Artist Development & Engagement Producer

New Perspectives

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Job Summary

We’re looking for a highly organised, creative individual to lead our New Associates and Open Pitch programmes, support engagement with touring theatre productions, nurture emerging artists, and strengthen New Perspectives’ relationships with communities and audiences across the region.

Job Description

We are seeking an inspiring, organised and collaborative Artist Development and Engagement Producer to lead programmes that support artists and create meaningful connections between theatre and audiences across the East Midlands.

You will lead the New Associates and Open Pitch programmes, creating opportunities for emerging and first-time artists to develop their practice, build confidence and strengthen professional networks. You will ensure that programmes are well supported, inclusive and responsive to artists’ needs.

You will lead participation and creative engagement activity connected to New Perspectives’ touring productions, developing accessible, inclusive projects that enable audiences s to engage meaningfully with our work, working collaboratively with artists and partners.

Combining creative thinking and facilitation with strong producing and project management skills, you will oversee budgets, schedules, freelancers, artists, participants and partners, ensuring projects are effectively planned, delivered and evaluated.

You will monitor and evaluate programmes, capturing learning, outcomes and impact to inform future activity, funding applications and organisational development.

The role requires a strong commitment to equality, diversity, access and inclusion, alongside environmentally responsible and sustainable practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about artist development, community engagement and the power of theatre to create connection, opportunity and creative development.

Job Requirements

Experience producing or supporting creative, cultural, community or artist development projects, particularly with emerging and early-career artists.
Experience delivering artist development, participation, engagement or creative learning programmes.
Strong producing, project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
Experience managing budgets, schedules, freelancers, partners and project evaluation.
Ability to build effective partnerships and professional networks.
Proactive, practical and solutions-focused, with the ability to work independently.
Commitment to equality, diversity, access, inclusion and environmental sustainability in the arts.
Strong administrative and digital skills, attention to detail, discretion and flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Artist Development & Engagement Producer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 18 Nov 2026

  • Location:

    East Midlands

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Job: Artist Development & Engagement Producer

Job: Artist Development & Engagement Producer

Organisation: New Perspectives

Postcode: NG6 0DW

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