Job Summary
Manchester Histories are seeking an experienced Project Manager to run a two-year programme that celebrates the Queer Up North Festival. 1992-2002.
Job Description
Thanks to support from National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and The Granada Foundation, Manchester Histories are seeking a Project Manager for the Queer Up North 1992-2002 project: Celebrating Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Heritage.
Queer Up North Festival was one of the most pioneering and influential LGBTQ+ arts festivals in the UK and Europe. Established in 1992 by Tanja Farman and Gavin Barlow as part of the Manchester Festival, QUN quickly became a beacon for queer culture, drawing artists and audiences from across the globe. Over its first decade, the festival showcased groundbreaking performances and played a pivotal role in shaping Manchester’s identity as an inclusive and vibrant LGBTQ+ city.
Job Requirements
At least three years of project Management experience, including budget management.
- Experience of working with partners and an understanding of stakeholder management
- An understanding and appreciation of LGBTQ+ culture and history
- Experience with heritage and/or archival projects, including an understanding of research skills
- Good interpersonal skills and experience in supervising volunteers
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Good time management skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and to prioritise accordingly
- Excellent IT skills, and the ability to use Microsoft Office software with confidence
- Experience of monitoring and evaluation, including a range of evaluation methodologies
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with initiative and proactive solution-based thinking
Job Responsibilities
The key responsibility of this role is to work in conjunction with the Project Directors & Manchester Histories to ensure that the Project Plan is delivered within budget and that agreed targets and milestones are met.
See the job specification on our website for full details.