Walk the Plank’s track record of making work that engages citizens in public celebration is founded on ambitious creativity that connects with ordinary people. From fire gardens and site-responsive installations to parades and festivals, the company consistently attracts acclaim and showcases talent. To explore what we do, have a look at our showreel.
This is an exciting time for a producer to join Walk the Plank, one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations for 2023-26, and winner of several recent awards including: National Outdoor Events Association – ‘Sustainability’, Access All Areas – ‘Best Operations’, Event Production Show – ‘Best Use of Tech’, Global Web Excellence – ‘Accessibility’ and ‘Cultural’.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a producer with a background in festivals, live events or the arts, and a strong track record in developing new work through partnership with civic or private clients and collaborations with artists and communities.
An exceptional communicator, you’ll have an eye for opportunity, and an entrepreneurial flair. You will support and work alongside a wide range of people in a fast-moving environment committed to making contemporary outdoor arts and events in public space, site-responsive performance and installations, and participatory arts activities.
Our work includes civic and cultural celebrations of varying scales, festivals, site-specific and touring performances and installations, parades and processions, signature events for cities – such as the opening for European Capitals of Culture; fire and fireworks shows; training schools, workshops and other learning programmes; and work with children and young people.
The successful candidate will be comfortable switching between programmes of work as wide ranging as this and applying their skills across the company’s full portfolio.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Walk the Plank is committed to equal opportunities, and is Disability Confident Committed Employer, a Living Wage Employer, a Mental Health Aware Employer and a Creative Access Employer Partner.
We value a diverse team and welcome applications from all sectors of the community as part of our aim to reflect the diversity of our audiences.
D/deaf and disabled applicants fulfilling the basic criteria for the role will be interviewed. If you have any specific access requirements for the interview or foresee any barriers to the proposed way of working, please specify if you are invited to interview.
