FACT Liverpool is looking for an experienced, organised, and people-centred manager to lead the day-to-day operation and programme delivery of Studio/Lab, including responsibility for developing Studio/Lab’s immersive arts and film capacity within talent development and production.
This is primarily an operational and people management role. The Studio/Lab Manager is responsible for running Studio/Lab effectively, managing a small team of producers, overseeing the programme and budget, maintaining relationships with artist members and external partners, and ensuring that Studio/Lab is a well-run, inclusive, and productive creative space. They are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment. They value someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, and who understands that good management is what makes creative work possible.
They welcome someone with an interest in digital production technologies, such as game engines, 3D tools, or video production, and a patient, curious approach to supporting members and residency artists. The role also carries an active responsibility for developing Studio/Lab’s film and immersive arts strands. They are not looking for a specialist in this area, but for someone genuinely open to developing this. The Studio/Lab Manager will work collaboratively with the FACT’s Director, Head of Programme and external advisors to shape Studio/Lab’s strategic direction and lead its delivery with the team.
Key Behaviour Expertise;
– Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, varied environment
– Confident and flexible, with genuine openness to new ideas, approaches and ways of working
– Demonstrable experience of working with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and with a range of access needs, with the cultural sensitivity and adaptability this requires
– Patient and generous in sharing skills and knowledge – particularly around technology – with people at different starting points
– High emotional intelligence: able to read a room, adjust communication style, and create conditions where participants feel safe, respected and capable
– Creative thinker and problem-solver, able to respond resourcefully to situations as they arise
Essential Skills and Experience;
– Proven team management experience: regular 1:1s, clear feedback, effective delegation, and developing people with different working styles.
– Budget and project management: day-to-day tracking, funding reporting, processing payments, and financial decision-making.
– Experience of producing or project managing creative projects end to end: contracts, timelines, risk assessments, and reporting.
– Experience of working in a creative organisation or cultural space, comfortable with a hands-on, varied working environment.
– An interest in and some hands-on experience of digital or creative technologies, such as video production, game engines, or immersive tools. We are looking for curiosity and willingness to develop rather than deep expertise.
– Understanding of how artists work and the support they need; demonstrated commitment to equity, access, and diversity.
– Salary: £33,000 per annum
– Hours of work: 35 hours per week over 5 days (1 FTE). This may involve some weekend and evening work – hours can be flexible to accommodate
– Contract: 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension
– Benefits: Medicash health and wellbeing package, 24/7 employee helpline, training and development programme and cycle to work scheme
– Application deadline: Thursday, 23 July, 2026, 23:59
– Interviews: will be held on 30 and 31 July 2026
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