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Who are we looking for?

 

The Mid Somerset Festival (MSF) is one of the oldest competitive festival for the performing arts in the UK having been established in 1901. Although we are proud of our past we are always looking to the future in order to keep the Festival relevant and exciting

 

Like any organisation we are continually developing and evolving to cope with the everchanging demands on the Festival. It has always been our policy to encourage new people and new ideas to keep the Festival fresh and relatable in todays’ world. With that in mind we have several interesting and fulfilling roles to fill,some of which are new and others that will become available at different times during the coming months.

 

The festival has two distinct seasons, the first in the Spring covering a mix of competitive and non-competitive classes in Creative Writing, Drama, Music and Musical Theatre and the second in the Autumn when we hold our Dance festival plus two prestigious events, Bath Young Actor of the Year and Bath Young Musician of the Year.

 

For our teams these represent the busiest times of the year when all concerned can expect to be actively involved from mid-January to March and again from mid-September to mid -October. Work, however, does continue throughout the year at much less intense pace and dependent on the role.

 

If you feel you can help us make that difference, whether it be donating your time or supporting us in other ways, you will be contributing to continuing a legacy that has meant so much to all our performers over the last 120 years and we would love to hear from you.

 

Click on one of the options below to find out more.

 

We are happy to chat. So if you have any questions or would like more guidance on your options Just call Lynne Barnes Festival Chair on 01275 472828.

Overview

 

The Bookkeeper, will have full responsibility for:

  • Managing the day to day finances of the Festival

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Maintenance of accurate financial records of the Festival’s activities.
  • To arrange for the annual examination / audit of the accounts
  • Be responsible for the management of the Festival’s cash resources. In particular by:
  • Ensuring that monies held are transferred to banks accounts and invoices paid in a timely manner.
  • That the balances held by external bodies are verified and reconciled to the ledger at least monthly.

 

The ideal applicant should have some experience in the field, demonstrate team skills and be prepared to liaise with the different sectors of the Festival and their needs. Is ultimately responsible to General Council, reporting in the first instance to the Chair.

Is a member of the Financial and General Purposes committee. They may be invited to Join the General Council and become a Trustee although this is optional.

 

Overview

To oversee any income sources for the Festival

 

Responsibilities:

  • To deal with Members and Friends of the Festival and Sponsor liaison
  • To deal with financial activities relating to the above
  • To administer the Gift Aid scheme
  • Any other income activities that may arise, eg sale of merchandise

 

The person taking on this role will need good people skills and will liaise with both Chief Steward and Corporate Sponsor officer

Is a member of the Financial and General Purposes Committee. They may be invited to Join the General Council and become a Trustee although this is not a requirement.

 

Overview

 

To oversee the use of all IT within the Festival

 

Responsibilities:

  • To manage web content in liaison with the webmaster
  • To update MSF entry on The British & International Federation of Festivals (BIFF) website
  • To oversee the online entry system
  • To oversee the management of the EPOS system
  • To oversee the management of the email system
  • To enter results to the website

 

A background or proven competence in this field is desirable.

Is a member of the Financial and General Purposes Committee. They may be invited to Join the General Council and become a Trustee although this is not a requirement.

 

Overview

 

To ensure the smooth administration of all Festival events

 

Responsibilities:

  • To book venues according to the requirements of the various disciplines liaising with venue contacts throughout events
  • To book adjudicators’ accommodation as advised
  • To be responsible for Venue Risk Assessments
  • To oversee the office set up for the March Festival
  • To have oversight of the various box offices
  • To ‘meet and greet’ as appropriate
  • To have care of the historical archives (Currently housed in The Guildhall)

 

Attention to detail is important in this role plus a degree of diplomacy.

Is a member of the Financial and General Purposes Committee. They may be invited to Join the General Council and become a Trustee although this is not a requirement.

 

Overview

 

To maintain consistency throughout the suite of Festival documents produced, paying close attention to corporate style.

 

Responsibilities:

  • To collate the content of the Festival syllabus (autumn) and programme (spring) liaising with all disciplines
  • To liaise with the printers regarding production of pdf (syllabus) and hard copy (programme)
  • To organise advertising content of the main programme, up to and including billing/chasing payments
  • To oversee the collation of the Annual Report (summer)
  • Order stationery as required by General Council members

 

A background in print or sales is desirable but not essential. More important are good proofreading and organisational skills plus a willingness to find new or manage existing advertisers for both programme and website. In addition to the Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre and Speech & Drama committees you would liaise with IT Manager on web adverts.