The Producer will sit within the Theatre Making family and is one of the line producers for Theatr Clwyds productions at home and on tour. They will employ significant specialist knowledge of, and creative approach to, theatre producing to support the Director of Producing in Delivering the programmed work across the building and beyond.

Contract Type - Permanent

Hours - 37 per week

The Role

Key Responsibilities

General

• To contribute to the overall strategy and direction by making recommendations to the Director of Producing on strategic plans, priorities and innovative solutions.
• To be accountable for budget management within the Team.
• To ensure the Producing Team makes a significant contribution to the overall success of Theatr Clwyd and to the arts scene across the UK.
• To encourage risk-taking, hard work and creative thinking and promote a positive and supportive culture.
• To lead by example, communicating, influencing and promoting the company ethos and excellent standards of Theatr Clwyd.

Line Producing

• To take the lead on scheduling projects and driving the delivery process forward, once the Director of Producing, Executive Director and Artistic Director have set up the producing context and structure.
• To be responsible for creating production budgets alongside the Director of Producing, Executive Director and Finance, Operations & People Director, and to liaise with them on all aspects of production accounting.
• In collaboration with the Director of Producing, to lead on contracting and negotiation, including visiting work, co-production agreements and commissions.
• To attend and actively participate in production meetings and be the first point of contact for Production Teams for any issues arising during production or performances, maintaining a constructive, professional and safe environment for the teams.

Other

• To keep abreast of industry trends by attending shows, conferences and training events and following news, social media and reviews.
• To follow best practice across the industry by developing and maintaining relationships with a range of other producers in both the subsidised and commercial sectors.

The Person

• Significant specialist experience of working at a senior level in a producing role in a producing theatre.
• Significant experience of assembling and managing production and creative teams.
• Experience of negotiating and drafting contracts.
• Experience of booking a tour.
• Proven track record of line management, or managing a team together with the ability to lead and motivate people.
• Sound financial management skills, with experience of working with complex budgets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, prioritising verbal communication, particularly in difficult conversations.
• Excellent attention to detail.