Job Description Role: Assistant Producer *Working evenings & weekends will be required during the tours for which time in lieu will be granted. No extra payments for additional hours worked. Purpose of the role The Assistant Producer will work part-time to support the Producer with the day-to-day running of The HandleBards. The role will include in-person working at a central London co-working space, working from home, and will also involve visiting productions on tour (trips away varying from 2-7 days). As a seasonal touring company some periods will be busier than others e.g. tech periods, production weeks and opening weeks. The Assistant Producer will work for three days per week on average across the year. The Producer will plan working schedules with the Assistant Producer, allowing for flexibility of other work alongside the role. In 2026 we will be touring two shows to outdoor venues across the UK. We're also currently gearing up to tour our first midscale co-production of The Tempest, so this is a particularly exciting time to join us as we take our first step into mid-scale touring. Personal Specification The role would suit someone with experience in theatre or arts production looking to join a team making joyful and sustainable touring theatre. We're a small team producing work at a range of scales so we're keen to hear from candidates with a broad skillset, particularly experience in arts marketing. Essential: A minimum of two years' experience in theatre or arts production Experience of arts social media marketing Experience of working collaboratively in a team Excellent communication skills Good attention to detail Ability to work autonomously Excellent IT skills Desired: Experience of WordPress & Adobe Creative Cloud software Experience of touring theatre Experience of accounting software such as Xero A full clean drivers licence Experience of sustainability in theatre For full details about the responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Producer role please see the full job pack https://www.handlebards.com/jobs/ - here. Please read through the full job pack before applying. Send your CV, and a covering letter (maximum two A4 sides) to [email protected] outlining how your experience and skills match the job description and personal specification. Application Deadline: Monday 8th December 2025 at 12pm Interviews: 17th December 2025 in Central London We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments to support applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone. We’re open to discussing flexible working patterns around caring responsibilities or access needs. If you have further queries or would like the application pack in a different format please email [email protected].Job Summary
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Contract: 12-month fixed-term, with potential for extension
Hours: 21 hours per week* (0.6 FTE / 3 days per week)
Salary: £18,000 (pro rata based on £30,000 FTE)
Location: London (hybrid working - mix of co-working space, remote, and touring) Reports to: Producer
Start date: January 2026 (negotiable)Job Requirements
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