Applications close 10pm Sunday 17 May 2026. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an initial interview on Tuesday 2 June 2026.
We can provide a BSL interpreter if required.

The Role

Responsible to: Creative Director (BAC) / Artistic Director (LIFT)

Responsible for: Producers, freelance and project-based producers and delivery teams as required 

This role will be part of BAC’s Producing Team. It may be expected to contribute to a range of projects, but the role will primarily lead on all our Creative Developments Projects as set out below and support the development and delivery of London International Festival of Theatre (LIFT) if needed.

General Description 

The Senior Producer will play a key role in developing and delivering BAC’s Creative Development project. You will be integral to building and managing BAC’s commissioning and co-producing networks. You will cultivate strong relationships with UK and international partners, and develop and manage new and existing partnerships for commissions and productions. 

Role Responsibilities

Strategic/Project Delivery

• Overseeing strategy for the Creative Development with the Creative Director

• Lead the budget for Creative Development

• Deliver, monitor and evolve the artist experience of collaborating with BAC

• Plan and oversee all residency, commissions and productions from end to end

• Provide feedback, support and ongoing development across the project

• Manage all freelancers associated with Creative Development

• Work with artists to develop commissions and productions, inclusive of the recruitment of artistic collaborators, advising and guiding on fundraising, organising work-in-progress sharings, and developing production schedules to manage delivery of the project activity

• Draw up summary proposals, budgets, schedules or other relevant information, when requested

• Maintain and cultivate partnerships (commissioners, co-producers, project partners) relating to the Creative Development

• Be the point of contact for all BAC teams involved

Team and Collaboration

• Take a leading role within the team, to offer advice and support in relation to artist development and producing

Business Delivery

• Deliver regular risk assessment and management of mitigations across assigned projects

General Tasks

• Contribute to the writing and submitting of funding and stakeholder reports

• Attendance and contribution to full team meetings, away days and training events

• Support of stakeholder engagement activity

• Be an active participant in BAC’s wider creative life, attending performances and events, and supporting the venue’s public-facing activities.

• Contribute to staff meetings, cross-team collaborations, and organisational initiatives that support BAC’s mission and continuous improvement culture.

• Maintain professional development, staying informed of trends in hospitality, retail, and event services to bring fresh ideas and improvements.

• Ensure that BAC’s values of inclusivity, sustainability, and generosity are reflected in all aspects of your work and team leadership.

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the leadership of BAC

Person Specification

When we shortlist, we use these criteria to select the best candidates. 

Knowledge:
the understanding of a subject or information that a candidate has

Essential:

• General knowledge of the UK independent theatre industry and networks and conditions of producing new work; 

Desirable:

• Knowledge of disability arts culture and/or experience of deliver accessible performances, e.g., Relaxed performances or captioned performances.

Experience:
the practical application of the knowledge that a candidate has acquired through working or living

Essential

• A minimum five years’ relevant experience of producing for theatre or in a similar live performance context; 

• Experience of working closely with artists from concept development to delivery; 

• Experience of liaising with various teams and / or partners to deliver projects; 

• Experience of developing and working on projects, commissions and co-productions and managing multi-partner relationships. 

• Proven success in fundraising particularly ACE Project Grants

Desirable:

• Experience of working with international artists producing within an arts venue

• Experience of line management and overseeing staff/team development 
  

Skills:
the specific abilities that a candidate has acquired through practice or training

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people from varied backgrounds; 

• Sound financial literacy and budget management skills; 

• Sound skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and the ability to create effective documents for project planning purposes, e.g. schedules; 

Values:
the behaviours a candidate should be able to demonstrate

BACs values reflect the motto inscribed the walls of our old Town Hall building “Not for me, not for you, but for us”. We are inclusive and kind.

We expect all our staff to live this motto in their approach to work and BACs mission.

Essential:

Terms & Conditions

This role is 5 days a week Monday-Friday; usual office hours are 10am-6pm. We offer flexible working where possible.

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. All staff at Battersea Arts Centre are expected to attend performances and events and be a part of the artistic life of the organisation.

Salary
£37,500 gross per annum

Hours
35 hours per week, excluding a daily one-hour lunch break

Overtime
No overtime payments; TOIL system

Annual Leave
4 weeks per year, pro rata (5 weeks following one full year of service)

Probation period
3 months

Notice period
2 months

Contract Period
Fixed Term until January 2028

Pension Scheme
BAC’s pension scheme provided by NEST

Staff Benefits
Complimentary tickets (subject to availability and staff ticket policy)

Employment Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured,

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount in the BAC cafe (subject to discount policy)

5 Development Days (pro rata)