Join the Joy Festival 2026 team as an Assistant Producer! The Assistant Producer will be involved in all aspects of Joy Festival 2026 including supporting with the producing, administration, marketing and organisational planning of the Artist Development Programme and Joy in the Community. Joy Festival, produced by Turtle Key Arts, is an inclusive community and disability arts festival which celebrates local artists, works with SEN schools, disabled community groups and local residents, offering accessible creative opportunities and events. We are looking for an early career individual, with some producing experience, who is passionate about the opportunity to work for Turtle Key Arts across all areas of Joy Festival 2026. The opportunity is created for D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent aspiring and emerging producers. Overview: Location: Turtle Key Arts Office, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London W6 0QL The opportunity is created for D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent aspiring and emerging producers. We are committed to supporting the chosen Assistant Producer to fully access this role and are open to discussing all the ways we can do this. Below is a list of experience and skills that will be useful for the role: If you are excited about this role and the work we do, we want to hear from you even if you don't meet every criteria of the job specification Across the role, the Assistant Producer will support the Producers in the delivery of all aspects of Joy Festival 2026 including: Coordinating with artists and mentors between mentoring sessions This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of this position. To apply, please read the job pack then complete the application form. The questions you will be asked are: 1. Tell us a bit about yourself Please answer all the questions in either 1500 characters or with a 1-minute recording of audio/video. You will also be asked to upload your CV or any other alternative version of your employment history. • Deadline for applications: Sunday 14th June at 23:59 Offer condition: All offers will be subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, proof of identity and right to work in the UK.Job Description
Hours of work: 10am - 6pm. Evening work will be required 12th - 16th October.
Contract: Fixed-term, 20 days between July and October, on average 1 day a week with full availability required 12th - 16th October.
Salary: £180 per day
Start date: w/c 20th July
Flexible working: This role will mainly be office based to work collaboratively with the TKA team but there may be some opportunity for WFH and flexible working. Job Requirements
Passion for championing disability arts
Experience of using Microsoft Office suite or similar
Experience of planning and coordinating an event or activity and liaising with multiple groups/people
Experience of working in a theatre or arts setting (this may include volunteering)
Experience of creating marketing content or material for social media
Ability to use initiative and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well within a team environment as well as independently
Ability to manage and work to deadlines Job Responsibilities
Coordinating with seminar leaders, sharing room booking information and sharing information about seminars with artists
Creating rehearsal, tech and performance schedules for the festival week
Attending meetings with partners
Creating and collating technical requirements from artists and community groups
Greeting artists and community groups during technical rehearsals
Setting up workshop spaces and greeting participants
Backstage and stage management support during performance nights
Creating marketing and social media content to promote the festival
Collating feedback post festival Useful Links
How to Apply
2. Why are you interested in the role?
3. Why do you think you would be good at the role?
• Interviews (in person/online): w/c 29th June 2026
• Second round interviews (in person): w/c 6th July 2026