Senior Producer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £37000/annum
The Senior Producer will work with the Artistic Director to develop and deliver Royal & Derngate's artistic vision both onstage and digitally, collaborating with the Arts, Creative Learning, Production and Technical Teams to manage personnel, prepare contracts, control budgets and line produce all Made in Northampton productions. The Senior Producer will become an integral part of our management team.
You will be an exceptional communicator with the ability to multitask and work under pressure. You must have a passion for producing theatre in both the subsidised and commercial sector, a track record of championing artists, an interest in community engagement and a strong commitment to inclusivity, relevance and environmental responsibilities
Job Purpose
Work with the Artistic Director, Arts, Production and Programming Teams and with external Creative Teams to develop, co-ordinate and deliver Royal & Derngate's artistic vision, through productions, projects, tours and events. The Senior Producer's responsibilities will include line producing, personnel management, preparation of detailed budgets, budget control, contract administration and operational support for all Made in Northampton productions.
Essential Skills
Experience
Significant experience in theatre production, with a confident understanding of a wide range of producing processes including production, touring and project management
Contractual preparation and negotiation
An understanding of both commercial and non-commercial producing
Experience of UK touring on the small, mid and large scale
Evidenced and practical relationships with venues, companies, agencies and organisations within subsidised and commercial sectorKnowledge
Knowledge of UK touring and/or regional theatre
Familiarity with funding structures and policies
An appreciation of the technical aspects of theatre production
A strong commitment to representation and inclusion.Skills/Abilities
Ability to work with experienced artists at all stages of work
A strong track record of being able to manage a varied workload and deliver work under pressure and an ability to work on one's own initiative
Proven ability to sustain positive internal and external relationships over a significant period of time
Excellent project management skills
Attention to detail, highly organised and good prioritising skills
IT literate (e.g. Word, Excel, Databases, Artifax, Tessitura)Desirable Skills
Experience
Working with UK Theatre, Musicians Union, Equity and other industry specific union agreements
Experience of working in a producing theatre
Experience of working in new writing
Working knowledge of commissions process and experience of negotiating contracts
An interest in the Creative Learning and Artist Development workKnowledge
Knowledge of international touring
Understanding of theatre management
Interest in emerging artistsFor the full person specification, please visit 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 & Audio Files available)
About Company
Royal & Derngate Northampton 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. Productions transferring to London recently include Education, Education, Education, The Worst Witch, Our Lady of Kibeho, The Singing Mermaid and Touching the Void
More Information
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