Freelance Festival Producer
Out There Arts Closing date: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
- Part time
- £20k-£25k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking for a Freelance Festival Producer to help deliver the 19th Out There International Festival of Outdoor Arts & Circus
The Freelance Festival Producer will be responsible for leading the planning and delivery of the Out There Festival. Managing all aspects of festival delivery from pre-production to post-event.
The post holder needs 3 years experience of working as a producer delivering arts projects and events and excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
Application Deadline: 11th September 2026, 23:59pm
Job Requirements
At least 3 years experience of working as a producer delivering arts projects and events
Experience of working in the Outdoor Arts and Circus Sector
Experience of managing large scale outdoor events across multiple sites
Experience of event management and production planning, including working with a wide range of external contractors, partners, Local Authorities, ESAG members and other bodies
Experience of preparing and writing event documentation, including event management plans, schedules and risk assessments
Understanding and experience of security, health and safety and licensing issues for indoor and outdoor events
A passion for the performing arts and a commitment to achieving artistic excellence and fantastic audience experiences
Ability to represent the organization effectively across a range of contexts including meetings with stakeholders, partners, artists, funders and the general public
Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills
Job Responsibilities
The Freelance Festival Producer will work alongside a Freelance Production Manager who
in turn will oversee a production team including Technical Manager; Site Manager; Crew
manager. A Freelance Health & Safety Advisor will advise on all aspects of festival H&S.
The Freelance Festival Producer will work collaboratively with the OTA Communications
and Audience Development Manager to ensure effective communications around the festival
programme.
The Freelance Festival Producer will be supported by other members of the core staff
team including a freelance Participation and Engagement Team and Venue and Events
Supervisor to deliver various aspects of the festival programme and operations.
The Freelance Festival Producer will liaise directly with and support the Participant and Engagement team to deliver any participation elements of the festival and support our ongoing relationship with Freshly Greated, a Creative People and Place Project.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Freelance Festival Producer
- Salary: £20k-£25k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
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Job: Freelance Festival Producer
Job: Freelance Festival Producer
Organisation: Out There Arts
Postcode: NR30 2LZ
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy please send your CV along with a cover letter to:
Email: [email protected]
We want our application process to work for everyone. If you would like to apply in a different format such as a video or audio recording instead of a written cover letter, please contact the Executive Producer Cassie Catchpole, on [email protected]. This won't affect your application.
- Contact name: Cassie Catchpole
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Out There Arts
Out There Arts is an independent arts development charity that is based in Great Yarmouth, but collaborates with artists worldwide. We are a National Centre for Outdoor Arts and Circus and are dedicated to delivering outstanding opportunities for artists and communities through supporting, hosting, and delivering circus and outdoor arts projects and events.