Assistant Producer

Job Summary We are looking for an Assistant Producer to join the HandleBards for our 2027 season. The HandleBards are an internationally renowned touring theatre company who bring our unique brand of sustainable Shakespeare to audiences worldwide. Job Description Role: Assistant Producer Contract: 12-month fixed-term, with potential for extension Hours: 35 hours per week (full time) Salary: £32,000 per annum Location: London (hybrid working - mix of co-working space, remote, and touring) Reports to: Producer Holidays: 28 days including bank holidays Start date: December 2026 (negotiable) *Normal working days are Monday…

Job Summary

We are looking for an Assistant Producer to join the HandleBards for our 2027 season. The HandleBards are an internationally renowned touring theatre company who bring our unique brand of sustainable Shakespeare to audiences worldwide.

Job Description

Role: Assistant Producer

Contract: 12-month fixed-term, with potential for extension

Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Location: London (hybrid working – mix of co-working space, remote, and touring)

Reports to: Producer

Holidays: 28 days including bank holidays

Start date: December 2026 (negotiable)

*Normal working days are Monday – Friday. Working evenings & weekends will be required during the tours for which time in lieu will be granted. Some on call over the tours will also be required. No extra payments for additional hours worked.

Purpose of the role

The Assistant Producer will support the Producer with the day-to-day running of The HandleBards. The role will include in-person working at a London co-working space, working from home, and will also involve visiting productions on tour (trips away varying from 2-7 days).

In 2027 we will be touring two shows to outdoor venues across the UK. There are also a couple of projects on the horizon that will make for an exciting year ahead.

Job Requirements

The role would suit someone with experience in theatre or arts production looking to join a team making joyful and sustainable touring theatre. We’re a small team producing work at a range of scales so we’re keen to hear from candidates with a broad skillset, particularly experience in arts marketing.

Essential:

– At least three years of professional experience in theatre or arts production – Experience of arts social media marketing – Experience of working collaboratively in a team – Excellent communication skills – Good attention to detail – Ability to work autonomously – Excellent IT skills – Experience of hands-on problem solving

Desired:

– Experience of WordPress & Adobe Creative Cloud software – A full clean driver’s licence – Experience of touring theatre – Experience of accounting software such as Xero – Experience of sustainability in theatre – An interest in cycling

Job Responsibilities

For full details about the responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Producer role please see the full job pack here – https://www.handlebards.com/jobs/