Programme Producer

Programme Producer

We are looking for a brilliant, energetic, collaborative and experienced Programme Producer to lead on producing our artistic programme, to join us from March 2022 as we prepare to open The Dance Space.   

Located in the heart of Brighton & Hove, The Dance Space is the new home for dance in the South East. With three dance studios, one of which converts into 123 seat performance space, alongside office space and meetings rooms, The Dance Space will be a place where dance artists and people from all sorts of different backgrounds can explore dance on an equal basis.  The building has been built with excellent access facilities and environmental standards and we want to enhance both these aspects in the way we operate the building.

The role involves working closely with our existing Programming team to produce our extensive artistic programme. This person will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of all aspects of our activities, liaising with production and technical staff; and leading on our Artist Support Programme. The Programme Producer will sit on our Senior Management team. We are looking for someone who is excited by the possibilities of The Dance Space and to work to support artists to make their best work and achieve their potential, and with a friendly, can-do approach who can contribute to our vision of The Dance Space as a place that is welcoming to everybody on an equal basis.

Terms and Conditions

Salary:  £27,500 to £30,000 p.a. depending on experience

Pension: Employer’s contribution of 3% after three months of employment

Period of contract: Permanent

Hours:  37 hours per week, which includes regular evening and weekend work. (No overtime is payable but time off in lieu may be taken)

Annual leave: 22 days per year plus statutory holidays.  After two years employment an additional day per year will be added until a  maximum of 25 days is reached.

Benefits:  

• A friendly and welcoming working environment
•  Employee Assistance Programme
• Bicycle loan scheme
• Free and reduced-rate tickets to arts and cultural events when available

PURPOSE OF POST

1. To work with the Artistic Director and Senior Producer to develop and maintain the strategic and artistic overview of the Artistic Programme

2. To lead on the development of projects for the Artist Support Programme in partnership with the organisation’s fundraising team

3. To oversee the delivery of the Artistic Programme working in collaboration with the Studio and Programme Manager and the Assistant Producers 

4. To contribute at a senior level to the effective management and development of South East Dance.

5. To ensure high quality practice, artistic activity, training, and production values of all projects which they are leading.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven track record of working with professional artists to produce and distribute high quality live and online performance work
• Strong understanding and experience of dance company tour management and of current developments within national and international touring networks
• Strong understanding of the development needs of emerging and professional dance artists, including those graduating from Further Education, Higher Education, Conservatoire training and alternative routes
• Strong reputation, standing and presence amongst dance programmers and artists within the national dance sector
• Extensive knowledge of the dance profession and dance production models both within and beyond the UK
• Knowledge of the arts funding system on a local, regional and national level
• Ability and enthusiasm for working effectively in collaboration with peers and colleagues within the cultural sector
• Strong skills in managing complex relationships and partnerships
• Demonstrable advocacy and negotiation skills
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting
• Project management skills: planning, scheduling, co-ordination of people, delivery and evaluation
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities, Anti-Racist and inclusive practices 
• Good presentation skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills: competence in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Extensive networks within the UK and international dance sector
• A recent enhanced Child and Adult Workforce Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate or willingness to be DBS checked if appointed.
• Experience of and partiality to engaging with digital technologies to enhance project delivery and communications. 
• Strong and sensitive dramaturgical skills to influence the creation and production of new work

Desirable

• Coaching or mentoring experience 
• Understanding of Safeguarding best practice for children and vulnerable adults
• Strong understanding of the development needs and critical debate surrounding the work of artists, including those with African, Asian heritage and from Ethnically Diverse and different lived experiences or backgrounds.

Full details of the Job can be found on our website:

https://southeastdance.org.uk/programme-producer-job-description-and-person-specification/