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Associate Producer, Headlong Theatre

  •  London
  •  ÂŁ40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes August 4, 2025
  •  jobs@headlong.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate, organised, and values-driven Associate Producer to support the delivery of our bold, nationally touring theatre. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious mid-career producer to join a small and dynamic team.

Job Description

The Associate Producer will work across productions, artist development, and community engagement, with a strong focus on inclusion and sustainability. We're seeking someone who thrives on collaboration, is comfortable managing multiple priorities, and shares our commitment to justice, access, and representation in the arts.

Job Requirements

Essential Experience & Knowledge

  • At least five years experience of producing within a professional theatre context
  • Experience of production budgeting and proven ability to deliver work within budgetary constraints
  • Experience of negotiating contracts with agents and creatives
  • Experience of managing multiple freelancers and relationships with partners
  • Proven knowledge of the producing process and of working with artists

Essential Skills & Attributes

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent IT and digital skills
  • An organised team player, able to balance competing demands and work collaboratively with a broad range of people
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable Experience & Knowledge

  • Experience of touring theatre
  • Experience of marketing a production
  • Experience of managing an education or community project
  • Experience of working within parameters of the Theatre Green Book

Job Responsibilities

Our new Associate Producer will play an integral role in developing, making and touring our mid-scale productions, connecting with artists and audiences across the country.

We're looking for someone with solid experience in producing who is ready to take on a new challenge in a small and ambitious team. Someone who is ready to get stuck in, support a range of projects across new work, artist development, digital and community engagement, and work with us to push Headlong into the future.

The Associate Producer will work closely with Headlong's Producer to ensure that our productions are professionally and efficiently realised. The successful applicant will administer a number of key production and office systems and databases. They will play a big role to ensure we take a holistic company wide approach to connecting with artists, partners, audiences and communities. The Associate Producer will also support the reporting needs of Arts Council England and the management of donor events.

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How to Apply

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Associate Producer at Headlong, please send the following to [email protected] using the subject line “Associate Producer”:

A supporting statement outlining why you want to work for Headlong and how you meet the person's specifications.
This can be submitted in any format (written, video, audio, or presentation).

Your CV

Complete our anonymised Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.

Deadline for applications: Monday 4 August, 12 midday

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, contact [email protected] and we’ll connect you with the relevant person. These conversations will not influence the selection process.

Interviews

First round interviews will take place online, w/c 11 August 2025.

Second round interviews will take place in person in our London office, w/c 18 or 25 August 2025.

If you require any of this information in an alternative format, please contact [email protected] or call 020 7633 2090.

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