Associate Producer (Freelance)
Mind The Gap Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
- Part time
- £10k-£15k
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Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Freelance Associate Producer to join our making and touring team who has a passion for innovative storytelling.
With a proven track record of bringing bold stories to life, and at least three years' experience in a similar position, this role will be integral to the work that Mind the Gap makes next.
With strong relationship building skills and a keen eye for detail, we are excited to hear from people who have strong tour booking and programming experience and who can develop and position Mind the Gap's creative work for the right audiences and venues.
Details of Contract:
This is a 6-month contract with the possibility for further extension.
Fee: A total of £13,000 over 65 days @ £200 p/d.
nterviews: Wednesday 9th September at Mind the Gap, Bradford. Interviews will be an informal meeting with the Creative Director and Executive Producer, with an opportunity to see MTG Studios and meet our Artists.
Start Date: October 2026
Access: Mind the Gap is a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications from disabled, neurodivergent & D/deaf people. Mind the Gap will make all reasonable adjustments to ensure our process for recruitment and interview is accessible. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like an informal conversation.
Job Responsibilities
Work closely with the Creative Director to realise artistic visions into viable productions.
Draft, negotiate, and finalise agreements with artists, venues, co-producers, and stakeholders.
Create, track, and manage production budgets to ensure financial viability and efficiency.
Produce and manage small to mid-scale theatre tours, overseeing venue booking & negotiation, scheduling, and logistics.
Nurture and maintain strong professional relationships with venues, artists, partners, promoters and networks.
Collaborate closely with marketing and comms teams to drive audience engagement and ticket sales.
Work closely with the Creative Director to support Mind the Gap's Artists to develop their independent work.
Work with the Executive Producer to draft fundraising applications, grant proposals, and reporting for public funding bodies, where necessary.
Apply knowledge of the theatre sector and touring landscapes to Mind the Gap's making & touring work.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Associate Producer (Freelance)
- Salary: £10k-£15k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026
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Location:
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Job: Associate Producer (Freelance)
Job: Associate Producer (Freelance)
Organisation: Mind The Gap
Postcode: BD9 4SA
How to Apply
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and either a cover letter, short video or audio file to [email protected].
- Contact name: Charli Ward
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Mind The Gap
Since 1988, Mind the Gap has been at the forefront of inclusive theatre, collaborating with learning disabled and/or autistic artists to create original work. What began as a small, ambitious project has grown into a nationally recognised arts charity, championing creativity, collaboration, and social change.