Head of Producing & Programming
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Closing date: Thu, 19 Nov 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 "> published -
Job Description
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and detail-orientated Head of Producing & Programming to develop and drive the strategic day-to-day delivery of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's artistic planning and producing function across all produced, co-produced, presented, commissioned, and developed work.
Job Requirements
- At least 5 years' experience of producing and/or general managing substantial professional theatre productions in the independent, commercial and/or subsidised sectors.
- Advanced experience of artistic collaboration and facilitation, including working independently with senior artists.
- Advanced experience of contracting and negotiation with agents,
creatives, rights-holders and producing partners.
- Experience of working in a producing theatre at scale.
- Experience of working with SOLT, UK Theatre, MU and/or Equity
agreements.
- Experience of effective budget management at scale, with an
understanding of the wider economics involved with a non-regularly funded, not-for-profit organisation.
- Experience of creating and managing effective and efficient scheduling and producing systems.
- An understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A passion for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and the work we produce.
Please refer to our Job Pack for all job requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to our Job Pack to see the full list of job responsibilities.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Producing & Programming
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 19 Nov 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please download and complete the Personal Details Form and Application Form below, and return to [email protected] by no later than 10am on Thursday 19th November 2026.
Should you prefer to submit a video of yourself (lasting no more than 10 minutes) or a voice note (lasting no more than 10 minutes) instead of a written form, then please do.
First Round interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Thursday 26 & Friday 27 November 2026. We will notify you either way if you have been selected for interview or not. Second Round interviews are currently scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 30 November 2026.
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Established in 1932, the multi-award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is one of the largest theatres in London (1,240 seats) and situated in the beautiful surroundings of a Royal Park. Passionate about producing first class theatre for and in our unique setting which inspires, challenges and entertains, we received the Highly Commended Award for London Theatre of the Year in The Stage Awards 2021.