Opportunities

Here at Culture Liverpool we work with lots of partners within the cultural and creative sectors who love to share information. On this page you will find all the latest opportunities, whether that be job vacancies, volunteering, commercial or commissions, that are available through our network of contacts.

As we share external opportunities, we recommend checking the original source for the most up-to-date information, including deadlines and application details.

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Programme Lead – Light Up The North

Light Up The North (LUTN) is seeking a Freelance Programme Lead to support the delivery of an ambitious two-year programme across its growing network of UK light festivals and partners. This flexible freelance role will help shape the future of the light art sector through advocacy, partnership building, programme delivery, evaluation, reporting, and artist development. As a partner in the network, we bring together the UK’s most iconic light festivals to share expertise, commission groundbreaking new works, and support the artists who make them possible. Following a period of significant growth, we need a highly organized strategic thinker to join us for the next 19 months.

Company: Light Up The North
Closing Date: Sunday 7 Jun 2026
Employment Type: Fixed-Term, Part-Time
Opportunity Type: Job Vacancy
Sector: Community Engagement, Operations, Visual Arts

Cultural Advisory Group Members and Chairperson – ISC Festival

The Inclusive Sport and Culture Festival (ISCF) Liverpool 2027 is seeking expressions of interest from disabled people to join our Cultural Advisory Group (CAG). The CAG will play a vital role in shaping an inclusive and accessible festival experience for artists/participants, audiences, staff, and volunteers. We would welcome applications from individuals, with lived experience of disability, in a freelance capacity and/or representing an organisation.

Company: Inclusive Sports & Culture Festival
Closing Date: Monday 8 Jun 2026
Employment Type: Voluntary
Opportunity Type: Call-Out
Sector: Events, Other

Major Projects Officer (Security Infrastructure Project)

National Museums Liverpool currently have the post of Major Projects Officer (Security Infrastructure Project) available. Reporting to the Lead Projects Coordinator, you will support the Major Projects team in delivering a range of infrastructure improvement projects across the National Museums Liverpool estate. You will primarily support the Security Infrastructure Project, which focuses on the upgrade and replacement of security systems and services across both public and non-public venues. You will work closely with project stakeholders to coordinate activities, monitor progress, and ensure works are delivered in line with project requirements and standards.

Company: National Museums Liverpool
Closing Date: Thursday 18 Jun 2026
Employment Type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
Opportunity Type: Job Vacancy

MusicFutures Music Innovation Funding Call

MusicFutures is launching the first round of its Music Innovation Fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing the next generation of inclusive and sustainable music technologies, experiences, tools, and business models. We are looking to support ambitious, forward-thinking projects across the Liverpool City Region (LCR) that have the potential to transform the music sector. Your project can be at any stage. Successful applicants can receive up to £20,000 in funding, plus additional tailored support, to accelerate R&D, prototype development, testing, and deployment of innovative solutions. Projects must be fully defined and ready to start by October 2026.

Company: Music Futures
Closing Date: Friday 19 Jun 2026
Employment Type: Commission
Opportunity Type: Grants/Funding
Sector: Music

Home: A Celebration of Place Commission

Culture Liverpool invites bold, imaginative proposals from artists and arts organisations to bring vibrant, place-based residencies to life across the city as part of our exciting new Creative Neighbourhoods programme: Home - A Celebration of Place. This ambitious programme champions creativity, community and cultural achievement. We’re looking for visionary artists with a strong track record of high-quality delivery and meaningful impact - those who can create work that sparks joy, pride and a powerful sense of shared celebration, rooted in the unique character of Liverpool’s neighbourhoods. Home is about more than artistic output - it’s about connection. We are seeking projects that are collaborative, inclusive and community-led, placing co-creation and shared ownership at their heart. Proposals can be new ideas or existing concepts ready to evolve, from any creative discipline, with a clear commitment to engaging local people in the process. Successful commissions will deliver artistic excellence at scale, combining compelling storytelling, striking visual impact and emotional resonance. We want to see projects that create unforgettable moments - bringing communities together, celebrating identity, and strengthening pride in place. Above all, this programme asks artists to explore a simple but profound question: What makes a place a home? We encourage proposals that are representative, responsive and inclusive, reflecting the diversity of Liverpool’s communities and helping to build long-term cultural confidence, cohesion and creativity across the city. Interested? Apply before the closing date of 9am on 22 June 2026.

Company: Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council
Closing Date: Monday 22 Jun 2026
Employment Type: Commission
Opportunity Type: Call-Out
Sector: Community Engagement

Catering Manager

The Catering Manager is a pivotal part of the Bluecoat’s operations, responsible for ensuring all visitors have an outstanding experience while visiting.  Bluecoat are looking for someone who can ensure the smooth running of their Café and small function events, motivate and support the incredible front of house teams and ensure they're providing exceptional customer service.

Company: Bluecoat
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 Jun 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Opportunity Type: Job Vacancy
Sector: Other

BlackFest 2026

BlackFest is a multidisciplinary arts festival with a seven-year portfolio of platforming, celebrating and developing Black creatives. This year, we are celebrating the centenary of Black History Month in the US and its legacy here in the UK. The festival is an exciting opportunity and we want you to be part of it too! Whether you are an artist or a performer, a trader or a community practitioner, you can contribute to our award-winning festival. We welcome creatives from all artistic backgrounds and there are also professional opportunities connected to this year’s partners including Shakespeare North Playhouse, The Tung Auditorium and Aviva Studios in Manchester.

Company: BlackFest
Closing Date: Thursday 25 Jun 2026
Employment Type: Casual, Commission, Fixed-Term, Part-Time, Temporary, Voluntary
Opportunity Type: Artist Residency, Call-Out, Commercial, Networking Event, Workshop & Classes
Sector: Community Engagement, Crafts, Dance, Digital & Creative Media, Diversity Advocacy, Events, Fashion, Film/TV & Radio, Graphic Design & Illustration, Heritage & Libraries, Museums & Galleries, Music, Other, Performing Arts & Theatre, Photography & Videography, Visual Arts, Wellbeing, Writing & Publishing

Chair of the Board of Trustees – (or Co-Chair)

Role Title Chair of the Board of Trustees - (or Co-Chair) Direct Reports Co-Chief Executive Officers Background A general background in strategy, governance, finance, HR and fundraising would be useful. Previous experience as a Trustee or Chair would be welcomed. Remuneration The Chair is a voluntary role involving a time commitment of approximately 12 days per year. The Board meets six times a year (four meetings plus two away-days), with subcommittees covering finance, anti-racism, environmental responsibility and creative fundraising. Beyond that, you'll stay in regular contact with the leadership team offering insight and guidance.

Company: 20 Stories High
Closing Date: Monday 6 Jul 2026
Employment Type: Voluntary
Opportunity Type: Trustee Role
Sector: Performing Arts & Theatre

Liverpool’s Royal Court Youth Theatre

A fresh, new, innovative and relevant youth theatre company based at the iconic Royal Court Theatre designed by young people for young people. NO FEE, NO AUDITION, NO WAITING LIST! The Royal Court Youth Theatre delivers a range of opportunities free of charge for young people aged 11 - 17 from every part of the City. If you are interested in a career in the arts or just looking for something to do, come along to one of our sessions or workshops. You will learn about everything from acting to stage management; fundraising to writing scripts. Here at the Royal Court we only offer work experience to members of our Youth Theatre so if you are already a member and this is of interest then email the Youth Theatre Coordinator on the email provided below. Classes: Saturday: 10am - 1pm Ages 14 - 17 Saturdays: 2pm - 5pm Age 11 - 13 Currently all classes are at the Liverpool City College Arts Centre, Myrtle Street L7 7JA. Applications for youth theatre are now open.

Company: Liverpool Royal Court
Closing Date: Saturday 31 Oct 2026
Opportunity Type: Workshop & Classes
Sector: Performing Arts & Theatre

MusicFutures IP Clinic & Lab

MusicFutures is proud to launch their IP Clinic and Lab, supported by the Intellectual Property Office UK and the Liverpool Law Clinic, University of Liverpool. We’ll be offering free legal advice to help music creators, entrepreneurs and music businesses across the LCR understand their rights and make informed decisions about their future. Whether you’re protecting your music, understanding and managing your IP, developing your business model, earning from your work, navigating contracts, managing metadata & rights, or handling platform claims, we’re here to help. Based at ACC Liverpool (soon to be Liverpool Experience Campus). Get in touch via our contact form.

Company: University of Liverpool
Closing Date: Friday 18 Dec 2026
Opportunity Type: Call-Out, Other
Sector: Digital & Creative Media, Music
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