WATFORD PALACE THEATRE

ASSISTANT PRODUCER

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of the brilliant team at Watford Palace Theatre.

In this pack you will find background information on Watford Palace Theatre, the job description and personal specification. Below is the information on the recruitment process and what you need to do to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send an up to date CV and covering letter via email to samantha@watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk with the subject line Assistant Producer. If you have any questions, please email Samantha Ford with your contact number and a convenient time to call.

CLOSING DATE: 6 July 2026 th FIRST INTERVIEWS: w/c 13 July 2026 th SECOND INTERVIEWS : w/c 20 July 2026 th

ABOUT WATFORD PALACE THEATRE

Watford’s ‘Palace of Entertainment’ has something for everyone. We bring the world to Watford and take Watford to the world

WPT is a vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious producing theatre with a proud history of making high-quality work thatis entrtainment inspiring and representative of the diverse communities we serve. From award winning productions in our 600-seat Edwardian auditorium, to festivals, national touring and innovative youth arts programmes, we are proud to be known as the region’s Palace of Entertainment.

OUR MISSION:

Entertaining: A great night out. The best shows. Something for everyone.

Inspiring: Bringing the world to Watford through theatre, comedy, cabaret, drag, dance, stand-up, film and more.
Representing: Taking Watford to the world through careers in the arts, skills, training and touring.

WATFORD PALACE THEATRE

WATFORD TO THE WORLD

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Assistant Producer

Reporting to: Senior Producer

Department: Producing and Programming

Working with: Marketing & Communications, Watford Palace Young Company, Business & Community Team, Technical Production, Front of House

Salary: £30,000

Contract: Full-time, permanent. 40 hours over 7 days (Monday to Sunday) and including some evening and weekend working. For hours worked over the contractual hours Watford Palace Theatre operates a TOIL system.

Location: Watford Palace Theatre

Holiday: 21 days per annum, plus UK Public Holidays rising to 25 days after 5 yearsof continuous employment

Notice period: 2 months following a probationary period of 4 months

Benefits:

Flexible working arrangements

Complimentary Tickets

Staff Discounts on bars/café and free tea/coffee during working hours

Discounted parking at nearby multi-storey car parks.

Training and development.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE ROLE

Watford Palace Theatre is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and hands-on Assistant Producer to work collaboratively within the Producing team, supporting the Producer and Senior Producer to keep the department running smoothly and effectively.

The role will perform vital administrative tasks, support produced work and be responsible for the programming across some of our spaces. They will also lend administrative support to the programming of the main auditorium.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Producing

Produce events in 1908 Cabaret and Studios 1 & 2 as required with the support of the producing team.

Draft contracts for the producer.

Create contact lists and welcome packs for productions.

Assist on producing admin for producitons.

Programming

Manage incoming requests regarding programming.

Research and recommend potential work for programming.

Draft booking memos and contracts for programmed work.

Lead on programming for the 1908 Cabaret space and Studios 1 and 2.

Lead on scheduling for the team.

Liaise with Marketing to ensure all assets are avaialble for programmed work.

Administration

Manage diaries and attend meetings as required by the producing team.

Assist the producing team with ad hoc admin support.

General

Be an ambassador for Watford Palace by attending press nights, scratch night and any industry and PR opportunities as appropriate.

Ensure WPT policies are observed in every areas of you work.

Maintain departmental financial records & assist with project budgets

The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all the job duties or requirements that might adapt, evolve and change due to the skills and experience of the successful candidate

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

Previous experience working in a theatre environment for either a producer or a venue OR demonstrable knowledge of theatre production.

Excellent adminstration and organisational skills.

Strong communication skills.

Problem solving and planning skills.

The ability to priortise workload and use initiative.

A good knowledge of the current theatre ecology and the place of regional theatre within that.

A passion for theatre and theatre audiences.

A commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout your work.

A passion for collaborative working.

DESIRABLE

Experience of working in a producing theatre or company.

Knowlege of the mid-scale touring sector.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Be part of a brilliant team: Based in one of the leading and most respected arts organisations in the UK - join a passionate, collaborative, friendly and highly experienced team.

Develop your skills: Gain hands-on experience with opportunities to develop your career through training and professional development.

Creative environment: Work closely with artists, creatives, and theatre-makers in a fastmoving and dynamic environment.

Make an impact: Help us connect with audiences and communities through making our venue the most welcoming, inclusive, and exciting entertainment venue – creating the ‘great night out’ experience.

WATFORD PALACE THEATRE TEAM COMMITMENT

Everyone at Watford Palace Theatre is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our core values, of ENTERTAINING, REPRESENTING AND INSPIRING, by:

Committing to creating and upholding a positive, dignified and inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being.

Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working.

Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and apprentices/trainees, and supporting our work with Watford Palace Young Company and our Community Partnerships work.

Having a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and taking care to understand our policies and procedures.

You’ll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations. We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the business.

Being a positive and proactive custodian to our heritage Grade II listed Theatre building (built in 1908), including our beautiful Edwardian 600 seat auditorium, as well as our other studio spaces and stages.

You’ll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations. We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the organisation.

Everyone at Watford Palace Theatre is expected to be flexible and adapt as the needs of the charity change, taking on new or different responsibilities as the need arises.

WE FULLY RECOGNISE THAT YOU MIGHT NOT MEET ALL THE PERSONAL SPECIFICATION, THIS IS AN INDICATIVE LIST AND WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE WITH AN EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE TO APPLY

Watford Palace Theatre is committed to inclusivity and diversity. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join our organisation.