Programme Producer - R&D Phase

You will help develop a network of community producers and deliver a 2-day workshop on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April that will facilitate producers to develop their practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a project that merges creativity, culture and community impact.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.

• Fee: £2,400 inclusive of VAT (estimated 8 days work)
• Contract duration: January-May 2024*
• Reporting to: Programme Manager
• Status: Freelance contract with Southampton Forward

*A core output of this role is to deliver a 2-day workshop on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April and so availability on these dates is essential. Otherwise there is flexibility on working days.