Jobs Archive: December 2006

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UK

Senior Lecturer in Italian
LEEDS UNIVERSITY
Location: Leeds
Salary:  £39,935 - £46,295
Closing date: 01 December 2006
We welcome applications from candidates with specialisms in any area, but expect to give preference to those with interests in twentieth-century and/or contemporary Italian culture, including one or more of cinema, cultural studies or literature. You will be expected to develop and sustain an active programme of research in your specialist field and to contribute fully to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes of the Department and School.
To Apply:  to apply online please visit www.leeds.ac.uk and click on jobs. Alternatively application packs are available via email recruitment@adm.leeds.ac.uk or tel 0113 343 5771

Archive Administraton Officer 
ENGLISH HERITAGE
Location: Wiltshire
Salary:  £50 000
Closing date: 01 December 2006
We are looking for someone to run the archive on a day-to-day basis, providing an efficient retrieval and filing service to its users. You must have experience of handling and managing both large and small archive collections and knowledge of their conservation and storage requirements.
To Apply: To request an electronic application pack, please email recruit.swindon@englishheritage.org.uk quoting reference J/059/06 in the subject box. If you require a hard copy, please telephone 01793 414624 and quote reference J/059/06.

Director
CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Location: Nottingham
Salary:  £50 000
Closing date: 04 December 2006
The Board is seeking an experienced and inspirational Director to lead and drive the artistic and strategic direction of the centre, ensuring it achieves its creative, social and financial objectives, promoting excellence and access through a distinctive, original and world class programme of exhibitions and events.
To Apply: For an information pack, please contact Heather Newill, Director AEM International Ltd. on 01728 660026 or info@aeminternational.co.uk

Audience Development Manager
FILM LONDON
Location: London
Salary:  unspecified
Closing date: 04 December 2006
FILM LONDON is seeking to recruit an experienced professional to play a key role in managing Film London's exhibition and education strategy. The post holder will lead our fundraising, partnership development and project funding programmes to entertain, educate and excite London's audiences.
To Apply: For further details and an application form visit www.filmlondon.org.uk, email jobs@filmlondon.org.uk or call 020 7613 7676.

Director of Planning and Operations
SERPENTINE GALLERY
Location: London
Salary:  £60 000
Closing date: 04 December 2006
This is a newly created position to ensure the Serpentine Gallery is a model arts institution in the 21st Century. Working in this dynamic, leading international modern and contemporary public art gallery in central London, the Director of Planning and Operations will join the Gallery at an exciting moment of expansion.
To Apply: For a job description please contact administrator@serpentinegallery.org To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter explaining why you believe you are the right person for the role.

Managing Director
CARDBOARD CITIZENS
Location: London
Salary:  £45 000
Closing date: 06 December 2006
Cardboard Citizens is the UK's only homeless people's professional theatre company and the leading practitioner of Forum Theatre in the UK. We work with and for people who have experience of, or who are at risk of becoming homeless. The company relies on income from a range of sources including Arts Council England, various Trusts & Foundations, and service delivery contracts.
To Apply: See www.cardboardcitizens.org.uk

Production Manager
CARTOON NETWORK
Location: London
Salary:  unspecified
Closing date: 06 December 2006
Highly organised and with a demonstrable background in a production role on animated TV series or features, you'll be well connected within the industry and have experience of managing budgets. A broad knowledge of the UK and international animation industry is essential along with a talent for managing people and a genuine interest in their career development.
To Apply: please send a summary of your career to date and salary expectations to Natalie Francis, International Recruitment, Time Warner, Time Warner House, 44 Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7JL or email: Natalie.francis@timewarner.com
Expected start date Jan/Feb '07

Operations Manager
NEWLYN ART GALLERY
Location: Cornwall
Salary:  £21 000
Closing date: 08 December 2006
The post holder will coordinate all front of house activity, including café and retail provision at both sites, the recruitment, training and retention of a large team of volunteers and ensure a customer centred approach across the organisation.
To Apply: For further information or an application pack please contact personnel@cornwall.gov.uk 01872 323117 - Answerphone

Development Manager
NEWLYN ART GALLERY
Location: Cornwall
Salary:  £24 000
Closing date: 08 December 2006
You will coordinate the strategic long term marketing and development of both venues, with specific responsibility for the management of marketing, fundraising, evaluation and business development.
To Apply: For further information or an application pack please contact personnel@cornwall.gov.uk 01872 323117 - Answerphone

Deputy Director - Exhibitions Manager
NEWLYN ART GALLERY
Location: Cornwall
Salary:  £24 000
Closing date: 08 December 2006
You will be responsible for an international programme of contemporary art projects across two venues and in off-site locations. You will deputize for the Director in their absence.
To Apply: For further information or an application pack please contact personnel@cornwall.gov.uk 01872 323117 - Answerphone

Artistic Director
GATE THEATRE
Location: London
Salary:  unspecified
Closing date: 11 December 2006
The successful candidate will be a talented director and inspirational leader with a bold and ambitious artistic vision for London's only theatre dedicated to international writing.
To Apply: For an application pack, visit the jobs section at www.gatetheatre.co.uk

Artistic Director
GATE THEATRE
Location: London
Salary:  unspecified
Closing date: 11 December 2006
This new role will involve working with the existing Research Officer, to increase funding opportunities for Tate. Your methodical and proactive approach will ensure every prospective source of funds is thoroughly researched and investigated, and you'll use your excellent writing ability to prepare detailed and comprehensive reports which will be used on a daily basis. With great organisational and interpersonal skills, you'll have the confidence to work with a wide range of people, and will build effective working relationships with the Fundraising team who'll be using your reports, and who'll look to you to ensure that useful information about key prospects flows smoothly throughout our organisation.
To Apply: To apply, visit our website or email jobs@tate.org.uk quoting ref: 6117/BS

General Manager
COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE
Location: Essex
Salary:  £20 - 25 000
Closing date: 13 December 2006
To oversee a dynamic and diverse programme of performance arts plus offsite events management.
To Apply: For information pack please telephone 01206 500900 e mail pip@colchesterartscentre.com or call for informal chat with Anthony Roberts.

Artistic Manager
EXODUS
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary:  £22, 000 (part-time)
Closing date: 13 December 2006
An experienced and dynamic Artistic Manager is sought to develop and manage a range of high quality participatory projects with Refugees and Asylum Seekers and other local communities from Greater Manchester. The role will involve working as part of the Exodus Refugee Arts programme developing and managing creative programmes of work in the Greater Manchester boroughs of: Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, as well as supporting existing programmes in Wigan and Bolton. Partnership and resource development will be a key task for this post-holder.
To Apply: For an application pack: Contact Paul Williams on 0161 234 2981, or admin@can.uk.com Closing date for completed application forms: 5pm Tuesday 14th December; Interviews Tuesday 9th January. CAN positively welcomes applications from disabled people and all sectors of the community. CAN is an equal opportunities employer.

Manager
WATERSIDE ARTS CENTRE
Location: Sale, Trafford
Salary:  £30 843 - 33 335
Closing date: 14 December 2006
Waterside Arts Centre is Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council's new arts venue, set in a stunning waterside location in the heart of Sale town centre.
To Apply: Application form from:  0161 912 2602 / myra.ince-reeves@trafford.gov.uk / www.trafford.gov.uk / www.watersideartscentre.co.uk

Operations Manager
WATERSIDE ARTS CENTRE
Location: Sale, Trafford
Salary:  £20 895- 22 293
Closing date: 15 December 2006
Waterside Arts Centre is Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council's new arts venue, set in a stunning waterside location in the heart of Sale town centre.
To Apply: Application form from:  0161 912 2602 / myra.ince-reeves@trafford.gov.uk / www.trafford.gov.uk / www.watersideartscentre.co.uk 

Music Programmer
ROUNDHOUSE
Location:  London
Salary:  £30 000
Closing date:15 December 2006
A highly experienced Music Programmer with outstanding contacts in the music industry. You will be responsible for delivering a dynamic and groundbreaking music programme across a broad range of music genres including rock, pop, world, jazz and other contemporary musics in the Roundhouse's 3000 capacity Main Performance space and 200 capacity Studio.
To Apply:  For further information and an application form please visit our website at www.roundhouse.org.uk or email recruitment@roundhouse.org.uk. If these options are unavailable to you, please telephone Haleema Latif, HR Administrator on 020 7424 9991 ext. 449.

Documentation Manager
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Location: London
Salary:  £28,300 - £35,375 per annum (pay award pending)
Closing date: 15 December 2006
You will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Museum's Documentation Strategy, ensuring the creation and maintenance of consistent collections data, whether generated through collections management or curatorial functions, to agreed standards across the Museum, at all times working in close liaison with our own staff and the Consultant Project Manager..
To Apply: For an application pack please visit our website: www.iwm.org.uk (Recruitment) or e-mail recruit@iwm.org.uk We regret that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application, in this instance, has been unsuccessful.

Head of Museum Policy
MUSEUMS LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES COUNCIL
Location: England
Salary:  £70 000
Closing date: 15 December 2006
Your role will involve working closely with a wide range of stakeholder and representative bodies, including government departments, offering advice on national policies and acting as a powerful advocate for museums at the highest levels. You will also be actively involved in the future development of strategic programmes for improvement and innovation
To Apply: For further information, including how to apply, please visit www.tribalresourcing.com/mla For an informal discussion, please contact our retained consultant, Tim Lewindon of Tribal Executive Resourcing, on 0115 934 7305

Youth Theatre Director
OXFORD PLAYHOUSE
Location:  Oxford
Salary:  £30 000
Closing date:15 December 2006
Youth Theatre Director - a passion for inspiring young people. 8 hours a week during term-time to lead Oxford Playhouse's new youth theatre for 16-22 year olds. Professional directing experience and a track record of working with young people essential.
To Apply:  Please contact Ruth Weyman at Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305318 or email ruth.weyman@oxfordplayhouse.com for further information and an application form.

Education Assistant
OXFORD PLAYHOUSE
Location:  Oxford
Salary:  ?
Closing date:15 December 2006
You will be responsible for administrating activities from auditions to workshops, pre-show talks to holiday schemes. Excellent communication and administration skills, and a passion for theatre essential.
To Apply:  Please contact Ruth Weyman at Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305318 or email ruth.weyman@oxfordplayhouse.com for further information and an application form.

Curator of Public Programmes
MANCHESTER MUSEUM
Location:  Manchester
Salary:  £25,633 - £31,525
Closing date:18 December 2006
You will lead the planning, development and implementation of the Museum's public programmes, meeting visitor targets and increasing the Museum's profile as a key regional cultural organisation.  You will have developed, delivered and evaluated public programmes to a wide range of audiences and have knowledge of the use of dramatic interpretation in cultural/heritage venues.  You will have strong organisational and communication skills, be creative, enthusiastic and dynamic.
To Apply:  Application forms and further particulars are available from our website or by contacting +44 (0) 161 275 2028 or centralservices-hr@manchester.ac.uk quoting the reference number. www.manchester.ac.uk/vacancies

 Director of Learning and Skills Strategy
ARTS COUNCIL
Location: London
Salary:  £50 -60 000
Closing date: 18 December 2006 9am
This is a senior level post. The successful candidates will bring a depth of specialist knowledge with an instinct for collaboration, a strategic perspective and the ability to create exciting new partnerships nationally and internationally. They will be figures of authority, commanding respect externally.
To Apply: Apply at gs12.globalsuccessor.com/fe/tpl_arts_council01.asp?newms=jj&id=26025&aid=1920 

Director of Visual Arts Strategy
ARTS COUNCIL
Location: London
Salary:  £50 -60 000
Closing date: 18 December 2006 9am
This is a senior level post. The successful candidates will bring a depth of specialist knowledge with an instinct for collaboration, a strategic perspective and the ability to create exciting new partnerships nationally and internationally. They will be figures of authority, commanding respect externally.
To Apply: Apply at gs12.globalsuccessor.com/fe/tpl_arts_council01.asp?newms=jj&id=26025&aid=1920 

Director of Theatre Strategy
ARTS COUNCIL
Location: London
Salary:  £50 -60 000
Closing date: 18 December 2006 9am
This is a senior level post. The successful candidates will bring a depth of specialist knowledge with an instinct for collaboration, a strategic perspective and the ability to create exciting new partnerships nationally and internationally. They will be figures of authority, commanding respect externally.
To Apply: Apply at gs12.globalsuccessor.com/fe/tpl_arts_council01.asp?newms=jj&id=26025&aid=1920

Director of Dance Strategy
ARTS COUNCIL
Location: London
Salary:  £50 -60 000
Closing date: 18 December 2006 9am
This is a senior level post. The successful candidates will bring a depth of specialist knowledge with an instinct for collaboration, a strategic perspective and the ability to create exciting new partnerships nationally and internationally. They will be figures of authority, commanding respect externally.
To Apply: Apply at gs12.globalsuccessor.com/fe/tpl_arts_council01.asp?newms=jj&id=26025&aid=1920

Organisational Conflict Project Director
ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS
Location:  London
Salary:  £40 000
Closing date:19 December 2006
You will have proven experience of managing high profile projects, some knowledge of conflict resolution and mediation techniques and outstanding communications skills.
To Apply:  More details about this post, the RSA and how to apply are at www.thersa.org/conflictdirector

Director of Communications
MUSEUMS LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES
Location: London
Salary:  £80 000
Closing date: 20 December 2006
To Apply: for further information please visit www.tribalresourcing.com/mla

Chief Executive
DERWENTSIDE TRUST FOR SPORTS AND THE ARTS
Location: Derwentshire
Salary:  £60 -70 000
Closing date: 21 December 2006
You will be directly responsible to the Board for the management, development, operation and performance of the new Trust, ensuring benefits for all sections of the Community and interested bodies are maximised. It is essential that you have significant senior managerial experience gained within a leisure related industry, along with an appropriate management, professional or post graduate qualification.
To Apply: Application packs can be downloaded from www.derwentside.gov.uk/jobsonline; or requested via email personnel@derwentside.gov.uk; or telephone (01207) 218246 (answerphone) or (01207) 218518 (minicom).

Museum Curator/E-Manager
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Location: West London
Salary:  £21 320 - 29 000
Closing date:22 December 2006
Applicants must hold a 1st degree in history or related museum degree/qualification; have a MA (or working to) in Museum Studies/Heritage and significant museum experience as curator/department head. However, applications from individuals with specific skills will also be accepted if they do not hold formal educational qualifications.
To Apply:  For further details on the post please contact Col (Retd) Drew Fielden on 01252 833593 or email Regtsec@rhqtherlc.org.uk We actively encourage online applications. By applying at www.mod.uk you can be sure that your application has been received on time. If you are unable to apply online please contact: Sam Lyall, Army Civilian Human Resource Services on 01980 615818 or email on 1b2-pers@hqatra.mod.uk When applying you should specify on the application form the post you are interested in by quoting: HRMS/326391/Curator.

Financial Controller
NATIONAL THEATRE
Location: London
Salary:  £42 000
Closing date: 23 December 2006
The successful applicant must be a professionally qualified accountant with experience of managing a complex finance function. You will also be an exceptional team leader with the ability to manage staff and prioritise differing deadlines. You will have a good working knowledge and experience of financial management systems with a proven track record of financial reporting and producing annual statutory accounts. You will demonstrate a confident yet diplomatic approach, showing adaptability and drive to achieve whilst displaying an appreciation of the work of the National Theatre.
To Apply: Julian.post@jobs.hudson.com

Administrator Contemporary/Impressionist Art
AMANDA NEWELL RECRUITMENT
Location: London
Salary:  £20 -22 000
Closing date: 27 December 2006
Proven sales administration experience is essential along with confident liaison skills an eye for detail and the ability to deliver a high quality client service in a fast-paced environment. You will also need to be happy working with figures with a competent level of IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and databases.
To Apply: Please email CV to lizzie@amandanewell.co.uk or telephone 020 7486 0040.

Ireland

Executive Producer
ROUGH MAGIC THEATRE COMPANY
Location: Dublin
Salary:  unspecified
Closing date: 04 December 2006
Working with the Artistic Director, the Executive Producer will lead a small and dedicated team and will have full responsibility for all aspects of the management and promotion of the company and its productions.  The successful candidate will have at least five years experience as a senior theatre manager including a proven track record in financial management, marketing, personnel management and fund-raising. A post-graduate qualification in Arts Administration is also desirable.
To Apply:  Interested candidates should submit a CV and letter of application to: The Chairman I Rough Magic Theatre Co. 15 - 6 South Great George's st. I Dublin 2

Advocate
VISUAL ARTISTS IRELAND
Location: West Ireland
Salary:  unspecified
Closing date: 08 December 2006
Visual Artists Ireland is seeking an artist to act as a representative of the organisation in the west of Ireland. They are not seeking a new staff member nor a new Board member, rather they are seeking to appoint a practicing artist to act as an advocate of and an advisor to Visual Artists Ireland. They are seeking an artist who will facilitate and encourage on an ongoing basis awareness of Visual Artists Ireland programmes and services amongst his/her peers and advise the Visual Artists Ireland on relevant issues effecting artists in the west.
To apply: Full details and an application form are available from:
http://www.visualartists.ie/sfr_artistic_opps.html

Arts Workers
BALLINA WORKSHOP AND OUTREACH PROGRAMME
Location: Mayo
Salary:  ?
Closing date: 15 December 2006
Ballina Arts Centre Workshop & Outreach Programme 2007/2008. Calling all arts workers, artists, musicians, etc! Ballina Arts Centre is currently preparing an exciting programme of Workshop and Outreach events for 2007 and 2008. The programme will cover a wide range of art forms, including visual art, music, creative writing, drama, dance etc. Ballina Arts Centre is seeking applications from arts workers / facilitators who wish to be included in the programmes. Applicants should provide a current CV – listing all previous relevant experience and qualifications – as well as any other supporting material.
To apply: Workshop & Outreach Panel 2007/08, Ballina Arts Centre, Barrett Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo. For further information T: 096 73593 E: ballinaartscentre@eircom.net

Education and Training Officer
Project Co-Ordinator
ASSOCIATION OF IRISH CHOIRS
Location: Ireland
Salary:  unspecified
Closing date: 15 December 2006, 5pm
CNC/Association of Irish Choirs is the national resource organisation that provides and advocates for the needs of everyone involved with Irish choirs. A membership organisation, CNC promotes excellence and access through a range of services to its members and the choral community in general.
To apply: For full details & an application pack: e-mail: info@cnc.ie Tel: 0 (353) 21 4312296
Website: www.cnc.ie

Assistant Curator
IRISH MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Location:  Dublin
Salary:  EURO21,807 - EURO39,649
Closing date:15 December 2006
The Irish Museum of Modern Art is seeking to make two appointments on a fixed term contract basis
To Apply:  Requests for a detailed job description for this post should be directed to:Fiona Brady, Personnel Executive Irish Museum of Modern Art Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 612 9977, Email: fiona.brady@imma.ie Full information is also available at www.imma.ie

Senior Curator: Head of Collection
IRISH MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Location:  Dublin
Salary:  EURO53,980 - EURO62,885
Closing date:15 December 2006
The Irish Museum of Modern Art is seeking to make two appointments on a fixed term contract basis
To Apply:  Requests for a detailed job description for this post should be directed to:Fiona Brady, Personnel Executive Irish Museum of Modern Art Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 612 9977, Email: fiona.brady@imma.ie Full information is also available at www.imma.ie

New Zealand

Director
AUCKLAND MUSEUM
Location: Auckland
Salary: unspecified
Closing Date: 18 December 2006
To apply: To apply in strict confidence now, click below or email your resume to cvakl@sheffield.co.nz, or write to Sheffield Ltd, PO Box 5621, Wellesley St, Auckland, quoting reference number 41823aa. Applications close on 18 December 2006. All emails will be electronically acknowledged and you may receive further correspondence by email.
For more information please phone Ian Taylor on +64 9 367 1501 or Julia Stones on +64 9 367 1562

 

 

Canada

USA

Executive Director
MARITIME AND YACHTING MUSEUM
Location: Stuart, Florida
Salary: unspecified (listed here 01 November)
Closing Date: none listed
To apply:  Direct resume and cover letter to:Maritime & Yachting Museum of the Treasure Coast Search Committee P.O. Box 1448 Stuart, FL 34995 E-mail: MYM34994@adelphia.net

Development Associate
GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Salary: unspecified (listed here 01 November)
Closing Date: none listed
To apply:  E-mail cover letter, resume, and writing samples to:Judith McDowell
Director of Development George Street Playhouse E-mail: jmcdowell@georgestplayhouse.org

Major Gifts Officer
NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Salary: unspecified (listed here 01 November)
Closing Date: none listed
To apply:  Please send cover letter and resume to:Brenda Murphy, Director of Human Resources, New Jersey Performing Arts Center One Center St. Newark, NJ 07102
Fax: (973) 642-5484 E-mail: jobopportunities@njpac.org

Corporate Relationships Officer
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
Location: New York, New York
Salary: unspecified (listed here 01 November)
Closing Date: none listed
To apply:  http://www.americansforthearts.org/about_us/careers.asp

Director of Development
BROOKLYN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Location: New York, New York
Salary: unspecified (listed here 01 November)
Closing Date: none listed
To apply:  Mail, for or e-mail resume to:Gemma Noel Director of Human Resources Brooklyn Children's Museum Director of Development Search 145 Brooklyn Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11213 Fax: (718) 604-7442
E-mail: gnoel@brooklynkids.org 

GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Salary: negotiable
Closing Date: unspecified (listed here 12 November 2006)
To apply:  Please e-mail enquiries by sending a cover letter, resume, and writing samples to: Judith McDowell, Director of Development, George Street Playhouse E-mail: jmcdowell@georgestplayhouse.org GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE 

Director of Community Engagement and Learning
WASHINGTON PAVILION OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Location: Sioux Falls, IA
Salary: negotiable
Closing Date: 29 December 2006
To apply: Phone: (402) 991-7031Fax: (402) 991-7168 Email: mail@macnjake.com