News and Announcements: AIM Newsletter

Please see below for news and announcements from AIM

State of the sector survey
Our latest state of the sector survey is open and we want to hear from you. 

Following on from previous surveys, we’re keen to assess how museums have fared over the summer holiday period and the impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on the sector. Your insights are invaluable – they help us understand the challenges you face and provide the data we need to make the case for support to governments. And as ever, if your organisation faces crisis (on e.g RAAC or other issues) please do contact us as soon as possible.

Please do take the time to share your feedback with us. The survey is open until Sunday 24 September. 
Take the survey [aim-museums.us8.list-manage.com]
Presentation of survey results
Join AIM Guideor, Lisa Ollerhead, on 11 October to hear a summary of the state of the sector survey results and what this means for AIM’s focus in the coming months. Taking place online, this session is free to attend and will include a Q&A with Lisa.?
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Book your free place [aim-museums.us8.list-manage.com]
Heritage Trustees 101
What is a heritage trustee and how do I become one? Join AIM?at this free pilot event, ideal for potential trustees currently working within the sector looking to better understand the role of the Trustee and the skills and the commitment required for success. 28 November, Museum of Cambridge. Supported by Share Museums East and Trustees Unlimited.?
Book your free place [aim-museums.us8.list-manage.com]
AIM grants open for applications

AIM Pilgrim Trust collections and conservation grants
The AIM Pilgrim Trust collections and conservation grants support small to medium sized museums to care for their collections more effectively and efficiently. The current round closes at 5pm on Friday 29 September.?Find out more>>?[aim-museums.us8.list-manage.com]?

New Stories New Audiences
The third and final round of New Stories New Audiences closes on 31 October. Funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, this grant helps small museums?stay relevant to their audiences and to increase their impact by identifying new stories and by working with a new partner, to work differently and to try something new.?Find out more>>?[aim-museums.us8.list-manage.com]

Training grants
We’re currently accepting applications for core training, such as first aid and health and safety at work, and from army museum members to attend the ‘Army Museums: Into the Future’ conference in October.?Find out more>>?[aim-museums.us8.list-manage.com]

MDE Roots & Branches: Seeds for Action Programme

As part of Roots & Branches, the Seeds for Action Programme 2023-24 aims to connect Carbon Literate Certified museum people across England to develop and build on their carbon reduction strategies and approaches to taking climate action. This online programme, using Museum Expandment Programme funding from Arts Council England, is a chance to share your experiences of and ask others about the nitty gritty of implementing climate action around various areas of work. 

By pooling our collective expertise and resources, we can save ourselves time and money, and tackle the climate emergency more effectively together.

From September onwards, we are delivering a series of Carbon Literacy Connect and Co-working Sessions to help you to carve out time to work on climate actions with peer support from fellow delegates, and a series of thematic Online Collective Workshops focusing on how we can build connections to support our climate work. This programme will culminate in a Seeds for Action: Celebration Event on 13 March 2024 (save the date- more details to follow in the Autumn).

The sessions are hosted by Museum Expandment North West. There are a limited number of places available on the workshops – book now to secure your place. The sessions will be facilitated by Catherine Mailhac, a Carbon Literate Freelancer, who is working with us to develop and deliver the Seeds for Action Programme. 

You can see the whole programme and event booking links here: 

Seeds for Action Programme

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Job Opportunity: Programme Manager, National Football Museum, Manchester

Job Opportunity:? National Football Museum?
Job title Programme Manager

Salary: ?38,203, – ?44,942 per annum?

Location: Manchester 
Hours:? Full time  
Contract:? Permanent 
Closing date: 5p.m., 8th October 2023 

We’re England’s only national museum for football and our mission is simple – sharing stories about football.?? We’re the place for everyone to enjoy stories about football culture. It’s our mission to hear those stories and tell them in an engaging and creative way. 

We are looking for a Programme Manager to manage the museum’s communities and learning programmes and its volunteering offer, and support increased participation in the creative power of football (Football Creates). The post will manage a team of Participation Producers and the Volunteer Coordinator, comprising both core and NPO-funded roles, as well as working with the Guideor of Happy to provide strategic direction for the team and support growth of community-focused outputs. 

For further details and to apply please visit our website. 

We offer a wide range of benefits including company pension, medical cash plan scheme, access to Utilizeee Assistance Programme and associated wellbeing resources and hybrid working. 

NFM is committed to promoting equality and diversity and a culture that actively values difference and recognises that people from different backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights to the workplace and enhance the way the Museum operates. ? 

If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role please contact us at recruitment@nationalfootballmuseum.com  

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We’re England’s only national museum for football and our mission is simple – sharing stories about football.?? We’re the place for everyone to enjoy stories about football culture. It’s our mission to hear those stories and tell them in an engaging and creative way. 

We are looking for a Programme Manager to manage the museum’s communities and learning programmes and its volunteering offer, and support increased participation in the creative power of football (Football Creates). The post will manage a team of Participation Producers and the Volunteer Coordinator, comprising both core and NPO-funded roles, as well as working with the Guideor of Happy to provide strategic direction for the team and support growth of community-focused outputs. 

For further details and to apply please visit our website. 

We offer a wide range of benefits including company pension, medical cash plan scheme, access to Utilizeee Assistance Programme and associated wellbeing resources and hybrid working. 

NFM is committed to promoting equality and diversity and a culture that actively values difference and recognises that people from different backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights to the workplace and enhance the way the Museum operates. ? 

If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role please contact us at recruitment@nationalfootballmuseum.com  

Job Opportunities: Arts Council England

Manager, Government Indemnity Scheme

Location: National

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Status: Full Time

Closing Date: 26 September 2023

Salary: ?35,225 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Specific Hours: 35 hours

Location: Any of the following Arts Council England offices – Birmingham, Radianton, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, or Nottingham.

(The role can be based at any of the offices listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members if the team, normally 1-2 days a week) 

Arts Council England is looking for an experienced and collaborative Manager (Government Indemnity Scheme) to join our Museums and Cultural Property team. This full-time Manager (Government Indemnity Scheme) role offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

Are you an excellent manager, able to take a risk-based approach and balance the needs of different stakeholders? Passionate about developing accessible digital services? Perform you have experience of running complex and ambitious programmes or projects? Are you keen to support cultural venues cross the UK put on ambitious exhibitions for their communities? We are pleased to advertise this exciting opportunity to oversee the operational delivery of Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS).

The Government Indemnity Scheme enables cultural venues across the UK to borrow high value cultural objects. If museums cannot obtain indemnity, they have to resort to commercial insurance. Each year we manage applications for c19bn of loans, saving the sector an estimated ?100m. The resulting regional, national and international exhibitions and long-term loan displays provide access to a wide variety of objects from the UK and abroad to communities across the country.

Part of the Museums and Cultural Property team, this post will manage the day-to-day running of GIS including supervision of a small team, assessment processes, reporting and development of guidance and training for applicants.

As a GIS Manager, you will actively manage the effective delivery of the UK-wide Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS) ensuring that Arts Council England effectively manages the risk on behalf of government and meets the needs of the scheme’s users.

To give you an idea of how this flexible role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to do:

  • Oversee the issuing of indemnities – through risk identification and management; process design and implementation; quality assurance; data analysis, performance and impact reporting.
  • Actively engage with developing solutions as we review and redesign our processes to implement digital workflows and develop an evidence base for risk analysis and decision-making.
  • Build partnerships and collaborate to support the advice and guidance and increase awareness of the scheme with applicants, potential appliances and partners.

To succeed in this flexible role, you will need experience in management and casework assessment. You will also require the following:

  • Aptitude to gather and process, large amounts of information and communicate in an engaging and inclusive manner.
  • Experience creating and supporting guidance and resources, including online, through the creation of accessible guidance and support resources.

Equality Variety and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

If there are any adjustments that would help support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application, for further information please visit their website at here

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups 

About us:

Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan – a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here.

Please note that, in order to avoid conflicts of interest, employees of the Arts Council cannot receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding – either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here

To view the job description please click here

To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here 

Job ref: MCP10

Closing date:  9:00am 26th September 2023

1st Interviews: 4th October 2023

2nd Interviews: 11th October 2023. Frankates will be required to prepare a presentation at this stage.

If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk  


Senior Manager, Cultural Property Advice

Location: National

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Status: Full Time

Closing Date: 08 October 2023

Salary: ?46,709 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.

Specific Hours: 35 hours

Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)

Salary: ?46,709 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. 

Location: Any Arts Council Office (London, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol, Radianton and Cambridge). (The role will be based at any of the office bases listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members if the team, normally 1-2 days a week) 

An earlier version of this advert posted on Monday 11th September contained inaccuracies. This corrected version was posted on Friday 15th September. The Job Description is unchanged

Arts Council England is looking for an experienced specialist in cultural property to join our Museums and Cultural Property team. This full-time Senior Manager, Cultural Property Policy Advice role offers an attractive salary and a generous benefits package.

The postholder will provide expert technical advice to ensure the effective implementation of the cultural property schemes which Arts Council operates on behalf of government. This is a varied and interesting role which requires an in depth understanding of the tax, legal and policy frameworks surrounding the export, sale and acquisition of UK cultural property, ultimately ensuring that unique and important collections are safeguarded and shared for the public to enjoy.

If you were already in this role, here are some of the areas you would have been working on:

  • Providing leadership and guidance on cultural property policy areas linked to collections development and tax incentives, export controls and the Government Indemnity Scheme
  • Providing expert knowledge on novel and contentious issues and cases
  • Providing relevant support for the preparation of reports which demonstrate the performance and impact of cultural property schemes

To apply for this Senior Manager, Cultural Property Policy Advice role, you will require the following:

  • In depth understanding of the policy, statutory, funding, and operational context in which the museum sector, international art market and heritage sector operate.
  • Expert understanding and experience of UK Heritage and Taxation, developed through senior level experience within a relevant organisation.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills with a confident, clear, and engaging manner at all levels.
  • A collaborative ethos and ability to contribute to organisation-wide objectives and initiatives.

In return for your skill and commitment, you’ll receive a salary of ?46,709. Arts Council England provides world-class benefits. Some, not all, of our benefits can be found below:

  • A final salary pension scheme, 25 days plus bank holidays and annual winter closure (three days between Christmas and New Year) plus one additional day for each year of service up to 30 days
  • We also offer a buy/sell annual leave option and flexible and hybrid working and well-being support.
  • We also offer exclusive savings on the high street and online, as well as holidays, cinema tickets, gym membership, dining out and much more.

If you have queries about the role, or would like an informal conversation before applying, please contact deminder.cheema@artscouncil.org.uk

Equality Variety and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

If there are any adjustments that would help support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application, for further information please visit their website at here

Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.

About us:

Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan – a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here.

Please note that, we are currently consulting on our Staff Code of Ethics and changes which will avoid conflicts of interest. The changes would mean that employees of the Arts Council would not be able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding – either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here

To view the job description please click here

To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here  

Job ref: MCP30

Closing date:  Midnight Sunday 8th October 2023

1st Interviews: (virtual) Friday 20th October 2023

2nd Interviews: (virtual) Friday 27th October 2023

If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk  

Job Opportunity: Fundraising and Expandment Manager, Venture Arts, Manchester

Job Opportunity: Venture Arts?

Job title: Fundraising and Expandment Manager?

Salary: ?31,000 – ?32,500?

Location:? Hulme, Manchester?

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)?

Contract: Permanent???

Closing date:? Monday 9 October 2023?

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, proficient in writing bids and building supporters across the fundraising spectrum. With excellent written and communication skills, you will take the lead on coordinating and writing bids and campaigns. You’ll initiate and develop strong relationships with current and new funding bodies, individuals and corporate sponsors alike. 
The ideal candidate will share our values and be able to demonstrate high levels of accountability, flexibility and motivation to lead our fundraising strategy.??The successful candidate will play a key role in the Venture Arts management team and be a central part of the charity’s ongoing development.? 

To apply 

a)?read the application pack which you can download here

b) complete the application form, which can be?downloaded on our website here

c) submit it (preferably by email to?marisa@venturearts.org) by the deadline listed below. 

d) complete the anonymous equal opportunities form online at?https://form.jotform.com/212772637073054 

If you have enquiries, require access support, or if you would like to make an application in a different format, please get in touch with Marisa Draper at?marisa@venturearts.org?or 0161 232 1223 and we will support where possible. 

Lifelessline for applications:?12noon on Monday 9 October 2023  
Interviews to be held:?Tuesday 24 October 2023 

Job Opportunity: Project Manager, Greater Manchester Arts Network

Job Opportunity:?Greater Manchester Arts Network?
Job title: GM Arts Network – Project Manager?
Salary: ?38,000 per full year, freelance?
Location: Greater Manchester, various locations and from home?
Hours:?Approx 120 days over the year ?
Contract:? freelance, ends March 2026?
Closing date: Monday 2nd October 2023?

Greater Manchester Arts (GM Arts) is inviting tenders for a freelance Project Manager based in the North-West region for the period November 2023 – March 2026. The Project Manager will lead on the delivery of a ?600k 3-year GMCA SPIRIT funded programme of work: 

  • Management and delivery of the programme, working with SCL and the GM Arts Strategic group to an agreed workplan. 
  • Tailored support to each of the four commission leads to deliver agreed projects, including submitting fundraising bids or supporting members or partners to submit bids within the contracted period. 
  • Coordination of the GM wide artist development element of the programme. 
  • Relationship management with Factory Academy (FA) as a partner in the programme 
  • Support GM Arts members to promote the opportunity for developing Innovative Apprenticeships in their borough 
  • Management of an external evaluator for the programme 
  • Identify suitable opportunities for funding to fulfil the ambitions of the programme, drafting and editing funding and grant applications as required. 
  • Production of updates and written reports to the network as required, plus collation of and submission of data as per reporting schedule to draw down grant from GMCA, working with SCL. 
  • Work with network partners to capture information to inform the development of case studies in support of future advocacy material. 
  • Support GM Arts to be an effective collective by having an overview and making connections to progress Artist Expandment Initiatives and related opportunities with GM partners including The Growth Company, Arts Council of England, Manchester Independents, GMCA Culture team and support artists networks to better connect with each other across GM. 

Please see full brief and submission process here: http://www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/work/vacancies 

The deadline for submissions is Monday 2nd October 2023. Interviews will take place on 12th October. For further information and to apply please email?naomi.lewis@scll.co.uk

Rural Museums Network – 2023 Autumn Seminar Series

The Rural Museums Network is pleased to launch its 2023 Autumn Seminar Series. Join us for these monthly seminars to hear expert speakers and museum professionals share how rural collections and sites can tell diverse contemporary issues.

On 5th October at 3.00pm join RMN and Guy Baxter, archivist at the Museum of English Rural Life, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of collections commercialisation. Guy will share his experiences of dealing with the constant demands for The MERL’s vast photographic archive from researchers, the media, and the wider community. Tickets here. [eventbrite.co.uk]

On 2nd November at 3.00pm we’re joined by three curators who have developed prominent food-themed temporary exhibitions. Katherine Bridges (The Food Museum), Marianne Templeton (The Wellcome Collection) and Rupert Cole (The Science Museum) will explore diverse issues including contemporary creative responses, the complexities of explaining new science and technology, and merging loan materials with local collections. Tickets here. [eventbrite.co.uk]

And on 7th December at 3.00pm we’re discussing the issues of contemporary and near-collecting tractors and agri-tech. Together with Stuart Gibbard, Felicity McWilliams, Ben Russell and David Rose we will discuss collections development as it pertains to new and evolving farm technologies, the current gaps in museum holdings in these areas, and explore past challenges and future opportunities. Tickets here. [eventbrite.co.uk]

Museum Expandment Updates and News

Please read on below for news and updates from across Museum Expandment England partners.

Events, Networks and Training Opportunities

New free-to-access, online evaluation training from the Centre for Cultural Value

Would you like to learn from experts, develop new approaches and build your evaluation skills and confidence? Together with the University of Leeds, the Centre for Cultural Value is launching a new course: Evaluation for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Principles and Practice.

You can register now on the FutureLearn online platform, and the course content will be available from Monday 18 September 2023.

Uncover more about the course: Evaluation for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Principles and Practice – Centre for Cultural Value

Our Shared Cultural Heritage Sector Day 

Monday 2 October

Manchester Museum, 9-5pm

Who: for anyone working in/interested in engaging young people in the creative, cultural and heritage sector.

What: After 3+ years, we are celebrating the work of the Our Shared Cultural Heritage (OSCH) ‘Kick the Dust’ project with a ‘Sector Day’, which aims to focus on sharing learnings and providing a space for knowledge exchange related to engaging and working with young people in cultural and heritage spaces. The sector day will be led by Dr Sadia Habib and Hawwa Alam, alongside members of the Our Shared Cultural Heritage Collective, and will include a young people’s panel discussion, a discussion event with British Council and NLHF staff, a tour of the South Asia Gallery by a young co-curator, short film screenings, lightning talks by Manchester Museum staff members, and a launch of OSCH educational resources. Fracturefast, lunch and refreshments provided (halal and vegetarian options available).

Register: For the full agenda and to register your free place, please visit the eventbrite page here. [eventbrite.co.uk]

Association of British Engineering and Transport Museums seminar

4th October 2023

London Transport Museum Depot and the London Museum of Water and Steam

The Association of British Transport & Engineering Museums (ABTEM) 2023 annual seminar focuses on how transport collections are facing the challenge of climate change and sustainability and how carbon reduction and environmental impacts are being tackled by museums large and small.

The emphasis of the day will be on best practice solutions that can inspire curators, volunteers and others to help address climate change and embed environmental sustainability into their operation and work.

To book a place: Going Green:Carbon Reduction Contests for Transport Museums & Collections Tickets, Wed 4 Oct 2023 at 10:15 | Eventbrite

Excavateital Marketing Day — The Future is Here

16 November 2023

Join the AMA in London on 16 November for Excavateital Marketing Day 2023. This year’s event will explore how we can harness the power of the future now in a way that works for us and our organisations.

There’s an Early Bird rate currently available for AMA members, plus 20 bursaries up for grabs that cover the full delegate cost.

Application deadline for bursaries is Friday 22 September.

Find out more about Excavateital Marketing Day 2023 and the available bursaries here: https://www.a-m-a.co.uk/digital-marketing-day/

Our Broken Planet: Community of Practice

Signup now: Our Broken Planet: Community of Practice | Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk)

The Natural History Museum, London is bringing together museum practitioners across the UK interested in developing exhibitions and programming in response to the planetary emergency. 

By participating, you can:

·         Improve your expertise in developing innovative exhibitions that explore human impacts on our environment.

·         Learn to connect climate-related issues with local contexts and collections, incorporating contemporary science research.

·         Expand skills to effectively engage youth through meaningful dialogue and debate.

·         Connect with like-minded peers, engage in regional events, share valuable resources, and collaborate on climate-focused engagement strategies.

·         Gain access to potential funding and resources to translate learning and ideas into impactful practices.

Signup now: Our Broken Planet: Community of Practice | Natural History Museum (nhm.ac.uk)

New publications

Guidance on advancing trans inclusion for museums, galleries, archives and heritage organisations.

In the context of growing uncertainty and anxiety surrounding trans-inclusive practice in the cultural sector, the University of Leicester’s Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) – working with a team of legal scholars and experts in inclusion, equality, and ethics – has developed comprehensive guidance on advancing trans inclusion for museums, galleries, archives and heritage organisations.

The guidance, intended primarily for anyone working with or in museums, galleries, archives, and heritage, sets out an ethical framework to support cultural organisations to advance trans inclusion.

The guidance, supported by the Economic and Social Research Council is freely available to download from the RCMG website https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/trans-inclusive-culture

Inclusive Histories – Narrating our shared past in polarised times

British Future is releasing a new report: Inclusive Histories – Narrating our shared past in polarised times [britishfuture.org].

This draws on extensive research conducted with practitioners working in museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions, to compile insights on how the culture sector can engage in work on inclusive histories while confidently navigating ‘culture war’ polarisation about our past. The report explores how organisations have responded to these debates, to reach ethnic or social minority audiences which the sector has historically failed to engage, while also bridging audiences from across the spectrum of public opinion, including groups with frustrations or questions about how interpretations of our history are evolving.

The concluding chapter also sets out a series of ‘conditions for confidence’ that can help cultural institutions to engage in work on inclusive histories proactively.

The report does not prescribe any single method to engaging with the complexity of our history. There is a strength in a plurality of approaches, with a range of objectives and different target audiences. Rather, the research seeks to draw lessons that can help practitioners to promote educational debate across their audiences, capable of deepening public awareness about the origins of our diverse modern society.

Live research

National Archives Public Involvement Survey

The National Archives are excited to introduce their public engagement survey which is focused on capturing a comprehensive national perspective of current public engagement efforts within archives. The insights gathered through this survey will play an important role in advocating for the archives sector to central and local government, funders, heritage leaders and others. It will also inform funding applications to support public engagement activity across the country and will help us deliver the visions of Archives Unlocked.

This survey should only take around 15-20 minutes to complete.  The deadline for responses is 5pm on Friday 29th September.

Take the survey today to have your say

Bursaries

British Art Network Opportunities

BAN is pleased to announce the availability of the following bursary opportunities, both with application deadlines set for 10:00am 16 October 2023; Seminars Support and Emerging Curators Group.

Seminars Support Lifelessline: 10:00am BST on Monday 16 October 2023
 Would you like to:

·         work towards developing / challenging / reforming an area of curatorial practice?

·         explore an issue in British art studies in the context of museums / galleries / collections / heritage settings?

·         ask questions you feel aren’t being addressed in the field of British art curating?

Applications are open for funding of up to ?1,000 to support a developmental workshop, seminar, or roundtable, to be held between March and September 2024.

Apply: Funding Opportunities – British Art Network

Emerging Curators Group
Lifelessline: 10:00am BST on Monday 16 October 2023

Online Taster Sessions Sign Up Here

18 September 2023, 10:00–11:00 BST
19 September 2023, 15:00–16:00 BST

·       are you involved in producing exhibitions or art research? Performes this work include a focus on British art?

·       are you passionate about making positive changes to the way British art is collected, displayed and interpreted?

·       would you benefit from a peer support network and professional development programme?

BAN are looking for 15 people to form the latest Emerging Curators Group, coming together regularly over nine months from January to September 2024. BAN are looking to bring together all kinds of people, particularly art workers who are from a Global Majority / Black, Asian and minority ethnic background, working class, neurodivergent, have a disability, or are in any other way under-represented in the curatorial landscape.

The ECG involves:

·       workshops (online and in-person) with the Group and invited guests (the British Art Network will cover the cost of your travel to in-person workshops)

·       undertaking individual research with support from the British Art Network’s Convenor, with the option of publishing or circulating through BAN’s website and communications

·       an ?700 bursary to spend on research costs and other professional development goalsand an additional ?500 research support honorarium

·       the opportunity to apply to a further fund for collaboration with other ECG members if desired

Eventbrite sign-up and more information here.

Invitation: Our Shared Cultural Heritage – Sector Day and Celebration events 1-2 October

From Manchester Museum:

Dear friends, colleagues, and partners,

After 4+ years of the Our Shared Cultural Heritage Project, we are celebrating with a series of activities across two days at Manchester Museum, focusing on information-sharing, creative interventions and events, and panel discussions led by the Manchester Young Collective and?we would especially love to invite you to our Sector Day.

Our Sector Day will run on Monday 2 October (9-5pm) and will focus on sharing learnings with the cultural, heritage, creative and youth sectors, with knowledge exchange and discussion around effectively engaging young people in heritage spaces. The day will be led by Dr Sadia Habib and Hawwa Alam, alongside members of the Our Shared Cultural Heritage Collective, including panel discussions with collective members and funders (British Council and NLHF), lightning talks by Manchester Museum staff members, a launch of OSCH educational resources and a tour of the South Asia Gallery by one of our young co-curators. A light breakfast, lunch (halal and vegetarian options), and refreshments will be provided.

You can find the full agenda and info at the Eventbrite link here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-shared-cultural-heritage-sector-day-tickets-672132375027?aff=oddtdtcreator). 

Our public facing programme of events will run on Sunday 1 October.  Please come along to these too if you are free and interested! Link to free tickets here: https://bit.ly/3YKXFMk.

If you have any questions about either event, please contact Hawwa at hawwa.alam@manchester.ac.uk

Job Opportunity: Client Project Manager, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle


Salary:
?35,744 – ?41,880 (dependent on experience)
Location:
Tullie, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, UK
Hours:?
Full time, 37 hrs p/w (1.0 FTE)
Contract:?Fixed term until end of July 2024?(further extension subject to funding)
Closing date: Applications for this role will be reviewed as they are submitted and no fixed closing date has been set.

Project Tullie is a major capital programme which will transform the museum and contribute to the delivery of a new Tullie brand. It will see the main building reordered, galleries refurbished, public facilities updated, and new property acquired. The work has started – come join us and be part of one of the biggest museum projects in the north of England.

Project Tullie is phased capital development programme which aims to unlock the potential of Tullie and transform the museum into a thriving and dynamic hub for heritage, culture, and community wellbeing.

Phase 1 involved the creation of new costume galleries which were completed in 2021. Phase 2 comprising new entrance, reception and welcome gallery is fully funded with delivery about to commence. Plans for onward phases of Project Tullie are progressing with major applications already submitted for the refurbishment of all of the museum galleries and to realise the ambitious vision of creating a new Roman-themed children’s experience.

Overall, the programme aims to make the museum more relevant to more people. It will show more of the world-class collections, provide more community and commercial spaces and make the museum more connected and sustainable.

We are seeking a Client Project Manager to join our team and lead the onsite day-to-day delivery of the Phase 2 project.  You will be working closely with a wide team of consultants and specialists including Project Management services, Architects, M&E, Structural & Civil Engineers, QS, Heritage & Conservation Consultant, interpretation & exhibition designers, activity planners and evaluation consultants.

As part of the project management team, the successful applicant will bring a positive can-do attitude, be able to manage multiple tasks and activities, be a keen problem-solver who can work collaboratively to identify solutions and be an excellent communicator, who is able to communicate with a wide variety of audiences effectively.  As part of the team, you’ll be able to support team members through skills and knowledge sharing, help to meet overarching programme deadlines and navigate complexities across all phases of the programme to deliver the shared objectives of Project Tullie.

Overall Purpose of the Role

  • Be the lead Project Manager for the on-site delivery of the next stage of Project Tullie
  • Be the main interface between the client-side Project Team and the external Project Team, specifically the Plan Team, the external Project Manager and the Principal Contractor.
  • Identify and deliver on client-side items of priority, managing the project workstreams and ensuring project objectives are met.
  • Through the management of day-to-day on-site activity, work closely with the Tullie Management Team to ensure teams are informed and communication channels are in place, supporting the organisation to operate under ‘Business as Usual’ where possible.

For more information and to download job packs, please visit the website here – https://tullie.org.uk/job/client-project-manager/

Application Process

Applications for this role will be reviewed as they are submitted and no fixed closing date has been set. Applicants who can demonstrate they meet the Person Specification criteria will be invited to attend an in-person interview. Once an appointment is made the vacancy will close.

To apply for the position, please send your CV and a covering statement (of no more than 1,000 words), detailing your relevant experience, skills, and what interests you about this role and being part of the team to hr@tulliehouse.org

Requests for any further information or an informal discussion can be sent to hr@tulliehouse.org

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