ETO is seeking an ambitious Producer to join our award-winning Learning and Participation team. We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, who thrives in a busy environment and is passionate about producing new children’s opera which is accessible for all. You will be driven by getting the logistics right, so creativity can flourish across multiple freelance teams and a variety of stakeholders. The role is an integral part of a small team, working closely with the Head of Learning and Participation.
This is a unique position offering the opportunity to produce two new children’s operas each year, whilst also working across our school and community workshop programmes. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, outgoing individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The role requires rigorous attention to detail, and an ability to work well under pressure.
Whilst a knowledge and passion for opera and theatre is useful, it is not essential and we welcome applications from people who have worked more generally across the arts and education sectors. The role will be based in our Sheffield office, and with some remote work and international travel. The role will require travel to performances, meetings, and events around the country especially during touring seasons (usually October – November and February – May).
Job Requirements
A highly motivated, resourceful, and creative individual who can operate as self-starter
Prior experience of producing professional children’s opera and/or theatre
Relevant experience in an arts or arts education-based environment, with a good knowledge of the National Curriculum
A confident writer and communicator with strong interpersonal skills to interact with wide range of stakeholder
A passion for the arts, music, access and ETO’s mission.
Strong organisational, scheduling and planning skills.
Expertise in inclusive practice and producing workshops and/or productions for Learning Disabled audiences.
Budgeting, invoicing and contracting experience for arts projects.
Willingness to travel and work regionally within the UK, including staying away from home
Competency with Google Workspace and all standard Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Job Responsibilities
Booking schools and supporting teams on ETO workshop programmes including ETO Lyrics, ETO Perform and Turtle Song
Coordinating freelance teams, organising logistics and leading on evaluation for workshop programmes ETO Lyrics, ETO Perform and Turtle Song informed by the Arts Council’s Let’s Create and Levelling Up strategies.
Support Head of Learning and Participation to develop and maintain relationships with schools, music hubs and regional venues
Liaise with Head of Learning & Participation (L&P) on curation of L&P output including new children’s opera commissions.
Lead on the production elements of the L&P operas alongside Head of Learning & Participation working closely with the freelance stage manager and creative team.
Act as Production Manager in rehearsals for L&P productions.
Act as Sustainability Champion for L&P productions working closely with freelance design team to achieve Theatre Greenbook.
Lead on schools booking for ETO’s L&P tours alongside Head of L & P.
We actively encourage applications from disabled people, working class people and people from global majority backgrounds, as these groups are currently under-represented in the cultural sector.
How to apply
Full vacancy information is available on our website: English Touring Opera
