Producer

producer2026Maternity CoverWorn Out | LOWRY, SalfordWelcomeFrom development through to performance andevaluation, the Producer will oversee planning,logistics, budgets and schedules, while supportingcreative teams and ensuring projects are delivered ontime, on budget and to the highest artistic andpastoral standards.Working closely with the artistic and executive teams,the postholder will manage relationships withfreelance creatives, partners and venues, maintainingclear communication and continuity across all areas ofproduction. BYMT works on an annual cycle, and notall aspects of the role will need to be fulfilled by thematernity cover.British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) is a leadingnational performing arts education charity and theUK’s largest commissioner of new musicals. Each year,we engage approximately 2,000 young people aged11 to 21 through nationwide auditions, skillsworkshops, our Young Company, and a wide range ofcreative projects. BYMT supports emerging talent -both performers and creatives - by providing highquality training, development opportunities, and aspringboard into further education and careers in thearts.As an Arts Council England National PortfolioOrganisation and National Youth Music Organisation,we ensure that youth voice is at the heart ofeverything we do. BYMT’s mission is to empoweryoung people to discover and shape their creativepotential through life-changing, inclusive theatreexperiencesBritish Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) are seeking anexperienced and dynamic Producer to join theteam on a freelance maternity cover contract. Therole is responsible for the programming, generalmanaging and producing all of our productions,yearly events, development week camps andBYMT’s Live Audition Tour.2INTRODUCTION2026Theo in Between | Carriageworks Theatre, Leedsexperiences that nurture individuality and self-expression through new work. We envisage atransformed musical theatre sector where a bold,diverse, and collaborative generation of creatorsredefine who makes musicals and how they are made.Our Theory of Change states: In ten years’ time BYMTwill be the internationally renowned leader fordeveloping young theatre makers. “Over the years, BYMT has becomean integral part of my training, and Iknow I wouldn’t be where I am nowwithout it. It is so inspiring to workalongside the industry professionalswithin our creative, production, andpastoral teams. They show us theresilience, innovation and generositythat is needed to sustain a healthycareer in the arts.”3INTRODUCTION2026BYMT YOUNG COMPANY MEMBERChoreomania | Birmingham HippodromeWho are we looking for?4BYMT are committed to creating an inclusive culturein all our activities. We are keen to hear from a broadrange of people, especially those with an enthusiasmfor creating engagement opportunities for youngpeople from all backgrounds; a love of new work,especially in the musicals sector, would be warmlywelcome. We value diverse lived experiences and arecommitted to building a team which better reflectsthe varied perspectives of the young people wesupport. We particularly encourage applications fromindividuals from global majority communities, as wellas those with lived experience of disability orneurodiversity, who are currently underrepresented inour sector.From September to December the focus of this rolewill be on programming the 2027 Season, along withthe Creative Director, Casting & Young CompanyManager and Production & Engagement Associate.Ensuring the production and smooth delivery of theEnd of Year Concert and set up of the Audition tourfor early 2027 will also be priorities. BYMT has clearsystems and support structures in place to enable theright applicant to achieve the workload in the timeallocated.ABOUT THE ROLE2026The Glamification of Loki | Southwark Playhouseabout the roleOUR VALUESBeing inclusive and making everything we do accessibleTaking responsibility for developing and nurturing collaborative processesInspiring environmental responsibility within our staff and young peopleCreating space for young people and artists to value their voicesCommitting to making new work through new approaches12345ABOUT THE ROLE20265Leading the delivery of BYMT’s 2027 Season,overseeing budgeting, programming, auditions,staffing, and all production logistics as far as the endof the contract.Managing key relationships with creatives, venues,and accommodation providers, while ensuring smoothcoordination across departments. Line-managing the Production and EngagementAssociate, contracting creative and production teams,maintaining schedules and budgets, mitigating risks,and upholding BYMT’s artistic and operationalstandards.We expect the role will cover the delivery of theEaster 2027 production, whilst leading onorganisational planning for Summer 2027 andcontributing to reporting, evaluation, and the ongoingimprovement of producing systems and processes.Essential CriteriaDemonstrable experience in producing orproduction management, within commercial orsubsidised theatre or youth arts.Highly organised, solutions-focused and confidentmanaging multiple priorities.Strong financial literacy and experience managingproduction budgets.Clear communication skills and experience inbuilding positive working relationships with a widerange of stakeholders.Ability to thrive in collaborative environments andto step confidently into an ongoing programme ofwork.Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding andcreating positive environments for young people.Experience liaising with creatives, venues, partnersand stakeholders.Experience of risk assessment and health & safetycompliance within live performance settings.Familiarity with Arts Council or publicly fundedproject requirements and reporting.Experience drafting contracts and managingfreelance teams.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesA freelance contract with BYMT 3 days a week from September 2026 through toJanuary 2027 – with the potential to extendthrough to Easter 2027 or July 2027 £37,000 (pro rata) for three days a week Based at BYMT’s London office (Mountview, SE15) Key DetailsBYMT’s Creative Director – line manager of thisroleBYMT’s Production and Engagement Associate -line managed by this roleBYMT’s Casting & Young Company Manager BYMT’s Finance DirectorThe wider BYMT staff team across London andLeeds officesFreelancers including creatives for the end of yearconcert and audition tour, plus for the Season,along with stage management and technicalteams.Who will I be working with?Sense & Sensibility | Barnfield Theatre, ExeterDutiesSeptember to December 2026:Programming 2027 Season discussions and meetings Programming and contracting 2027 Online auditions, MusicianAuditions and Live Audition TourBudget review and reporting for 2027 Securing venues and accommodation for 2027 SeasonProducing End of Year Concert 2026.January to April 2027Delivering BYMT’s Live Audition Tour Supporting BYMT’s Casting Days Finalising staffing for BYMT’s 2027 Easter production Leading on staffing for BYMT’s 2027 Summer Season (productions &camps)Finalising all venue and accommodation contracts Producing Easter 2027 production.April to July 2027Finalising all creative/production staff Production and Camp Preparation for Summer Season.MATERNITY COVER PRIORITIESLine Manage BYMT’s Production and Engagement Associate Build and manage new relationships with external accommodationproviders and creative/technical staff Begin conversations and put light pencils with venues for 2028 Ensure all productions/projects are delivered on time, on budget, andto BYMT’s artistic standards With the Creative Director, engage, contract and manage freelancers,creatives, and production staff as requiredMaintain and monitor production schedules, budgets, and keymilestones Identify and mitigate risks to delivery (staffing, logistics, finances) Ensure smooth coordination across departments (casting, creative,technical, pastoral) Maintain and improve producing systems, processes, and workflow Contribute to project evaluation, reporting, and impact measurement Provide insights and data to support funding and organisationallearning.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES6ABOUT THE ROLE2026why work for bymtWe are a friendly and inclusive team - with 11members of staff we work collaboratively todeliver our activitiesThere is great variety in our work as the cycle ofthe year evolves through different projectsWe work closely with young people, listen to theircreative choices and nurture their futuresWe influence the vocational paths of many youngpeople, helping to guide them towards the mostrewarding pathway for each individualOur projects have the potential to transform theculture of the performing arts - our young peopleexperience inclusivity, collaboration andsafeguarding as a fundamental part of makingtheatreOur ever growing and diversifying group offreelance artists is inspiring, fun, creative, caringand a joy to work withIt’s an exciting time to join as we’ve recently we’verecently won the MTI Award for Excellence inMusical Theatre for the 2025 SeasonBYMT is a caring employer with clear values andsystems in place to ensure staff, freelancers andyoung people are supported and able to do theirbest possible workProfessional development and well-being areconsidered in regular staff reviewsMaking new work means we are always talking towriters and composers, seeking out and listeningto new ideas, developing artists and trying tochange the landscape of new musicals byquestioning and redefining what a musical can be.7ABOUT BYMTHOW TO APPLY2025How to Apply8If you are interested please send your CV and a coverletter, outlining why you would like this opportunityand what you would contribute to supporting BYMT,to mail@bymt.org by midday on Friday 17th April2026.Please also complete our Equal OpportunitiesMonitoring Form.If you would like support or have any queriesregarding the format or submission of the application,please contact us at mail@bymt.org or call 0113 3201018.Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interviewduring the week commencing 27th April 2026.Everyone who applies will be contacted. Thank you for taking the time to read this pack, welook forward to receiving your application!The Naughty Carriage on the Orphan Train | Birmingham Hippodrome