Engagement Producer

Vamos Theatre is looking for an exceptional Engagement Producer to join our small but mighty, hardworking team. Working with the Creative Producer and Artistic Director this new role will help drive, develop and administrate the Creative Learning and Arts in Health programmes across the company. These programmes aim to provide opportunities and training in mask theatre and nonverbal theatre for young people, groups that might not have access to the arts and artists, teachers and health care professionals.

The work spans from our international work in Educational and Arts in Health settings, to our weekly sessions for adults with learning disabilities, Vamos Central, in our home town of Worcester. The role would also include supporting our national Early Career Artist programme, Elevate, and driving the expansion of our SEND provision.

• At least 2 years’ professional experience of producing theatre shows or arts programmes in community, creative health or education settings.
• Knowledge and passion for theatre, the arts and artists.
• An interest in working with marginalised groups, including but not limited to adults with learning disabilities, SEND children and young people, people living with dementia.
• An excellent understanding of working with creative teams and freelance artists.
• Experience of curating, programming and contracting community and/or education programmes.
• The ability to handle delicate situations with tact and sensitivity and to exercise discretion.
• Experience of contract writing for freelance artists, partners and bookers.
• Experience of writing risk assessments.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively evaluating and monitoring work and having the adaptability to build and change programmes based on evidence.
• Managing production budgets, monitoring expenditure and developing work within strict financial parameters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with partners, schools, stakeholders, freelancers and participants.
• Willingness to work collaboratively as a conscientious and valuable team member.
• A personable and calm manner while working under pressure and to tight deadlines, with the ability to remain flexible and proactively troubleshoot when required.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of Office 365, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.

• Project manage, book and contract all Creative Learning and Arts in Health bookings and practitioners, supported by the CP, AD and Health Connector.
• Look for new opportunities and build relationships with venues, prospective schools, community organisations and care home partners that could book and develop our Creative Learning offer.
• Work with the Creative Producer to develop and roll out our SEND offer.
• Assist produce and co‑deliver the Elevate programme working with partner venues, marketing departments and regional communities to engage emerging artists from diverse backgrounds.
• Manage bookings, delivery and maintenance of the Vamos Theatre Mask Library (c. 6 bookings yearly).
• Compile and monitor all Creative Learning evaluation and take special care of after‑event relationship building.
• Input and maintain relevant data on our office system, Protouree, with excellent attention to detail.
• Book and manage BSL interpreters for deaf artists and work with Access to Work funding.
• With the Creative Producer and Vamos Central’s Lead Facilitator, plan and deliver Vamos Central’s administration.
• Act as the first point of contact for all Vamos Central members, families, support staff and volunteers.
• Attend all 33 VC sessions, sharings and performances, hands‑on supporting the room, members and staff, plus any additional rehearsals and production week(s).
• Act as the point of contact between the office team and Vamos Central.
• Represent Vamos Theatre in the wider Worcestershire community to build relationships and performance opportunities for Vamos Central and our wider Creative Learning work.
• Work with the Creative Producer and Executive Producer on funding bids and evaluations of Vamos Central.
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