Producer

A modern arts venue in South London, this inspired organisation was established to build a cultural hub centred on the legacy of the former Ovalhouse Theatre. The new multi-arts venue, with a particular focus on theatre, tells stories from underheard voices and communities that represent its home in the heart of South London.

The arts programme reflects the rich and authentic storytelling of local and international diverse communities and champions innovative and creative entrepreneurial perspectives.

The mission is to empower undervalued, unheard, and excluded communities through creative and cultural spaces.

The organisation lives by its values, and they are at the core of everything it does.

Enterprising

A strong creative enterprise providing security and stability for creative freedom to be realised.

Welcoming

Connected to the communities, treating everyone with kindness and respect; a home from home.

Nurturing

Fostering a caring and compassionate environment that inspires everyone to be and give their best.

Radical

Encouraging people to be authentic, affirm their rights, be critical, bold, resolute and determined.

Celebratory

Embodying a spirit of hope.

Collaborative

Establishing an integrated hub of creative spaces, performances, training, business ventures, and jobs for the local community and beyond.

The organisation believes in the power of stories and how they can transform and enrich lives through the magic of theatre. The aim is to encourage children, young people, young adults, adults, elders, families, artists, and communities to engage, create, learn, experiment, play and be the future storytellers.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The organisation is looking for a creative, experienced, and highly organised Producer to join the Artistic team and help realise the creative ambition of its productions and performances. The Producer will be responsible for supporting the overall Artistic Team and working closely with the Senior Producer and Executive Creative Producer in producing all aspects of the programme. This role involves liaising and working directly with all internal and external creative teams and artists. The Producer will collaborate with the Creative Engagement Producers to ensure all creative output is aligned with the organisation's ethos, aims, and ambitions, alongside the technical and marketing teams to realise these ambitions.

The role will support artists and work at various stages of development across a range of cross-art form productions, presentations, R&D, and commissions. It includes responsibility for supporting the day-to-day requirements of the programming and producing team and the wider organisation. The Producer will work with the Senior Producer and Executive Creative Producer to develop long-term strategic relationships with partners, extending reach, developing new communities, and finding new places for the work. Support for the development and delivery of Artistic Associates alongside the Senior Producer and Executive Creative Producer is also part of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Producing

• Work with the Senior Producer, Executive Creative Producer, and other managers in all planning for productions, festivals, and one-night events, including all advancing.
• Develop contacts with artists, producers, theatres, and other collaborators and organisations.
• Facilitate the creation of artistic work at the highest level, responsible for end-to-end project delivery and line management of creative and project teams as appropriate, reporting to the Executive Creative Producer and Senior Producer.
• Manage and update the planning diary / Yes plan with all shows, supporting cross-departmentally where needed.
• Provide day-to-day producing management–ensuring that all work is produced and presented with high-quality production values, contracted efficiently, and reconciled with the finance team.
• Support the Programming and producing team, and wider Artistic vision to develop, programme, and produce an interesting, engaging, and coherent programme of in-house productions, presentations, and commissions, as agreed with the Executive Creative Producer and P+P team, including ensuring exceptional opportunities for young people to participate and perform with the Creative Engagement department.
• Proactively provide a positive, supportive, and efficient service to all incoming artists/companies/hirers and other collaborators.
• Support the Senior Producer to draft and deliver detailed and accurate show information for the organisation, including contracts and budgets, leading on these where necessary.
• Facilitate the programming of each mixed artform season of work with the wider Artistic team, deputising for the Senior Producer where necessary.
• Read all scripts at all stages of development and manage the submission window, supporting the Senior Producer.
• Support the Senior Producer and Executive Creative Producer in developing a successful and financially viable model for Theatre 2.
• Watch work outside of the internal programme and contribute to programming meetings.
• Run planning meetings where required.
• Act as lead representative at the Operations meeting, updating all departments on activity arising.
• Deputise for the Senior Producer where necessary.

Administration and Finance

• Be the point of contact for internal scheduling inquiries.
• Support the Executive Creative Producer and Senior Producer to ensure the efficient running of the artistic programme through the implementation of effective administrative and financial management systems.
• Liaise with all departments to ensure accurate information is distributed for the successful delivery of all productions and projects.
• Draft and issue contracts with support from the Senior Producer where required.
• Support the Senior Producer, with the Head of Finance, to draw up all settlements for royalties and co-production/visiting companies.
• Keep the contract log up to date and manage its day-to-day function.
• Work with the Senior Producer to reconcile all budgets – overseen by the Executive Creative Producer.
• Optimise income through effective cost management and negotiating improved deals with visiting companies, supported by the Senior Producer where necessary.

Marketing, Ticketing and Communication

• Work with the Marketing and Press team on the delivery of marketing and press campaigns for all productions and season announcements, collating key information in a timely manner.
• Update, when required, internal teams on marketing plans with the marketing team.
• Supply up-to-date information to the Marketing team for all marketing and press materials for all spaces and productions.
• Work with the Senior Producer and Marketing Department to set realistic targets for productions.
• Monitor ticket sales and ensure that all holds are correct and released as necessary.
• Ensure relevant facts and information are provided to Marketing and Communications teams so they can tell the story as strongly as possible.

Fundraising

• Support the Senior Producer in working with the Development team to raise funds for productions from the public sector, corporate sponsors, individuals, and campaigns.
• Support the Development team and Executive Creative Producer with the completion of funding applications and all relevant reports for Arts Council and other funders.
• Support artists with funding applications where necessary.
• Support the Senior and Executive Producers in their work with the Partnerships & Philanthropy team to identify opportunities and support their efforts to raise funds.

People Management and Development

• Line manage, where required, all creative freelancers across productions – supported by the Senior Producer.
• Work with the in-house technical and production team to identify support freelance staff needed across all productions.
• Assist in the recruitment of all those involved in delivering artistic productions. This includes all freelance artists and creatives.
• Where necessary, support the Senior Producer to act as the point person between departments in the day-to-day management of productions and to ensure efficient operation between the theatre, front-of-house teams, office staff, and peripatetic activities.
• Keep up-to-date with developments and research in producing practice, relevant to the creative industries and, where relevant, draw upon such information in planning and programming strategies.

Evaluation

• Feed into and support the Senior Producer with evaluation of all productions and projects under the remit of the Artistic department.
• Continuously contribute to ensuring evaluation against best practice.

General

• Attend read-throughs, sharings, Previews, Press and Supporters Nights, and other events as required.
• Deputise for the Senior Producer when and where necessary.
• Advocate for the work of the Artistic team and ensure clear integration into wider processes and procedures across all programmes and departments.
• Play an active role in organisation-wide activities, including attending and supporting events.
• Promote and comply with current legislation and policies on Equality, Diversity, and Health & Safety in both the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
• Promote, develop, and comply with policies and practices to lessen the environmental impact of the organisation.
• Be responsible for identifying and undertaking own training and personal development to meet business needs.
• Be an active member of internal working groups.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Proven track record and experience of producing small and mid-scale shows and works in development – co-productions, commissions, presentations, and in-house produced works.
• Experience as Producer of new writing and new work across multi-artforms.
• Proven track record of arts management experience.
• A commitment to and enthusiasm for encouraging participation in the performing arts amongst young people.
• Ability and passion for working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in person and in writing.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Experience of working in a collaborative manner to achieve the required outcomes.
• Excellent financial and budget management.
• Excellent administration and IT skills.
• Ability to work within challenging environments.
• Excellent team working and the ability to communicate across departments.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills with proven ability to work flexibly under pressure, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
• Experience of working directly with creative teams and facilitating artistic processes to deliver high-quality work.
• Strong and inclusive communication skills with a record of handling complex situations with care, diplomacy, and clarity.
• Experience of contract negotiation with agents, companies, and artists and a good working knowledge of

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 9/24/2024