Festival Producer: Curate, Deliver & Fundraise in Crawley

Arts Council; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent arts organization in Crawley is seeking a Producer to support the Creative Director in delivering an ambitious arts program for 2026/7. The Producer will curate seasonal programs, oversee event logistics, manage budgets up to £150k, and collaborate with the communications team to engage local audiences. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in live performance production and a strong network in the arts sector. Flexible start dates and salary options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a producer or curator for live performances.
• Experience in managing project budgets of £150,000+.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders in a community context.

Responsibilities

• Drive the curation of seasonal arts programs.
• Oversee event delivery in collaboration with production teams.
• Manage communications to reach target audiences.
• Work on fundraising efforts to support the program.
• Ensure budget management with attention to detail.

Skills

Experience in live performance/theatre production

Budget Management

Strong network in the arts

IT literacy (Microsoft Office and Google Drive)

Job description

A prominent arts organization in Crawley is seeking a Producer to support the Creative Director in delivering an ambitious arts program for 2026/7. The Producer will curate seasonal programs, oversee event logistics, manage budgets up to £150k, and collaborate with the communications team to engage local audiences. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in live performance production and a strong network in the arts sector. Flexible start dates and salary options available.