up to the Biennial, to potential contributors and press.
• Developing a selection mechanism for any external projects.
• Ability to apply for grants and funds if needed.
• Co-ordination of the Arena Biennial activities – managing central info / press and publicity
• Evaluation and way forward report.

3. SCHEDULE

The term of the contract will be from 3rd July to 20th December 2006

4. PLACE OF WORK

It is expected that the main place of work will be the office in Arena Studios.

5. EMPLOYMENT OF CREATIVE FACILITATOR

The Creative Facilitator will be working for Arena Charity on a freelance basis with funding received from grants and subsidies they create.

6. SELECTION PROCESS

Application: CV and statement
Your application will be evaluated and, if necessary, further clarification sought.
Short-listing process
Interview dates.

Venue TBC

7. DEADLINE AND ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN QUOTATION

Deadline for submissions: Friday 16th June 2006

You should send 2 hard copies of your CV and Statement in an envelope marked Confidential – Creative Facilitator for the attention of :

Sarah Richards
Development Manager
Arena Art and Design Association
Arena House
82-84 Duke Street
Liverpool
L1 5AA

Posted by Ian Jackson - June 3, 2006 10:09 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Full details on the Biennial website www.biennial.com/?q=news

Visitor Programme Co-ordinator
£12k pro rata, 37.5 hours per week. 8 month contract to start as soon as possible

Internship to support International 06 programme team
From May 2006 for up to 6 months

Voluntary position; expenses up to £90 per week

Internship to support Marketing and Development team
37.5 hours per week. 6 month contract from May/June to November 2006.

Information Assistants to invigilate the International 06 exhibition
From September to end November 06.

Voluntary position; expenses up to £90 per week.

Production / installation technical support
Voluntary project based work (May to November); expenses up to £90 per week.

Posted by Ian Jackson - March 27, 2006 1:08 PM | Permalink

Posted on biennial.com on March 6th - Closing Date March 10th. Don't make it easy do they?

6th March 2006
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (MATERNITY COVER)

£16k - £22k pro rata, 37.5 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience. Contracted from 24 April 06 to end November 06.

Liverpool Biennial is the UK’s international festival of contemporary visual art and a major platform in Liverpool’s offer as European Capital of Culture 2008.

We are looking for a candidate with proven experience to provide and maintain an effective administrative infrastructure for the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive and other Biennial staff.

Further information and application form email: jobs@biennial.com

Applications close: 10 March.

Posted by Ian Jackson - March 7, 2006 10:52 PM | Permalink