Producer-project manager for Underground Lights

Arts Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A local arts organization in Coventry is seeking a Producer-project manager to oversee the success of arts projects funded by the Arts Council. The role includes working closely with the Artistic Director, coordinating resources, managing schedules, and ensuring effective communication with community partners. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and have experience in arts project delivery. The position offers a 36-day contract with flexible hours, starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning and successfully delivering arts projects.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing materials and audience development plans.
• Support project report writing and grant applications.
• Promote equality of opportunity and inclusion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in arts projects

Marketing and promotion experience

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a producer-project manager to ensure the success of our Arts Council funded development-year and delivery of our creative events and sharings as we work to build skills and performance value with our members and local community.

Job Description

Throughout the year we will host a series of small-scale drama sharings and open mics, this will end in December 2026 and forms Stage 1 of our 3-part strategy leading to our member led festival.

This role comprises a 36 day contract in total, at £158.77 a day for £5,715.72, to be worked regularly between January 2026 to December 2026 as agreed by the selected candidate and Artistic Director. The Producer-project manager will need to be available for the production week in early December 2026 and scheduled performances.

Standard working day is 7hours 30minutes, 9am-5:30pm. Our terms are in 12 week blocks for the Spring, Summer and Autumn terms. The chosen candidate if they prefer can work their hours across the week. The candidate must be available to work the majority of their hours during term time. Hours can be worked in both term and non-term time as agreed with the Artistic Director. The role cannot be worked fully remote, and someone local to Coventry is preferred.

Contract agreement covers:

• Co-ordinating and booking lighting, tech, costume and prop support
• Communicating with partner organisations and community organisations to strengthen community connection and partnership working
• Promotion to external companies and individuals inviting them to attend performances and events and connecting with the wider cultural sector, building relationships with different organisations and community hubs/ groups
• Bringing in additional team members and volunteers as needed, working with Artistic Director to identify need
• Internally ensuring the smooth running and logical consideration and communication of the project
• Keeping team updated
• Working within the budget alongside the Artistic Director
• Updating the project delivery plan and developing a series of activities for the development year
• Continued in Job Responsibilities

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone with these qualities/competencies

• Experienced in working under pressure
• Experience of planning and successfully delivering arts projects
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of, and ability to comply with, safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to travel for the purposes of the job and work flexible hours.
• Commitment to Underground Lights' purpose and values including equality and social inclusion.
• Marketing and promotion experience
• Understanding of trauma informed work and safeguarding
• Personal experience of homelessness or mental health issues.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with the team to develop marketing materials and audience development plan
• To support project report writing and grant applications
• To promote equality of opportunity, inclusion and differentiation in all aspects of the work in order to support members' individual needs
• To actively promote safeguarding, following all Underground Lights' policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all members and other staff and volunteers
• To ensure that any safeguarding concerns are identified and reported in line with Underground Lights' procedures
• To undertake such other duties of a comparable nature that may be required of the post holder.
• Further details in Job Description

Job Overview

• Job Title: Producer-project manager for Underground Lights!

Organisation: Underground Lights Theatre Company

Postcode: CV1 1GS

How to Apply

Expressions of interest should be no more than 1 side of A4 or a 2-minute video, setting out why you are interested in the role, and what you can bring to it in qualities, experience and understanding, along with a CV.

Relaxed video call interview to take place 8th or 9th January 2026.

We strive to be inclusive and accessible to enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage with Underground Lights. For inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected]

About Underground Lights Theatre Company

THEATRE HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES

We know this from our own personal experiences and observations, but also from research that shows how participation in drama and performing arts activities can improve mental health and wellbeing.

We are run for and by adults experiencing social disadvantage, homelessness and/or mental health issues in Coventry.

We run relaxed but vibrant drama workshops where people could increase their confidence, learn new skills and make decisions.