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.