Creative Producer - London, United Kingdom - Greater London Authority

Greater London Authority
Greater London Authority
Verified Company
London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Key information:


Salary:
£24,415.50 pro rata (FTE £48,831 per annum)
Grade:8
Contract type:Permanent, Part Time
Reference:044565
Contract details:18.5 hours a week (0.

5 FTE)
Interview date:Wednesday 10 January 2024
Application closing date:Tue, 12/12/ :59
About the role:

The Royal Docks is undergoing an exciting transformation.

Once London's gateway to the world, today the area is re-emerging as a major new residential, business and visitor destination.

Centre stage in the area's regeneration is a bold ambition to be London's cultural engine, a world-class creative production centre that is internationally renowned for its distinctive and authentic cultural programme, making the Royal Docks an irresistible place to live, work and visit.

We have an opportunity for a Creative Producer (part time, 0.5) to join our Culture and Activation Team.

This role will support the implementation of Royal Docks Cultural Placemaking Strategy including the delivery of an ambitious cultural programme and associated community engagement activities.

Reporting to the Creative Programmer, the key focus of this role is to embed community engagement across a range of cultural projects working with local residents, creatives and stakeholders.


You will need a proven track record of successful planning, delivery and evaluation of small and large scale cultural projects including outdoor events.

Experience of co-creation, youth and community participation, and creative production is essential, as is working with a diverse range of stakeholders including local authority officers, artists and creative organisations.

Experience of licencing, health and safety and event production is desirable.


Principal Accountabilities:


  • Support the implementation and continuing development of the Royal Docks Cultural Placemaking Strategy and the realisation of its vision to be the Cultural Engine of London, thereby contributing to the transformation of the area into a worldclass cultural district inspired by the Royal Docks' people, place and heritage
  • Commission, programme and produce imaginative and accessible creative projects that respond to the strategy and to Royal Docks land and waterscape, heritage, and community, creating a distinctive programme that attracts, excites, and inspires residents and visitors. Identify and establish effective partnerships with Royal Docks organisations and retain an awareness of contemporary cultural practice, creative practitioners, relevant events, and cultural policy to support the development of Royal Docks' cultural programme.
  • Collaborate on and progress initiatives to support the development of a thriving cultural ecosystem in the Royal Docks. Work collaboratively with local artists, cultural and creative organisations in identifying development opportunities, commissions, and supporting networks and new initiatives.
  • Support the development and delivery of projects and initiatives that embed local communities and young people in the cultural life of the area, providing opportunities for creative participation, skills development and cocreation.
  • Work with the Royal Docks Place team, developers and local venues to embed cultural in the public realm through one off events, meanwhile activities and in the longer term, supporting the Royal Docks cultural placemaking objectives and enhancing the area as a unique and distinctive creative district.
  • Ensure that project objectives, target audiences, and outputs are identified, that data and feedback are collected, and that evaluation supports the ongoing development of the cultural programme in line with Royal Docks Success Framework.
  • Work closely with the Marketing Team to create and deliver project marketing plans, engaging with internal and external promotional agencies as required.
  • Maximise opportunities for income generation associated with projects including through box office, trading and sponsorship, supporting the development for fundraising via grants, trusts and foundations.
  • Manage project budgets, procurement and funding agreements in line with GLA guidelines.

Person Specification:


Technical Requirements/ Experience/ Qualifications:


  • Experience in initiating, producing, programming and delivering complex arts and cultural projects and the related resource and consultants.
  • Experience in working with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders, artists and creative organisations to programme projects and to support their development.
  • Experience in identify target audiences and supporting marketing teams to develop and implement project marketing plans
  • Experience of financial management, including setting and managing budgets and gaining approvals required for the work.
  • Experience in raising earned income for cultural projects and events

Behavioural competencies:


Building and managing relationships:

is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse rang
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