Community Engagement Producer

Arts Council; Mansfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative arts organization in Mansfield Woodhouse seeks a Community Engagement Producer to spark connections and bring communities into its work. You will lead bold engagement strategies, co-create with participants, and build lasting partnerships. Ideal candidates have strong community engagement experience, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of local demographics. The role offers competitive pay at £30 per hour for 16 hours a week as a freelance position.

Qualifications

• Experience in empowering marginalized groups.
• Work well within a team and as an independent worker.
• Understanding of the Mansfield area and local networks.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with local communities.
• Design projects that respond to the community's interests.
• Manage budgets and logistics for community projects.

Skills

Experience in community engagement

Strong project management

Excellent communication

Collaborative approach

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and dynamic people-centered Community & Engagement Producer to spark connections and bring communities into the heart of our work.

Job Description

Organisation: Unanima
Location: The Old Library, Leeming Street, Mansfield, NG18 1NG
Salary: £30 per hour
Contract: Freelance
Hours: 16 hours a week (2 days - Thursday availability)
Reporting to: Artistic Director / Executive Producer

About Unanima Theatre

Unanima is an arts development organisation that provides a variety of creative, cultural and campaign opportunities for learning disabled and autistic people. Unanima creates bold, socially-driven work with learning disabled and autistic artists at its heart. We challenge perceptions, foster creativity, and centre unheard voices. Our work takes place in theatres, communities, care settings, and schools - telling stories that need to be told.

Role Summary

We're looking for a passionate, creative, and dynamic people-centered Community & Engagement Producer to spark connections and bring communities into the heart of our work.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead bold engagement strategies, co-create with participants, and build lasting partnerships that ensure Unanima's projects are deeply rooted in lived experience and equity.

You’ll develop engagement strategies, co-create with participants, and produce outreach activity that connects our creative work to the people who inspire it.

Job Requirements

• Experience in community engagement, participatory arts, or inclusive practice.
• Experience in empowering marginalised groups.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A collaborative approach with a commitment to co-creation and equality.
• Work well within a team and also an independent self-motivated worker.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive access practices.
• Experience in working with learning disabled and/or autistic people.
• Understanding of the Mansfield area, including key local networks and demographics.
• Experience in evaluation, reporting, or funding applications.
• Background in theatre, social arts, or education.
• Hold a drivers licence.

Job Responsibilities

• Community Engagement
  • Build and nurture relationships with local communities, participants, partner organisations, and stakeholders.
  • Design and facilitate social events, and projects that respond to the needs and interests of learning disabled and/or autistic communities and are in line with the mission and vision of Unanima.
  • Design and facilitate performance opportunities for the community strands of work throughout the year
  • Act as a key point of contact for participants, families, carers, and community groups.
• Project Producing
  • Development of community strands of work.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and logistics for community-facing projects.
  • Coordinate freelance artists, facilitators, and access support workers where needed.
• Facilitate co-creative processes, ensuring accessible, inclusive, and safe spaces for participants.
• Collaborate closely with Unanima's creative team to ensure community voices are

Job Overview

• Job Title: Community Engagement Producer

To apply, please send a CV and a short cover letter (or video/audio if preferred) to [e-mail] by Monday 5th January 2026. If you require this information in a different format or need support with the application process, please contact us.

Unanima is an Arts Council NPO, levelling things up for learning disabled and autistic people through theatre and the arts.