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January 08, 2007

Short Notice - Vacancy at Philharmonic

VACANCY:Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Artistic Administration, Officer
Salary band £12,000-£17,000

To join the Orchestra and Artistic Planning team.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years proven experience of arts administration, have strong IT skills, an active interest in and knowledge of classical music and enjoy welcoming visiting artists to Liverpool.

The successful candidate must ideally be able to start work from February 2007.

Details and application forms available from:
Deborah Dunning, Royal Liverpool
Philharmonic, Philharmonic Hall, Hope
Street, Liverpool L1 9BP
Telephone: 0151 210 1946

Email: deborah.dunning@liverpoolphil.com

Closing date for applications: Mon 22 Jan 2007
Interviews in Liverpool: Tues 30 Jan 2007

October 24, 2006

Culture Company Vacancy - Artistic Marketing Manager

Obviously an important part of the job will be to keep artinliverpool.com fully briefed.

Artistic Marketing Manager

Salary: £38,310 - £40,764
Ref: CHS/3577/3117
Closing date: 17 November 2006, 6pm

The European Capital of Culture 2008 represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a city to reposition itself as a world-class city and for a marketing professional to make a difference.

The Liverpool Culture Company is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced marketing professional to lead its arts marketing efforts (fixed term contract 31 December 2008). The role will report to the General Manager Marketing and will be responsible for the development and implementation of an audience development strategy, its artistic marketing campaigns and ensuring the right mix of strategic planning and creative flair for the artistic and creative communities programmes.

The successful applicant will be a key figure in working with partners and stakeholders to take full advantage of this opportunity to re-position Liverpool through the Arts locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Educated to a degree level or equivalent, the candidate will be able to demonstrate major successes achieved through working at a strategic level in arts marketing across visual, performing and festival marketing as well as European or global campaign development.
Go to liverpool08.com to download job description

October 10, 2006

Milap - Vacancies

From Milap Festival Trust

Call for Applications (Deadline Extension)

We are looking to fill three vital posts as part of a dynamic, high profile national South Asian Arts Development Agency. The work is varied, challenging, and offers opportunities for training, travel and career development.

Applicants should be ambitious, well-trained, and willing to work as part of a team. Based in the office of the agency in Liverpool, Milap Festival Trust expects its employees to work with a regional and national focus.

ADMIN MANAGER/30 hrs per week
(Office administration, communications and event management)

MARKETING OFFICER/37.5 hours per week
(Planning, publicity and distribution)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/Freelance-Part-time
(Music leadership, training, compositions work)

DEADLINE EXTENDED:
Closing Date for Applications: 20th October 2006 //

Shortlisting & Interviews: Week Commencing 23rd October 2006

For job descriptions, salary and further information, please contact the National Manager-Milapfest:

T: 0151 707 6645
E: applications@milapfest.com
W: http://www.milapfest.com

June 30, 2006

Development Assistant Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Development Assistant Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society has a long and proud tradition in the music world. Founded in 1840, it is one of the oldest concert-giving organisations in the world, and the second oldest in Britain.

We are seeking to recruit a Development Assistant to get involved across all areas of the Development department's work and who can quickly learn about the fundamentals of fundraising, someone who is organised and efficient, eager and enthusiastic.

This is an administrative role. The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the Development team members in their day-to-day activities, with specific focus on trust & foundation applications and the departmental finances.

Experience in arts administration is desirable but not essential, an ability to work as part of a team and strong administration skills are more important. Applications from recent graduates or those looking for their first job in arts
administration will be welcomed.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 GCSEs Grade C or above, although a Graduate Degree would be of advantage. Experience of administration and organisational skills would be preferred. A good level of IT competence, excellent writing and editorial skills, and a passion for music required.

Salary Band: £16,000 - £19,000

The role is full time with regular evening and weekend work.

Position based at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Further information available on http://www.liverpoolphil.com

Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contacting:

Claire Hughes Head of Development
Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BP
e-mail: claire.hughes@liverpoolphil.com

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 5 July

Reading Group Facilitators Required

Reading Group Facilitators - Liverpool

The Reader is a literary magazine published by The Reader which is a not-for-profit organisation based at the University of Liverpool. The Reader facilitates reading projects with different community groups and partners around Merseyside. One of its main partners is Liverpool Reads which is a city-wide reading initiative aiming to reach as large and diverse an audience as possible.

Reading group facilitators are needed for projects coming up towards the end of 2006 and into 2007. You must be a very keen reader, able to demonsdtrate a love reading and perhaps have some experience of reading groups. Excellent comunication skills are vital. Training will be provided and only after you have completed this training will you be assigned a project.

Work is sporadic and infrequent. You must be flexible, self- motivating and confident at dealing with groups of people in occasionally challenging settings. You must be well-read across a wide range of books for both adults and young people. Additional skills such as drama facilitation/creative writing/visual arts are favoured. The job is suitable for students, part-time workers and free-lancers. You will be paid a small fee for each reading session you run (around £30). The Reader encourages applicants from Black Minority Ethnic backgrounds. You must have a CRB check or be prepared to undertake one before you are assigned a project. An example of a project may be a two hour reading group each week for 10 weeks with a young people’s group or in a retirement home or with an ESOL class.

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to: Jane Davis, The Reader, 19 Abercromby Square, Liverpool, L69 7ZG or contact jane.davis@liverpool.ac.uk for more details. Closing date 14th July.

June 06, 2006

Vacancy - Production Manager/Technical Project Manager

Asking an awful lot for a 6 month contract, everything from Autocad to stage management, I suppose they have to.

Production Manager/Technical Project Manager

To assist and work with the Technical Production Manager in the development of the artistic program for The Liverpool Culture Company in the build up to 2008.

Principle Responsibilities
Project Co-ordination and management:

The design, creation and conversion of both new and existing performances spaces in and around the city
Developing and scoping projects for 2007 and 2008 with freelance producers, artists and members of the Culture Company's Artist Team
Liaison and planning with host venues
The development of project budgets and technical requirements
To host visiting companies and artists for site visits in Liverpool
Technical and Production Management
To work closely with technical staff and freelance contractors to understand and fulfil visiting companies technical requirements
Specifying and managing the services of contractors and freelance staff
Scheduling and supervising both freelance and hosting venues technical staff
Stage management of performances as required
Coordinate technical resources and requirements efficiently and within set budgets
Specification and procurement of equipment
Attend Artistic Team meetings and project management meetings as required

Health & Safety:

Maintaining and managing high levels Health & Safety at all times while ensuring both co-productions and visiting companies meet all UK requirements and carry the relevant risk assessments
Ensuring that any licensing requirements are met for both venues and performances
Maintaining an up to knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and working practices
Responsibility for the safe and efficient management of both co-produced and visiting companies work.
To work with licensing officers, build control, fire officers and the police in obtaining licenses for public performances as required

Person Specification:

Essential:
At least 5 years experience in professional theatre with a minimum of 3 years experience as a production/event management
Experience of public performance in unusual performance environments
Able to demonstrate a broad knowledge technical theatre and the production process
Experience in the design and specification of scenery construction
Experience of a AutoCAD or a similar software program
Experience of working on multiple projects in a wide range of performance venues and sites
Experience of mounting international work in both the UK and overseas
Experience of working with licensing officers, build control, fire officers and the police in obtaining licenses for public performance
Experience of budget management and reporting
Experience of producing tender documents
Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and freelance staff
Computer literate
Full Driving License

Desirable:
A good knowledge of Merseyside and the North West

Terms and conditions: Full -time, six month, fixed term contract

Salary / Fee based on pro rata PO3 - PO4 (29,859-34,986)

Line Manager: Technical Production Manager

How to apply:
Companies and individuals interested in being considered for this work should send expressions of interest which should set out experience and clearly identify how the person specification is met to:

Jasper Gilbert
Technical Production Manager
PO Box 2008
Municipal Building
Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2DH

Email: jasper.gilbert@liverpool.gov.uk
By Tuesday 13.6.06

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21.6.06

May 26, 2006

RLPO - New Media Development Office

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society has a long and proud tradition in the music world. Founded in 1840, it is one of the oldest concert-giving organisations in the world, and the second oldest in Britain.

In association with the University of Wales, Bangor, we are seeking to recruit a New Media Development Officer (KTP associate)

to develop and embed music technology capabilities and use online resources to broaden audiences and realise new commercial income streams. Key responsibilities include management of our current website, testing and scaling-up the transfer of our wide-ranging multi-media archive and creating a business model moving forward to utilise this archive intelligently.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) support high level business development projects between companies and Universities. Graduates (KTP Associates) are recruited into the partnership to work on challenging high-profile projects. In addition, business and management training is provided and there is the opportunity to register for a higher degree (M.Phil or PhD).

The successful candidate will have a good Honours degree in Music, Music Technology, Media Studies or related field. Experience in the online music industry or in development of new media is preferred. A good level of IT competence, excellent writing and editorial skills, and a passion for music required.

Salary: £19,000 - £21,000 / Fixed two-year contract
Position based in Liverpool

Further information available on http://www.liverpoolphil.com

Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contacting:
Human Resources, University of Wales, Bangor;
tel: (01248) 382926/388132
e-mail: personnel@bangor.ac.uk
web: http://www.bangor.ac.uk

Job Reference no: 06-5/203
Deadline for applications: Monday 5 June

February 08, 2006

Vacancy - PA to Artistic Director

Here's a tough job for somebody. I like that last bit
"lateral approaches that characterise work in the arts at this level." Very true.

From liverpool08...

PA to the Artistic Director
Salary: £20,295 - £21,654
Ref: CUL/2052/2689
Closing date: 2 March 2006

The European Capital of Culture 2008 represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Liverpool to reposition itself as a world-class city. Liverpool is a winning city facing and embracing change, it is in the midst of a renaissance and this is an opportunity for artistic professionals to make a difference and help deliver the best Capital of Culture ever to local, regional, national and international audiences.

The Liverpool Culture Company, which is delivering the European Capital of Culture for Liverpool City Council is looking for one individual to join its Artistic team to work as Personal Assistant to Robyn Archer, Artistic Director of Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008.

The main purpose of the role is to assist the Artistic Director to function effectively and efficiently through the provision of comprehensive confidential support services.

This position requires someone who has some experience of international arts and a love of the arts. This is a challenging position and cannot be done without maximum commitment and understanding or ability to understand the world of international arts. This position requires a person with excellent secretarial and organisational skills, but also the necessary flexibility, resourcefulness, energy and lateral approaches that characterise work in the arts at this level.

Go to 08 site for full details

January 18, 2006

Vacancy for Chief Executive

OK, here's your chance to show you can do a better job than the current part-timer.
Don't fancy the job myself - even for £150,000 per year.

From liverpool08.com...
Chief Executive
Salary: circa £150,000
Ref:CUL/3008/2635
Closing date: 3 February 2006

The European Capital of Culture 2008 represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Liverpool to reposition
itself as a world-class city.

The Liverpool Culture Company is looking for a Chief Executive who is a talented self-motivated strategic
thinker to lead the organisation towards and through to 2008. The successful applicant should have a high
level of interpersonal and communication skills, capacity to lead and support others, a high level of
competence in commercial and business management coordination combined with strong leadership skills.

The successful applicant will take the lead working with partners and stakeholders to take full advantage of
this opportunity to reposition Liverpool locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

The candidate will have at least five years' experience in a senior management role at national and
international level and preferably with knowledge of large-scale events.

For an application form and recruitment brochure please call the Human Resource and Payroll Service Centre on 0151 233 3003.

January 04, 2006

Culture Company Vacancies

There's a couple of vacancies for coordinators (Talks Fest/Literature and Performance) in the Artistic team.
Go to the liverpool.gov jobs page and look out for ones with a CUL/ ref.

December 05, 2005

Liverpool08 Marketing Vacancies

From liverpool08.com...

Marketing Assistants (two posts)
Salary: £22,512 - £24,000
Ref: CHS/2815/2456
Closing date: 27 January 2006

The European Capital of Culture 2008 represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Liverpool to reposition itself as a world-class city.

The Liverpool Culture Company is looking for two enthusiastic and experienced marketing professionals to expand its team and help deliver the best Capital of Culture ever to local, regional, national and international markets.

Both positions will be responsible for co-ordination of marketing/promotional efforts across a number of projects spanning events, tourism, sponsors and other promotional partners.

The candidates will demonstrate an ability to deliver high levels of outputs, will be a team player and keen to be part of a team that will deliver the best Capital of Culture ever.