Executive Producer

ArtsHub Australia Pty; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization in London seeks an Executive Producer to lead the London International Festival of Theatre. This dynamic position involves overseeing all aspects of festival planning, budgeting, and delivery while promoting inclusion and collaboration. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the arts sector and a proven track record in managing complex projects. Applications close on 11 January 2026.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of theatre and live performance.
• Extensive senior management experience in the arts.
• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on administration, planning, and budgeting for the festival.
• Own the programme-wide critical path and chair weekly meetings.
• Oversee BAC’s international productions and building takeover projects.

Skills

Theatre knowledge

Producing experience

Partnership frameworks knowledge

Fundraising strategies

Negotiation skills

Job description

Job Description

The Executive Producer is a dynamic and hands‑on leadership position within Battersea Arts Centre’s Producing Team. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the London International Festival of Theatre (LIFT), produced biennially across London by BAC. The role also includes leading BAC’s international productions and building takeover projects. It is an exciting opportunity for a bold and imaginative producer with extensive experience delivering cultural projects at various scales, and a deep commitment to inclusion, innovation, and international collaboration.

Applications close 10pm Sunday 11 January 2026. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an initial interview on either 27 or 29 January 2026. We can provide a BSL interpreter if required.

Job Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of theatre and live performance, and awareness of diverse cultural and artistic practices nationally and internationally.
• Knowledge of producing at various scales, including festivals.
• Knowledge of partnership frameworks and fundraising models.
• Co‑commissioning/touring models; IP and recoupment considerations.
• Extensive senior management experience in the arts.
• Proven ability to lead large, cross‑functional teams to deliver strategic priorities in complex environments.
• Experience overseeing planning, budgeting, and operational delivery with multiple partners and across multi‑venue, city‑wide and public realm contexts.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
• Experience working internationally and/or with diverse communities.
• Strong network of partnerships in the arts sector.
• Negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Financial management and budgeting abilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead on administration, planning, budgeting, contracting, risk management, financial reporting, delivery and evaluation of LIFT across multiple venues, alternative sites and public realm contexts.
• Own the programme‑wide critical path and chair a weekly cross‑functional producing meeting to track milestones and mitigations.
• Oversee BAC’s international productions and building takeover projects (typically one per year).
• Negotiate with venues and partners to deliver efficient and sustainable deals.
• Work closely with team heads (Operations, Development, Production & Technical, Marketing & Communications) to ensure joined‑up planning and delivery.
• Lead and motivate teams to provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming festival experience.
• Embed access from project outset (BSL, captioning, audio description, relaxed standards) in partnership with artists, venues and Access lead.