Assistant Producer
The HandleBards Closing date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Role: Assistant Producer
Contract: 12-month fixed-term, with potential for extension
Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Location: London (hybrid working - mix of co-working space, remote, and touring)
Reports to: Producer
Holidays: 28 days including bank holidays
Start date: December 2026 (negotiable)
*Normal working days are Monday - Friday. Working evenings & weekends will be required during the tours for which time in lieu will be granted. Some on call over the tours will also be required. No extra payments for additional hours worked.
Purpose of the role
The Assistant Producer will support the Producer with the day-to-day running of The HandleBards. The role will include in-person working at a London co-working space, working from home, and will also involve visiting productions on tour (trips away varying from 2-7 days).
In 2027 we will be touring two shows to outdoor venues across the UK. There are also a couple of projects on the horizon that will make for an exciting year ahead.
Job Requirements
The role would suit someone with experience in theatre or arts production looking to join a team making joyful and sustainable touring theatre. We're a small team producing work at a range of scales so we're keen to hear from candidates with a broad skillset, particularly experience in arts marketing.
Essential:
- At least three years of professional experience in theatre or arts production
- Experience of arts social media marketing
- Experience of working collaboratively in a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously
- Excellent IT skills
- Experience of hands-on problem solving
Desired:
- Experience of WordPress & Adobe Creative Cloud software
- A full clean driver's licence
- Experience of touring theatre
- Experience of accounting software such as Xero
- Experience of sustainability in theatre
- An interest in cycling
Job Responsibilities
For full details about the responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Producer role please see the full job pack here - https://www.handlebards.com/jobs/
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Assistant Producer
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Please read through the full job pack before applying.
Send your CV, and a covering letter (maximum two A4 sides) to [email protected] outlining how your experience and skills match the job description and personal specification.
Application Deadline: Monday 12th October 2026 at 12pm
First Round Interviews: w/c 19th October in London
Second Round Interviews: w/c 26th October in London
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments to support applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone. We’re open to discussing flexible working patterns around caring responsibilities or access needs.
If you have further queries or would like the application pack in a different format, please email [email protected].
- Contact name: Will Orton
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The HandleBards
We are the HandleBards: an internationally renowned touring theatre company who bring our unique brand of Shakespeare to audiences worldwide.
Our mission is to make Shakespeare accessible to everyone and to increase the provision of theatre and creative opportunities to people across the UK. We do this while cycling our touring by electric vehicle so that we might inspire others to make greener choices and because we believe that good theatre shouldn’t cost the earth.