Senior Producer

  • Contract
  • London

Shubbak Festival

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Job Summary

Senior Producer role at Shubbak, leading delivery of the UK’s largest festival of contemporary Arab & SWANA culture. Work across international partnerships, commissions and a major London biennial festival. Hybrid role, £42k pro rata.

Job Description

Lead producing and delivery of Shubbak’s festival and year-round programme. Manage partnerships, budgets, teams and international projects, working closely with Artistic Director & CEO.
Reports to: Artistic Director & CEO
Location: Hybrid, including 2 days, Tues & Thurs, at our office at The Arab British Centre. Contract: 1 year, starting on 1 July 2026
Salary: £42,000 pro-rata
Working pattern:
2 days/wk for 6 months, increasing to 4 days/wk in following 3 months, going full-time for 3 months around the festival period
Hours are flexible between 9:00 – 19:00 with core hours between 10:30 – 16:30

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in senior producing or programme management in the arts. Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-partner and multi-venue projects. Strong knowledge of live performance or related artforms, with awareness of diverse international practices. Experience managing budgets, timelines and teams, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience contributing to fundraising, partnerships or income generation. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Ability to prioritise competing demands and lead collaboratively across teams. Experience working internationally and/or with diverse communities is essential. Established networks in the cultural sector desirable. Knowledge of touring, co-commissioning and partnership models advantageous.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Producer
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Festival
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 05 Aug 2026

  • Location:

    London

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