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Exec Producer – Reform Radio

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There is an exciting opportunity to join the Reform Radio team Manchester as our new Exec Producer. We’re a growing Community Interest Company, production company and award-winning radio station, dedicated to supporting young adults to access cultural opportunities and career pathways in the creative industries. 

As part of our Production Team the Exec Producer will work predominately on our weekly BBC Radio 6 Music show, as well as across other ad hoc projects with the BBC and partners as they arise. We are ideally looking for someone based in Manchester or willing to travel, who can help with studio cover and production team resilience when required but are open to this being more remote for the right candidate. We’re looking for someone with previous Exec Producer experience, ideally at 6 Music, but work across other BBC networks will also be considered. Thorough understanding and experience of BBC systems and compliance is essential, as well as good knowledge and understanding of the music, output and editorial direction of 6 Music.

Hours: 8 hours a week – This role is a fixed term until October 2026, with a view to renew in line with BBC contacts for another year, until October 2027.

Salary: £40k – £44.7k depending on experience,  pro rata (FTE 0.2)

If you’d like to chat about this opportunity, please contact Lewys, Head of Quality Assurance, on lewys@reformradio.co.uk or on 0161 806 0879. The job description and person spec are also available as an audio file, and we’re happy to accept applications in written format, audio or video. 

To view the full job description, please click the link here.

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Panel & Networking Event – Brighter Sound X Sony Music

Date & Location -Wednesday 15th July 1pm – 4pm at YES (M1 7DB), register here

Thinking about a career in the music industry? Join Sony Music UK and Brighter Sound for a free panel and networking event to learn about the 2027 Sony Music UK Internship Programme. Hear from current interns and hiring managers, get application tips, ask questions, and connect with others interested in music careers.

Open to anyone aged 18+ interested in careers behind the scenes in the music industry – including marketing, digital, finance, operations and other business roles. No previous industry experience is required.

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Various freelance roles – Freedom Festival Hull

Deadline – 11.59pm Wednesday 8th July, apply here

One of the biggest arts and culture festivals in Hull are recruiting freelancers for these roles:

Engagement Assistant
Artist Liaison Assistant
Site Runner
Zone Managers
Fieldworkers
Fieldwork Coordinator

These roles require people who are comfortable engaging with a wide range of people in a lively festival environment. They are particularly keen to hear from those who have experience in Hull’s cultural sector.

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Creative Agents of Activism Programme – EarthSonic

Deadline – Monday 6th July, apply here

Are you passionate about using art & activism to impact your community? Submissions are now open for the Creative Agents of Climate Change programme. This is an online residency programme that develops skills, knowledge and capacity in building creative campaigns to mobilise communities in the fight against climate change. This is for people aged 18-30 and starts on 20th of July 2026 for two weeks.

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Various Roles – Youth Music Awards

Deadline – Monday 13th July, apply here

Youth Music are recruiting for a range of exciting paid roles to support on the night of their Awards this October. These include: PR Assistant, Photographer, Content Creator (Instagram), Content Creator (TikTok), Event Runner. These roles are open to 18-25-year-olds (or up to 30 if d/Deaf, Disabled or neurodiverse) who are looking to build a career in the music industries.

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Creative Networking Event – To Be Frank

Date – Thursday 2nd July, get tickets here

To Be Frank is hosting a networking event in the Northern Quarter for creatives in the city. This is a great opportunity to meet new people. If you are a filmmaker, photographer, artist, musician or any type of creative – this might be for you.

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Musician – MCR Live Festival

Deadline, Friday 3rd July – apply here

Get the opportunity to perform live onstage at the Lion’s Den in Deansgate Muse for MCR Live Festival this August. Whether you’re are solo artist, or part of a band, they want to hear from you.

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Bookings & Sales Manager – Odd Arts

Deadline – Friday 3rd July, apply here

Odd Arts uses theatre to reduce inequalities and increase wellbeing across education, justice, health and community settings. They reach thousands of people each year.

The Bookings Manager will lead the strategic coordination of all programme bookings across the organisation, managing their scheduling systems, strengthening partner relationships, supporting delivery teams and helping them scale with confidence.

This is a hybrid role (0.8 FTE, £32,288.43) based in Manchester with regular presence at Aquarius Community Centre in Hulme

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Pool of Creatives and Facilitators – HOME

Deadline unspecified – apply here

HOME often engage creatives and facilitators to support the delivery of programmes across Artist Development and Creative Engagement.

Both their Artist Development and Creative Engagement teams regularly work with North West based artists and facilitators to deliver training, workshops, co-created projects and long-term creative programmes.  

If you are a creative who is already delivering sessions and sharing knowledge that is aligned with HOME’s work, please apply.

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Production Manager (Music) – Factory International

Deadline – Monday 15th June, apply here

The Production Manager (Music) will take the lead on liaising with promoter representatives and artist teams to advance shows, while also working with the in-house technical team to ensure all productions are delivered to the highest standard. Factory International are looking for an experienced, organised, solutions-oriented, and client-focused person with good commercial instincts and an interest in working in a unique environment.

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Project Manager – Arts Council

Deadline – Thursday 2nd June, apply here

Arts Council have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and user‑focused Product Manager to join them and work on Illuminate, Arts Council England’s audience data and insights programme. This role sits within the Insights Department, working collaboratively with Product Managers across the organisation.

You will play a key role in ensuring Illuminate and its supporting materials continue to evolve in line with user needs – actively listening, gathering and synthesising feedback, and turning insight into clear, prioritised improvements. Alongside this, you’ll support and empower users, and close the feedback loop by communicating enhancements clearly – building trust, confidence and sustained engagement with the platform.

You will oversee the day‑to‑day operation of Illuminate, ensuring it delivers real value for both external and internal users throughout the project. This includes responsibility for service design and development support, content design, training and support, communications, and accessibility. Working closely with the supplier, you will help ensure development is well designed, feasible and delivered at pace. You will work closely with the Senior Manager to strengthen stakeholder engagement and drive the effective use of audience data and insights. 

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Gallery Technician, Events & Stockroom Lead – Castle Fine Art

Deadline – Unspecified, apply here

A prestigious art gallery in Manchester is seeking a full-time Gallery Technician. The role involves managing the stockroom and supporting gallery operations, including setting up events and maintaining high standards.

The successful candidate will be organized, possess strong communication skills, and be highly motivated.

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Assistant Producer – BBC Bitesize Teens & Parenting

Deadline – Tuesday 2nd June, apply here

Join the BBC Bitesize Teens and Parenting team as an Assistant Producer, shaping digital content that supports young people and families at key moments in their lives. You’ll help create engaging, inclusive stories, quizzes, videos and live events working across the Other Side of the Story, Study Support, and Parenting teams, to deliver impactful, audience-focused content that reflects real experiences and strengthens Bitesize’s role as a trusted public service resource.

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Midweight Designer – Craft Manchester

Deadline – unspecified, apply here

You’ll design brands from strategy through to platform execution, moving fluidly between concept and final delivery across static and motion. The expectation is consistent whether you’re working on a global cultural institution or a compelling mid-scale brief: conceptually strong, beautifully finished.

Your canvas spans the full spectrum of brand design – evolving identities, building platforms, bringing brands to life across multiple touchpoints. You’ll work in After Effects and Figma with equal confidence, maintaining quality whether you’re sketching early thinking or polishing final executions. This is a role where you’re expected to contribute ideas, not just execute them.

You’ll be part of a focused creative team within a studio that positions itself not just as working in culture, but genuinely shaping it, reporting to an experienced Creative Director in an environment built around working with exceptional talent.

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Head of Scenic and Gallery Installations – Factory International

Deadline – Monday 15th June, apply here

The Head of Scenic and Gallery Installations helps artists and creatives from all artforms stretch the realms of possibility, creating works of ambition and scale at Aviva Studios and beyond.

The Head of Scenic and Gallery Installations will work with and support other technical teams and wider Factory International teams to ensure that all our spaces, events and shows are delivered to an exceptional standard and are accessible to everyone across all artforms; visual and performing arts, live music, theatre, exhibitions, corporate events and beyond.

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Fellowship 2026/2027 – Factory International

Deadline – Thursday 2nd July, apply here

Based at Aviva Studios, you’ll go behind the scenes of how work is made for Manchester International Festival 2027 (MIF27) – one of the world’s leading international festivals. Over 12 months, you’ll be embedded within Factory International, gaining direct access to commissions, creative teams and the decision-making processes that shape large-scale, ambitious work.

Each Fellow will be paired with a Producer, allowing real insight into how projects are developed and delivered. You’ll also take part in structured sessions with the wider Producing team, exploring the core skills, knowledge and realities of producing across art forms.

This is a chance to experience MIF from the inside while pushing forward your own creative practice. You’ll have workspace, opportunities to engage with specialist teams and the chance to pitch a new idea for the Public Realm programme.

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Production Manager (commercial) – Factory International

Deadline – Monday 15th June, apply here

The Production Manager will oversee the delivery of the physical production of a variety of projects across Factory International’s programs of work with a particular focus on our commercial and corporate events, supporting artistic projects and events in the public realm as required.

The Production Manager (Commercial) will ensure the effective delivery of all technical, production and logistical aspects of each Commercial Events project – safely, to schedule, within budget and to the highest possible technical standards.

This is a client facing role, supporting commercial pitches and proposals.

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Facilities Manager – HOME MCR

Deadline – Sunday 7th June, apply here

HOME are recruiting a Facilities Manager – who will be responsible for ensuring HOME’s building and all its spaces are clean, safe and welcoming for every visitor. The role focuses on managing both hard and soft services across the venue, overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections and reactive repairs, and supporting the delivery of HOME’s full programme by ensuring all facilities are fit for purpose.

The role includes line managing the Cleaning Team, managing cleaning provision and waste services, and liaising with external contractors and service providers. The Facilities Manager will also work closely with the Customer Service team and the wider Operations Team to maintain high standards of building presentation, safety and compliance, and to support smooth day-to-day venue operations.

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Team Coordinator, Scripted TV- Sony Pictures

Deadline unspecified, apply here

Sony Pictures are looking for a highly organised and proactive Scripted Team Co-ordinator to join a fast-paced scripted development and production team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the action supporting senior leadership, helping shape development workflows, and playing a key part in bringing scripted projects to life.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for television who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to build a career in scripted production.

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ASSISTANT PRODUCER (CBEEBIES PARENTING)

Deadline to apply – Monday 18th May, apply here

BBC Children’s and Education is committed to offering the best content and for all UK children, providing a trusted environment that entertains, informs, and empowers children, adding real value to their lives. 


You’ll play a key role on the CBeebies Parenting digital team, working across web and social media content that demonstrates how to create opportunities to build chat and learning into everyday play, shares expert advice on child development and tips on all aspects of parent life.