Development Producer (global majority focus)
Without Walls Closing date: Wed, 27 May 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
- Apply now
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The key responsibility for the development producer (global majority focus) is to provide structural and creative support for Global Majority artists navigating the outdoor arts sector, ensuring equitable representation across Without Walls' commissioning and touring programmes, and implementing the network's Anti-Racism Action Plan.
Job title: Development Producer (Global Majority Focus)
Duration: Permanent
Salary range: £6,400 (FTE £32,000)
Hours of work: Part-time, 1 day a week (0.2 FTE)
Based: Hybrid. If Manchester-based or close to Manchester, desk space can be provided. Some in-person attendance at Without Walls activities will be required, including festivals, meetings and network events.
Reports to: Head of Programme
Job Requirements
We don't necessarily expect applicants to tick every box below. Lived experience and a genuine commitment to change matter as much as formal credentials. Successful applicants are likely to have experience or knowledge in the following areas:
Proven knowledge of, and commitment to, anti-racism and equitable practice, with a focus on the needs of Global Majority artists. Experience of working within or alongside Global Majority communities is essential.
An understanding of the outdoor arts sector in England, including its commissioning structures, festivals and development pathways. This might be from a practice, production or development background.
Experience of supporting artists - whether through mentoring, producing, advice-giving or programme delivery - particularly artists from underrepresented backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with artists, partners and colleagues across a range of contexts.
Please see the job pack for the job description.
Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities focus on artist development, programme selection and training and advocacy. Please see the job pack and our website for the full job description.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Development Producer (global majority focus)
- Salary: Under £10K (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Wed, 27 May 2026
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Location:
North West
How to Apply
To apply, please send us:
● A CV - which should detail your key skills, employment or voluntary
experience relevant to this role, including responsibilities held and relevant education or vocational training. Please include two referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer or someone else who has worked with you in a capacity relevant to this role. They will not be approached until after the interviews and with express consent from you.
● A cover letter (2 pages of A4 max) - telling us why you are interested in this position, how your skills and experience meet the needs of the role.
● Our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form - this will be separated from your application at the shortlisting stage, but it helps us to understand and improve our job advertisements. Completion of the form is voluntary.
We will also accept applications as audio or video files that contain the information described above. These should be no more than 10 minutes in length.
- Contact name: Danielle Sherwood
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Without Walls
Without Walls is a network of festivals, presenters and organisations working together to create, develop and tour innovative new outdoor work.
Established in 2007 Without Walls now has over 35 partners across three different networks.
Our mission is to promote excellence in outdoor arts through the creation of inspirational new work of the highest quality by UK artists and to tour this work to audiences across the country.
Funded by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation.