Development Producer (deaf, disabled and neurodivergent focus)

Development Producer (deaf, disabled and neurodivergent focus)

Without Walls Closing date: Wed, 27 May 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
North West

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Without Walls are looking for a development producer (deaf, disabled and neurodivergent focus) to join our team. Please note, Without Walls are also recruiting for a development producer role (global majority focus).

Job Description

The key responsibility for the development producer (deaf, disabled and neurodivergent focus) is to act as the Without Wall access-lead, dismantling structural barriers for DDN artists, implementing anti-ableism practices, and providing specialist guidance to embed access into the creative fabric of outdoor arts.

Job title: Development Producer (Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent 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, access, accessibility and inclusive practice, with specific expertise relating to Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent artists and audiences. Personal lived experience of disability or neurodivergence is welcomed.
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 providing professional access advice, consultancy or mentoring to artists or creative organisations, ideally within a live events or outdoor arts context.
Experience of planning and delivering training sessions on access or inclusion, whether for individual practitioners or organisations.

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 (deaf, disabled and neurodivergent focus)
  • Salary: Under £10K (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 27 May 2026
  • 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.