Season Producer
Job Type : Contract, Full Time
Salary : £40500/annum
Following the announcement of our Made in Northampton 2022/23 season, we are recruiting for a Season Producer to collaborate with the Artistic Director on delivering this ambitious programme this autumn and next spring.
The programme encompasses plays, musicals, on-demand theatre, podcasts and new interactive digital work. It engages over 400 artists and visits 45 theatres across the UK.
Job Purpose
Work with the Artistic Director, arts, production, technical, finance and programming, and with freelance creative teams and co-producing partners to line produce Unexpected Twist (Royal Theatre and Touring), Wuthering Heights (Royal Theatre and Touring), Henry V (Royal Theatre and Touring), Who Cares 2032 (Online), Scene Unseen(Online), And Then There Were None (Derngate Theatre and Touring) and Harriet (Derngate Theatre and Touring) on behalf of Royal & Derngate and contribute more widely towards developing, co-ordinating and delivering Royal & Derngate's artistic vision, through productions, projects, tours and events.
Additional Information
This Season Producer role is an 8-month fixed-term contract with a salary of up to £27,000 pro-rata. It is a hybrid working role with 3 days office-based working.
We welcome applications for this Season Producer role from candidates with experience in the following areas: Producer, Arts, Creative, Production, Plays, Musicals, On-Demand Theatre, Podcasts, Interactive Digital Work.
Benefits
Contributory staff pension, 5% employee and 3% employer
Free Employee Assistance Programme run by Health Assured
Complimentary tickets available on selected shows throughout the year
10% discount at our bars and theatre shop
Essential Skills
Experience
Significant experience in theatre production including production, touring and project management, with a confident understanding of a wide range of producing processes
Sophisticated understanding of negotiation and contracting
An understanding of both commercial and non-commercial producing
Working with UK Theatre, Musicians Union, Equity and other industry specific union agreements
Experience of UK touring on the small, mid and large scales
Evidenced and practical relationships with venues, companies, agencies and organisations within subsidised and commercial sector
Experience of managing substantial budgets
Commitment to regional audiences
PR and marketing liaison in support of asset creation and promotional campaigns
Knowledge
Knowledge of UK touring and/or regional theatre
An appreciation of the technical aspects of theatre production
A strong commitment to representation and inclusion
Commitment to and passion for contemporary drama and musical theatre
Skills/Abilities
Ability to work with experienced artists at all stages of work
A track record of being able to manage a varied workload, delivering work under pressure and an ability to work on one's own initiative
Exceptional project management skills
Proactive approach to problem solving
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail, highly organised and good prioritising skills
IT literate (e.g. Word, Excel, Databases, Artifax, Tessitura)
Desirable Skills
Full person specification available on the attachment and on our website.
How to apply:
Please submit a covering letter (no more than 3 sides of A4) stating your relevant experience, knowledge, and skills for the role and your CV.
We are an inclusive organisation, committed to fair recruitment, and equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from those whose backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce and in the Arts more widely. We want to encourage socio-economic diversity, as well as representation from ethnically diverse groups, people who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or those who identify as LGBTQ+.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer, we would like you to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form. You will receive an email from us to acknowledge your application which will include a link to complete this.
Royal & Derngate are a PIPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment. We encourage proposals from anyone who requires flexible working/job share/remote working around caring responsibilities, and anyone looking for a positive work/life balance.
For further information about Royal & Derngate and the role, please visit our website (large-print documents and audio files available)
About Company
Royal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire, with attendances for live events and films numbering 358,000 last year, and an additional 119,000 seeing its work on tour at over 100 venues. Named Regional Theatre of the Year in The Stage Awards in 2011 (and nominated again in 2016), the theatre won the UK Theatre Awards for Best Presentation of Touring Theatre in 2015 and Best Touring Production in 2016 for The Herbal Bed, and The Stage Ensemble Award and a Fringe First for Education, Education, Education in 2017. In 2019 Royal & Derngate was nominated for the UK Theatre 'Excellence in Inclusivity' Award. Alongside touring nationally and internationally Royal & Derngate's Made in Northampton productions have transferred to the West End and Broadway as well as Shakespeare's Globe, the National Theatre, The Southbank Centre and the Lyric Hammersmith
More Information
- Address Northampton, Northamptonshire
