Senior Production Planner
Shoreditch Town Hall Trust Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Description
Working closely with colleagues across programming, events, operations and technical delivery, the postholder will lead long-term production planning, budgeting, resource allocation and staffing to ensure the successful delivery of artistic programmes, commercial hires and future projects.
They will manage complex production schedules, oversee freelance and contractor engagement, maintain strong client and supplier relationships, and ensure the highest standards of health, safety and compliance.
This role requires an experienced production professional with excellent organisational, financial and stakeholder management skills, capable of balancing day-to-day operational demands with strategic planning for the organisation's future growth.
Job Requirements
Maintain an overview of all artistic activity and event production taking place across Shoreditch Town Hall.
Maintain a broad overview of future projects, opportunities and programming developments.
Manage the overall production schedule and long-term production planning.
Respond to initial production enquiries for prospective projects and events.
Attend prospective site visits and client meetings.
Arrange and lead production planning meetings as required in liaison with the Head of Events and Head of Cultural Programme.
Work with the Production Manager to establish streamlined and systematic production processes.
Work closely with Operations Team to ensure cost effective use of resources across the organisation
Undertake post-event evaluations and project wash-ups.
Job Responsibilities
Work closely with the Head of Operations and the Production Manager to create and review production risk assessments and method statements.
Ensure Shoreditch Town Hall's Health & Safety policies are adhered to at all times.
Obtain and review health and safety documentation, including RAMS and insurance documentation from visiting companies.
Oversee production equipment and machinery maintenance programmes.
Ensure all relevant inspections, licences and certificates are maintained and kept up to date.
It is inevitable that over time the emphasis of this job may well change without altering the
general character of the role or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. This information will be periodically reviewed, revised and updated in consultation with the post-holder to reflect appropriate changes.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Senior Production Planner
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job: Senior Production Planner
Job: Senior Production Planner
Organisation: Shoreditch Town Hall Trust
Postcode: EC1V 9LT
How to Apply
Please submit your CV; your Additional Details Form (download via our website) and an attached Cover Letter detailing your interest in, and suitability for, the role. Make sure to highlight your relevant experience and any training you might have.
If you would prefer to submit a video recording of your Cover Letter (no more than 5 minutes long) please ensure it is in a MP4 or MOV format.
Send these three documents as attachments to [email protected]
Please also complete the anonymised equal opportunities form here via our website.
Deadline: Monday 30 November 2026, 10am
Interviews: W/C Monday 7 December 2026
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Shoreditch Town Hall Trust
One of the grandest former civic buildings in London with a rich and varied history, Shoreditch Town Hall has established itself in the last decade as a leading cultural venue, live events space
and community destination.
Our landmark Grade II listed building houses spaces which range from an expansive and versatile 750 seat auditorium, The Assembly Hall, to a flexible warren of spaces in our basement, The
Ditch.