Assistant producer

Closing date: 12th May 2024

Salary: £33,078 plus benefits

Contract: Permanent, full-time position

We are looking for a highly organised assistant producer to join the Producing & Touring team at Sadler’s Wells from July 2024. 

Sadler's Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all. 

You will work with the producers to provide management and coordination support for the creation of Sadler’s Wells productions and tours both within the UK and internationally.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build good relationships with organisations and individuals
• Experience of working in administration and/or company management in a touring theatre or dance company and a good understanding of the needs of artists and touring companies
• Experience of planning and coordinating practical and logistical arrangements for rehearsal periods and touring projects either in the UK or abroad
• Experience of making work permit/certificate of sponsorship and visa applications
• Experience of drafting and managing production and touring budgets
• Experience of drafting and negotiating contracts with venues, artists and performers, in line with union agreements and industry regulations
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment, paying close attention to detail and maintaining accuracy whilst handling a varied and demanding workload
• Proficient user of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends, including both UK and overseas travel as required
• Must currently hold the right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Ability to speak another language
• Good knowledge of the UK and international arts scene, particularly in relation to dance

We’re a supportive and hardworking team, working on a variety of projects. We have a ‘smarter working’ approach and encourage both on-site and remote working. Sadler’s Wells benefits include: 

• LinkedIn Learning Membership 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Complementary tickets and discounts 
• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy 
• Additional pay for parental and family leave subject to eligibility

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Sunday 12 May 2024. Interviews will take place on 21 and 22 May 2024.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com. 

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.