Job Summary
Company: Independent Artist with support of the ACE National Lottery Grant Location: Remote Fee: £1,000 (5 days at £200 per day) Contract: Freelance, 5 days between November and June (Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the role may close early).
Job Description
About the project:
Justina is a London based actress and writer who is developing a Research & Development theatre project supported using public funding by Arts Council England through the National Lottery. It will culminate in a community sharing in June 2027 where we will present work in progress to local audiences.
About the role:
We are looking for a freelance Project Manager to support the R&D from planning to delivery. You will work closely with Justina, the writer and artist lead, to keep the project on track, organised and welcoming for everyone involved. This is a collaborative project with different artists and cultural organizations involved. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within the arts and entertainment industry, administrative skills, and a passion for contemporary and interdisciplinary theatre. This role requires a close collaboration with the lead artist, production team and key stakeholders and partners.
Job Requirements
- Experience managing or coordinating arts, community or theatre projects.
- Experience managing budgets and monitoring project expenses.
- Good organisation, coordination and communication skills.
- Confidence working with contracts and admin.
- Confidence managing contracts, schedules and project milestones.
- Experience of, or a real interest in, community engagement in East London.
- Ability to work independently and to deadlines.
- Desirable: knowledge of Tower Hamlets or East London communities, experience with grant-funded projects, evaluation experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Support recruitment, including setting up and helping run auditions or interviews for actors.
- Manage actor contracts and paperwork.
- Prepare the show pack after the sharing Produce a show pack in support of the future life of the project.
- Keeping track of access needs across collaborators/participants.
- Plan and coordinate the community sharing in June, including outreach to local residents and community groups in Tower Hamlets and East London.
- Support project evaluation, including gathering feedback from participants, artists and audiences, and contributing to the final report.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Project Manager (Freelance) for an R&D of a new play
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Temporary
- Location: London
We welcome applications from everyone, particularly people from under-represented backgrounds in the arts. We are happy to discuss access needs and will consider flexible working.
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Project Manager (Freelance) for an R&D of a new play employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from generous annual leave, a final salary pension scheme, and opportunities to lead innovative digital projects in a collaborative environment. Located in Manchester, the role allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life while contributing to meaningful organisational change.
