Arts & Business Jobs

Director

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic and highly regarded multi-art form arts centre with a diverse programme and a commitment to engagement and participation.

We are looking for an experienced arts leader with strong creative vision and well developed business and financial acumen.

The successful candidate will be a powerful advocate for the organisation and will be able to work collaboratively with a talented staff team and a committed Board.

Concerts Intern

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

The LSO requires a Concerts Intern to support its team of eight office-based staff and six backstage staff. The LSO currently plays and promotes about 60 concerts per year in its Barbican Centre home, as well as over 50 concerts per year on tour in more than 20 countries as well as many recording and film projects.

The Concerts Department is in the front line organising all these core activities, from initial planning through to being present on the day and making sure all goes perfectly. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody wanting to work in events in the arts or voluntary sectors.

The intern will gain first hand experience and training in the organisation of orchestral tours, as well as an introduction to the planning of UK concerts and recording sessions.

NB this is a voluntary position; the LSO will pay reasonable travel expenses and a lunch allowance.

Marketing Co-ordinator

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

We are looking for a creative individual with strong communication and time management skills and experience, or a thorough understanding, of basic marketing principles to join our busy marketing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for select marketing campaigns for events and workshops, distribution of print and circulation of listings, and will assist the Marketing and Development Manager with further marketing, PR and administrative tasks as required. Based in a bustling multi art form venue - one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio of Arts Organisations - the Marketing Coordinator will need to be passionate about the arts, self-motivated and confident working alone and as part of a team.

Schools Projects Manager, LSO Discovery

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

The London Symphony Orchestra’s Education Department is seeking an LSO Discovery Schools Projects Manager This full time position offers a chance to work in one of the world’s leading orchestral education programmes.

LSO Discovery’s Schools Programme delivers 16 schools concerts at the Barbican each year reaching over 18,000 children as well as developmental work in local schools and creative workshops in LSO St Luke’s, the LSO’s education and community centre. Successful candidates will have experience of managing large-scale projects involving professional musicians and working in close collaboration with music education partners.

Producer

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

Producer (full time, London based): Salary £28k pro rata

Pacitti Company seeks a Producer to oversee and implement the creative development, planning and delivery of all Pacitti Company projects including SPILL Festival of Performance, Pacitti Company’s Artists taking the lead project for the Cultural Olympiad: On Landguard Point and all other creative initiatives, in close liaison with and as directed by the Artistic Director.

At this crucial point of the Company’s development you will collaborate with the SPILL Think Tank Producer, all staff and the Board of Trustees.

You will work to secure, grow and exploit the Company’s strong National and International position as a leading experimental arts organisation and contribute to its strategic development.

Digital, Marketing and Communications Voluntary Internship

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

We are currently looking for a Digital, Marketing and Communications Intern to support the busy marketing team at Apples and Snakes central office in Deptford, London.  

Directly supporting the Press and Marketing Officer and the Digital and Marketing Assistant.

The Digital, Marketing and Communications Intern will join the team at a busy and exciting time for Apples and Snakes with the opportunity to be directly involved in a large-scale national project.

Voluntary unpaid internship for 3 months starting towards the end of March 2012 (flexible).

The intern would preferably be available for three days per week – Mon, Thurs and Fri if possible.

Development Manager

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

Pacitti Company is recruiting a Development Manager to develop and implement a new fundraising strategy for Pacitti Company activities, with a focus on securing income from trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations.

You will also explore opportunities for individual giving including establishing a membership scheme.

You will work closely with the Artistic Director, General Manager, and Board of Trustees on identifying fundable projects and researching and identifying appropriate trust, individual (or corporate) prospects; developing and writing compelling grant applications, developing a cultivation programme and managing and retaining any funding relationships.

Technical Assistant

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Technical Assistant to support Spike Island's public programme of exhibitions and events.

This new role involves working closely with our Technical Manager and the Operations and Programme teams on gallery installations, event set-up (AV) and general building maintenance.

Part time, 2 days per week.

Full time during exhibition changeover periods (10 weeks per year). 12 month contract with possibility of extension.

Business Manager (Maternity Cover)

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

Cumbernauld Theatre seeks an experienced Business Manager to ensure the trading activities of the organisation are developed implemented effectively so that the Theatre is able to deliver excellent creative services.

As such the role requires a broad range of management skills effective across the organisation, with a particular focus upon successfully running the commercial element of the organisation, engaging with appropriate financial planning and leading the human resource development. The Business Manager will also support the Artistic Director across the Creative Programme.

The successful candidate for this position will be highly motivated and possess a flexible and structured approach to a busy working environment, experience and/or interest in the creative economy sector and a strong commercial business understanding.

Sales and Events Manager, LSO St Luke's (maternity cover)

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

The LSO St Luke’s Sales and Events Manager (1 year maternity cover) leads the small team responsible for sales and events at the London Symphony Orchestra’s flourishing music education centre, performance space and corporate events venue.

S/he will deliver a range of events from orchestral education projects, performances, conferences, hospitality and banqueting to filming and broadcasting.

The LSO is looking for someone with proven experience of achieving sales targets, previous team management and an excellent track record of hands-on events management. Applicants must also have a personal licence and first aid training.

We are looking for a well organised, systematic person with an eye for presentation, calm composure under pressure and ability to act as a specialist source of information for event enquiries from both staff and clients.

The post-holder will be expected to work evenings and weekends as required, and is based at LSO St Luke’s, Old Street, EC1.

LSO Discovery Intern (Young Talent & Centre for Orchestra)

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

The London Symphony Orchestra’s Discovery Programme is seeking an LSO Discovery Intern (Young Talent & Centre for Orchestra).

This full-time voluntary position offers an outstanding introduction to working in one of the World’s leading orchestral education programmes.

Successful candidates will have a passion for making music accessible to all, confidence in dealing with a wide range of people and meticulous organisational skills.

The placement will commence in Spring 2012 and will last for a minimum period of six months and maximum period of one year.

Reasonable travel and lunch expenses are paid.

Development Manager

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:59:00 GMT

Are you a dynamic enthusiastic creative individual who will relish the opportunity to play a pivotal role in building the V&A at Dundee? Then what are you waiting for? – Make it Happen!

The V&A at Dundee will be an international centre for design for the widest public, housed in a world-class building at the heart of Dundee’s waterfront. It will host major exhibitions, celebrate our design heritage, inspire and promote contemporary talent, and encourage design innovation for the future.

Your Background
We are looking for someone with significant, demonstrable fundraising experience who will identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts from individuals, trusts and corporates and then develop personalised stewardships plans to strengthen the relationship further The role is a three year contract.

Arts Assistant

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:59:00 GMT

We are looking for an Arts Assistant to provide administrative support to ICIA and act as the first point of contact for customers of our activities. With a proactive and flexible approach, you will work as part of a team selling tickets for events and enrolling participants onto classes, ensuring the highest standard of service and customer care at all times.

You will also help to organise and work front of house at events, assist in the delivery of marketing activities, and provide general support to the ICIA team. With a good knowledge and interest in the arts you will possess excellent communication skills and an ability to prioritise a varied and diverse workload. You will be flexible towards working at evenings and weekends and be able to work as part of a team.

Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:59:00 GMT

Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) £26,000 - £28,000 per annum /one year contract An affiliate of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama, Central School of Ballet provides one of the most comprehensive dance courses available in Europe, preparing students for careers in classical ballet, contemporary dance and musical theatre.

We are currently looking to recruit an organised, self-motivated and efficient individual for the role of Communications Manager to join our small and busy team. The successful candidate will be flexible and willing to undertake routine tasks. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

This is a varied role offering an opportunity to apply and further develop your communications knowledge in an arts environment.

An interest in dance would be advantageous.

Professional Development Participants, Step Change

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Step Change

Is for individuals who:

• have proven experience working for or with arts organisations

• have the ability or potential to play a management/producing role

• are passionate and ambitious about developing a career as a leader in the arts

Aims to:

• broaden the scope of possibilities for people from a range of backgrounds who might not realise their potential

• offer structured development opportunities in different scales of organisations or artistic disciplines, to those who may not otherwise gain this

• build relationships between larger and smaller companies

• encourage a greater diversity in the workforce of arts organisations

• provide a stepping-stone for talented people in the arts

Involves:

1) Mentoring (approximately one hour every six weeks)

2) Masterclasses (full time 30 April – 4 May 2012); six half-day sessions June onwards)

3) Secondment at a Host Organisation (approx 40 days, between June 2012 and Feb 2013)

4) Plus individual coaching sessions, networking with peers and industry professionals

Administrator

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Creative company seeks a full-time Administrator, Gloucestershire based. Applicants will ideally, be graduates or equivalent, and have experience in similar role.

Ability to prioritise workload with strong attention to detail, essential. Computer literate (Macs) with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office. Discrete, friendly and flexible with impeccable timekeeping.

Fixed term contract for 12 months. Approx. 40 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience.