Company Manager - Artspace Lifespace

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: £25,350.00 - £29,250.00 pro rata

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Responsible for: Project Managers/Coordinators, Finance Officer

Hours: 20-30 hours per week to be agreed

Work Pattern: flexible as required by role (occasional weekend/evening meetings)

Location: Various

Type of Contract: 12 month fixed with possibility to extend

Probation period: 3 months

Deadline:  Friday 7thApril 2016, 5:00pm

Introduction

We are looking for a new Company Manager to spearhead the next stage of development and progress for our organisation.  We are at a crucial point with many opportunities around and ahead and are looking for someone to fully take these on and build on the success and skills that have been built up to date.

The Company Manager will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the Charity’s activities, ensuring its financial and human resources are used effectively to achieve the Charity’s goals, and working to develop the Charity’s strategy.  They will collaborate with the Board to ensure the Charity fulfils its responsibilities of governance and compliance.  The Company Manager will protect and promote the reputation of the Charity and ensure stakeholders on every level experience excellence in service.

Info pack:

http://theislandbristol.com/contact/vacancies/

Please complete application form attached and return to email recruitment@artspacelifespace.com

with Company Manager in the subject of the email.

Interviews will take place w/c 10thApril 2016

Immediate start

Managing Director - Betty's Birds

Hello from Betty’s Birds! We are a company that specialises in unique, trend-focused creative workshops for young, fun-loving professionals looking for a memorable event or hen party, delivered across the UK. Our scope for development and growth is enormous, and our motivation and attitude towards it are fresh however our founder is going to be working away from our nest for a while so we need someone who is interested in leading this growth. Our Bristol based team is small and focussed on honesty, support and having fun, with the belief that if we are enjoying ourselves in-house this positivity will carry through to our hen party experiences. Our brand's strong identity makes us stand out from the crowd, rapidly reacting to new trends and channelling our team’s experience as professional artists. We are looking for someone with experience in team management who is confident in managing budgets, finances and marketing. As the voice of Betty’s Birds, we need someone who is empathetic to our customers, who will go above and beyond with customer service. Through each booking we genuinely befriend the client, listen to their stories, and support them in their planning, knowing that their experience with our workshop facilitators will be exactly as they planned. The summer months are busy and as a result our new Big Bird will be organised and fully on top of systems, processes, stock management and ready to hit the ground running! You will have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy the challenge of pushing, building and growing a young company with huge potential.. If this sounds like you and you are someone who is driven and excited to succeed, please write back with a few lines as to why you think you’re the right bird to help us fly even higher. Betty and the Birds The bird that flies highest can expect a starting salary (i.r.o.) £28k with opportunities for further benefits based on performance.

Please apply to: betty@bettysbirds.com

Programme Manager - The Architecture Centre

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: 30-40k pro rata 

Part-Time 

Deadline: 21st November 2016

The Architecture Centre, Bristol is recruiting a Programme Manager.

The Architecture Centre is one of the UK’s leading centres for promoting good design and an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation. With a gallery in the heart of Bristol’s Harbourside cultural quarter, the Centre runs a lively programme of exhibitions, events, learning and outreach activities that inspire, inform and involve people in shaping great places. The Architecture Centre has a partnership with University of the West of England and works closely with a number of local and national partners.

The post of Programme Manager is a key role in the organisation. Working closely with colleagues as part of a small team, you will initiate a programme of exhibitions, events and other projects; develop relationships to sustain and grow the programme; and contribute to the strategic planning and development of the Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, well-connected and proactive team player wishing to make their mark in an innovative and ambitious organisation.

The Architecture Centre is strongly committed to diversity and actively encourages applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

For further details about the role and how to apply please visithttp://www.architecturecentre.co.uk/work-with-us

Centre Manager Role - The Island, Bristol

P/T role : 25hour per week (spread across 5 working days)
Occasional evening and weekend work
Salary: £19,500 - £21,450 PRO RATA depending on experience
Fixed term: 12 months

Deadline for applications: Friday 10th October 2016, 5:00pm

Interviews will take place at The Island w/c: 24th October 2016

Immediate start

The Island is an arts space and creation centre in the heart of Bristol. We provide studio spaces for working artists and our facilities include: artists studios, gallery space, dance studio, circus training space, fashion studios, a music venue space and workshop facilities.
The Island is the longest run and most successful project of Artspace Lifespace (Registered Charity Number 1168150) that recycles vacant, underused and problem properties into creative resources.
We are now seeking to supplement our team through the appointment of an outstanding Centre Manager. Based at our main project The Island at the old Bridewell Police Station, the post holder will be expected to work in a flexible and pro-active manner as part of a small team to ensure that The Island continues to be a successful and well-run welcoming project.
Our Centre Manager will be expected to take over the day-to-day management of The Island facilities and deliver our creative vision for the project. The Centre Manager provides the driving force to bring together a gloriously eclectic mixture of people, projects and priorities. The role will be leading the project staff team, managing all facilities, act as the main point of contact, liaise with clients and third parties.

The ideal candidate would have excellent communication and organisational skills, experience in managing an arts space (programming and facilities management), hard working and resourceful and an enthusiastic all rounder.
Knowledge of the Bristol arts scene and ability to lead a team are both important elements of this role.

Main objectives:

• Manage people & day-to-day operations, including artists’ studios, events & facilities.
• Develop and administrate systems.
• Ensure Policies and Procedures are in place and are followed throughout the activities of the project.
• Line managing for all staff.
• Managing accounts together with our Finance Officer.
• Manage publicity/ social media.
• Work closely with the Company Manager who will be providing clear guidance and support on the direction of the project, targets and future programming

For an application pack please email recruitment@theislandbristol.com with 'The Island Centre Manager’ in the title
Or follow the link below to the full application pack for this position including:
• Job Description
• Employee Specification
• Letter from The Island
• Job advert
• Application form
LINK: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8gRIjfHVA-qU3ltVmloUFFWSlE&usp=sharing


The Island is an equal opportunities employer.

Duty Manager - The Island

Pay: £8.00 per hour
Deadline: 1st August 2016
Immediate Start 

The Island is looking to recruit a bank of casual hours Duty Managers to help run our arts space and creation centre at the old Bridewell Police station (BS12LE).

The role will be providing cover for evenings and weekends. It is a self employed, ad hoc hours role.

Hours are on evenings (approx. 6-9pm) and weekends (various depending on events and activities).

Key skills:

• Facilities maintenance
• Excellent customer service
• Polite manners
• Quick learner
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Attention to detail

For an application pack and more information about the role please email: recruitment@theislandbristol.com


The Island is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome all applications.

Marketing Manager - Bridgewater Arts Centre

Source: www.bridgewaterartscentre.co.uk

Wage £20,000 pro rata

Hours 16 hours a week. Preferably spread over 3-4 days, but not essential.

Start date ASAP if possible, no later than late August.

Deadline for application: Monday 18th July, midday

Interviews: Later in the same week.

The Marketing Manager position is part of a larger project funded by the Arts Council (please see background information for more details). This role joins the team at a very exciting time as we are now fully focusing on re-branding, having created a preliminary re-branding plan ready for the new marketing manager to develop it using creativity and initiative.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver all the marketing and external communication tasks of the Bridgwater Arts Centre.
• Develop and expand current marketing activities
• Devise and implement a rebrand of the BAC in line with the Rebranding and Development Plan.

Type of contract 2 year fixed term contract, extension subject to funding

To apply: please send cv and covering letter explaining why you would be suited to the role with specific reference to the job description and person specification to kate@bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk

If you would like to talk to Kate about the role, please call 01278422700 weekdays midday – 6pm

Please download job description and person specification pdf version here. 

Centre Manager - Bridgewater Arts Centre

Source: www.bridgewaterartscentre.co.uk

Pay £20,000 pro rata

Hours 16 hours a week. Preferably spread over 3-4 days, but not essential.

Start date ASAP if possible, no later than late August.

Deadline for application: Thursday 14th July, midday

Interviews: week of 18th July

The BAC Centre Manager is a key position at the Arts Centre.

The Centre Manager:

• manages the premises operational activity
• is responsible for the on-going duty management of the facility
• Delivers office management in relation to these two roles

The majority of the day to day operational activities are undertaken by volunteers and therefore the Centre Manager takes a pastoral role to the volunteers, ensuring their roles are communicated to them and offering general support.

Type of contract 1 year contract, extension subject to funding

To apply: please send cv and covering letter explaining why you would be suited to the role with specific reference to the job description and person specification to kate@bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk

If you would like to talk to Kate about the role, please call 01278422700 weekdays midday – 6pm

Download full job description and person specification plus background information here

Jamaica Street Artists Studio Manager - Maternity Cover

Source: jamaicastreetartists.wordpress.com

This is a maternity cover post, offered for one year.

The role is freelance, part time 15 hours a week over 2 or more days,Occasional weekend and evening work required.

Pay:  £10.50/hr.Deadline for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 6 July 2016

Interviews: Thursday 14 July.

Start date: mid August or as near as possible

Jamaica Street Artists are looking for a Studio Manager to take over the day-to-day management of the Studios and deliver our public events. The role requires an all-rounder: good with numbers and good with people, meticulous attention to detail and creative free-thinker, a self-motivated person good at working alone and in a team.

We are looking for a hard-working administrator, with excellent communication skills, knowledge of accounting, marketing, events management, building management and everything in between. You will have a knowledge of the Arts in Bristol, and be prepared to work independently alongside a large number of people.

This is a challenging and busy role, with the opportunity to become a key part of Bristol’s Arts community, and contribute to the cultural life of the city.

Job description

Studio management

• Managing the Studios’ waiting list, induction of new studio holders.
• Communicating with studio holders.
• Regular meetings with Studio Directors, reps, with the whole studio group and the building landlords. Taking minutes.
• Building management including maintenance, managing the Studios’ cleaner, refuse collections, cleaning supplies.

Accounting

• Accounts management for the Studio with our accountant.
• Managing efficient rent payments, deposits, bill payments and invoicing, payment of business rates.

Event and exhibition management

• Planning and delivering the Studios’ public events including Open Studios (attracting over 1500 visitors over the weekend), a Christmas event and others.
• Gaining sponsors and finding venues.
• Managing studio holders, volunteers, security staff and other staff for events.
• Ensuring events contribute to the Studios’ fundraising needs.
• Ensuring smooth running of events.

Press and marketing

• Day-to-day promotion of the Studios and artists via social media.
• Event promotion.
• Preparation of a monthly email newsletter.
• Preparation and distribution of printed publicity material.
• Press releases and press articles.

Person specification

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and in person
• Hard-working and efficient time management
• Project or organisation management experience
• Experience of marketing and publicity tools: WordPress, mailchimp, twitter, facebook, website management, printed publicity
• Experience of managing budgets and accounts
• Knowledge of the Arts in Bristol and beyond
• Your own computer with word, excel etc.

Desirable

• Experience of managing a small arts organisation
• Experience of building management
• Experience of delivering public art exhibitions and events
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Knowledge of Photoshop and/or InDesign

Useful

• A driving license and car

Please apply to studio@jamaicastreetartists.co.uk, including your cv and no more than 500 words detailing your experience and why you want the job.

Festival Manager - Valley Fest 2016

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Deadline: 9am 30th March 2016

Pay: 25-30k pro rata

We have a great opportunity for a highly motivated and exceptionally well-organised person to join the team as Valley Fest 2016 Festival Manager.  Valley Fest is a small, annual, green-field camping festival that takes place on an organic farm just outside Bristol, in its second year with a maximum capacity of 5,000. We’re looking for someone to join the team and help Valley Fest grow into the best festival it can be.

We are looking for a self-motivated person to take the central role in the coordination and delivery of the festival alongside our Operations Manager and the team of Directors.  The successful applicant will have solid festival experience, be passionate about festivals and share the green values of Valley Fest.

This person will be expected to have some festival management experience, be competent in managing a team, be efficient at prioritising a busy workload, have a broad knowledge of festival production and be proficient in Microsoft packages & Excel.

The onsite dates of the position are April – September (inclusive). Pre-production will involve approximately 50 days worked remotely and 50 days working with the team in Bristol and the Chew Valley.  

To apply, send a copy of your CV and a covering letter expressing your interest, availability and how you meet the person specification to holly@valleyfest.co.uk by 30th March 2016 at 9.00am.

Applicants will be shortlisted and notified of interview by 5.00pm 31st March 2016.

Interviews will be held on 31st March and 1st April 2016 at Yeo Valley HQ. Successful applicants will have to travel to interview.  If you cannot make these dates or would need a skype interview, please detail this in your application.

The Job Description can be found here

or email holly@valleyfest.co.uk

Assistant Events Manager - Arts2Life

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS VOLUNTARY 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 
Friday 8th April

Arts2life UK is seeking applications for the role of Assistant Events Manager. 

This dynamic and demanding role is open to all applicants and we are keen to receive applications from a wide range of backgrounds. 

As Assistant Events Manager, you will work closely with the Events Manager and Events Team to plan, organise and Manage Arts2Life UK's live events. 
From attending meetings to contacting venues and artists, this is a very varied role which requires someone who can communicate at all levels and has excellent communication skills. 

CRITERIA:
- Excellent communication skills 
- Able to work independently and as part of a team 
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken 
- Excellent organisational skills 
- Punctual
- A passion for the Arts and Live Events 
- A people person

HOW TO APPLY:
Email us your CV and Cover letter via Gumtree



If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Production Manager - Bristol Old Vic

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: 25-30k

Deadline: 12pm, Friday 27th November

Interviews: w/c 11th December

Start: ASAP

Bristol Old Vic is the oldest continuously working theatre in the UK. Our mission is to create pioneering twenty-first century theatre in partnership with the people of our energetic city; inspired by the history and magical design of the most beautiful playhouse in the country.

We are recruiting a Production Manager, a Senior Head of Department, who will lead the production team to deliver the highest standards possible. Working closely with the Production Director you will be involved in every aspect of show delivery.

The successful candidate will have significant senior level experience in theatre production with excellent financial and budgetary control, and the ability to nurture and develop the skills of individuals under their supervision.

For further information and to apply please either:

Visit our website to download an application pack:  www.bristololdvic.org.uk/jobs

Telephone Jane Edwards Reynolds or Mavi Diallo on :  0117 949 3993

Email:  jobs@bristololdvic.org.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Facilities Manager - Meanwhile Creative

Source: www.meanwhilecreative.co.uk

Pay: 17-20.5k (dependant upon experience)

Deadline: 12pm Friday 13th November 2015 

Location: Bristol, BS1 

Start date: As Soon As Possible 

Hours per week: 35

Meanwhile Creative is a young, fast-growing organisation based in central Bristol. We unlock vacant commercial properties and repurpose them for business, creative and community use. Our pilot project began in the New Bridewell Police Station; we were able to offer 30 private studios, a social enterprise business incubator, a private gym and band rehearsal space, housing over 50 local businesses – artists, upholsters, woodworkers, app developers, journalists, and much else besides. We now operate four buildings across Bristol and are currently preparing for national expansion. Though the company is small, there is scope for progression and great opportunities to make a tangible impact. We are looking for someone with good communication and problem solving skills who is flexible, self-motivated and independent, who isn’t after a normal office job – often you will be left to get on with tasks and manage your own time.   Your job tasks will include, but will not be limited to:  

 Building Management

• Troubleshooting facility problems reported by tenants and staff
• Responding to requests from tenants to make alterations to space
• Booking appropriate contractors to solve maintenance issues
• Managing costs of essential maintenance and ‘odd job’ work by contractors
• Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily
• Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise
• Ensuring that statutory health and safety requirements are adhered to as well as keeping up to date with changes
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Future Projects:

• Planning systems for future building development
• Planning and coordinating essential central services such as reception/security, maintenance, post, cleaning, waste disposal and recycling
• Assisting the Managing Director in project management and coordinating work of contractors
• Calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money
• Ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation
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Finance:

• Ensure swift payment of invoices
• Managing direct debits and regular payments
• Monitoring rent invoices and late payments
• Inputing accounting data into databases with speed and accuracy
• Organising petty cash and paying in rent
• Assisting in the production of financial statements and applications
• Assisting in budgeting for new and existing buildings
• Resolving finance related issues from tenants and services
• Liaising with the accountant regarding HMRC and payroll
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General:

• Providing cover/additional support to all staff members
• Answering phone calls
• Maintaining good relationships with tenants
• Collaborating with colleagues on networking and tenant events

Experience in a similar professional capacity is essential, as is a hard working, problem solving attitude and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. 

Please apply by sending your CV along with a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself and why you would be suitable for the role to jack@meanwhilecreative.co.uk. The deadline is 12pm Friday 13th November. The successful candidate will be required to start promptly after their appointment.

Shop Manager Position - Niche Frames

Niche Frames are looking for a Full Time Shop Manager to work front of house in our busy and thriving retail outlet. The applicant must have excellent organisational and customer service skills.

The job will include taking orders from both retail and trade customers, advising on frame choices and other products, invoicing and taking payments, being the prime point of contact and problem solving when needed. Also having good all round communication skills with both customers and staff.

The job will also require the applicant to have a good handle of social media, Facebook, Twitter etc. In order to help promote the business and push it forward.

The job is paid monthly, with performance based bonus incentives paid after the first year.

Requirements:
. Good customer service experience is essential
. Good organisational and numerical skills
. Ability to work as part of a team
. Strong IT skills
. Experience with social media
. Saturday working required

Please email a CV to : info@nicheframes.co.uk with the reference : Shop Manager Position

Marketing Manager - In Between Time

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: 20-25k

Deadline: Friday 30th October

In Between Time is a leading international production company, producing performance and public art around the world including the biennial In Between Time Festival in Bristol. We encourage artists and audiences to think, to dream, to do things they have not yet imagined.

Following our most successful festival in February 2015 In Between Time seek a skilled, experienced and creative individual to lead on all marketing and communications as we move towards our next festival in 2017.

The role represents a fantastic opportunity to lead the marketing and communications strategy for a highly creative and respected international company. Taking a lead on IBT's marketing and communications strategy, building on the profile of the organisation the successful candiate will develop the public facing brand of the next festival, manage IBT's digital presence, continue to build on social media engagement and lead on PR and media relations to deliver successful audience engagement strategies.

The role is full time, for a fixed term contract of 15 months beginning January 2016

Download an application form on our website.