Creative Producer
Grade 8 SCP 33-37 £29,324 - £32,487 (pro rata - 25 hours per week) (Fixed Term until 31st March 2022)
Newport Live is an award-winning not-for-profit sport, leisure, and cultural trust; and registered UK charity with an excellent track record of delivering innovative programmes and services to our communities and residents that ‘inspire people to be happier and healthier’. Newport Live operates one of the leading arts venues in South Wales, The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre.
The Riverfront has played a vital role in developing a high quality and ambitious cultural offer in Newport and its surrounding areas. It presents a diverse programme ranging from more commercially focussed events to experimental and new work that supports the professional development of artists living and working in Wales. The Riverfront also curates a programme of Arts Development and Participation opportunities and programmes across both Educational and Community settings.
The Creative Producer will work with the Head of Theatre, Arts and Culture to formalise the Associate Artist Strategy, working with new and emerging artists in development of creative projects, ensuring that the team at the Riverfront are able to broaden the reach and scope of its work, whilst supporting arts practitioners for the future.
The post of Creative Producer usually covers the production of the annual pantomime and our summer street event BIG SPLASH. As these events are unlikely to take place due to COVID-19 restrictions the post holder will focus on the Artist Development and Arts Development and Participation functions of the role.
A creative flair for participation and engagement across the arts is key, so too is awareness of engagement activities as you will be working closely with the existing Arts Development team to drive participation opportunities across all areas of the theatres work.
You will also be influential and motivating whereby driving forward the journey for people to increase their engagement levels, promote new ideas, and ensure the impact of arts in health can support mental and physical wellbeing. Able to work with people across all ages and communities removing any barriers to participation.
A background in the arts, alongside participation development in various settings is key. So too is a good understanding of new and emerging trends across the industry, specifically in development of new productions and digital opportunities across the arts.
We welcome applications for this part time post on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2022.
The ability to travel extensively across the city will be required.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Newport Live enquiries on 01633 656757 and ask to speak with Alan Dear, Head of Theatre, Arts and Culture, or email alan.dear@newportlive.co.uk.
Application Process
Please return the completed application forms to jobs@newportlive.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: Monday 31st May 2021 at 5pm
Interviews will be held on: Friday 11th June 2021