Are you ready to help shape the future of arts and cultural activity in Blackpool? Following awarding of £750k Arts Council England Place Partnership Funding, the Creative Blackpool Development Group, supported by Blackpool Grand Theatre, are hiring for a Creative Blackpool Partnership Director. This position is a transformative leadership opportunity. The recuitment pack outlines the role of a dynamic and innovative leader who will spearhead collaborative efforts, drive creative initiatives, and foster partnerships across Blackpool’s cultural sector. £42K p/a. Apply by 10am, Mon 30th June.
Want to achieve a Level 3 Business Administration qualification while gaining personal growth and development opportunities? This unique role offers the chance to work across two organisations at the forefront of cultural and creative partnership in Blackpool. If you have a curiosity for the theatre and the arts, and have the potential to fulfil a critical back-office support role, then this may be the job for you. Salary: £24,027 per annum. Hours: 37 hours per week (18.5 hours at LeftCoast and 18.5 hours at The Grand Theatre). 2 Year Fixed Term Contract. Deadline to apply: 22nd June 2025.
We are currently recruiting for new Board Members, including a new Chair as we further expand our Board membership to support the organisation’s governance. The Board, led by the Chair, with the organisation’s Directors, is responsible for steering the Community Interest Company towards deeper levels of engagement, a continued focus on artistic quality, development of year-round work, financial resilience, business development, governance and advocacy. These are voluntary positions with travel and expenses to board meetings refundable. Applications close 12th June.
We are looking for a passionate, motivated and eager individual who works well as part of a team and wants to learn, to join our experienced Marketing team. Development, feedback and training opportunities are available to help you progress or step-up into this role. The successful candidate will have proven experience in marketing, strong IT skills and experience of managing digital assets including social media. For more information on how to apply please follow the link to our website. Closing date: 11 June 2025
The British Council’s Connections Through Culture (CTC) Grants support artistic collaboration between the UK and select countries in the Asia-Pacific and Europe. The grants support collaborative projects between artists, creative practitioners and arts organisations, fostering cross-cultural exchange and lasting relationships. For 2025 we’re excited to expand the programme to include new countries, providing more opportunities for a broader range of international partners. There will be approximately 90 grant awards available, ranging between £5000-£10,000. Deadline to apply: 23rd June 2025
The National Festival of Making will return to Blackburn town centre, Lancashire, on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of July 2025! Each year we look for volunteers to help MAKE the National Festival of Making weekend. There are lots of benefits to volunteering. If you're interested in all things 'making' then help support our programme and events across the weekend. Register your interest for our 2025 festival.
Creative Producer Lab is back for 2024 for its 6th year, to help develop a new wave of emerging producers in the North and Midlands. Running from mid-September through October, culminating at Aesthetica in November, the Lab takes 8 early-career filmmakers from the North and 8 from the Midlands through a 6-week online training programme. The ideal Creative Producer Lab candidate will have good communication skills, a commitment to storytelling and the ability to work collaboratively. Applications close Friday 16th August 2024.
Achates Community is a leadership and personal development programme for cultural sector professionals responsible for income generation. Designed for fundraisers, income innovation professionals, producers, artists, Executive Directors, and CEOs, Achates Community offers a holistic, purpose-led and audience-informed approach to all of the elements needed to support successful income generation - from audience consultation to programme design and evaluation, working with Boards, best practice approaches to all of the areas of contributed income as well as new income sources.. Deadline 31 July.