Applications are now open for an experienced theatre producer/ project manager to deliver an important phase of research and development
| Role: | Programme Producer – R&D Phase |
| Location: | A mix of remote working and Southampton |
| Fee: | £2,400 – an estimated 8 days, inclusive of VAT |
| Status: | Freelance contract with Southampton Forward |
| Reporting to: | Programme Manager |
| Contract duration: | January – May 2024* |
Background
Southampton Forward is working with award-winning theatre director, programmer and film producer Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE to develop a project that seeks to build a network of community producers who are skilled in co-curated practice in the performing arts.
We are working together in this R&D phase to develop the skills and capacity for a new project, Home Theatre, which subject to funding, will reach across all 17 wards of the city sharing the stories of the city’s diverse communities in their homes.
The role
We are seeking an experienced theatre producer/ project manager to deliver an important phase of research and development. The two main outputs of this R&D contract are to:
- Work with lead artist Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE to devise, deliver and evaluate a 2-day workshop in April which will influence the development of a new community-led project in Southampton later in 2024.
- Oversee the creation of a network of creative producers in the city through which Southampton Forward and its partners can share other opportunities and commissions.
You will be a hands-on creative producer who loves managing events and projects who can help us reach creative producers across Southampton and deliver the workshop led by Kerry Kyriacos Michael.
| Role/project requirements: |
| Project Management Delivering a 2-day workshop with our lead artist, Kerry Kyriacos Michael, designed for creative producers (theatre practitioners, film producers, live performance producers) across the city to develop their practice in collaborative and co-creative work with local communities. Responsible for all aspects of event management: securing venue, tech and resource requirements, attending the workshop weekend and overseeing all preparations and delivery on the day. Provide support to Kerry and all participants.Provide an evaluation report of the workshop for Southampton Forward. |
| Engagement with a network of creative community producers Develop an inclusive call out for creative community producers to attend the workshop as a free Continuing Professional Development opportunity in the city.Develop an engagement plan and undertake targeted outreach work to increase awareness and support applications from creative producers from under-represented backgrounds.Provide an evaluation report of the creative network for Southampton Forward |
| Additional responsibilities – client relationship Working with the client, Southampton Forward on all aspects of the project including: Marketing & communications, supporting storytelling around the process, case studies, filming and photographyProject development – providing insights from evaluation which will help the development of the project Home Theatre to be delivered in Southampton in autumn 2024.Fundraising – supporting the fundraising team to ensure that the impact and isnighs from the R&D phase are shared for fundraising applications |
| Remuneration and working arrangements The contractor will be responsible for their own pay, tax, National Insurance and pension contributionThe contractor will be expected to provide their own IT equipment to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the contract, including access to a computer/laptop, the internet and phone. |
Who are we looking for?
| We are looking with someone with the desired following skills and experience, available to start at the end of January 2024 |
| Demonstrable experience of theatre production/project management /live event production Working with diverse communities Able to lead and facilitate workshops Able to work with multiple external partners Skills in evaluation Knowledge of Southampton desirable |
How can I apply?
To apply for this opportunity please send us a copy of your CV and a covering letter of no more than 4 sides of A4 outlining your suitability for this role and experience. Please include the contact details of two references.
You may want to include examples from previous projects that you have been involved with, making it clear what your role was on those projects. You may also wish to include links to websites or YouTube videos within your examples.
You can submit this to us in writing or you can submit a video entry to info@sfbranding.local by Monday 15 January at 6pm. If you wish to submit a video entry please send your file in MP4 format using a free file transfer service such as WeTransfer.
If you would like to speak to one of the team before applying please email info@sfbranding.local and we will get back to you as quickly as possible to arrange. Please note that our office is closed between 22nd December 2023 – 1st January 2024.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 either in person or online.
Key dates:
| Monday 15th January (6pm) | Application closing date |
| Friday 19th January | Invitation to interviews |
| Tuesday 23rd January | Provisional interview date |
| Tuesday 30th January | Contract awarded/project starts |
| Saturday 27th April | Workshop Day 1 |
| Sunday 28th April | Workshop Day 2 |
| Friday 10th May | Deadline for final evaluation report |