Senior Producer - Learning and Participation

Senior Producer - Learning and Participation

Barbican Closing date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Artform: Education
Role: Curation
Contract: Permanent
London

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Producer, Learning and Participation to join the Creative Collaboration team at the Barbican Centre.

The role of Senior Producer is instrumental in the development and delivery of dynamic programmes which engage young people and communities underrepresented in arts and culture as participants, audience, makers, workforce, and artists.

With a primary focus on the City of London and surrounding boroughs of Camden, Islington, Tower Hamlets, and Hackney the Senior Producer will manage the learning and community team, while collaborating across Barbican artform departments to deliver participatory focused events and programmes.

Are you able to spark creative possibilities and transformations for young people, communities, audiences, and emerging artists?
Then we want to hear from you.

Job Requirements

Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Significant experience of community arts, youth participatory or arts education work.
Strong track record of delivering large-scale, public participatory or educational arts events across art forms.
Awareness of, and commitment to the issues of equity and cultural diversity, with a track record of working with diverse artists and audiences
Significant experience of managing complex budgets.
Experience of preparing, presenting, and implementing business plans and strategies.
Significant experience in team leadership, managing and inspiring teams to deliver high-impact, high-quality programmes and events.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Producer - Learning and Participation
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Education
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

To apply click on the 'Apply Now' button below.

If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at [email protected].

Deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if a significant number of applications are reached. We'll update the advert with 24 hours' notice if that happens.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.