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Director of Producing and Programming

Job details
Posting date: 02 April 2024
Salary: £50,000 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 May 2024
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Company: Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

To apply for this post please complete the online application process on our website: https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/get-involved/careers-and-vacancies.html
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The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 26th April at midday.

Guidance
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Purpose of Post
The Director of Producing & Programming works closely with the Artistic, Associate and Executive Directors to develop and deliver a programme of productions, co-productions and visiting productions across the House, Studio and Door auditoria that resonate with and reflect the rich diversity of the city. The role will build on the resurgence of The Rep over the past few years and continue to deliver productions which uphold the highest artistic standards for the widest possible audience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Artistic, Associate and Executive Directors to initiate, develop, plan and schedule productions across all three auditoria within agreed financial parameters
• Assign Lead Producing responsibility for projects to members of the Producing Team and personally lead produce at least one production each year
• Manage the pipeline of productions and projects, establishing systems for collating, evaluating and developing producing proposals
• In liaison with the Artistic, Associate and Executive Directors oversee the curation of an exciting and relevant programme of visiting productions for the House, Studio and Door
• Identify and develop relationships with potential co-producing partners across the commercial and funded theatre sectors regionally, nationally and internationally
• Secure and negotiate co-producing deals with a range of partners
• Manage and develop relationships with key stakeholders including co-producers, agents, creatives, actors, companies
• Lead the process of delivering productions, maintaining oversight of production processes and regularly updating the Artistic Director and Executive Director
• Ensure productions reflect The Rep's commitment to diversity and work proactively to ensure that the demographic of the city and the many diverse voices of its residents are represented in productions across all three stages
• Contribute to creative team and casting discussions and decisions
• Oversee the delivery of regional, national and international tours, managing and overseeing the work of independent producers and partners
• Proactively seek future life potential for Rep productions nationally and internationally
• Work closely with the Director of Production to ensure productions are delivered to the highest production standards within available budgets
• Work closely with Associate Director and Creative Learning Director to ensure support for talent development and creative learning productions is integrated into the work of the Producing Team

Terms & Conditions

Period of Work
This is a permanent contract, subject to successful completion of a probationary period of 6 months.

Pay
£50,000 per annum – more for an exceptional candidate.

Hours
Full time role. 39 hours per week and additional hours as required. This role may include evening, weekend and occasional bank holiday working.

Holidays
25 days per year rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 September to 31 August each year.

Notice period
The notice period will be three months.
Location of work
Your main place of work will be The Rep in Birmingham, but you may be required to work permanently or temporarily at other locations locally. You may be asked to travel and to work temporarily in other locations in the UK.

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