Festival of Making Community Interest Company is expanding its team following a successful period of organisational development and fundraising. As a new Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, we now have 4 fantastic opportunities to join our small and dynamic team.
Application now closed.

Finance and Operations Manager
We are looking for a skilled Finance and Operations Manager who will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of the company and supporting business operations.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 18 hours per week
Marketing and Audience Development Manager
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Marketing and Audience Development Manager to further develop the company’s brand identity, community and stakeholder engagement and publicity activities with the aim of making our programme and annual festival more accessible to more diverse participants and audiences.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Digital & Programme Intern
Join the team through the Creative Alliance Paid Internship Programme. This role will see you supporting the team in delivering our year-round programme and annual festival whilst receiving guidance from the team and experience in the varied roles across our organisation.
Contract: 1-year fixed term
Hours: 22.5 hours/3 days per week
Freelance Volunteer Coordinator
In the lead up to the 2023 National Festival of Making weekend, we are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team on a freelance basis to manage and coordinate our Festival Volunteer Team.
Contract: Freelance. May – Mid July 2023
Contracted Days: 32. It is expected that the contract will be delivered by the freelancer over 2 days per week, with more time in the week leading up to the festival and over the festival weekend
Further Details & Application Guidance
We are committed to the Arts Council England’s Creative Case for Diversity and recognise the inequalities within the sector. Festival of Making CIC recognises how diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diverse nature of the local communities we serve, particularly in Blackburn, Lancashire and who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, South Asian and global majority ethnic backgrounds, people living with a disability and people who identify as LGBTQI+.
If you require any access support during the application process or if selected for an interview related to this role, or require further information (including access support), please contact recruitment@festivalofmaking.co.uk