Producer

What we are looking for:

Work with the rest of the Live Events team to plan and successfully deliver the programme of live events at Somerset House, delivering a world class audience experience
Ensure effective planning and communication with the Senior Producer on all projects undertaken by the Live Events team
Contribute to the development of the artistic programme, working with artists and partners to shape events and respond to creative briefs in-line with Somerset House strategic objectives
Manage and sustain effective, constructive and creative relationships with internal and external stakeholders as required (e.g. sponsors, artists, programmers etc)
Work closely with Development colleagues to deliver sponsor rights and funder expectations operationally
Deliver on all aspects of project advance, including project management, budget management, communications, visitor experience, ticketing set ups
Work with the Production Managers and Senior Producer to ensure technical production is in place as required for the project
Work with the Senior Producer to agree a budget and cashflow for projects, keeping accurate financial records and providing regular updates
Deliver events on-the-ground, assuming Event Management responsibility on some event days, supporting the Senior Producer and Production Manager during build, break and delivery and briefing wider teams and freelancers
Input into and provide updates on Event Management Plans and Risk Assessments
Work with PR & Marketing teams to support communications for events, including checking website copy and reviewing press release documents
Work with ticketing and box office teams on ticketing set ups and the online customer sales journey for events
Work closely with Development colleagues to deliver sponsor rights and funder expectations operationally
Manage relationships with Food & Beverage suppliers for pop-up food provision for specific events, in line with our Commercial Director’s F&B strategy, ensuring hygiene, health and safety regulations are met and the best audience experience.
Contribute to the development of future programme ideas, liaising directly with artists and programming partners
Negotiate contracts and agreements with artists and suppliers
Contribute to departmental record keeping, including evaluation documentation, reporting and conducting research and analysis as required
Chair internal and external meetings for projects as required
Any other responsibilities as required in line with the role
Support delivery teams to ensure all events conform to Somerset House Access policies
Promote diversity and inclusion by fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring equitable opportunities for all team members and stakeholders.

Skills, knowledge & expertise required for the role:

Experience:

Working as a lead producer on cultural events, activations and projects of scale
Working on site specific or outdoor events and installations across multiple artforms
Developing projects from concept to delivery
Managing complex budgets including financial reconciliation
Collaborating with production managers, technical production suppliers and internal departments such as Marketing, PR, Visitor Experience and Finance
Managing external stakeholders, including sponsors and partners

Skills & knowledge:

Excellent communication skills, with ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships with a range of stakeholders and suppliers
Strong project management skills, with understanding of the requirements of delivering large scale projects and events, including the advance and on-the-ground
Strong working knowledge of Excel and database management and event management software
Understanding of and ability to implement good practice
Keen knowledge of arts & culture and wider arts landscape
A commitment to Somerset House’s mission, values and goals

Benefits to working at Somerset House

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Access to our external Employee Assistance Programme (CiC) for free 24/7 confidential advice and support, including up to 6 free counselling sessions per year where needed
Mental health support and guidance from our in-house trained Mental Health First Aiders
Hybrid working based on having 3 days in the office per week (pro rata if part-time)*
Contribution towards eye tests and glasses
Trust life insurance scheme
We offer winter flu vaccination vouchers

Holiday

Enhanced annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Birthday leave - additional day leave
Celebration day - to celebrate anything of your choice

Other Leave

Sick leave – 20 days full pay, followed by 20 days half pay (pro rata & following 3 months service)
Emergency dependent care – option to use 25% of paid sick leave for emergency care of a dependent (pro rata & following 3 months of service)
Enhanced maternity pay

Benefits

8% employer pension contributions, no employee contribution required* After 3 months
Option for salary sacrifice
Season ticket loan
Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts, offers and free stuff

The list is endless and includes tickets to Somerset House events and entrance to other London Heritage sites
Discounts in Somerset House cafes and restaurants
Discounts with various high street retailers and restaurants
Discounts to local leisure centres

About Somerset House Trust

Somerset House is actively anti-racist, you can read about our Anti-Racism Pledge and the action we’re taking

here. We are working hard to ensure our people, our onsite community and our sector reflect, represent and include all of society.

Our Commitment to Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion:

discrimination

in the initial screening stage of our recruitment process. This reinforces our commitment to focusing on the skills and qualifications of all applications from the start.

We're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help you perform at your best. We're open to adjusting our process to accommodate your needs please email people.team@somersethouse.org.uk.

The Trust reserves the right to close a job before its application deadline.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK; the Trust cannot currently offer sponsorships.

Somerset House Trust operates a hybrid working model which does not allow employees from working outside the United Kingdom

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Our Hiring Process

Don't worry if you don't see any roles you want to apply for now. Register your interest to allow us to contact you when a suitable role meeting your criteria comes along. Unfortunately, the Trust cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.