Behind the scenes (2)… an intern’s perspective

2 months
1 week ago

Music Festival Intern Hannah Ross writes about her experiences so far…

“20kg of white rice… 6 white cabbages… 2 heads of garlic, was it?” Perhaps these are not quite the thoughts you might expect to be running through the head of an intern working at a music festival. Nor might you have imagined said intern looking for a tape measure and ending up using one of those metallic ones with the clippy bit at the end to get the chest measurements of a variety of t-shirts!

“…looking for a tape measure and ending up using one of those metallic ones with the clippy bit at the end to get the chest measurements of a variety of t-shirts!”

I count myself very lucky to be working as an intern at the Cheltenham Music Festival. It seems to be the case that for anyone trying to get into arts admin, competition is so high that unpaid internships are an essential part of your C.V. I’ve heard many horror stories about interns who are simply left to make tea and do photocopying, but luckily this is not the case for me! While there is indeed tea making and photocopying involved (and dishwasher unloading, and mailing preparation, and many other basic everyday tasks, as you’d expect), everyone takes on their fair share, and it’s a really inclusive and supportive environment to work in.

Continue reading... cake-fuelled days, white rice, 16 days of music...

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Behind the scenes (1)… from the Director’s chair

2 months
1 week ago

Music Festival Director Meurig Bowen reveals a little about what he and his colleagues are up to, now that the festival is less than a fortnight away…

A lot of people I meet, once they’ve found out that I direct a Music Festival (and once they’ve concealed their disappointment that it’s one of those music festivals, not a Glastonbury or Latitude — this admission, I realise, is akin to outing oneself as a lingerie model…but for a thermal underwear catalogue) are surprised to learn that it’s a full-time job, year-round. It seems they imagine I work on the Music Festival only on Sunday afternoons, and that I’m a day-job potter, plumber or low-mood therapy counsellor the rest of the time.

“…and at this time of year, it’s particularly full-time. And of course that applies to my Music Festival colleagues at Cheltenham Festivals too. We’re all pretty flat-out.”

Well, this is a full-time job; and at this time of year, it’s particularly full-time. And of course that applies to my Music Festival colleagues at Cheltenham Festivals too. We’re all pretty flat-out.

Continue reading Meurig’s post...

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Job opportunity — Education Co-ordinator

3 months
1 week ago

The closing date has now passed watch our jobs page for future vacancies.

Salary: £17,000 – £20,000 per annum, depending on experience

Cheltenham Festivals are among the leading cultural events in the country organising over 560 innovative events across annual festivals of Jazz, Science, Music and Literature.

We are seeking a very organised individual to support the Education Manager in the delivery of our highly-regarded programme of projects and events across all four Festivals.

You will have excellent administrative, communication and IT skills, and an understanding of the education system is desirable. You will have the ability to deal and get on with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and will start on 1st September 2010.

Further contact details: email Helena Bibby or call 01242 775196.

Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 16th June 2010
Interview date: Tuesday 29th June in Cheltenham

Working towards equal opportunities | charity no: 251765

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Job opportunity — Finance Assistant

5 months ago

Salary: £17,000 – £20,000 per annum, depending on experience

Cheltenham Festivals are among the leading cultural events in the country organising over 560 innovative events across annual festivals of Jazz, Science, Music and Literature.

We are seeking a highly organised individual to support our current Director of Finance in all aspects of the day to day smooth running of the finance department.

You will have experience in using modern financial systems. The organisation is currently changing financial systems and this is a great opportunity for the individual to help shape the role of the department.

This post is for somebody who wants to learn all financial aspects of running a small charitable organisation, is committed to high standards of efficiency with a meticulous eye for detail.

For an application pack please email Helena Bibby or call 01242 775196.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 12 April 2010
Interview date: Interviews in Cheltenham on Monday 26 April

Working towards equal opportunities | charity no: 251765

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Job opportunity — Jazz Festival Development Manager

6 months ago

Salary: £32,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Cheltenham Festivals are among the leading cultural events in the country. You are a highly motivated, entrepreneurial and persuasive person who has a passion for achieving growth and expansion based on your own creative ideas. You will work closely with the Executive and Artistic Directors in developing the internationally renowned Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

You will have a track-record of raising substantial funds, or meeting sales targets, and be able to prioritise and manage a complex workload. You will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain corporate or individual partnerships at a senior level as well as having the sensitivity to form a powerful partnership with the artistic teams. An ability to think strategically is of paramount importance.

A strong interest in a wide variety of music is essential.

For an application pack please email Helena Bibby or call 01242 775196.

Closing date: Friday 19th March 2010
Interview date: Interviews in Cheltenham on Wednesday 31st March 2010

Working towards equal opportunities | charity no: 251765

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Job vacancy — Production Co-ordinator

6 months
3 weeks ago

Salary: £16,500 – £18,000 per annum depending on experience

Cheltenham Festivals are among the leading cultural events in the country organising four annual festivals of Jazz, Science, Music and Literature. We are seeking an outstanding individual to support our current Production Manager in the delivery of the festivals to ensure the best possible experience to our audiences.

You will be experienced in either event management or stage management or have worked in a technical environment. Ideally we are looking for somebody who has experience in all aspects of Health & Safety or has a keen interest in this area of production.

This post is for somebody who is committed to high standards of production, has large amounts of common sense and an enthusiasm for live events.

For an application pack please email Helena Bibby or call on 01242 775196.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 26th February 2010
Interview date: Interviews in Cheltenham on Thursday 11th March 2010

Working towards equal opportunities | charity no: 251765

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Job vacancy: PA to the Chief Executive

9 months
2 weeks ago

Job vacancy at Cheltenham Festivals:

The closing date has now passed watch our jobs page for future vacancies.

PA to the Chief Executive

Salary: £22,000 – £25,000 per annum depending on experience

The role: to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Chief Executive’s office and to provide high level Executive support to the Chief Executive and the Board of Directors.

We are looking for somebody with exceptional organisational skills and experience of working at an Executive level and liaising with senior people from a variety of backgrounds. You will have excellent IT skills, work well under pressure and be familiar with working to deadlines. You will have a flexible approach to your work and work under your own initiative when necessary.

This role also provides administrative support to the Board of Directors.

An interest in the arts or event management is desirable.

~~For an application pack please contact Helena Bibby on 01242 775196 or email helena.bibby@cheltenhamfestivals.com~~

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Job vacancy: Head of Marketing full time maternity cover 6–9 months

10 months
3 weeks ago

Job opportunity — Head of Marketing full time maternity cover 6–9 months at Cheltenham Festivals.

Cheltenham Festivals are among the leading cultural events in the country, the organisation promotes and manages four annual acclaimed festivals of Jazz, Science, Music and Literature.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be an exceptional team leader with substantial senior level management experience, preferably in a marketing environment. We are looking for somebody who can deliver the marketing strategy for 2010 and drive and lead a dynamic marketing team of 6 staff. You will be results driven, determined and proactive. An interest in the arts is desirable.

Salary £34,000 – £38,000 per annum depending on experience.

~~For an application pack and further details please contact Helena Bibby at helena.bibby@cheltenhamfestivals.com or 01242 775196.~~

The closing date is now passed;
watch our jobs page for future vacancies

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Job vacancy: Creative Science Project Manager

1 year ago

Job vacancy at Cheltenham Festivals:

Creative Science Project Manager

Part-time fixed term, for 3/4 days per week, Oct 2009 – Jun 2012.

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum pro rata

This project is designed to capture the creative energy from the four internationally renowned Cheltenham Festivals of Jazz, Science, Music and Literature. The project is funded by a Wellcome Trust Grant and aims to draw leading thinkers and scientists into reflecting and building upon the many themes that arise at the Festivals with a common biomedical thread.

We are looking for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial and exceptionally well organised individual with the ability to be assertive whilst showing tact and diplomacy in dealing with people across a wide range of disciplines and seniority.

Working closely with the Directors of Science and Literature in particular, you will be responsible for devising unique events from conception to delivery throughout the specified period. Experience in large-scale event organisation, marketing and production of promotional materials is expected and a science background is preferred.

~~Download the person specification (pdf or word doc) / job description (pdf or word doc).~~

~~Or for an application pack please contact Helena Bibby on 01242 775196 or email helena.bibby@cheltenhamfestivals.com~~

Please note the closing date of Friday 11th September 2009 has now passed and applications will not be accepted.

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Interested in working at The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival?

1 year
2 months ago

If you love books, authors or anything literary then this blog post may be of interest to you…

Every year we look for volunteers to help us produce The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. Being the longest running Literature Festival in the world, we’ll be celebrating our 60th anniversary this year!

…continue reading →

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