We are 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. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment. We value someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, and who understands that good management is what makes creative work possible.

We 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. We 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.

Please download a recruitment pack below, for full details on what to expect and the key performance indicators:

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Closing date: Thursday 23 July 2026, 23:59

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, funder 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.

Key behavioural 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

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

How to apply

FACT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. To apply;

Upload a CV and Cover Letter via Application Form

Complete an anonymous Equal Opportunities Survey

We accept word or pdf documents and video or audio files

CV’s and Cover Letters should be a maximum of 2 pages each

If you require any adjustments during the application process, please email us on: recruitment@fact.co.uk

Key dates

Application deadline: Thursday, 23 July, 2026, 23:59

Interviews: will be held on 30 and 31 July 2026

Everyone is Welcome

FACT Liverpool cares about diversity in the workplace and sector. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly from candidates who have Black, Asian or Global Ethnic Majority heritage, who identify as disabled, LGBTQIA+, and/or who are from lower socio-economic backgrounds. You can read our policy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: fact.co.uk/edi

Disability Confident Employer

We are proud to be a disability confident employer which is a government scheme supporting employers in ensuring disabled people, and those with long term health conditions, are able reach their full potential within their organisation. The scheme will help us to ensure we are doing our very best in increasing our reach when recruiting and giving as many people as possible the opportunity to be a part of our team. All candidates will be asked if they wish to declare a disability on the application form for a vacancy at FACT Liverpool. You can read our Disability Confident Commitments in more detail here: fact.co.uk/disabilityconfident

Studio/Lab is made possible with funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies through the Digital Accelerator Programme, and The Foyle Foundation.