Youth Theatre Participation Producer

Arts Council England; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jumped Up Theatre in Peterborough is seeking a creative and organised Participation Producer to develop and deliver our growing participation programme, connecting young people with our theatre programme and visiting artists.

The role focuses on developing New Creatives for under-25s, building partnerships with schools and community groups, and planning projects from idea to delivery and evaluation. You will help with funding applications and work with senior staff to shape future engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and facilitating creative workshops or participatory activities.
• Experience planning and coordinating projects, people and resources.
• Experience managing project budgets and monitoring expenditure.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisation, attention to detail and ability to work independently, while knowing when to seek support.
• Commitment to co-creation, inclusion and widening access to the arts, particularly for young people facing barriers.
• A proactive, creative approach and willingness to learn and develop.
• Experience in theatre, community arts or a cultural organisation.
• Working with schools, youth groups, artists or visiting theatre companies.
• Project evaluation and reporting.
• Interest in developing funding application and bid-writing skills.
• Knowledge of Peterborough and its communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver New Creatives and other projects in line with JUT's artistic vision.
• Suggest projects reflecting young people's interests, local needs and partnerships.
• Plan projects from development to delivery, evaluation and close-down.
• Facilitate creative workshops and enable young people to shape activity.
• Link participation with JUT's theatre programme and artists.
• Prepare plans and schedules; coordinate people, venues and materials.
• Liaise with artists, schools, community groups and venues.
• Manage project budgets, monitor spending and maintain financial records.
• Coordinate bookings, invoices, attendance and project documents; report and reconcile finances.
• Gather feedback, maintain participation data, evaluate projects.
• Contribute to funding applications and develop bid-writing skills.
• Build relationships and create inclusive opportunities.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion policies.

Skills

Experience with young people

Facilitating workshops

Project planning

Budget management

Communications

Organisational skills

Co-creation and inclusion

Theatre/community arts experience

School and youth engagement

Evaluation and reporting

Bid-writing/funding applications

Knowledge of Peterborough

Job description

Jumped Up Theatre in Peterborough is seeking a creative and organised Participation Producer to develop and deliver our growing participation programme, connecting young people with our theatre programme and visiting artists.

The role focuses on developing New Creatives for under-25s, building partnerships with schools and community groups, and planning projects from idea to delivery and evaluation. You will help with funding applications and work with senior staff to shape future engagement.