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Operations & Producing Coordinator, New Perspectives

  •  East Midlands
  •  ÂŁ25k-30k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes October 12, 2026
  •  Sally Anne Tye
  •  sally@newperspectives.co.uk
  • #Theatre
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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to provide flexible producing, administrative and operational support across our productions and programmes. You’ll help projects and daily operations run smoothly, while supporting systems, communications and governance.

Job Description

We are seeking an organised, proactive and collaborative Artistic Programme & Producing Support professional to help deliver New Perspectives' programme of productions, touring, Open Pitch, New Associates, and community and participation projects.

You will provide practical and administrative support across the programme, coordinating schedules, meetings, project plans and logistics, and liaising with artists, venues, producers, creative teams and colleagues to ensure activity runs smoothly. You will support productions through rehearsal, technical and performance periods, making sure artists and partners have the information and practical support they need.

You will also contribute to our commitment to environmental sustainability through responsible procurement and Theatre Green Book actions. Alongside programme support, you will help maintain effective organisational systems and processes, including our CRM, databases, records, shared drives and document management. You will coordinate weekly staff meetings, support evaluation and feedback activity, contribute to reporting, and help identify improvements to our administrative processes.

The role also includes acting as the first point of contact for rehearsal room bookings and enquiries, supporting our annual room hire targets, as well as providing administrative support around access, inclusion, evaluation and professional development.

You will coordinate Board and Subgroup meetings, preparing papers and agendas, taking minutes and maintaining governance records and policies and provide organisational and administrative support to the Artistic Director/CEO and Executive Director.

This is a varied role at the heart of our organisation, ideal for someone who enjoys working across producing, administration, operations and governance, and who is committed to supporting artists and delivering ambitious, inclusive and sustainable theatre.

Job Requirements

- Experience supporting creative, cultural or community projects
- Strong organisational, communication and relationship-building skills
- Proactive, practical and solutions-focussed approach
- Commitment to sustainable, accessible and inclusive practice
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
- Experience managing records, databases and digital systems
- Ability to coordinate meetings, processes, evaluation and reporting
- Clear written verbal communication skills
- Experience supporting senior staff and coordinating meetings, diaries and organisational arrangements
- Experience preparing papers, taking minutes and tracking actions
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Collaborative, flexible and proactive approach
- Ability to manage priorities take initiative and work independently
- Commitment to equality, diversity, access and including
- Willingness to work occasional evenings/ weekend and undertake processional

Job Responsibilities

- Provide practical and administrative support across New Perspectives' artistic programme and organisational activity.
- Coordinate projects, schedules, meetings and events, managing competing priorities to support effective delivery.
- Liaise with artists, venues, producers, creative teams and colleagues, ensuring clear and timely communication.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records, databases, CRM systems and shared documents.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support, using initiative to anticipate needs and resolve practical issues.
- Support productions, rehearsals, touring, events and community projects.
- Contribute to inclusive, accessible and environmentally sustainable practice.
- Use digital tools effectively to support communication, planning and administration.
- Work collaboratively, taking responsibility for agreed tasks and deadlines.
- Support occasional evening and weekend activity and undertake other reasonable duties as required.

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How to Apply

Please download an application pack for full details of how to apply. If you would like to receive the recruitment pack in a different format, please contact [email protected] to arrange.

In your application, please outline how you meet the attributes in the person specification, using examples from your professional experience to date. Please email the following:

1. Complete the application form click here
Or alternatively
a video that is no longer than five minutes (.mov, .mp4 accepted)

2. Complete an equal opportunities form click here

Please send your application by email, with Application for Operations & Producing Coordinator in the subject line, to: [email protected] - receipt of your application will be confirmed by email.

The deadline for applications is Monday 12 October 2026, 12pm.
Interviews will be held w/c Friday 16 October 2026

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