Producer
London, NW1

About the Roundhouse

The Roundhouse is an iconic music and arts venue in Camden. Since the 1960s we’ve opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities - day in, night out. We’re on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK so we give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills and be part of incredible moments that go down in history.

Each year, the Roundhouse presents a world-class, cross-artform Artistic Programme which pushes boundaries and brings new and extraordinary experiences to audiences. The programme reflects the world we live in and highlights the role that young people play at the heart of the Roundhouse. Our iconic space provides a unique platform for shows, events and festivals through which we seek to bring joy, to entertain, to challenge, to draw people together and offer moments for sanctuary and connection.

We are currently seeking a Producer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £38,000 per annum
- 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Health Cash Plan
- Group Life Assurance
- National Arts Pass
- Staff discount at our bar and café
- Complimentary staff tickets

This is a thrilling opportunity for a creative and strategic thinker with experience producing theatre and live performances and a passion for the arts to join our impactful organisation.

You'll have the chance to shape and drive a world-class programme, collaborating with a diverse range of artists and creative teams to deliver events and experiences that inspire, challenge and entertain.

So, if you want to make a meaningful impact, creating extraordinary moments that resonate with audiences and support emerging talent, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Producer, you’ll be at the heart of our vibrant Artistic Programme, bringing our creative vision to life and ensuring every event goes off without a hitch!

You’ll be the driving force behind a diverse range of exciting projects, from theatre and spoken word performances to cross-artform shows, festivals and co-productions that connect with London’s diverse audiences.

With your creative flair and eye for detail, you’ll lead projects from start to finish, developing and managing budgets, guiding the production team, handling contracts and finding ways to maximise each event’s commercial potential.

You’ll also collaborate closely with our Marketing, Ticketing and Communications teams to make sure every production and event is promoted effectively, supporting fundraising efforts and forging strategic partnerships to help us reach new heights.

Additionally, you will:

- Line manage the Assistant Producer and support their professional development
- Represent us at sector events, being our voice in the creative community
- Build and nurture strong relationships with artists, partners and our internal teams
- Support audience development plans and initiatives

About You

To be considered as a Producer, you will need:

- Experience producing theatre and live performances at a range of scales
- Experience negotiating and contracting artists and companies
- Excellent people and team management skills with experience working with artists and creative teams
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent financial and budget management skills
- To be passionate and well informed about a range of arts and performance

Weekend and evening work will be required according to business needs, and you may be asked to work additional hours from time to time. A TOIL system is in place to balance unusual hours.

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.

Application Deadline: Monday 16 September 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 23 September 2024

Other organisations may call this role Creative Programme Manager, Arts Programme Manager, Project Manager, Programme Manager, or Creative Youth Programme Manager.

Webrecruit and The Roundhouse Trust are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to make your mark and be part of something extraordinary as a Producer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.