JOB OPPORTUNITY // SENIOR PRODUCER

The gist

We’re looking for an experienced producer to come and join us to create extraordinary events with and for the communities of Gloucester

THE BRIEF

You’ll take the lead on bringing all Strike A Light events to life – from co-created projects and community-led activities to big outdoor productions. You’ll be in charge of event budgets, making sure everything runs smoothly and hits our aims and objectives, all while working closely with the Artistic Director to stay true to our vision. You’ll also team up with our Community Producers to develop and deliver their projects, helping to find creative opportunities, set budgets, and make the work happen.

The ROLE

• We are looking for an exceptional individual to come and join us to create extraordinary events with and for the communities of Gloucester. 
• You will be the central part of the team making things happen, working with our Artistic Director and Community Producers to plan, programme and deliver events in public squares, community spaces and occasionally car parks. 
• We are looking for someone who shares our principles and who also wants to bring new ideas and ways of working to the organisation.
• The role reports to the Artistic Director and is responsible for line-managing the Assistant Producer.
• The role is offered on a 0.6 contract (3 days/22.5 hours per week) at £34,000 pro rata (£20,400 per year)

If you’re interested to find out more about this role, you can attend an online info session on: 26 March (6pm – 7pm) or 1 April (12pm – 1pm)

About you

We’re looking for someone with solid experience producing a mix of live theatre, dance, music, and events – especially in non-traditional spaces and large-scale outdoor settings. You’ll need to be confident handling big event budgets, managing community-led and co-created projects, and building strong relationships with a wide range of people, from funders and stakeholders to local communities.

We need someone who’s approachable, empathetic, and great at communicating, as well as a self-starter who can manage their own workload, meet tight deadlines, and work flexibly within a small team.

You should be passionate about Gloucester and Strike A Light’s work, with a strong understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusive approaches, including the Social Model of Disability.

We’re looking for someone who can think outside the box, challenge the norm, and stay calm under pressure while keeping a solution-focused mindset. And importantly, you should be ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in!

The Details

» Download the application pack to read the full person specification and job description

Salary and contract

The role is offered on a 0.6 FTE permanent employment contract (3 days/22.5 hours per week) at £34,000 pro rata (£20,400 per year).  

The Senior Producer will be entitled to 20 days holiday pro rata, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days). In addition, Strike A Light is closed for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year for which staff are not required to use their holiday entitlement.

We operate on a hybrid model with Strike A Light offices open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the Senior Producer is expected to be in the office on those days. The office is closed on a Friday and the Senior Producer can pick between a Monday or Thursday as their additional day. No overtime will be paid, but time off in lieu can be taken for additional hours agreed in advance with your manager.

All standard PAYE benefits will be shared by the Senior Producer in line with the rest of the team, including 3% employer pension contribution, sick pay, parental leave and pay and employee advice and counselling services.

The process // How to apply

To apply, please send your CV, a Cover Letter (no longer than 2 A4 pages) and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form* to Kate at recruitment@strikealight.org.uk

(Please include your full name in the attachment file names).

*this information will be separated from your application and is used for monitoring purposes only, not as part of the shortlisting process

>> Download the equal opportunities monitoring form

If you would like to apply via a different format (e.g audio or video) please get in touch to arrange.

If you would like to have a chat to find out more about the role and ask any questions you might have, you can attend one of our info sessions.

You will receive an email to confirm the safe receipt of your application; if you don’t receive this within 3 days of sending your application please email again (do check your junk mail first)

APPLICATION GUIDANCE

Your cover letter should tell us why you are interested in the role, why you like Strike A Light, how your experience relates to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description and why you think you’d be a good fit for Strike A Light in reference to the person specification. 

» Download the full application pack to read the full person specification and job description (PDF)

>> Download the text only application pack (word doc)

Gloucester is a diverse city and we value having a range of experiences and perspectives to make things better.  Everyone is welcome to apply.  However, owing to the underrepresentation of these identities and characteristics across our sector at large, we are particularly interested in hearing from people who identify as D/deaf and/or disabled, those from low socio-economic backgrounds and Global Majority* candidates. 

*In using the term ‘Global Majority’ we refer to people who identify as Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or have been racialised as ‘ethnic minorities’. (Rosemary Campbell-Stephens, 2020)

Deadline for applications: Monday 21 April, 11:59pm

THE INTERVIEW

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will contact you by email on Monday 28 April. If you are not shortlisted we will let you know by email later that week. 

Where possible, interviews will happen in person, in our office in Gloucester. The interview questions will be provided in advance. We may also give a short unseen task if we decide it is important to the process – we will inform you of this before this interview.  Reasonable travel expenses will be covered. 

Your interview will be with Lynette Dakin (Executive Director), Emma-Jane Benning (Artistic Director), Charlene Olaleye (Head of Participation) and one of our Community Producers

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 6 May or Wednesday 7 May

If you have questions or are interested in finding out more about this role, you can attend an online info session on: 26 March (6pm – 7pm) or 1 April (12pm – 1pm) >> book here

ACCESS

• Strike A Light aims to be an inclusive organisation, and we welcome applications from people who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent 
• Access provision and reasonable adjustments will be made available (both at interview and employment stages) for any candidates that require it
• Please indicate any access requirements you have in your application (this information will not be used as part of the shortlisting process)

If you require any part of the application process in an alternative format accessible to you, please contact recruitment@strikealight.org.uk