Contract Fee Location Reports To Start Date YES/NO Productions, IMAX Film makers and creators of groundbreaking theatre, are seeking an experienced and collaborative Research & Development Producer to support the delivery of a new Arts Council-funded theatre project over a four-month development period. The project aims to produce a brand-new theatrical piece combining projection, immersive audio and traditional theatre practices. The project will focus on the early-stage exploration, development, and testing of new theatrical ideas, performance language, audience engagement, and creative methodologies. The Producer will work closely with artists, collaborators, venues, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth planning and delivery of the R&D process. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, creative sensitivity, and experience supporting devised, experimental, or interdisciplinary theatre-making processes. Person Specification Desirable: Key Responsibilities Track project expenditure against budget allocations Coordinate communication between creative teams a Please send: To: [email protected]Job Summary
Job Description
Freelance / Fixed-Term Contract (4 Months)
£4,100
Based on £200 p/day, we anticipate the role comprising 20.5 full working days. A suggested timeline is below, which will be confirmed in consultation with the successful candidate:
Oct - 2 days (briefing and planning)
Nov -4 days; 1 day per week (AV checks and casting/contracting)
Dec - 3 days; 1 day per week excluding Christmas (contracting cont., hires and advancing, invites to WIPS)
Jan - 2.5 days per week (ie part time Mon-Fri) x 3 weeks management W/C 4th, 11th 18th Jan (on-site management) & 25th Jan work-in-progress prep, 26/27th Jan 2 days for WIPs, 1 day wrap up and evaluation tbc
Total days = 20.5 days
Hybrid -Brighton / Remote as required
Creative Producer / Artistic Lead
October 2026Job Requirements
Essential:
Experience producing theatre, live performance, or arts projects
Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience working within funded arts environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience supporting collaborative and artist-led processes
Confident with budgeting, scheduling, and project administration
Passion for innovative and contemporary performance practice
Experience with Arts Council England-funded projects
Experience in devised, immersive, physical, or interdisciplinary theatre
Knowledge of evaluation and audience development processes
Existing relationships within UK theatre and arts networks
Working Style
We are looking for someone who is collaborative and proactive, calm under pressure, creatively curious, detail-oriented, flexible, solutions-focused, and committed to inclusive and accessible working practices.Job Responsibilities
Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the R&D process
Create and manage schedules, timelines, and project documentation
Support rehearsal planning, workshop logistics, and artist coordination
Liaise with venue (THE OLD MARKET), technical teams, freelancers, and external partners
Monitor project milestones and ensure delivery against funding objectives
Assist the creative team in facilitating workshops, sharings, and exploratory sessions
Support research processes including sourcing materials, references, contributors, and collaborators
Document creative development and evaluation outcomes
Help shape audience feedback and reflective evaluation processes
Process contracts, invoices, and payments where required
Maintain clear records for reporting to funders and stakeholders
Support preparation of interim and final Arts Council reportingHow to Apply
• A CV or portfolio
• A short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
• Availability for the project period
Deadline: 06.07.2026
Interviews (zoom or in-person) W/C 20.07.2026 to 31.07.2026