Arts Outburst is looking for an organised, creative and confident Production and Project Manager to help us deliver ambitious community arts projects, festivals and live events across Thurrock and beyond.

Working closely with our CEO/Artistic Director and wider team, you will manage projects from initial planning through to successful delivery and evaluation. This will include flagship programmes such as Light Up Thurrock and Get Creative Festival, alongside workshops, performances, participatory projects and commissions throughout the year.

You will:

Develop and manage project plans, schedules and budgets
Coordinate artists, freelancers, venues, suppliers and technical contractors
Lead event production, including logistics, site planning, permissions and technical requirements
Support risk assessments, safeguarding and health and safety processes
Maintain strong relationships with communities, schools, partners and funders
Monitor participation, gather feedback and contribute to evaluation and reporting
Support marketing, communications and audience development
Ensure projects are inclusive, welcoming and delivered to a high standard

We are looking for someone with experience of managing arts, cultural, community or live-event projects. You will need excellent organisational and communication skills, confidence managing several priorities and the ability to remain calm and practical during busy delivery periods. Experience of event production, budget management and working with artists, communities or young people would be particularly valuable.

This is a hands-on role requiring some evening and weekend work, travel to project locations and flexibility around major events.

Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time or 0.8 FTE (£25,600 pro rata)
Location: Arts Outburst, Grays, with delivery across Thurrock and surrounding areas
Contract: Permanent