Deadline to apply – Monday, 20th January, 2025 link here
Factory Sounds is our annual programme designed to support and raise the profile of the music industry in Greater Manchester.
Making music in Greater Manchester or working in the industry? Apply to be part of our Factory Sounds 2025 cohort today.
We’re offering financial support of up to £1,000 for anyone based in Greater Manchester who’s involved in music, whether as a professional or amateur. This includes musicians and DJs, producers and promoters, even label owners and managers. Simply send us a proposal mapping out why you’d like to receive financial support (details are below) and we’ll consider your pitch.
Deadline to apply – Monday, 13th January, 2025 link here
Calling All Artists in the North-West!
Location: No.93 Harpurhey Wellbeing Centre, Manchester Fees: £200 per session + £40 for materials (CREATE) / £200 per event (CHAT)
Are you an artist with lived experience of mental health? Join SICK! Productions’ awarding winning SMASH! programme to inspire and empower through creativity and conversation. We’re seeking diverse artists to deliver Participatory Workshops (CREATE) and Creative Conversations (CHAT) for participants referred through mental health services.
Key Dates: Application Deadline: 13 January 2025 Interviews: W/C 27 January 2025
Deadline to apply – Friday, 17th January, 2025 link here
Salary: £27,500pa plus pension, NI etc.
This is a fixed term contract until March 31st 2026.
Work Well Trafford is a Trafford-wide project designed to support people who are at risk of unemployment, or recently unemployed, for health-related reasons.
The Key Worker will work as a part of a group of workers across the borough, based in the six Trafford community hubs.
The Key Worker for North Trafford will be employed by St John’s Centre, but will spend time during the working week both at St John’s Centre and Stretford Public Hall. Within both venues they will operate as part of the local team, identifying, registering and supporting a caseload of service users. They will deliver tailored one-to-one support, helping to address barriers to employment and creating a realistic ‘back to work’ or ‘stay in work’ plan with the individuals.
Deadline to apply – Thursday 30th January, link here
Factory International, the organisation behind Manchester International Festival (MIF), is looking for a Marketing and Audiences Officer to help share the stories of their year-round programme and iconic festival. This role will play a vital part in building relationships with audiences, amplifying Factory International’s unique voice, and ensuring activities reach the widest and most diverse communities.
As part of the Audiences team, you’ll work across campaigns for Factory International’s groundbreaking cultural events and MIF, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to bring their vision to life.
Click here or the link above for more information and to apply.
Deadline to apply – Thursday, 30th January, 2025 link here
Salary – up to £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
We’re looking for a creative and dynamic storyteller to join our team and bring the programme for Manchester International Festival 2025 (MIF25) to life across our social media channels.
This role will focus on producing and sharing compelling stories about the artists, works, and experiences of the festival, creating content that excites and inspires our audiences. Reporting to the Senior Audiences Manager (Content) and working closely with the Social Media Manager, Content Producer, and Videographers, you’ll play a key role in shaping how the festival is experienced digitally.
Deadline to apply – Friday, 24th January, 2025 link here
This is a brilliant opportunity for anyone looking to for an entry-level role in podcasting. You’ll be across everything we do at Crowd, supporting the production of both audio and video podcast episodes.
You’ll often be the first point of contact and you’ll be the heartbeat of the production, tracking project timelines and manage scheduling. From booking guests and studios, to processing invoices and payments, to sending microphones and kits across the world, no one day will look the same. You’ll need to be adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
There is huge scope for development in this role and for learning all aspects of the podcast industry.
Back2Work offer a wide range of training courses in Greater Manchester to help you get back to work within key industry sectors including Construction, Warehousing, Customer Service, Contact Centres and Hospitality.
On completion of your training, you’ll receive industry recognised qualifications and support to ensure that you progress into full-time employment opportunities within Greater Manchester, or further training to support your career goals.
Deadline to apply – Friday, 17th January, 2025 link here
THE ROLE
Contract Type: 17 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Location: ABC Versa Studios, Manchester
Salary: £21,840
An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development.
As a Production Apprentice, you’ll learn a wide range of skills and gain a breadth of real life experience which may include helping to develop ideas and stories; learning how to use technical equipment and specialist software; assisting your team on location/in studio; finding guests and participants; researching content; creating content for social media; helping out/’running’ on the studio floor; in a TV gallery or in a radio studio. All the while, you’ll be learning content-making skills from experienced production team members as well as expert BBC trainers.
Deadline to apply – Friday, 17th January, 2025 link here
THE ROLE
Salary: £21,840 Contract type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Salford
An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development.
As a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in how content creation comes together, from concept to reaching the audience, in TV/ Audio or content for online. You will learn a wide range of skills which may include preparing for shoots or live radio studios and recordings; coordinating transport; booking kit and crews; issuing information the teams need via ‘call sheets’; assisting with the management of budgets and assisting with coordinating staff training; helping on the studio floor, in the TV gallery or on the BBC’s radio stations such as Radio 1, 1Xtra or Asian Network and ensuring that everyone gets paid! All the while you’ll be learning best practice from expert BBC production management teams – making sure everyone has everything they need to film/record events; checking rules and regulations so that crews/teams can work safely and ensuring everything is documented, filed and in line with privacy and licensing policies.
Deadline to apply – Friday, 17th January, 2025 link here
THE ROLE
Contract Type: 17 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Salford
Salary: £21,840
An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development. As a Production Apprentice, you’ll learn a wide range of skills and gain a breadth of real life experience which may include helping to develop ideas and stories; learning how to use technical equipment and specialist software; assisting your team on location/in studio; finding guests and participants; researching content; creating content for social media; helping out/’running’ on the studio floor; in a TV gallery or in a radio studio. All the while, you’ll be learning content-making skills from experienced production team members as well as expert BBC trainers.
Deadline to apply – Friday, 17th January, 2025 link here
THE ROLE
Salary: £21,840 Contract type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Salford
An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development.
As a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in how content creation comes together, from concept to reaching the audience, in TV/ Audio or content for online. You will learn a wide range of skills which may include preparing for shoots or live radio studios and recordings; coordinating transport; booking kit and crews; issuing information the teams need via ‘call sheets’; assisting with the management of budgets and assisting with coordinating staff training; helping on the studio floor, in the TV gallery or on the BBC’s radio stations such as Radio 1, 1Xtra or Asian Network and ensuring that everyone gets paid! All the while you’ll be learning best practice from expert BBC production management teams – making sure everyone has everything they need to film/record events; checking rules and regulations so that crews/teams can work safely and ensuring everything is documented, filed and in line with privacy and licensing policies.
Deadline to apply – Sunday 19th January, link here
The Visitor Team is the connection between visitors, collections, building and surrounding parks and gardens. Members of the Visitor Team are friendly, professional, approachable, knowledgeable, and make people feel comfortable during their time here. This includes welcoming visitors from a variety of backgrounds with a wide range of needs and giving every one the information they require to help them get the most from their visit. Visitor Team Assistants therefore must stay up to date with the latest news and event information, as well as what’s happening across Manchester’s wider cultural scene.
Visitor Team Assistants provide day-to-day access, care, and safety for all our visitors as well as the security of our building and collections. This is done by working closely with our Building and Operations Team to ensure everything looks smart, tidy and is safe for the public to enjoy. Visitor Team Assistants are actively involved with First Aid, Health and Safety, Access as well as Fire Evacuation procedures to ensure this occurs.
Visitor Team Assistants also deliver guided tours on various topics and themes as well as gather important data by collecting surveys from our visitors. In addition, Visitor Team Assistants support events such as weddings, concerts, and exhibition previews, whilst proactively collaborating with other teams and partners who run a whole range of programmes and activities across the gallery.
Whether you’re engaging with your creativity for the first time or looking to refine your skills, each session offers a welcoming space to explore different creative practices and connect with others who share your passion for art.
Book your place today and make this year the start of your artistic journey.
Deadline to apply – Monday 13th January, link here
Sick Productions are looking for exciting and diverse artists, from the North-West of England with lived experience of mental health to deliver creative workshops and/or facilitate conversations to participants referred through various mental health services in the community and wider city.
A dedicated Mental Health Practitioner attends all sessions to offer additional support to the participants and help maintain a safe working environment for all involved.
They are looking for artist to deliver in the following two elements:
Participatory Workshops (CREATE): Artist led workshops developing creativity as a way of exploring participants own experiences. These sessions will be carefully pitched to enable participants to engage in ways that they are comfortable with. These sessions are up to 2 hours long and welcome a group of up to 10 participants.
Creative Conversations (CHAT): Facilitated conversations with artists about their work, the challenges they have faced and their approach to managing their own mental health and wellbeing. We envisage these to be intimate events for a group of up to 10 participants.
Workshop Fee: £200 per 2 hour session (inclusive of half day planning), plus an additional £40 for materials.
Creative Conversation Fee: £200 per 1.5 hour event (inclusive of half day planning).
A travel budget is available for artists travelling from outside of Manchester.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application Deadline: Monday 13th January 2025 Shortlisting: W/C 13 January 2025 Interviews: W/C Monday 27th January 2025
Deadline to apply – Friday 31st January, link here
To support the delivery and ongoing development of a quality and responsive volunteering brokerage service for people that live, work or study in the City of Manchester; by working closely with volunteer-involving organisations and groups to identify and develop new volunteering opportunities; and to provide a range of services in support of developing good practice in volunteer involvement. This role will lead on the active communities’ objective to support a growing range of opportunities for local people to be active citizens in their communities.
The role involves supporting to deliver activities that are based on or enhance Macc’s Volunteer Centre Quality accreditation status (VCQA), and the 5 core functions of a volunteer centre: Strategic Development of Volunteering, Good Practice Development, Developing Volunteering Opportunities, Voice of Volunteering and Brokerage.
Click here or follow the link above for more details and to apply.
Deadline to apply – Monday 13th January, link here
Manchester International Festival couldn’t run without the dedication, energy and enthusiasm of their amazing volunteers. Some 426 volunteers got involved in MIF23, doing everything from helping out with preparations to greeting the public at the events. Factory International’s Festival Volunteer Manager is critical to the smooth running of this programme.
The Festival Volunteer Manager will lead on the recruitment of MIF volunteers, training and induction, and support for volunteers taking part in the 2025 programme. They will ensure that the volunteer programme is inclusive and accessible, and that volunteers have a fantastic experience at all points.
The primary focus of this role is leading on the volunteer-facing aspects of the MIF Volunteer Programme, however the post holder will work within a Volunteering Team that also delivers other Factory International volunteering programmes, including those at Aviva Studios, and may also support the delivery of these from time to time.
This role will involve a significant amount of evening and weekend working – particularly during May, June, and July, to facilitate the delivery of the programme. It is likely that this role will involve working additional hours, particularly during the Festival, which can then be taken back on a flexible basis.
Click here or the link above for more information and to apply.
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On the most recent HYPE THEMshow, Manchester creative, Pearlz, joined our hosting duo, kaoti & sher. Alongside some quality chat on the airwaves, we were even treated to an exclusive live set behind the decks. You can listen back to the full show below.
We caught up with Pearlz behind the scenes to get to know him a bit better and to find out what exciting things he has coming up that we shouldn’t miss out on.
So, Pearlz,if you had to describe your music in three words to someone who had never heard it before, how would you describe it?
In 3 words if I was to describe the music I make it would be: emotive, melodic and energetic, all under the umbrella of electronic dance music.
Where did your journey with music and DJing begin?
My journey with music and DJing stemmed quite organically from the simple enjoyment of listening to music. As my music tastes developed, so did my interest in becoming immersed in more than just being a spectator. I received my first set of decks just after I moved to university about 5 years ago and started producing not long after this as COVID hit.
At university in Bath I became heavily involved with all the events happening there and it gave me an opening to start DJing to a crowd as opposed to the condensation in my first year accommodation. I definitely fell for the music and events world. Since then, I’ve been channelling my creativity into any opportunities that come my way. For me, every set is a chance to convey a feeling, an atmosphere and to communicate untethered from the bounds of language – this is why DJing and music are so personal to me, it allows me to speak without talking.
Have there been any important role models in your musical journey or any that have inspired your sound/aesthetic?
The greatest inspiration, hands down, that has inspired my whole journey is Mall Grab. His sound and his energy has had the greatest impact upon my musical characteristics. He’s been such a role model to me. Being the headliner of one of my first rave experiences and my admiration for his distinct musical identity has fully cemented him into my musical hemisphere. A lot of my music draws on the emotions that he’s made me feel at his events and that’s been relayed through my entire music experience.
The opportunity to close for him last year was a full-circle moment. It was probably the highlight of my musical career up to date.
Where do you find inspiration for your creativity?
I think, like every creative, creativity comes in waves. There will be some weeks I feel quite a resistance to creating despite it being what I love. Then there will be weeks where I’m brimming with ideas and hyper-focused on finishing things. I like to draw inspiration from a lot of sources. These include reading magazines and sometimes it will be a single image, object or sound that will spark an idea.
I like to think of my creativity as the embodiment of my subconscious mind. It’s the stuff that exists inside that words inadequately could express. Creating is what brings me joy and offers me a new language to work with – I’m content if no one is able to understand it and thrilled if they are!
Who is your queer icon?
In the music scene HAAi is one of my queer icons – I love her style, her aura, each time I’ve met her she’s been so warm and down-to-earth. She’s one of my favs.
Can you tell us more about your events, Pink Slip?
After being invited to Resident Advisor’s Access All Areas event last year ,I had the opportunity to hear Sophia Kearney speak on her experiences co-founding HE.SHE.THEY. Her talk was really motivational and I already had thoughts about starting my own event. It felt like the natural next step in utilising the skills I gained with Origins. So, after being inspired by that day I bit the bullet and started Pink Slip.
The night was about recreating the adrenaline of putting everything on the line, creating space for diverse dancefloors and nurturing local and emerging talent. Our first couple events have been really fun and although it’s been on a hiatus recently I hope to revisit putting our third event on soon!
What does being queer mean to you?
Being queer to me represents freedom. It’s the freedom to exist, to flourish, to create and to be exactly who I am. I don’t define myself by my queerness but that’s not to say that it isn’t an integral part to who I am and what I create. Its influence seeps throughout my work and is a presence I’m comforted by as I live my life and do the things I enjoy. I’m grateful to all those that have come before and those that are continuing to push heteronormative boundaries so that we may exist and create as ourselves.
If you had to recommend a queer-centred space or venue in Manchester to somebody, where would you point them to?
I would suggest the amazing stuff they do at Islington Mill and Partisan Collective.
What do you see for the future of your music? Do you have any particular goals you’d like to achieve with your creative journey?
I hope to continue to enjoy creating and see where it takes me. I feel as though creativity can blossom more organically and more naturally away from commercial pressures so I would like to find a balance between allowing this to happen but also being proactive in the complex industry so that the opportunities are there for me to showcase my work.
My end goal would be to secure a decent career in the creative sector whatever that might entail. I’m dead-set on being unable to compromise on doing something I don’t enjoy. I’d love to find something where I could do what I love that also propped up my spending habits! Some sort of DJ, artist, fashion designer, all-round really cool person job would be perfect…
Where’s the best place for people to find you on social media and to find your mixes?
My instagram is @pearlz2k where I post everything I’m up to and you can find my music on my Soundcloud @pearlz2k.
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Reform Radio team in Manchester as Interim Head of Development (on a maternity leave cover contract – 9-12 months). Reform Radio is a Community Interest Company, award winning radio station, and arts organisation (an ACE NPO and Manchester City Council Cultural Partner). We’re dedicated to using creativity and culture to support young adults in building confidence, improving wellbeing and to access skills training and progression pathways.
As part of our senior team the Interim Head of Development will work closely with our three Directors to develop and meet organisational income targets and business development goals. Our diverse income portfolio includes public sector tenders and grants, trusts and foundation grants, and commissions.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in strategic development and management of fundraising, ideally in arts organisations, with a proven track record of securing significant grants from public and private funders. This could be the ideal role for somebody looking for a flexible, part-time senior position and for the next exciting step in their fundraising career.
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 specification are also available as an audio file, and we’re happy to accept applications in written format, audio or video.
This is a rolling deadline with an anticipated start date March 2025. Please note applications will not start being reviewed until 20th January 2025.
About Reforn Radio
Reform Radio is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and DAB radio station that broadcasts the best in independent music, arts and culture from Manchester to the world. We use radio as a tool to engage young adults from across the North into high-quality creative training and to support them to build meaningful careers.
Some of our favourite stats from 2023/24:
We delivered 716 free creative sessions to a total of 580 participants.
We delivered Employment and Creative Skills training to 247 young adults.
With 86% progressing onto employment, education, training and volunteering.
We reached an online audience of 1.47 million.
519 DJs broadcast original shows across our station.
Our Vision: To live in a world where all young people have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our Values: Creativity, Community and Collaboration.
Hours: Part time – 64 hours a month. Salary: Annual salary of £35,000- £40,000 pro rata, dependent on experience. Annual Leave: 11.5 days (including bank holidays)/year. Pension: Optional Nest Pension scheme Location: This role is based at the Reform Radio offices in Manchester, but flexible working requests will be considered. Address: Reform Radio, Bonded Warehouse, Lower Byrom St, Manchester
Role Description:
There is an exciting opportunity at Reform Radio for a senior fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant income through high level bid writing,partner relations and fundraising to join the team on a 9-12-month maternity-cover contract.
Working with the directors to help shape organisational strategy and align fundraising activity to meet the goals and objectives of the organisation. The right candidate will leverage their experience and contacts to help bring consistent and significant new income to the organisation and bring new ideas and enthusiasm for the work we do and how we can strengthen and support it.
Main responsibilities will include;
Working closely with the Directors to meet organisational targets and development goals. Our current fundraised income is generated through grants, trusts, foundations, and earned income through public sector contracts and commissions..
Working closely with Directors on wider organisational development (e.g. business planning, finance, governance, strategy), to ensure fundraising activity is fully aligned with the organisation’s current capacity and future plans.
Leading on shaping and writing of large scale bids in response to tenders, usually for adult skills training contracts.
Researching and developing a pipeline of new grant opportunities.
Shaping and developing funding bids for trusts and foundations and statutory grants, meeting strategic funding deadlines with availability to be responsive to quick turnaround opportunities and deadlines.
Supporting the Directors on the ACE NPO submission for 2027-2030 (deadline July 2025).
Working closely with the Head of Quality Assurance on the reporting for the organisation’s ACE NPO funding agreement and the development and delivery of high quality Board papers.
To build ‘Cases for Support’ relevant to the different funding sources.
To develop a low level strategy to bring lower level CSR support including sponsorship of outreach programmes and our station infrastructure.
To work with the Marketing team on the development of our “Supporters” monthly subscription service.
Supporting the Head of Quality Assurance on funder and stakeholder reporting.
Supporting the Audio Production team on the development of commission and audio industry tender bids.
To ensure effective systems and processes are in place which reflect best practice in the sector.
To ensure proper recognition of supporters and develop new and innovative ideas for better ways of acknowledgment.
Provide fundraising advice and support to Reform Radio participants.
Continue to embed fundraising across the whole organisation and maintain team support.
Continuing to improve fundraising systems, policies and procedures, including the management and collection of data.
Bringing together the support of the Board to assist with the development of income streams.
Person Specification
Essential skills, knowledge and qualities required:
Minimum 3 yrs experience in management of fundraising, ideally in arts organisations but we would welcome applications from candidates with experience in other areas.
Relevant experience of supporting organisational and strategic development.
Proven track record of securing significant grants (£100k+) from public funders (e.g. local authority and ACE), arts funders (e.g. Youth Music, Paul Hamlyn), and social funders (National Lottery, Henry Smith Charity).
Relevant experience writing successful bids and tenders to the highest level and working with partners both within and outside the organisation to secure this work.
Experience working with a range of partners and stakeholders.
Excellent organisation skills and an eye for detail.
A high level of financial literacy with experience of developing organisational/project budgets and cashflows.
Ability to work across and balance competing priorities, colleagues and partners.
Experience of working independently to meet multiple deadlines.
A commitment to the vision and mission of Reform Radio.
Desirable skills, knowledge and qualities required:
An understanding/experience of CIC fundraising models and techniques.
Experience of writing and securing tender bids/contracts.
Experience in writing NPO applications or reporting on NPO funding agreements.
Experience of working with management accounts.
Experience in supporting or coaching others to access funding opportunities.
Experience of working with funders and partners within Greater Manchester.
For all paid roles at Reform Radio we require you undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
How To Apply
Closing dates for applicants: This has a rolling deadline, we will review applications as they come in and close the opportunity when we find a suitable candidate. It’s recommended to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. However please note applications will not be reviewed until January 20th.
We’re asking applicants to send the following in either written, video or audio format:
A CV (max 2 pages/ 3 minutes)
A cover letter (max 2 pages/ 3 minutes)
Including:
What relevant experience do you have?
What do you think you would bring to this role and to the organisation?
Why is the work of Reform Radio important to you?
Why is this role attractive to you?
Please provide 2 references (we will not contact references unless an offer is made) Please complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form here (optional)
Access Support
If you have any access requirements or if you are facing barriers in applying that we can help remove then please get in touch.
Reform Radio is registered as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) which means under the Disability Confident Scheme we will guarantee an interview for people with a disability (as defined in the Equality Act 2010) who can demonstrate they meet the person specification essential criteria within the job description. If you meet the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 please let us know in your application.
Deadline to apply – 12pm, Wednesday 8th January 2025, link here
Contract:Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £29,134 per annum
At the Royal Exchange everyone within the Production Team is included in the creative process and the Sound team work closely with the other departments and freelancers to ensure the efficient operation, delivery, and maintenance of sound resources across our spaces both on and off site.
This role will involve varied work patterns, including evenings and weekends, involving operating, installing and maintaining sound equipment for projects and performances involving work with professionals and non-professionals in our main space, studio and off-site.
