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Help bring bold, imaginative theatre for children and young people to audiences across Wales and beyond. We’re looking for an experienced Producer to lead our productions from initial planning through to national and international touring.
The Producer will be responsible for producing all aspects of the Theatr Iolo productions (approx. 2
productions a year) and will be the main point of liaison for internal and external colleagues. The
Producer reports directly to the Artistic Director but also works closely with the Executive Director to
negotiate contracts with co-producers.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Planning
• To provide day to day management of the producing function – supporting the Artistic
Director and Executive Director, in ensuring that all Theatr Iolo productions are presented
with high-quality production values and in the best possible circumstances, including
national and international touring.
• To build and maintain relationships with venues, presenters, programmers and co-producers
• To work with the Executive Director on negotiations of contracts with companies, venues,
creative appointments, writers’ commissions and the engagement of actors.
• To source and apply for suitable funding to contribute to the production budget.
• To draw up rehearsal, production and performance schedules for all productions and
projects, liaising with the Communications & Engagement Manager and the rest of the Iolo
team.
• To draw up and manage budgets for individual productions.
• Identifying opportunities for future touring, co-productions, and projects and contribute
relevant expertise to business planning, strategy and reporting.
Productions
• To anticipate and manage artistic needs within the constraints of schedules and budgets.
• To support the Artistic Director in identifying appropriate members of creative teams.
• To work with the Executive Director in contracting all freelance production and technical
staff.
• To work in conjunction with the Executive Director and Artistic Director to arrange and book
production tours.• To be responsible for the administration of tours, co-productions and performances, this may
include the negotiation of financial deals and preparation of contracts.
• With support from the Administrator to book and arrange all travel and accommodation for
touring teams.
• To liaise with the Artistic Director, visiting directors and casting agents on the management
of casting for productions, carrying out all availability checks, arranging meetings and putting
in offers (availability checks and arranging meetings where necessary).
• To arrange and run all production meetings.
• To schedule and attend all company hospitality events, including rehearsal events, preview
events and end of run events.
• To manage the press performance, including the invitation list, alongside the
Communications and Engagement Manager
• To manage all house seat and company ticket requests and co-ordinate them with the tour
venues.
• With the freelance Production Manager, to monitor and authorise all production related
expenditure, ensuring overspending does not occur.
• To attend previews, including tech notes sessions, preview meetings, press nights and last
nights, as well as any other company events as required.
• To manage national and international tours on a range of scales, as required.
• With the Executive Director, to draw up all settlements for royalties, venues and co-
producers.
• To develop and implement green policies and practices and adhere to the Theatre Green
Book, including completing the Production Calculator and monitoring of the standards.
Community Engagement
• To work with the Iolo team to seek out and promote opportunities for outreach and
community engagement.
• To oversee the development and production of outreach, community engagement events
and activities as appropriate.
Staff Management and Resource Management
• To manage and control all producing budgets, contributing to fundraising and development
initiatives and applications where required.
• Direct line management of the freelancers (creatives, cast and technical) involved in all the
productions.
• To 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.
General
• To attend regular team meetings and strategy meetings.
• To work with the Administrator to maintain Theatr Iolo’s database in relation to tour booking
contacts, cast, creatives and stage management.
• Adhere to, and actively contribute to, the Theatr Iolo policies, including Equalities (diversity,
access, equal opportunities), Environmental and Health & Safety.
• To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible, without jeopardising the
quality of the work or the reputation of Theatr Iolo.
• To act always in the best interest of Theatr Iolo.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.
Registered Charity
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Enriching the lives of children through memorable experiences that challenge the mind and stir the imagination.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Role Purpose
Creates and produces distinctive visual content for Trussell, including photography, film, animation and short-form social content. Brings ideas from concept through filming, editing and delivery, helping supporters, partners and donors connect with our work and take action. Works hands-on across content creation and commissioning, alongside colleagues, food banks and external suppliers, to turn strong stories into impactful content for a range of audiences and channels.
This role is part of the Together with Trussell programme, the goal of which is to build stronger connections with our supporters, partners and donors in order to increase funding, campaigning, and other forms of support for our work. As a member of an enabling programme, this role is focused on the successful delivery of the Together with Trussell programme outcomes, which underpin and enable the outcomes of our 5 external programmes - together contributing to the fulfilment of our long-term vision of a UK without the need for food banks.
Key Responsibilities
· Create visual content
Creates, captures and edits high-quality photography, film, animation and short-form content that showcases Trussell and our food bank community. Takes ideas from brief through filming, edit and delivery, while commissioning specialist support where needed.
· Develop creative ideas and formats
Develops original visual ideas, compelling narratives and repeatable content formats for social media, web and supporter communications. Spots opportunities to make content more engaging, emotionally resonant and relevant for target audiences.
· Shape quality and bring the brand to life
Shapes edits and final assets with a strong visual eye, applying Trussell’s brand, tone, accessibility and channel needs. Balances consistency with fresh, audience-focused approaches that help content stand out.
· Lead creative projects and commissioning
Leads creative projects in house and with external suppliers, from concept, brief and storyboard through production, edit and delivery. Manages production schedules, budgets and approvals while protecting the quality and ambition of the creative work
· Share creative expertise
Works with teams and food banks to identify strong stories and content opportunities. Provides practical creative advice that helps colleagues develop audience-focused content and make the most of existing assets.
· Support creative systems and suppliers
Supports the Senior Creative Manager to maintain a strong roster of photography, film and animation suppliers. Works with the Library Officer to ensure content is stored, shared and reused effectively through the digital asset management system.
Person Specification
Core Knowledge
· Specialist film and photography production, including creative development, shooting, editing and post-production.
· Camera techniques, video post-production and Adobe editing software.
· A working knowledge of design, illustration, and animation software.
· Knowledge of mobile-first filming and editing approaches, including iPhone filming and tools such as CapCut or in-app editing
· Understanding of how different platforms, formats and audience behaviours shape visual storytelling.
· Understanding of accessibility standards for visual content, including captions, subtitles, alt text prompts and plain English
Essential Skills
· A creatively curious storyteller, able to generate original ideas and build compelling, emotive narratives for different audiences and channels, including short-form and mobile-first content.Strong visual judgement, with skill in turning complex subjects into clear, human and visually engaging content. Confident using strong hooks, captions, on-screen text and accessible formats.Confidence to test fresh ideas, spot emerging content approaches and make sound creative choices while protecting dignity, accuracy and trust.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, including planning and scheduling priorities to manage resources and deliverables responsibly.
· Skilled in engaging internal and external stakeholders collaboratively and appropriately in creative projects using effective communication and negotiation.
Key Experience
· Experience developing original visual content for long and short-form formats across website, social media and supporter communications.Experience taking content from first idea through filming, editing and final delivery.
· Creative project planning and execution, including brief development, storyboarding, review and edit process stages.
· Identifying audience-focused creative approaches that meet strategic objectives and strengthen the brand.Experience of commissioning and managing external creative suppliers, including briefing and contract compliance.
· Experience repurposing content into different formats, including cutdowns, key moments, series content, captions and social-first edits.
· A portfolio or examples of work showing strong visual storytelling across a range of formats, audiences and creative approaches.
Special Requirements
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Through Furnace we deliver a wide range of artistic development, supporting and nurturing locally rooted artists and developing vital new work for our stages. We are now recruiting for a Furnace Producer to sit at the heart of this programme.
The Furnace Producer will be responsible for leading the artist development work of Leeds Playhouse.
The work you enable to happen will respond to the Leeds Playhouse mission and programme, the priorities of our key partners and the emerging needs of the city, and the artists and creatives who make work here.
You will:
- Lead on artist development programmes including brand new schemes for writers, directors, masterclasses with artists from all disciplines and actors’ programmes.
- Nurture a community of creatives through regular meet ups, use of resources and sharing information, in particular co-ordinating brews, artist hangs, desk space and newsletters.
- In collaboration with the Programming team, programme local work into the Bramall Rock Void.
We are seeking a creative and collaborative producer, who is rigorous in their planning and delivery, bold in their programming and centres care. You will be a connector, linking artists to Leeds Playhouse and each other, supporting participants on other programmes to find pathways into professional practise and finding opportunities to create connections across the region and nationally.
This is a part-time, permanent contract of 28 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required due to the nature of the role, working pattern is to be established in discussion with your manager. Pay for this role is £25,600 per year based on part-time hours (full-time equivalent of £32,000 per year).
Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer.
Before applying for the role, please read our job pack. This includes the full list of responsibilities, person specification and information about Leeds Playhouse.
To apply, please fill in both forms linked on our website listing before the application deadline.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Sunday 16 August 2026.
Interviews are currently to be scheduled for the weeks commencing 24 August or 31 August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.