Jobs

The Head of Business Development is a key role within the Arts Council of Wales.  The postholder will co-ordinate and provide high quality advice and services that will help our major arts organisations to develop their business and organisational capability.  An important part of this is the monitoring and analysis of arts organisations’ performance, diagnosing the business challenges that they face and offering practical solutions that help them to meet those challenges.  Another major area of this developmental activity is the provision of monitoring, support and technical expertise to underpin effective management of our Lottery Capital programme and the delivery of capital projects.

We are looking for an individual who has an enthusiasm for the arts, sound business skills and the creativity to find imaginative solutions to organisational challenges.  Significant financial and business literacy is essential, along with the ability to assess, diagnose and address financial, managerial and operational issues.  A sound knowledge of financial management, business planning and marketing, and a familiarity of the legislative framework affecting organisations and their business practices are also key requirements for this role.  The successful candidate will have proven experience of initiating, developing and implementing policy/procedures, governance and risk management. They will also have a working knowledge of the processes and skills needed to successfully manage capital projects.

Our benefits include flexible working hours/pattern, generous holidays and a final salary pension.  We work in both English and Welsh.  For further details and an application form, please contact 02920 441 343 or visit http://www.artswales.org.uk/about-us/jobs

Award-winning, visionary and unique, the National Media Museum houses world-class collections in photography, film, broadcast and new media.

As Head of the National Media Museum you will have the drive and imagination to commission creative content and embrace new thinking, technologies and approaches for our collections, exhibitions and programmes.

The Museum is based in the heart of Bradford. It is one of a group of four museums including the Science Museum, the National Railway Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. Together we reach over 5 million visitors.

The role includes:

• developing a vibrant programme of innovative exhibitions and programmes for local and national audiences
• leading the external promotion of the museum and its collections to a wide array of stakeholders
• building cultural partnerships across a local and national landscape
• developing and coaching an effective leadership team to ensure they reach their full potential
• working with the Science Museum to develop and deliver Media Space – a new exhibition and programme venue for the National Media Museum in London.

For an informal discussion, please contact Heather Mayfield on 0207 942 4848.  For further information please visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/aboutus.

We are looking for a creative individual with strong communication and time management skills and 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 the 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.

For more information and to download a job pack please visit www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, call 01722 343 020 or email jobs@salisburyarts.co.uk

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.

Salisbury Arts Centre is one of Arts Council England's National Portfolio of Arts Organisations.

For more information and to download a job pack, please visit www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, call 01722 343020, or email jobs@salisburyarts.co.uk

We are looking for a casual freelance mobile cinema technician/projectionist to join our fantastic Doorstep Pictures Team!

The role will involve loading and driving of digital visual and audio equipment from storage to community venues throughout South East and North Northumberland.  The set up, safe use and take down of mobile screen, DVD and audio equipment in an open public event.

Must have:

• Up to date Public Liability Insurance
• Full UK recognised Driving Licence (documentation must be provided)
• Preferably with access to own vehicle
• Experience in a similar field

Please send an email of interest or any queries to jburke@bval.co.uk.  Please include a contact number.

Doorstep Pictures is a mobile cinema provision for Northumberland. We also provide support and development for film societies and community cinemas.

We love film! and we love to support access to film in its many forms!

Doorstep Pictures is part of the Northumberland Film Network which is a partnership between Blyth Valley Arts & Leisure, Queen's Hall Arts and Northumberland County Council.

Genesis cinema is looking for a part-time projectionsist in this 5 screen independent in the heart of London's East End.  They must have at least two years experience in projection and be able to function on 35mm and digital systems. Flexibility and commitment is a must and although weekends are a priority, we will need cover throughout the week when necessary.  We are looking for a candidate who is both technically minded and who has great customer service skills.  Ideally projectionist shifts will be supplemented by customer facing work elsewhere in the operations of the cinema.

Please send an email headed 'Projectionist application' and a cover letter to info@genesis-cinema.co.uk

Cine Yorkshire is seeking a highly organised, motivated and enthusiastic person to help deliver better access to excellent cinema for communities across North Yorkshire.  The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of one of three national rural cinema pilot schemes, supported by the BFI.  The role is based at the National Media Museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire.  Full details of the role and how to apply can be found here: http://www.cineyorkshire.co.uk/news_detail.php?ID=211  

Park Circus now has a vacancy for a motivated, driven and confident individual to join our team as Sales Manager, with particular focus on the company’s international business and opportunities in non-traditional markets.

Job Description

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day international sales operations.
• Successfully grow the existing business with current clients.
• Build new partnerships and increase the client base.
• Develop non-traditional opportunities, such as event screenings.
• Work with Park Circus' sister company in the USA, to support the domestic sales business.
• Take management responsibility for the sales team.

Specification

The applicant must have/be:

• A proven track record in film sales and/or distribution in a senior position.
• Good knowledge of classic films is essential, with previous experience of working directly with library product desirable.
• Self-thinking, engaged and driven, with the ability to come up with innovative ways to increase business.
• Able to communicate and build new relationships.
• Commercially minded and be driven by success.
• An ability to think laterally and outside the box.
• Able to work without constant supervision or pressure being applied.
• Must be focused on the job in hand.

Based in Glasgow, UK we anticipate international travel will be required to fulfil this role.

Applications should be submitted, with a CV, to hr@parkcircus.com. Applications will be reviewed as received. Interviews will be held, in Glasgow, late March or early April.

Phoenix Cinema is one of the oldest cinemas in the country and welcomes over 90,000 customers into its Art Deco single-screen auditorium each year. With a varied programme of independent and foreign films plus live opera and theatre screenings via satellite, The Phoenix is a much-cherished part of the North London community.

The General Manager is responsible for the daily running of The Phoenix within tight budgets and the implementation of company strategy as determined by the Board of Trustees.  You will work closely with all staff and line manage the Operations Manager as well as the IT, Marketing, Education and Heritage officers.  You will also maintain key relationships with stakeholders and funders.  The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of film and experience in administration and management, ideally within the cinema or arts sector.

The Phoenix Cinema Trust is recruiting a dynamic individual to lead our organisation during a very exciting year.  Our Centenary Restoration Project, partially funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, is coming to an end in August 2012.  You will help shape and implement the education strategy to carry forward this work into 2013 and beyond.

To receive full details of the role and an application pack, please email management@phoenixcinema.co.uk

21 hours per week.  12 months fixed term contract

The Creative Learning Film and Cross Arts Curator (Producer) will be responsible for leading and shaping the Barbican’s film learning programme and for producing cross arts projects and festivals.

A Creative Learning division, incorporating Barbican Education and Guildhall Connect, has been established to develop and deliver a range of world-class creative learning programmes involving music, theatre, visual arts, cinema, dance and literature across the Barbican Centre and Guildhall School.  This will all happen in close collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra, as well as our other resident and associate companies such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Boy Blue Entertainment, Cheek by Jowl, Jazz at the Lincoln Center, Michael Clark Dance Company and Serious.

Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of arts education and good practice in working with different participant groups.  You should also possess strong business skills, including experience in partnership management, and bring a thorough understanding of the education sector. Your experience will encompass working with artists to deliver innovative learning and participation experiences, and you will be an accomplished communicator and people manager.

A degree in film studies or related subject is essential.  You will need to have substantial experience working in a film environment or education within an arts organisation.  You also need to have a significant experience of designing and delivering innovative film education projects to world-class standard.

Please visit the Barbican website to download a job information pack or application form. Send your completed application form by email to cru@cityoflondon.gov.uk or apply direct online at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs

The Barbican presents an unrivalled world class artistic programme across all art forms.

The Barbican Cinema shows an exciting mix of first-run releases, special film seasons, projects and talks. This Cinema Curator post is part of the team that produces the Barbican Centre’s exciting film programme, and co-ordinates with internal departments and external organisations.

The Curator will work jointly with the Head of Cinema on research, design and delivery of the Cinema screening and events programme. You will build strong relationships with internal and external partners, and work collaboratively with the other arts departments. You will also co-ordinate cinema programming, and develop strong administrative systems to support the activity of the Cinema team.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in film or another arts related subject and will have experience of programming in a cinema, at a film festival or in a busy multi-disciplinary arts venue. We will be impressed by your depth of knowledge and passion for film, world cinema and current developments in the film industry. You will also be highly organized, an excellent communicator and able to identify practical and creative solutions to enable smooth delivery of the cinema programme.

To apply online please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs

Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference BC310. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, is one of the UK's leading Arts Centres, attracting around 280,000 visitors to some 1,600 events embracing music, theatre, dance, comedy, literature, film and the visual arts.

You will assist in the smooth and efficient running of Warwick Arts Centre's front of house and operations team, act as duty manager, delivering high standards of customer care and maximising ancillary sales. You will have passion for running venues to the highest standards, a desire to deliver an excellent customer experience, an ability to drive sales, tenacity, enthusiasm and the ability to get the job done. You will have excellent communication, organisation, customer care, people management skills and an excellent understanding of health and safety.

This is a full time position which includes regular evening, weekend and bank holiday working.

For further details and an application form visit www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/about-us/recruitment/

macrobert is recruiting a Marketing and Communications Manager to work in Scotland’s leading arts centre.

As part of the senior management team, you will lead on working with teams across the organisation to grow and develop audiences for our performance spaces, cinemas and participation work.

Salary dependent on experience

For more details, contact Karen Somerville on 01786 467155 or email jobs@macrobert.org  

QUAD, Derby’s leading centre for art and film is looking for a Digital Marketing Officer to cover maternity.

If you have a year’s marketing experience and can

• manage our busy social networks
• content rich website
• eflyers
• be a spark of inspiration for new ways of engaging audiences online and beyond

we would like to hear from you.

Full details and an application form can be found at QUAD's website www.derbyquad.co.uk/vacancies/marketingofficer

In May 2012 LUX and the ICA will launch the LUX/ ICA Biennial of Moving Images, a five-day celebration of contemporary artists' moving image practice consisting of screenings, commissions, performances, talks and courses.  We are currently seeking a highly motivated and well organized festival administrator to assist the festival Co-ordinator with the delivery of the event.

For a job description and application form please visit www.lux.org.uk/about/jobs