Jumped Up Theatre in Peterborough

Job Summary

Help shape new pathways into the arts for young people and create opportunities for change through creativity.

Job Description

Jumped Up Theatre is looking for a creative, organised and people-focused Participation Producer to help develop and deliver our growing participation programme in Peterborough.

This is an opportunity to work closely with our Artistic Director and Producer to shape projects that connect young people and communities with our professional theatre programme, visiting artists and companies.

A key part of the role will be developing New Creatives, our ongoing programme supporting young people under 25 to explore their creativity, express their ideas and build connections with the arts. You'll also build partnerships with schools, community groups and local organisations, creating opportunities for young people to shape projects, influence their communities and progress along their own creative pathways.

The role combines hands-on creative facilitation with project development, planning, budgeting and partnership working. You'll help take projects from initial ideas through to delivery and evaluation, while ensuring young people have meaningful opportunities to contribute ideas and make creative decisions.

We're looking for someone with practical experience of working creatively with young people who is ready to take greater responsibility and develop their skills as a participation practitioner and producer. You don't need to be an experienced producer already: we'll support you to build your confidence and experience, including in funding applications and bid writing.

You'll be joining Jumped Up Theatre at an exciting point in our development, with the opportunity to bring ideas, build relationships and help shape how we work with young people and communities over the coming years.

Job Requirements

Experience working with young people and facilitating creative workshops or participatory activities.

Experience planning and coordinating projects, people and resources.

Experience managing project budgets and monitoring expenditure.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Good organisation, attention to detail and ability to work independently, while knowing when to seek support.

Commitment to co-creation, inclusion and widening access to the arts, particularly for young people facing barriers.

A proactive, creative approach and willingness to learn and develop.

Experience in theatre, community arts or a cultural organisation.

Working with schools, youth groups, artists or visiting theatre companies.

Project evaluation and reporting.

Interest in developing funding application and bid-writing skills.

Knowledge of Peterborough and its communities.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and deliver New Creatives and other projects in line with JUT's artistic vision.

Suggest projects reflecting young people's interests, local needs and partnerships.

Plan projects from development to delivery, evaluation and close-down.

Facilitate creative workshops and enable young people to shape activity.

Link participation with JUT's theatre programme and artists.

Prepare plans and schedules; coordinate people, venues and materials.

Liaise with artists, schools, community groups and venues.

Manage project budgets, monitor spending and maintain financial records.

Coordinate bookings, invoices, attendance and project documents; report and reconcile finances.

Gather feedback, maintain participation data, evaluate projects.

Contribute to funding applications and develop bid-writing skills.

Build relationships and create inclusive opportunities.

Follow safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion policies.

Jumped Up has been producing events around the UK since 1993, bringing touring and homegrown productions and events into a variety of community spaces, including: pubs, churches, community gardens, museums, front-rooms and theatres. We have a base at Peterborough Cathedral, but we pop up all over Peterborough