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Artistic Producer, Shaper Caper

  •  Scotland
  •  £30k-40k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes April 8, 2026
  •  Thomas Small
  •  hello@shapercaper.com
  • #Performing arts
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Job Summary

Lead the planning and delivery of national and international tours, managing productions, partnerships and logistics to bring ambitious dance-theatre work to audiences across the UK and beyond.

Job Description

Shaper/Caper is seeking an experienced and dynamic Artistic Producer to lead the planning, production and delivery of its national and international touring programme. This pivotal role works closely with the Artistic Director and Senior Leadership Team to realise ambitious dance-theatre productions and expand the company's reach and impact.

You will oversee all aspects of production and touring, from early-stage development through to performance delivery. This includes securing touring opportunities, co-productions and partnerships; negotiating contracts; managing budgets, schedules and logistics; and ensuring productions are delivered to high artistic and operational standards.

Combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, you will develop touring strategies, build strong relationships with venues, festivals and partners, and identify opportunities to extend the life and reach of productions. You will also contribute to fundraising, financial planning and reporting, supporting the sustainability of the artistic programme.

As a central collaborator, you will support the Artistic Director's vision while acting as a key liaison across creative teams and stakeholders. You will bring strong organisational skills, financial confidence, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to managing complex projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-award-winning company at a key moment of growth.

This part-time role is 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE), £28,000-£29,600 pro rata (£35,000-£37,000 FTE).

Please note, this role will be based in the Shaper/Caper office in Dundee, with travel within the UK and internationally as part of the role. Due to the nature and specific requirements of this role, we require a candidate who resides in Dundee or within a commutable distance (30 mins or less) or who is willing to relocate.

Job Requirements

You are an experienced producer with a strong understanding of the performing arts touring landscape.

You bring a calm head to complex situations, and you enjoy working with artists to make ambitious ideas possible.

You care deeply about quality, safety and collaboration, and you take pride in creating environments where everyone can do their best work.

You make things happen and bring solutions to problems.

You are highly organised, proactive and confident managing productions, logistics, contracts and budgets.

You build strong relationships with venues, festivals and partners, and are skilled at identifying opportunities for touring, co-production and collaboration.

A clear communicator and problem-solver, you enjoy working closely with artists and teams to bring ambitious work to audiences in the UK and internationally.

You are just as enthusiastic about booking tours to theatre venues as you are about arranging our community tours.

Job Responsibilities

Leads the strategic planning and delivery of Shaper/Caper's national and international touring programme, securing bookings, co-productions and commissions while meeting income and activity targets.

Oversees all aspects of production and touring, including contracts, budgets, schedules, logistics, and technical delivery, ensuring work is presented to a high standard.

Builds and maintains partnerships with venues, festivals and collaborators, while identifying opportunities to extend the life of productions through touring and adaptation.

Manages touring operations end-to-end, including negotiations, travel, visas and company logistics, and supports casting and production teams.

Contributes to fundraising, financial planning and reporting, maintaining accurate budgets and identifying new income streams.

Acts as a key liaison across creative teams, partners and stakeholders, supporting the Artistic Director and advocating for the company nationally and internationally.

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How to Apply

In preparation for your application, you can visit our website for more information about the company and to download the job pack, which includes application information.

Key Dates:
Pre-application discussion: 25th March or 1st April 2026.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 5pm.

All applicants will be informed if they have been shortlisted or not by 5pm on Thursday 9th April.

Interviews: Monday 13th April 2026.

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