| JOB TITLE | Assistant Producer |
| TYPE OF CONTRACT | 1 Year FTC, Part-time (0.5) |
| RESPONSIBLE TO | Producer |
| COUNTERSIGNING MANAGER | Vice Principal for Actor Training and Drama School |
| GRADE AND SALARY | Grade 3£30,068 - £33,842 (1 FTE)£15,034 - £16,921 (0.5 FTE)Please note that we advertise our salaries on a rangeto indicate the trajectory of progression that can bemade. Appointments are usually made at the start ofthe salary range |
| HOURS OF WORK | 18.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday. Between thehours of 9:30am – 5:45pm. Plus evening and weekendwork as and when necessary. |
| KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSINTERNALEXTERNAL | Producer, Head of Technical Training, Drama SchoolOperations Manager, Drama School Officer, DramaSchool Coordinator, Freelance Creatives, Students |
| Industry, Directors, Designers, Creatives | |
| PROBATIONARY PERIOD | Your employment will be subject to a probationaryperiod of 6 months |
| BENEFITS | |
| (1) HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT | Generous annual leave of 28 days (14 days pro rata 0.5FTE)+Bank holidays (pro rata 0.5 FTE) (This is inclusive of any days when LAMDA may beclosed, e.g. Christmas closure) |
| (2) PENSION | After 3 months of continuous service, you will beautomatically enrolled into our qualifying workplacepension scheme with AVIVA. LAMDA will make anadditional contribution in accordance with auto-enrolment regulations |
| (3) GP 24 | You have access to remote, private GP services24/7, 365 days a year. GP 24 is supported by highlyexperienced and knowledgeable doctors |
| (4) EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCEPROGRAMME (EAP) | EAP is a confidential employee benefit designed tohelp you deal with personal and professional problemsthat could be affecting your home life or work life,health and general wellbeing. EAP service provides acomplete support network that offers expert advice andcompassionate guidance 24/7, covering a widerange of issues |
| (5) CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME | LAMDA offers a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme |
| (6) EYE TESTS | Sight test costs is reimbursed to employees whorequire VDU use |
| (7) HYBRID WORKING | Hybrid working may be offered for some non-studentfacing roles. We expect a norm of 60% of your time inthe office and 40% of your time to be worked fromhome |
| (8) GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE | After six months of continuous service and onsuccessful completion of the probationary period youwill become eligible to death-in-service benefit wherethe nominated beneficiary could receive approximately4 × annual salary payment if death occurs whilst inservice |
| (9) SEASON TICKET LOAN | LAMDA offers an interest-free loan for the purchase ofan annual season ticket |
JOB PURPOSE
LAMDA delivers an extensive annual programme of productions and projects, including more than 30 public productions each year. The Assistant Producer plays an important role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of this work, contributing to projects from initial development through to performance and evaluation.
Working closely with the Producer, creative teams, technical departments and academic staff, the Assistant Producer provides high-level administrative, organisational and production support across the department's portfolio of activity. The role helps ensure that artistic ambitions, educational priorities, operational requirements and financial parameters are aligned and delivered effectively.
The Assistant Producer contributes to the smooth running of productions by supporting scheduling, contracting, budgeting, communications, company management and project administration, while helping to create professional and supportive working environments for students, staff and visiting artists. The role also provides an opportunity to model and promote best practice in theatre production and collaborative working within a conservatoire training environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Liaise with directors and creative teams as required by Producer and ensure that information is swiftly communicated
Generate and dispatch individual agreements and contracts and ensure that they are returned, scanned and filed appropriately, liaising with the Producer
Support any recruitment requirements including director availability checks
Produce and distribute schedules and induction packs and meet and greet visiting artists on arrival in the building – being responsible for the facilitation of ID cards and email accounts
• Creation of sensory performance guides for relaxed performances
• Record and gather data on the staffing of public productions
Assist the Producer in co-ordinating every aspect of offsite productions such the MA MT Edinburgh Tour, including booking travel and accommodation as necessary Manage data base of theatre artists
Producing smaller public productions such as the CertHE Schools Tour and MA Directors Greenhouse Festival, in collaboration with Course Leaders
Managing facilitation of internal projects such as BA and MFA Professional Acting New Writing projects, with oversight from the Producer
• Raise purchase orders and manage the processing of invoices
Gain a detailed awareness of the show budgets
Attend dress rehearsals and shows as required to give feedback to Producer and for relaxed performance guide creation
Ordering of scripts
• Stay abreast of show policies and ensure they are consistently implemented
• Be aware, implement and adhere to office and production Health and Safety policies
Stay abreast of LAMDA’s EDI policies and strategies
• Provide general administrative support for the Producer as required
Help maintain effective filing systems and other systems for the LAMDA Drama School Productions
Proofread programmes and website content and in collaboration with LAMDA’s Marketing department
Providing a welcoming atmosphere and hospitality for colleagues and visitors to the Drama School Office
Script reading as required for production details such as casting requirements, WHAM, intimacy, combat and trigger warning needs
Assist the Producer in organising production meetings and other meetings and minute such as required
Keep abreast of productions opening, new writing and general trends in the London theatre landscape
• Provide holiday and out of office cover for the Producer as required
• Any other duties as specified by the Producer
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and should not be seen as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may develop and change in consultation with line management.
The successful applicant will be required to go through a DBS ‘Enhanced Disclosure’ check.
Expenses will be met by the Academy.
| ESSENTIAL | DESIRABLE | METHOD OFASSESSMENT | |
| SKILLS /ABILITIES | Good verbal and writtencommunication and numeracy skillsAbility to work effectively andcreatively with students andcolleaguesAbility to organise own timeeffectively, so as to meet deadlinesand manage competing prioritiesGood analytical skills and the abilityto respond to problems effectivelyProven IT skills in MicrosoftWord, Excel, Teams, Outlookand internet use | CV/Coverletter/ Interview | |
| KNOWLEDGE | Adequate knowledge of thecreative industries | Varied knowledge ofplays and knowledgeof accessibility intheatre | CV/Coverletter/ Interview |
| EXPERIENCE | Experience in either studying orworking within a creative artsenvironment | Experience in a similarrole and working withyoung people | CV/Coverletter/lnterview |
| QUALIFICATIONS | Degree in a relevantsubject and / orexperience working ina professionalproductionenvironment | Certificates (Ifapplicable) | |
| QUALITIES | Focused, highly efficient and self-motivated with the ability to thinkcreatively and to take the initiativeto meet strict deadlines across anumber of simultaneous projectsCollaborative team player withability to communicate clearly andeffectively with both internal andexternal suppliersTact, diplomacy and discretionAn eye for detail and interest in livetheatreFlexible approach to working hours | CV/Coverletter/ Interview |