Director of Producing
Nottingham Playhouse Closing date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Director of Producing will bring significant experience of line-producing across a range of activity including commissions, R&D, co-productions, touring and transfers. You will have demonstrable ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the theatre industry - including with commercial and subsidised co-producers - and experience negotiating, securing and managing agreements.
You will have strong financial and organisational skills, including managing budgets, schedules and cash flow, ensuring productions are delivered efficiently and within agreed parameters.
You will be a collaborative leader, able to motivate and develop producing colleagues, and work closely with colleagues across artistic, production, marketing, finance, fundraising and participation.
You will share Nottingham Playhouse's commitment to artistic ambition, inclusion and environmental sustainability, and will be confident acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
Job Requirements
Reporting to the Chief Executive and Artistic Director, this senior role will work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure our programme is delivered to the highest artistic standards, on time and within budget. You will also proactively build co-producing relationships across the commercial and subsidised sector, and explore future life opportunities for our work including touring, transfers and licensing.
The Director of Producing line manages the Producer and Programme Coordinator, and oversees the smooth administration of our visiting programme.
Job Responsibilities
Job Purpose
To be responsible for the delivery of Nottingham Playhouse productions from feasibility through to realisation, working closely with the Production Manager.
To proactively seek strong co-production relationships with the commercial and subsidised sector.
To deliver these creative projects to a high artistic standard and within agreed budgets, timeframes and other parameters.
To proactively develop future life opportunities for Playhouse productions and to be responsible for Intellectual Property exploitation of historic, current and future projects.
To oversee the smooth administration of the visiting programme by the Programme Coordinator.
To line manage the Producer and Programme Coordinator.
Useful Links
Job Overview
- Job Title: Director of Producing
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026
-
Location:
| view on Google MapsEast Midlands
Job: Director of Producing
Job: Director of Producing
Organisation: Nottingham Playhouse
Postcode: NG1 5AF
How to Apply
Please make your applications via the Nottingham Playhouse Job Vacancy page at https://nottinghamplayhouse.livevacancies.co.uk/#/applicant/29 by no later than 5pm on 31st March 2026.
- Contact name: [email protected]
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Nottingham Playhouse
We create theatre that’s bold, thrilling and proudly made in Nottingham. Awarded Theatre of the Year 2025 in The Stage awards, Nottingham Playhouse is one of the country’s leading producing theatres and creates a range of productions throughout the year, from timeless classics to innovative family shows and adventurous new commissions.