The Hires and Events Producer leads on the strategy and on the ground delivery of internal and external Events and Hires. The role is responsible for generating £85k+ income through seeking out, planning, and delivering hires and events across all of our spaces working creatively and strategically within the restrictions of the current building programme to maximise sales. The role ensures the smooth delivery of all visiting productions and internal events working closely with the Technical, Venue and Producing teams.
At a glance
Hours: 35 hours per week, across at least 5 days excluding a 1 hour unpaid meal break. Regular evening and weekend work will be required for this role
Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata
Holidays: 30 days including Bank Holidays per annum pro rata
Probation: Three months
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months with the possibility of extending
Key dates
Deadline for applications: 9am on Wednesday 4 February 2026
First Interview date: w/c 9 February 2026
Second Interview date: w/c 16 February 2026
Purpose of the role
The Hires and Events Producer will have a strong focus on strategy delivery, event programming and coordination, venue management, administration and finance.
How to Apply
We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain why this position is right for you in whatever way feels most appropriate. Send one of the following, alongside a basic CV:
- A personal statement (500 words max)
- Presentation – Keynote or PowerPoint
- Short video or sound file (5 minutes max)
All applications will be judged on content not on format. We have suggested some options above, but if you would like to suggest an alternative let us know.
All applications should address the following questions:
- Tell us about your experience, skills and knowledge that mean you meet the person specification outlined in the Job Description; include demonstrative examples and achievements
- Tell us why this position interests you
- Tell us what you would bring to this role and the Bush Theatre
- Read the Job Description and Person Specification.
- Apply through our recruitment portal Breathe HR. Include a CV.
You can upload video or sound files using the We Transfer service https://wetransfer.com/. When using this service, please include the We Transfer link in your Breathe HR attachments by including the link in your CV or submitting it on a separate document.
- Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. This helps us to better understand if our recruitment practices are accessible and equitable to all.
If you have any need for this information in a different format please contact our People & Culture Administrator, Dorothy Ekema-Walla by email jobs@bushtheatre.co.uk or phone 0208743 3584.
Equal Opportunities
The value of equal opportunities runs through the heart of the organisation. Our diverse team and their range of experiences are vital to the Bush’s success, but we still have work to do to make sure that Bush staff represent the communities we serve. We actively encourage people with different backgrounds to join us. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to interview. If you would like to apply through our Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know. You can state anywhere in your application: ‘I would like to apply through the Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme. If you have any questions or need any of this information in a different format, please contact our People And Culture Administrator, Dorothy Ekema-Walla, by emailing jobs@bushtheatre.co.uk or phone 0208743 3584.
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