The Head of Creative Programmes is the creative lead for Woolwich Works, taking responsibility for the Trust's owned public performance programme and artistic rentals and collaborating with the Resident Artistic Companies to shape the Trust's education and community programmes. With the Programme Manager, they will curate a year-round programme of live performance and events including but not limited to music, comedy, workshops, markets, dance and theatre for young audiences across multiple spaces varying from 60 to 1800 capacity and programme directly some defined 'festival bursts' of high animation and activity across the site each year. The Head of Creative Programmes will be expected to lead on audience development and awareness, driving footfall and engagement beyond the performance programme. As this is a maternity cover position, we would seek to have the successful candidate take up position during June 2024. Is this job for you? We're looking for someone with a successful track record as a commercial programmer, assembling and managing high quality performance and participatory programmes that achieve or exceed target attendances and generate a profit. You'll need to be comfortable and practiced with contract negotiations and budgeting, and used to doing show deals and building hire packages. Ideally, you'll also have experience of devising and delivering learning and participation programmes, and the ability to work collaboratively to deliver high quality creative experiences and opportunities is essential. You'll be passionate about building a broad and exciting programme of live performance. as well as brokering a deal. You will be a supportive and caring line manager who champions knowledge sharing and you'll be able to articulate your thinking clearly to the team. Minimum requirements Please note that if you cannot demonstrate that you meet this minimum requirement, your application will not proceed through shortlisting. Significant experience as a successful commercial programmer in a relevant venue or organisation Essential skills and experience A. Contract negotiation B. Budgeting C. Performance hire D. Booking artists and performers and negotiating deals E. Event production and delivery F. Significant experience of managing a team G. Experience and understanding of marketing and communications Desirable skills and experience H. Experience of devising and delivering successful learning and participation programmes I. Experience of Artifax J. Live event health and safety management K. An in-depth knowledge of the Royal Borough of Greenwich To include: 1. To have overall responsibility for the public performance programme, achieving targets as set by the Director. 2. To be responsible for managing relationships with the Resident Artistic Companies. 3. To work closely with the Director to develop the programme strategy, to build and implement new programme ideas. 4. To work closely with the Head of Marketing on the Audience Development strategy. 5. To work closely with the operations and technical teams to ensure event delivery is achievable and safe. 6. To be responsible for all budgets relating to ticket sales, performance and community hires and public programming 7. To work with external promoters and community arts leaders. 8. To actively seek out and pursue events that will contribute to our objective to raise the profile of Woolwich and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Full details on job description. How to apply We will ask for a CV and statement as to why you meet the person specification, highlighting your relevant work experience. + Interviews for this role are expected to take place on 22nd May 2024 – if applying, please keep this date free in case you’re shortlisted. If you’re unable to complete a written application for any reason please either email us or call (020) 8035 8835 so that we can discuss alternative arrangements for assessing your suitability for the job. However, you must do so at least one week before the closing date above.Job Summary
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To apply for this role please visit www.woolwich.works/jobs-and-opportunities. You will be directed to our portal to complete the online application form no later than 23.59 on 12th May 2024
(the ‘closing date’). If you can’t complete the form electronically, we can arrange an alternative version for posting - please contact us by phone to arrange.