1927 - Executive Producer

Arts Council England; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

1927 is seeking an exceptional Executive Producer to work with the Artistic Team to advance the company’s artistic vision and broaden its audience through live performances, film, television, and education programmes.

The role combines creative leadership with operations, governance, and fundraising, requiring experience with co-productions, international touring networks, and building strong partnerships with funders, trusts, and partners in the arts sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 yrs experience in a senior leadership role within a theatre, opera, performing arts or media production company.
• Extensive experience drafting, negotiating, and executing co-production agreements, Heads of Terms, and artistic/freelance employment contracts.
• Practical experience with international theatre touring networks, scheduling, logistics, and foreign co-productions.
• A solid understanding of compliance, policy management, and reporting to a Board of Trustees within a registered charity framework.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work closely with high-level artistic teams, external funders, and international partners.

Responsibilities

• Salary: £45K to £50K pro rata for a 4-day week depending on experience
• Probation: The post is subject to a six-month probationary period
• Contract: Permanent Notice period: 3 months following successful completion of probation
• Evening and weekend work may be required at times for which Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) is given
• Location: Hybrid - London, Margate, WFH

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Fundraising

International partnerships

Contract negotiation

Job description

Fri, 23 Oct 2026">published - Fri, 23 Oct 2026

Job Summary

1927 are seeking an exceptional Executive Producer to work in close partnership with the Artistic Team helping to drive the company’s artistic vision and generate new opportunities within its resources.

Job Description

There are two parts to the role

Part 1: Producing

• To bring 1927's work to larger national and international audiences through live presentation, film, television, and creative learning/engagement programmes.
• Oversee and evolve the organisational structure, ensuring the company has the appropriate staffing and leadership models to deliver its long-term vision.
• Develop partnerships with theatre, arts, opera and other organisations with whom the Company might expand its artistic and social impact ambitions, nationally and internationally.
• Develop excellent relationships with co-producers, partners, agents, managers, and artists.
• Lead and develop positive relations with key stakeholders, including funders such as Arts Council England, significant trusts and foundations and other donors.

Part 2: Operations

• Operating within a mixed financial model (combining public funding, earned income and contributed income), the Executive Producer maintains comprehensive oversight of all operational and charitable functions.
• Financial Management: Working closely with the Finance Manager to set realistic budgets aligned with company ambitions, ensuring accounts are well-managed
• Strategic Oversight: Directly lead areas including fundraising, risk management, marketing, communications, and HR-all operating strictly within a charitable framework.
• Governance & Compliance: With the board of trustees, ensure the company's charitable objectives are met, maintain its status as a going concern, and ensure full compliance with internal policies
• Contracts: Manage all contracting, deal-making, and bbusiness agreements. This includes negotiating and drafting co-production agreements, Heads of Terms, and standard contracts.
• Freelance Management: Ensure the contracting of freelance artistic staff is consistent, taking ongoing responsibility for reviewing and updating contract templates.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 yrs experience in a senior leadership role within a theatre, opera, performing arts or media production company.
• Demonstrable experience setting, managing, and balancing organisational or project budgets.
• Extensive experience drafting, negotiating, and executing co-production agreements, Heads of Terms, and artistic/freelance employment contracts.
• Practical experience with international theatre touring networks, scheduling, logistics, and foreign co-productions.
• A solid understanding of compliance, policy management, and reporting to a Board of Trustees within a registered charity framework.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work closely with high-level artistic teams, external funders, and international partners.
• Experience navigating mixed financial models, including writing successful fundraising & public subsidy applications or securing private income.
• Familiarity dealing with multi-disciplinary productions

Job Responsibilities

• Salary: £45K to £50K pro rata for a 4-day week depending on experience
• Probation: The post is subject to a six-month probationary period
• Contract: Permanent Notice period: 3 months following successful completion of probation Evening and weekend work may be required at times for which Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) is given
• Equality and Inclusion: 1927 is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion
• Holiday: 28 days pro-rata (April to March) including bank holidays
• Pension: If eligible, 1927 will make a 3% contribution to its workplace pension scheme, employee contributes 5% as a minimum
• Location: Hybrid - London, Margate, WFH

The closing date for applications is Friday 13 November at 5.30pm with interviews the following week.