Producer Application Pack - Paines Plough
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Producer
Application Pack
Paines Plough Ltd 2nd Floor, 10 Leake Street SE1 7NN tel +44 (0) 20 7240 4533 e-mail office@painesplough.com
web:www.painesplough.com 1
Registered charity. 267523 | Registered company in England and Wales. 1165130 | VAT. 156 8615 38 | ITC MemberAbout Paines Plough
Paines Plough champions, develops and nurtures exceptional new writing, connecting with
people and communities across the UK. Whether you’re in Swansea or Sheffield, Glasgow
or Gloucester, a Paines Plough show is coming to a theatre near you soon.
“The lifeblood of the UK’s theatre ecosystem.” The Guardian
Paines Plough was formed in 1974 over a pint of Paines Bitter in the Plough pub. Since then
we’ve produced more than 130 new productions by world renowned playwrights including
Stephen Jeffreys, Abi Morgan, Sarah Kane, Mark Ravenhill, Dennis Kelly, Mike Bartlett and
Kate Tempest. We’ve toured these plays to hundreds of places from Brisbane to Bristol to
Belfast. In August 2019, Charlotte Bennett and Katie Posner became Paines Plough’s new
Artistic Directors.
“That notable company Paines Plough, de facto national theatre of new writing.”
The Daily Telegraph
Each year nearly 30,000 people see a Paines Plough show or take part in one of our events
and activities. We take our work to theatres across the UK, village halls, music festivals,
student unions, and tour with our own pop-up theatre ROUNDABOUT.
Our small-scale work tours to over 30 locations nationally, while ROUNDABOUT hosts a
jam-packed Edinburgh Fringe Festival programme before heading on a nationwide tour
where it brings mini festivals to communities. We are committed to growing our mid-scale
work and using this to evolve the British theatre canon so it becomes truly inclusive and
representative of our society.
We also publish plays online on our smartphone app COME TO WHERE I’M FROM,
available free on iOS and Android. It features over 150 short audio plays from Olivier Award
winners to first time writers. Check it out!
“I think some theatre just saved my life.” @kate_clement on Twitter
Company Structure
Joint Artistic Directors & CEOs Charlotte Bennett and Katie Posner
Executive Producer Holly Gladwell (starting 27 April)
Producer To be recruited, currently Sofia Stephanou
Admin and Finance Manager Svetlana Karadimova
Technical Manager Colin Everitt
Associate Producer Christabel Holmes
Marketing & Audience Development Officer Jo Langdon
Administrator Daniella Finch
Literary and Production Assistant Phillippe Cato
Trainee Administrator Adam Poland
Trainee Producer Nicky Thirugnanam
Playwright Fellow Frankie Meredith
Board of Directors
Ankur Bahl Cindy Polemis
Kim Grant (Chair) Carolyn Saunders
Tarek Iskander Andrea Stark
Matthew Littleford Wojzek Trzcinski
Sarah Mansell Laura Wade
Christopher Millard
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Registered charity. 267523 | Registered company in England and Wales. 1165130 | VAT. 156 8615 38 | ITC MemberProducer Role
We are looking for a Producer to form a key part of the Paines Plough team as we embark
on an exciting new phase for the organisation under new leadership. You will lead on and
support in delivering Paines Plough’s annual programme of work; specifically lead
producing ROUNDABOUT, line-producing the mid-scale production and additional projects
as required. The Producer is key to supporting the creation of exceptional theatre that
reaches as wide an audience as possible.
We’re looking for someone who will encapsulate the company’s ethos – being open to
opportunity, collaborative and inclusive – and who can support the delivery of our
ambitions. You will be willing to travel across the country to represent Paines Plough and
ensure we support our intention to be ‘local’, getting to know the communities we’re
collaborating with.
Reporting to: Executive Producer
Responsible for: Production and Literary Assistant
Key Responsibilities
Programming & Producing
Support the development and delivery of an outstanding programme of new theatre that is
financially viable.
Maintain a knowledge of the national theatre landscape, identifying, developing and
nurturing relationships with producers, theatres, creatives, makers and actors, ensuring
collective responsibility for this across the team.
Work with the Executive Producer to establish and manage effective partnerships, including
co-producers and partner venues, that will achieve programme ambitions and support
successful delivery.
Lead produce ROUNDABOUT, ensuring the project achieves its national potential and
reach, with a quality programme that meets financial targets and partnerships are
maintained.
Oversee the delivery of ROUNDABOUT in Edinburgh, including managing and maintaining
key relationships, line-producing the visiting company programme, and overseeing the
Associate Producer in delivery of the Later programme, to ensure its success during the
Festival.
Support the Executive Producer in the delivery of the mid-scale programme, oversee the
Associate Producer in the delivery of the small-scale programme and lead produce
additional projects and events as necessary.
Support the Joint Artistic Directors by overseeing delivery of The Big Room (writer
development programme), ensuring it continues to be an effective way to support the
development of writers.
Oversee and coordinate annual production schedules.
Paines Plough Ltd 2nd Floor, 10 Leake Street SE1 7NN tel +44 (0) 20 7240 4533 e-mail office@painesplough.com
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Registered charity. 267523 | Registered company in England and Wales. 1165130 | VAT. 156 8615 38 | ITC MemberAudience Development, Press and Marketing
Work with the Marketing and Audience Development Officer to create and implement
production marketing campaigns for ROUNDABOUT, mid-scale and additional
projects/events as necessary to ensure audience and financial targets are met.
Work with the Marketing and Audience Development Officer in the development of
audience development and outreach activities, ensuring Paines Plough’s reaches as wide
an audience as possible.
Work with the external PR company to secure the greatest exposure for Paines Plough and
its work.
Ensure data is collected, evaluated and reported in a timely fashion to co-producers and
stakeholders.
Development/Fundraising
Support the Executive Producer in the creation and delivery of a fundraising strategy that
will ensure the successful delivery of the programme.
Identify new opportunities, write funding applications, support the delivery of
cultivation/fundraising events and deliver on reporting requirements, ensuring deadlines
are met.
Finance
Support the Executive Producer in the creation of accurate annual production budgets,
ensuring these are effectively monitored and targets are realistic and met.
Work closely with the Finance and Admin Manager to manage production and project
budgets, settlements and royalties.
Management
Ensure effective line management of the Literary and Production Assistant and oversee
freelance production personnel.
General
- Attend all internal meetings as required;
- Attend company previews, events and press nights as required;
- Attend cultivation/fundraising events as required;
- Represent and advocate Paines Plough at national festivals and conferences as and
when required;
- Be an enthusiastic advocate of Paines Plough and have a thorough understanding of
the company’s vision, mission and aims;
- Uphold and implement Paines Plough's policies and procedures as identified in the
Staff Handbook and governance documents.
Person Specification
Below is a list of the experience, skills and attributes we’re looking for but we know that not
everyone can meet all of them. If you don’t think you have everything on the list but believe
you could make a real difference to Paines Plough then we encourage you to make an
application.
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience of producing, in a variety of settings, and on a
variety of scales;
- Experience of developing partnerships across the theatre ecology;
Paines Plough Ltd 2nd Floor, 10 Leake Street SE1 7NN tel +44 (0) 20 7240 4533 e-mail office@painesplough.com
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Registered charity. 267523 | Registered company in England and Wales. 1165130 | VAT. 156 8615 38 | ITC Member- Excellent budgetary and financial management skills and ability to deliver on financial
targets;
- Experience of fundraising and delivering on funding requirements;
- An enthusiasm for theatre and, in particular, new writing.
Desirable
- An understanding and experience of the national touring ecosystem;
- Experience of marketing and audience development;
- Experience of supporting the generation of income, particularly through fundraising;
- Experience of delivering to Arts Council England’s funding agreements;
- A knowledge of and enthusiasm for Paines Plough and its work.
Person Attributes and Skills
- A demonstrable commitment to equality and inclusivity;
- Excellent people management with the ability to inspire and motivate;
- Warm, friendly and approachable in order to effectively build collaborations;
- The ability to take initiative and recommend ways to develop Paines Plough;
- The confidence to work independently but also as part of a team.
Paines Plough strives to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to
working towards a more diverse and inclusive theatre industry. We welcome and
encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and walks of life, particularly
disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently
under-represented within our team.
Terms of Employment
Salary £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Contract Full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract, subject to completion of probation.
Pension Auto enrolment on to Paines Plough’s pension scheme subject to completion
of probation. Paines Plough will match a contribution up to 4% of the annual
income to the pension plan. Paines Plough currently use the provider NEST.
Holiday 20 days per year plus authorised public and bank holidays.
Hours 40 hours per week. Normal office hours are between 10am and 6pm Monday
to Friday. Additional hours may be required to fulfil the role, including
evening and weekend work for which no overtime is payable. Paines Plough
operates a TOIL (time off in lieu) policy.
Location Paines Plough is based at 2nd Floor, 10 Leake Street, London SE1 7NN.
However, in August you will be required to spend time in Edinburgh. Travel
outside of London will be required as part of this role. All work-related travel
and accommodation will be covered by Paines Plough.
Probation 3 months.
Notice One month during the probation and two months thereafter, in writing.
Benefits Season ticket loan scheme
Bike to work scheme
Theatre ticket allowance
Training and professional development opportunities.
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Registered charity. 267523 | Registered company in England and Wales. 1165130 | VAT. 156 8615 38 | ITC MemberRecruitment
Deadline 12pm, Friday 20 March 2020
Application
Please send:
- Completed application form;
- Completed equal opportunities form.
To recruitment@painesplough.com with the subject line: Producer Application.
Interviews
- First round: Monday 30 March 2020;
- Second round: Thursday 02 April 2020.
Please notify us of any availability issues in your email.
Guidance Notes
Informal Conversation
If you would like an informal conversation ahead of applying for the role then please contact
Lucy Oliver-Harrison, Interim Executive Producer, on lucy@painesplough.com.
Shortlisting and Interviews
When shortlisting we are looking at how closely your application meets the criteria set out in
the person specification. We will reply to all candidates via email, regardless of whether you
have been shortlisted or not.
Offers
All offers are made subject to satisfactory references, proof of identity, address and
eligibility to work in the UK.
Accessibility
If you would find it more accessible to complete this application in another format, please
get in touch with us.
Questions
If you have any questions about the application process, or any specific requirements,
please contact Svetlana Karadimova on svetlana@paineslough.com or call us on 020 7240
4533.
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