The company behind the Oldham Coliseum Theatre has announced several new vacancies across its organisation before relocating back into its home in the town centre.

The theatre group has successfully staged a raft of activities and productions in the town since its beloved Coliseum building on Fairbottom Street closed.

While it is expected the group will move back into the theatre following its £10m makeover towards the end of 2025, the charity has teased it is preparing for a new show in the New Year - and needs more hands on deck to help out in this "transitional period".

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To help out, the company has revealed it is now hiring a variety of different roles with some on a freelance or voluntary basis while some are full-time paid positions.

Trustees

This includes new voluntary trustees who will "help us on our journey as we evolve as one of the UK's leading producing theatre companies".

Trustees must be "visionary, entrepreneurial and passionate" about arts and culture in the north and Oldham's diverse communities, and will be making decisions in the "best interests" of the charity. 

Oldham Coliseum Theatre Ltd is particularly interested in receiving applications from trustees who have specialisms in business, commercial, legal, communications and marketing, producing theatre, public engagement, education and/or young people's representative.

Board meetings with trustees are held four times a year.

Marketing director

Another role up for grabs is a freelance marketing director to lead the charity's marketing strategy, planning and audience development.

The director must have proven marketing experience, be passionate for the audience in Oldham and beyond and be a "big advocate" for the company's work.

The deadline for this role is Sunday, September 15.

General assistant 

Oldham Coliseum Theatre Ltd is on the hunt for a "critical" general assistant to help with the administrative, logistical, marketing and promotional activities of the organisation.

The general assistant will provide "essential support" for the running of the group and will work across different teams to ensure it is operating efficiently.

The charity said it would like to encourage applicants who are "under-presented in sector" and those who may have not worked in the arts before.

The role will be full-time for a 12-month fixed term with a salary of £24,000.

The deadline to apply is Monday, September 23.

Assistant producer

To assist with their 'winter show', the organisation is now hiring a freelance assistant producer who has an "excellent eye for detail and exemplary administration skills".

The assistant must have a "positive attitude" and be willing to work flexibly under pressure.

The deadline for this one is Monday, September 16.

Artist development coordinator 

Another freelance position is this artist development co-ordinator role who will lead the development and delivery of the Coliseum's offer to artists, theatre makers and arts professionals in a period of six months.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, October 2.

Programme coordinator 

Finally, the company is seeking a freelance programme coordinator who will also assist in the development and delivery of the theatre's offer to artists, theatre makers and arts professionals over the next six months.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 2.

Applications can be made directly to the Coliseum by following this link: https://www.coliseum.org.uk/work-with-us/ 

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