Producer

Arts Council England; Ospringe; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Blueprint Arts Foundation CIC in Faversham, North Kent, is seeking a proactive Producer to help turn ideas into engaging, well-organised community arts projects. You will work with the Artistic Director, artists and partners to build relationships, solve problems and deliver impactful activities across the area.

The role requires a hands-on, independent worker who can manage multiple projects, including a holiday club day and funding bids.

Qualifications

• Experience of producing/coordinating arts, cultural or community projects.
• Experience taking projects from development through to delivery.
• Experience working with artists, creative practitioners and/or community organisations.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines and logistics.
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Friendly, approachable and confident working with a wide range of people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
• Creative and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable when things change.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Passion for the arts and their ability to create positive change within communities.

Responsibilities

• Producing and coordinating BPA's creative projects and programmes from development through to delivery.
• Working closely with the Artistic Director and team to develop new project ideas, partnerships and opportunities.
• Working with artists, freelancers, community groups, venues and partners to plan and deliver projects.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, schedules and practical arrangements; supporting development of funding applications and proposals.
• Developing relationships with new and existing partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinating artists and creative teams, ensuring everyone has the information and support they need.
• Supporting the delivery of workshops, events, performances and other community arts activity.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in an inclusive, accessible and well-organised way.
• Supporting project evaluation, reporting and documentation.
• Working with the marketing team to ensure projects are communicated effectively.
• Identifying new projects.

Skills

producing/coordinating arts projects

developing to delivery

working with artists/communities

budgeting, timelines & logistics

partnership building

multitasking across projects

UK driving licence

organisational skills

communication skills

independence & initiative

creative problem-solving

adaptability

relationship-building

attention to detail

passion for arts & community impact

Job description

Job Summary

Blueprint Arts Foundation CIC is looking for a Producer to join our small, friendly team based at our offices in Faversham. We're a grassroots community arts organisation working across North Kent, with majority of our work being in Gravesham and Dartford, using creativity to build communities.

Job Description

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Producer to help us develop and deliver this work. You'll be working closely with our Artistic Director and wider team, as well as artists, community partners, participants and venues, helping turn ideas into engaging, well-organised projects that have a real impact on the communities we work with.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being in the middle of things building relationships, solving problems, supporting artists, organising the practical details and making things happen. No two days are likely to be the same, and we're looking for someone who is excited by that.

This is a hands-on role within a small, close-knit organisation. Whilst everyone has their own specific roles and responsibilities, we work closely together and support each other where needed. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working independently, managing multiple projects and getting involved across different areas of the organisation, including supporting the delivery of a holiday club day, assisting with funding bids, and helping out with other practical/administrative aspects of projects when required.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential, as the role involves regular travel across North Kent.

The position is fixed term for 1 year, following a successful probation period. Salary is £27-30k pro rata, dependent upon experience. Expected working hours will be 22.5 per week and we will consider a freelance position for the right candidate so please do still apply if you are a self-employed producer. We anticipate that working hours will increase over time. Please note that the role will involve evening and weekend work.

Job Requirements

• Experience of producing/coordinating arts, cultural or community projects
• Experience of taking projects from development through to delivery
• Experience of working with artists, creative practitioners and/or community organisations
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines and logistics
• Experience of building and maintaining effective partnerships
• Experience of working across multiple projects and deadlines
• Must have a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Friendly, approachable and confident working with a wide range of people
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative
• Creative and solution-focused approach to problem solving
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable when things change
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Passion for the arts and their ability to create positive change within communities

Job Responsibilities

• Producing and coordinating BPA's creative projects and programmes from development through to delivery
• Working closely with the Artistic Director and team to develop new project ideas, partnerships and opportunities
• Working with artists, freelancers, community groups, venues and partners to plan and deliver projects
• Managing project timelines, budgets, schedules and practical arrangementsSupporting the development of funding applications and project proposals
• Developing relationships with new and existing partners and stakeholders
• Coordinating artists and creative teams, ensuring everyone has the information and support they need
• Supporting the delivery of workshops, events, performances and other community arts activity
• Ensuring projects are delivered in an inclusive, accessible and well-organised way
• Supporting project evaluation, reporting and documentation
• Working with the marketing team to ensure projects and opportunities are communicated effectively
• Identifying new projects

Blueprint Arts brings immersive, captivating and inclusive experiences in the Arts to the communities we work with.
Our team believes in the power of the arts to transform people and places. We are passionate about using this powerful medium to create excitement, aspiration and joy for individuals and communities and invigorate and renew the places they live.