Retail Assistant, Tate Edit, Tate Modern

Closes 17th June 2018 London Part time Paid (£15k-20k pro rata)
Contact retailhr@tate.org.uk

Tate Enterprises Ltd. is the trading arm of Tate. Its chief areas of operation are retailing on four sites, publishing (both Tate exhibition catalogues and general art books, as well as illustrated children’s books), product development, picture library and licensing.

Tate Edit features limited editions, objects for the home, and artist’s products. The selection will change regularly and is uniquely Tate. The first ‘edit’ has been chosen for us by Jasper Morrison, who also designed the beautiful space, in collaboration with architects Herzog and de Meuron. Since then we have worked with Momoko Mizutani, and currently Margaret Howell.

The shop includes many of our favourite things, from classic design pieces to objects created specially for us, and furniture, cutlery, glass and tableware used in Tate’s restaurants and member’s rooms.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Assistant to join the Tate Edit shop at Tate Modern on a permanent basis working minimum 26 hours per week.

Given the nature of the store we require someone who is comfortable with dealing with high value items and someone confident in communicating and building relationships with high profile clients. The position will require you to have a strong sales background in high end product with proven knowledge of modern art and design. The Retail Assistant will also be required to work events for new Edit launches.

To be successful you will need to love working with the public and have experience of working in a fast-paced, busy retail environment. You will be part of a dynamic team and so will need to work well with others and display excellent communication and collaboration skills.

We offer great benefits, staff training, performance and service awards, great discounts in our shops and catering outlets, Employee Assistance Program, Cycle scheme and free entry to exhibitions for our employees and their friends and family.

Please apply directly on our Careers Website.

Interviews planned for the week commencing 21st June 2018.

Volunteer during Art Night Open, Grad

Closes 12th June 2018 London Part time (volunteer) Unpaid
Contact Ksenia Afonina info@grad-london.com

Grad team are seeking volunteers who are interested in art and technology, keen to work with people, use iPhone and learn new trends. As a Grad volunteer, our aim is to provide you with a valuable experience and insight into the international art community, whilst helping us to promote our new digital art project delivered via mobile phone app, for iOS, during Art Night Festival on 7-8 July in London. You will work with the festival visitors – potential app users and a group of international artists – its creators and will also contribute to development of the ShadowMemory community in London.

Benefits include:

Gain insights about the contemporary art scene and learn how the events programme is run
Gain marketing experience at one of the most visited art festivals in London
Attend special training sessions with contemporary artists and get the inside scoop about the London Art Night Festival
Attend social events for volunteers during Art Night
Complimentary Grad ShadowMemory T-shirt
Accreditation and letter of reference from Grad
Paid expenses
Opportunity to work for Grad during further project launches
Timings: You should be available to represent ShadowMemory during Art Night Open on

Saturday, 7 July – 16:30- 22:00 & Sunday, 8 July 11:00 -16:00

Interviews: 13 & 15 June 15:00-18:00

Trainings: 30 June or 1 July, 4 & 7 July 2018 16:00 -18:00

Requirements: excellent communication skills, interest in contemporary art and experience using iPhone. You will be expected to participate in testing and collecting feedback from the app users.

If you’re interested in being part of this exciting project launch during this prestigious, contemporary art festival and you’re comfortable interacting with people & digital technology, Grad are keen to hear from you.

Please send a letter of interest and short profile to info@grad-london.com by 12 June.

Arts Facilitator, British Red Cross

Closes 22nd June 2018 London Part time Paid (£30k-40k pro rata)
Contact Chand Starin Basi c.basi@redcross.org.uk

The Red Cross runs a range of services for asylum seekers, including men’s and women’s support groups.

The men’s group is currently running arts workshops, focusing on producing personal narratives around experiences of migration and asylum, and are looking for community artists to facilitate these. Initially we are interested in people with an expertise in creative writing, but are also interested in hearing from people who can facilitate workshops in music, photography, or arts and crafts.

As this is a men’s group we are interested in working with male artist. We’re looking for artists with several years’ experience and training in therapeutic use of arts, and experience of working with people with mental health problems is essential.

This is a paid position, and the group runs on Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm.

If you’re interested please send a covering letter and CV to Chand Starin Basi at cbasi@redcross.org.uk

Looking forward to hearing from you

Front of House Assistant, Dominion Theatre

Closes 22nd June 2018 London Part time
Paid (£10k-15k pro rata)
Contact Sophia Rowland recruitment@nederlander.co.uk

We are looking for talented, enthusiastic and hard working individuals to join our Front of House team for the award winning production of Bat Out of Hell.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork, communication and sales technique. The contract offered is based on a minimum of 32 hours across Monday to Saturday evenings with Wednesday and Saturday matinees. Applicants must be available to work all 8 shows. The rate of pay starts at £9.75 with the potential for additional overtime mid-week and regular overtime on a Sunday (which is paid at double).

Previous experience working FOH is desirable, but not essential.

See the attached job description for more details.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to: Sophia Rowland, Front Of House Manager at recruitment@nederlander.co.uk, stating job reference DOMFOH in the subject line.

Administration Assistant (part-time), Arts at the Old Fire Station

Closes 2nd July 2018 South East Part time
Paid (£15k-20k pro rata) Contact recruitment@oldfirestation.org.uk

AOFS has grown substantially and now has a range of office and data inputting functions that need meticulous support across the areas of Bookings, Participation, HR, Marketing and Finance.

Key purpose:
To carry out general administrative tasks for the company under the direction of the Bookings and Administration Manager, including responsibility for the collating of data for evaluation and audience development, cash handling and invoice processing. Ensuring accuracy of data at all stages of the process will be key to the success of this position.

Please note that this role will be one of two administration assistants. There will be a shared responsibility across the two roles for providing support and delivering on the main duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description.

This is a new post and there will be opportunities to develop this role.

Salary – £17,500 – pro rata – 0.6 full time equivalent = £10,500

22.5 hours. 3 days per week. Days to be confirmed. The post is subject to a six-month probationary period. There is an annual leave entitlement of 25 days’ pro rata plus Bank Holidays, some days to be taken at specified times during the year.

To view the full job description and for more information on how to apply please visit https://oldfirestation.org.uk/about/vaca…
Deadline: 10 am on Monday 2nd July 2018.
Interviews: Friday 6th July 2018.

Internship – Development Department, Wigmore Hall

Closes 13th June 2018 London Part time (paid internship) Paid (£10k-15k pro rata)
Contact Penne Wallis pwallis@wigmore-hall.org.uk

Wigmore Hall is offering a 2-3 month internship within its busy fundraising department: 4 days a week (flexible working hours), July – August 2018, up to £300 per week. The internship could be extended in to September, depending on circumstances.

The Hall is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is keen to develop their writing skills and make a contribution towards the running of this world renowned and unique venue. The Hall is aware that on-site job experience can play an important role in advancing the careers of individuals interested in working in arts fundraising or in the voluntary sector. The intern will be assessed and mentored throughout their time at the Hall to ensure that agreed goals are reached.

Main duties

Assisting the Philanthropy Manager – Trusts and Foundations in the writing and presentation of reports around Wigmore Hall’s Learning programme
Identifying and researching prospective Trust and Foundation donors
Prioritising and scheduling applications and reports to Trusts and Foundations
Benefits

Insight into the workings of a world renowned classical music venue, and fundraising from Trusts and Foundations within the arts sector
Interaction with the Development and Learning departments at Wigmore Hall on a daily basis in preparation of report materials
Understanding of a wide range of projects related to Wigmore Hall’s Learning programme, which cover the breadth of the Hall’s work in the community
Letters of recommendation for future employment
Basic Requirements

Computer skills essential (word, excel and internet)
Fluent writing skills essential
Organisational and office skills preferable
Adaptability and flexibility
Interest in and knowledge of classical music
Please apply with a CV and a covering letter explaining what you would hope to gain from this internship and how it would benefit your career path to: Penne Wallis, Philanthropy Manager, Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP or pwallis@wigmore-hall.org.uk.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 5.00pm.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We plan to hold interviews at Wigmore Hall on Wednesday 20 June 2018.

Freelance Artist-Tutors, Roundhouse

Closes 11th June 2018 London Part time
Paid (£10k-15k pro rata)
Contact Giulia Cubattoli giulia.cubattoli@roundhouse.org.uk

Roundhouse is calling for artist tutors to deliver artistic projects with young people across our youth programme. We are looking for highly skilled artists and practitioners who are passionate about the power of the arts to transform lives. We would like to select a pool of artist-tutors with backgrounds in at least one of the following:

Music (including band development, song writers, production, vocalists, DJs)
Spoken word
Theatre
Cabaret
Film or radio
We are particularly interested in working with artists who also speak additional languages.

As an artist-tutor, you will be expected to:

Lead the artistic facilitation of each session on the times and dates agreed for each project
Attend planning and evaluation meetings as necessary
Develop a plan for each workshop session based on the aims and objectives of the project
Work with the Project Manager, Youth Support team and additional Artist-Tutors to support the needs of the young people on the projects
Adhere to Roundhouse Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies
Experience Required:

Essential:

Working with and facilitating artistic projects for young people aged 11-25
A high standard of artistic and/or professional experience
Ability to write to project plans based on project briefs and learning outcomes
Using arts as a tool to build personal and social development as well as artistic talent
Strong working knowledge of safeguarding practices, and Health and Safety
Valid DBS or willingness to undertake application
Desirable:

Experience of working with young people with complex needs
Experience of working in schools, pupil referral units, communities or similar settings
Experience of working with NEET young people or those at risk of exclusion from school
Experience of working with multi-lingual groups
Varied hours and fee, dependent on project.

To express interest please send your CV, a cover letter specifying your artistic skills and appropriate experience, and if appropriate, a link to images/video footage of your work to StudiosAdmin@roundhouse.org.uk

Deadline for expression of interest: 11th June

Interviews: w/c 18th June

Female BAME Makers & Designers for collaborative project, Collage Arts

Closes 1st July 2018 London Part time (work experience) Unpaid
Contact Sarah sarah@collage-arts.org

Calling Female BAME Makers and Designers for collaborative project

Join us and creating unique products for a stall at Alexandra Palace summer festival, expecting crowds of up to 30,000 people !

We are looking for makers and designers who need support to getting into the industry to take part in our collaborative project- Create your future – 1 day a week, designing at creating a unique immersive experience starting Thursday 14th June.

Get involved with

Visual merchandising

Sewing

Designing

Photography

Selling

How to set up an online shop

Marketing

We will aid you in finding creative employment opportunities, advice and guidance.

The only criteria is that you are 18+, living in Enfield or Haringey and are unemployed.

Please send a CV and a few examples of work and book an appointment to come in for a chat!

Any further queries don’t hesitate to get in contact !

http://www.collage-arts.org/create-your-future/

Roundhouse: Call Out for Freelance Artist-Tutors

Roundhouse is calling for artist tutors to deliver artistic projects with young people across our programmes. We would like to select a pool of artist-tutors with backgrounds in one of the following:

Music
Spoken word
Theatre
Cabaret
Circus
Film or radio

As an artist-tutor, you will be expected to:
-Lead the artistic facilitation of each session on the times and dates agreed for each project
-Attend planning and evaluation meetings as necessary
-Develop a plan for each workshop session based on the aims and objectives of the project
-Work with the Project Manager, Youth Support team and additional Artist-Tutors to support the needs of the young people on the projects
-Adhere to Roundhouse Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies

Varied hours and fee, dependent on project.

To express interest please send your CV, a cover letter, and if appropriate, a link to images/video footage of your work to:
StudiosAdmin@roundhouse.org.uk

Deadline for expression of interest: 11th June

CONTACT
email StudiosAdmin@roundhouse.org.uk
website http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/

Wandsworth Artists’ Open House & RCA: Bursary Scheme, 16-25 years

This year for the first time, Wandsworth Artists’ Open House are teaming up with the Royal College of Art to offer five bursaries to young artists and makers aged 16 to 25 who want to take part in the event.

Recipients of the bursaries will also receive a mentoring session with a staff member or student from the RCA, and receive help in finding a venue to show their work. If you are keen to share your work with the local community, benefit from tailored support and advice, and be part of a well established arts event, get in touch now!

Please contact the Enable Arts team to express your interest by emailing arts@enablelc.org, with the subject WAOH Bursary.

CONTACT
email arts@enablelc.org
website https://wandsworthart.com/
tel 020 3959 002