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Two exciting opportunities to join our team at The Atkinson!

Access to and participation in cultural activities can make a big contribution to wellbeing, creating a sense of belonging and shared identity. If you are interested in connecting and engaging communities, we want to hear from you.

Volunteer & Skills Development Officer

Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: Grade F SCP 12-19, £28,598 – £32,061 Pro Rata

Location: The Atkinson, Southport

Working Pattern: Part Time

Hours: 14.4 hours per week.

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: Monday 8 September 2025 at 23:59

Reference: COMM/25/320532

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 19 September 2025

The Atkinson are seeking to recruit a Volunteer and Skills Development Officer to support the running and development of their successful volunteer programme.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, and confident. With experience relevant to support the day-to day running of the Volunteer Programme – aiding recruitment, development and management of volunteers across The Atkinson in accordance with best practice.

This is a two year fixed term post.

Apply online here.

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Community Cohesion & Cultural Learning Officer

Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: Grade F SCP 12-19, £28,598 – £32,061

Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, The Atkinson, Southport

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: Monday 8 September 2025 at 23:59

Reference: COMM/25/320589

Provisional Interview Date: Monday 15 September 2025

This role offers the successful candidate an opportunity to play a key part in bringing together communities and creative practitioners to explore and celebrate the rich culture of Sefton.

Candidates will have experience of delivering successful creative learning and engagement programmes within a cultural context. This will include aspects of fundraising and support for the monitoring and evaluation of externally funded projects.

This is a fixed-term post for 18 months, based at The Atkinson in Southport, and will work across Sefton as required.

Apply online here.

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