Directorate: Regeneration & Environment
Location Rotherham Civic Theatre, South Yorkshire
Permanent, 37 hours per week.
We are seeking an experienced cultural event producer who will lead the development of Rotherham Council’s outdoor events and festivals programme.
This busy team is responsible for the delivery of the annual Rotherham Show which features theatre, music and outdoor arts from world class touring shows alongside a blend of local acts and performers, attracting audiences of more than 80,000 people from across the region. The team leads the Christmas programme including the design and development of the annual lights programme and also develops a range of cultural programmes in support of touring events such as UEFA Women’s Euros, Yorkshire Day celebrations and major cycling events.
Rotherham Council is now seeking a cultural producer with experience of developing and delivery of high-profile, large-scale outdoor arts programmes, has extensive networks of artists, performers and touring performers, a proven track record of curating and hosting events and festivals and the ability to fundraise for these programmes.
We’re looking for someone who can bring Rotherham’s streets, parks and squares to life, creating a home for unique and distinctive cultural festivals and events and creating opportunities to bring the borough’s diverse communities together.
The Creative Programming & Events Manager will also be responsible for engagement with community event organisers devising and delivering support programmes and supporting the Rotherham Events Safety Advisory Group (RESAG).
This role is a key strategic role leading a small but effective Events Team in the delivery of the Council’s core events programme and supporting services across the Council and community event organisers to safely deliver high-quality community and civic events.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
Experience and proven track record of developing and delivering high-quality, large-scale, creative and imaginative events
Proven experience and track record of managing budgets and developing successful funding bids
Knowledge and experience of engaging with and supporting community-led events and event organisers
Knowledge and experience of audience development programmes and evaluation techniques relating to events and festivals
Experience of working with a diverse range of artists and performers, and a good understanding of current equalities, inclusion and accessibility practices
Experience of managing complex contracts and funding agreements with freelance artists and performers
Knowledge and experience of current Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Legal requirements relating to event delivery.
Desirable Knowledge & Skills
Experience of managing, coaching and developing staff teams and volunteers
Proven track record of project management as relates to events and festivals including experience of control and command structures and Safety Advisory Groups as relates to events.
This post is eligible for hybrid working but will be based at Rotherham Civic Theatre with events and festivals taking place across the borough.
For further information, please contact Leanne Buchan on leanne.buchan@rotherham.gov.uk
This post involves working with children/adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
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