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Talks & Engagement Producer, Institute of Contemporary Arts

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Job Summary

The ICA is seeking a Talks & Engagement Producer to join our team at an exciting moment of strategic change within our Learning & Engagement programme.

Job Description

ICA is seeking a Talks & Engagement Producer to join our team at an exciting moment of strategic change within our Learning & Engagement programme. Focused on developing cultural and accessible opportunities for new and existing audiences, building local and long-term relationships, embedding meaningful and relevant ways of working with young people and collaborating with artists, partners, programme team to create impact. Emphasizing an audience-centred approach, this new role has been established to develop and deliver new initiatives and engagement projects that bridge the gap between artistic programme and communities.

Key aims include:
Platform new narratives, underrepresented perspectives and reflective discourse to widen audience engagement
Futureproof the creative industry for generations to come through inclusive pathways and progression routes - supporting young people that enter the programme to expand and grow skills set and build the talent pipeline.
To produce programmes that have impact by ensuring effective implementation of the Learning and Engagement and Audience Development strategy.

Job Requirements

  • At least 5 years' experience of working effectively as a producer in the cultural sector within a participation / learning / engagement context
  • A strong track record of producing programmes that respond to audience need and create impact
  • Experience working with diverse audiences including young people and communities
  • Knowledge of access, diversity, equality and inclusion, anti-racism policies in the cultural sector.
  • Growth specific mind-set; adaptive and fresh thinking in new approaches to engage audiences
  • Experience of working with artists and supporting them in complex project delivery
  • Excellent project management, administrative and organisational skills
  • Good numeracy and project budgeting skills
  • IT literate
  • A strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people
  • Awareness of safeguarding management principles and best practices
  • Keen interest in contemporary culture and shifts in generations and society.

Job Responsibilities

The role comprises responsibilities for strategy, programme delivery, finance management, comms and marketing, and general administration for the Learning and Engagement programme.

For a full list of responsibilities, please follow the 'Job Description & Apply Here' link below.

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