Lead Producer at Royal Shakespeare Company
SUA, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 25

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Leadership Skills, Line Management, Budgeting

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

DO YOU HAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE OF DEVELOPING AND PRODUCING EXCEPTIONAL LARGE-SCALE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS? CAN YOU WORK WITHIN A BUSY TEAM ACROSS MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS? HAVE YOU GOT ADVANCED EXPERIENCE IN NEGOTIATING, DRAFTING AND CONTRACTING AGREEMENTS WITH ARTISTS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES? DO YOU HAVE STRONG LEADERSHIP SKILLS, WITH THE ABILITY TO ENSURE THE SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF QUALITY WORK?

This newly created role will contribute to the strategic development and delivery of Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey’s artistic programme at the RSC, across performance spaces in Stratford-upon-Avon. In this role you will be primarily responsible for:

  • Negotiating and contracting with artists and their representatives
  • Senior line management and budgeting
  • Facilitating and collaborating with innovative artistic teams to create ambitious theatrical experiences.
  • Supporting the Executive Producer through facilitating the overall producing operation.

Reporting to the Executive Producer (Stratford) and with responsibility for 3 Producers and Freelance teams, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

Responsibilities

TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Significant experience of working in a producing theatre and/or experience of producing first class UK productions or tours in commercial or subsidised theatre settings.
  • Demonstrable proven experience of developing and producing large-scale productions.
  • Advanced experience in negotiating, drafting and contracting agreements.
  • Strong leadership and line management skills.
  • Experience of artistic collaboration and facilitation, with sound creative judgement.
  • Strong financial management skills with experience of managing large-scale production budgets.
  • A sound grasp of current best theatre practice in the UK and internationally.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
    This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stratford-upon-Avon with travel to various locations, including London for some rehearsal periods. You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening work required. We are committed to a culture of flexible working. This role will provide the opportunity for some flexibility in hours and location of work, ensuring that the specific remit of the role is delivered.

This newly created role will contribute to the strategic development and delivery of Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey’s artistic programme at the RSC, across performance spaces in Stratford-upon-Avon. In this role you will be primarily responsible for:

  • Negotiating and contracting with artists and their representatives
  • Senior line management and budgeting
  • Facilitating and collaborating with innovative artistic teams to create ambitious theatrical experiences.
  • Supporting the Executive Producer through facilitating the overall producing operation
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