Associate Producer - ROYO
ROYO Closing date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Associate Producer will be responsible for acquiring, commissioning and developing new work produced or co-produced by ROYO. They will work closely with the Creative Director to progress, artistically and administratively, new work on the existing slate and to seek out new opportunities. The role will work with artists, agents and IP holders to take projects from a first idea to being in rehearsal.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in a theatrical production role.
- Substantial experience and understanding of developing artists and new work, including IP acquisition and commissioning.
- A good understanding and experience of working with, supporting and managing creative teams at all stages of development and production.
- Experience and confidence in negotiating deals with third parties.
- Experience in writing budgets for West End and touring productions.
- A high degree of understanding of sector wide collective agreements.
- Active and engaged knowledge of the UK theatre ecosystem.
- Excellent verbal and written skills and experience in writing notes and giving feedback.
- Outgoing, confident, sociable, and with a willingness to work independently, including being able to take meetings with artists on their own.
- Highly organised, efficient and collaborative.
- A high degree of attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and computing skills.
Job Responsibilities
General:
- Managing ROYO's slate of new work at all stages of development, designing and executing a suitable strategy for each project.
- Managing key stakeholders in each project, including artists, agents and IP holders.
- Working with the Creative Director to curate new ideas and identify new opportunities.
Literary Management:
- Identify and develop emerging creative talent including through attending readings, workshops and productions.
- Lead on the development of prospective commissions.
- Managing the commissioning process - negotiating with agents and representatives.
- Managing the receipt of new and submitted material.
IP Management:
- Building and maintaining good relationships with IP holders in all media.
Casting:
- Developing relationships with agents and managers to find talent to lead productions in development.
- Maintaining a knowledge of talent looking for theatre projects.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Associate Producer - ROYO
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
ROYO is partnering with executive search consultant Todd Heppenstall of TH Consulting on this appointment.
To apply for this role, please send your application consisting of a CV and a supporting statement, each of maximum 3 pages, to [email protected].
If you wish to discuss the role before you apply, please email [email protected] to arrange an informal conversation.
The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 20th August 2026.
Interviews with Todd will take place over July and August, with final interviews with ROYO planned for late August/early September.
- Contact name: Todd Heppenstall
- Contact email: [email protected]
About ROYO
ROYO is a dynamic and fast-growing force in the commercial theatre landscape. Recent and current productions include Savage, Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum, 13 Going on 30 and the Steps musical Here and Now, with programming for this year including a tour of Legally Blonde the Musical starring Amber Davies and Rob Madge’s Bank of Dave musical. Life of Pi and Murder on the Orient Express toured to China in 2025, and Rambert’s Peaky Blinders ballet opened there this year.