Producer - Transform National & Fair + Equitable Programme

Producer - Transform National & Fair + Equitable Programme

Contemporary Visual Arts Network England (CVAN) Closing date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Contract
England
  • Part time
  • £20k-£25k

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Job Summary

Contract: Fixed term, 24 months, 3 days per week, freelance Location: Hybrid, national delivery across England Total Fee: £43,000 across twenty-four months Funded by: Art Fund and Arts Council England

Job Description

Transform National (TN) is a two-year national programme designed to support the systemic change needed in visual arts leadership. Led by New Art Exchange (NAE), CVAN England and DASH, the programme supports emerging leaders from underrepresented groups to progress into Executive Director pathways whilst working with organisations to embed inclusive governance, organisational change and equitable leadership structures.

The Producer role sits across NAE's Transform National, CVAN's wider Fair + Equitable, and DASH's Future Curators programme, helping to connect leadership development, organisational change, policy influence, and national advocacy.

The role will support programme delivery across England, working with participating organisations, CVAN's nine regional networks and London, artists, mentors, evaluators, policy partners and funders.

Purpose of the Role

The Producer will coordinate and deliver the Transform National and Fair + Equitable programmes, ensuring strong project management, communications, organisational engagement, access provision and learning exchange.

The postholder will act as the operational lead across the partnership, supporting the delivery of leadership placements, network programmes, organisational development activities, evaluation processes, and national dissemination.

The role will help translate learning into practical tools, policy influence and future sector development.

Job Requirements

Essential Experience

Experience producing or managing complex arts, cultural or social change programmes.
Experience working across partnerships and multi-organisation projects.
Strong project management and coordination skills.
Experience working with equity, inclusion and organisational change programmes.
Knowledge of the visual arts sector and leadership development.
Experience managing budgets, reporting and programme administration.
Experience coordinating events, workshops or conferences.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and across multiple workstreams.

Job Responsibilities

Programme Management and Delivery
Organisational Development and Leadership Support
Fair + Equitable and Regional Coordination
Access, Inclusion and Participation
Evaluation, Research and Learning
Communications, Advocacy and Sector Influence
Events and National Convening

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Producer - Transform National & Fair + Equitable Programme
  • Salary: £20k-£25k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026
  • Location: England

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Thursday 27th August, 12 noon email [email protected]

Interviews: Monday 7th September

Application Process: 1 page CV and two page letter or audio or video format addressing the job description

Enquiries: To discuss the role please email [email protected]