Producer

Producer

Exeter Northcott Theatre Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
South West

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Producer plays a key role in supporting the successful planning, coordination and delivery of Exeter Northcott Theatre’s artistic programme, including produced and co-produced work, visiting productions, festivals and artist development activity.

Job Description

Working closely with the Head of Producing, the Producer is responsible for the practical, logistical and administrative coordination of productions and projects, ensuring activity is delivered efficiently, collaboratively and to a high professional standard. They act as a key point of contact for artists, creative teams and external partners, supporting the management of budgets, schedules, contracts and resources, alongside the wider planning and administration of the Theatre's programme.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, they contribute to the smooth running of the Theatre's producing function and the realisation of its artistic ambitions and strategic objectives.
1. Producing and project delivery
2. Planning and organisational support
3. Contracts, budgets and administration

Job Requirements

Essential
Experience of working in a professional theatre, producing organisation or comparable performing arts environment.
Experience of supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of theatre productions, creative projects or live events.
Excellent organisational and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
Experience of coordinating schedules, budgets, logistics and administrative processes.
Strong IT skills.
A proactive, resourceful and solutions-focused approach
A genuine enthusiasm for theatre.

Desirable
Experience of working in a producing theatre
Experience of taking responsibility for projects
Experience of working with contracts and budgets
Experience of supporting theatre programming
Experience of supporting touring
Knowledge of theatre industry standards
Knowledge of contemporary theatre sector and the cultural landscape of Exeter, Devon and the wider SW

Job Responsibilities

Working closely with the Head of Producing, the Producer is responsible for the practical, logistical and administrative coordination of productions and projects, ensuring activity is delivered efficiently, collaboratively and to a high professional standard. They act as a key point of contact for artists, creative teams and external partners, supporting the management of budgets, schedules, contracts and resources, alongside the wider planning and administration of the Theatre's programme.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, they contribute to the smooth running of the Theatre's producing function and the realisation of its artistic ambitions and strategic objectives.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Producer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Producer

Job: Producer

Organisation: Exeter Northcott Theatre

Postcode: EX4 4QB

How to Apply

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we are working to widen the pool of people who hear about vacancies at the theatre and make the process of applying for a job as straightforward as possible.
For this role we’re asking all candidates to click on the ‘Apply Now’ link below and submit written and/or video/audio responses to the same three questions so you can tell us about yourself and why you’re the right person for this role:
Tell us about yourself and why you want to work at Exeter Northcott
Tell us how your professional experience meets the person specification
Tell us about what you might need support with if we were to offer you this role
And then upload a copy of your latest CV.

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