Producer: Artist Development & Research

Job Summary

A core member of the Public Programmes team, the Producer: Artist Development & Research works closely with the Artistic Director, Head of Programming & Producing, and Assistant Producer to plan and deliver programmes which support artist and producer career development and research.

Job Description

The Place is building a cross-organisation research culture which values and supports artists' and producers' practice research, underpinning innovation and excellence in dance performance, choreography, audience development and dance health, alongside scholarship. We give artists space and resource to experiment and learn from the ideas that don't work, as well as those that do. For the most promising ideas, we back them through to production, with residencies in our theatre and support to build partnerships and tours.

To support the transformative potential of artists and producers, we run a series of development programmes, including our annual festival, Resolution, which is the longest running showcase opportunity for early career dance artists in the UK, accompanied by a series of workshops to build the skills and knowledge artists need for a successful portfolio career, and an annual webinar series for professionals.

The Producer: Artist Development & Research will deliver a portfolio of programmes which contribute to these areas, including Choreodrome (our annual residency programme) and our Associate Artist programme, which is currently being redesigned. One of the first tasks in the role will be to work on the final design and implementation of a new Associate Artist programme.

Care and equity underpin our programmes and the Producer: Artist Development & Research plays a key role in ensuring that artists who participate feel well supported whatever their background or experience.

Salary & Contract Terms:

Salary: £37,764 per annum
Contract: Open-ended, permanent contract. Full-time (40 hours per week)
Closing Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 at 12:00 noon. We reserve the right to close applications early depending on the volume of applications.
Interview Dates: Thu 10 Sept 2026 (subject to change)

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria:
- Good knowledge of contemporary dance in the UK.
- Excellent and demonstrable organisational skills.
- Financial management skills and experience with the ability to create, manage and monitor budgets.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with people from varied backgrounds.
- Experience of producing in the performing arts.
- Experience of working closely with artists.
- Experience of working on Project Grant applications to Arts Council England, or similar funding bids.
- Enthusiasm and confidence to deal with a constantly changing and evolving artistic environment.

Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge of contemporary dance internationally.
- Experience as a practicing artist
- Experience of drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Experience of managing workshops for professional artists.

Job Responsibilities

- With the Artistic Director, Head of Programming & Producing, plan and develop programmes which support artists and producers.
- Working with the Development Team, undertake fundraising to support new projects, according to fundraising strategies devised in collaboration with the Head of Programming & Producing.
- With the Head of Programming & Producing and Artistic Director, and with support from the Assistant Producer, manage Choreodrome, The Place's year round programme of residencies for artists to research new ideas.
- Provide bespoke support to artists and producers who are working closely with The Place.
- Develop and programme professional development workshops for dance artists, including the annual Webinars for Professionals series, and the Resolution workshops.
- Manage the representation of projects for which they are responsible on The Place's website.
- Line manage staff for which they are responsible including recruitment, induction and appraisals within guidelines.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Producer: Artist Development & Research
Salary: £30k-£40k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Dance
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Producer: Artist Development & Research

Organisation: The Place

Postcode: WC1H 9PY

How to Apply

You can find full information about this role as well as apply using the link supplied.

For a breakdown of what to expect from our general recruitment process, please see our information page (linked above) titled 'Recruitment Process'.

If you have any further questions that relate to this role before you make your application, you can send these to us addressed to: Christina Elliot, Head of Programming & Producing at [email protected] and we will do our best to answer by email, or arrange for an informal online chat as appropriate.

Contact name: Richard Lawrence-Allen
Contact email: [email protected]

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About The Place

The Place, London’s creative powerhouse for dance development, has been leading the way in dance training, creation and performance for over 50 years. In a changing landscape, our mission for the future remains steadfast: we are powering imagination through dance, championing new ideas, embracing risks and creating optimal conditions for dance artists and enthusiasts to realise their full potential.

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