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Job Title: Creative Development Producer
Job Reference: TB1233192NorCDP
Location: Norwich
Salary: Circa £32,000 pa

Creative Development Producer

Contract Type This is a full time (37.5 hours) permanent role, however we welcome applications on a part time (ideally 4 days per week) or flexible working basis.

Circa £32,000 pa (or pro rata if part time)

About Us

Norwich Theatre is one of the leading arts organisations in the UK and the largest in the East of England, encompassing the historic Theatre Royal, the creative hub Stage Two, and the intimate mid-scale Playhouse. We present, produce and co-create a vibrant programme of live performance and creative engagement activities to entertain, enrich and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and we work with national and international partners to ensure we bring the very best theatre to our region.

We are an independent not-for-profit charity with no regular public funding, and rely on a share of ticket sales, one-off grants, fundraising/membership schemes and other commercial activities to deliver the work we do both on stage and in communities.

About the role

The Creative Development Department is one of the smaller and newer departments at Norwich Theatre, and has arisen from targeted work the theatre has undertaken to support local artists and the creative of new work, began in 2020. The theatre has developed an excellent reputation both locally and regionally for its accessible training and development programmes, bespoke and holistic approach to supporting artists and companies to develop and sustain careers, and for resourcing and promoting the creation of new work at Stage Two and beyond.

This new role of Creative Development Producer will join the department at an exciting stage as it enters a second strategic phase, with the ambition to secure a nationally leading profile for its work and the work of artists it collaborates with.

Supporting the Head of Creative development, the post holder will have specific responsibility for the planning and coordination of a rolling programme of activity for the theatre’s Artist Network, the producing of scratch nights and new work sharings, and for day-to-day support for artists in residence. In addition, they will provide occasional targeted support to the producing team on work originated or co-produced by Norwich Theatre

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive, ambitious and creative organisation with a commitment to having a wide ranging positive impact. Our people are the lifeblood of Norwich Theatre and we actively promote positive engagement, wellbeing, happiness and inclusivity for all colleagues across Norwich Theatre

About you

With experience of working within an arts environment in a producing, programming or event/project management capacity, you will have a good understanding of the purpose of artist/talent development, and knowledge of different approaches

Being able to work fluidly, flexibly and in close partnership, balancing a focus on day-to-day tasks with the ability to think strategically; bringing innovative, challenging and creative ideas to the table will be key for this role

We offer

A good salary, 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, plus your birthday off, together with an inclusive culture focussed on wellbeing and happiness. We have a commitment to personal and professional development, discounts on a range of on food, drink and theatre tickets and access to My Discounts, employee discount scheme, offering savings on retail, gyms, travel, utilities and more.

Closing Date: Friday 14 February

Interviews are planned for 26 and 27 February