ROLE: Project producer

Full-Time | Two Year Contract

Location: 12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast

Hours: Full-Time

Contract: Two Years

Salary: £26,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some evening/weekend work required)

About Accidental Theatre

Accidental Theatre is an artist-led organisation and creative hub in Belfast. We support independent artists and communities to develop bold, experimental work across theatre, comedy, music, film and digital arts. Our mission is to create inclusive space for collaboration, risk-taking, and cultural expression through live and digital programming.

We run a venue at Shaftesbury Square and collaborate with partners across Northern Ireland and beyond. We’re passionate about platforming underrepresented voices, experimenting with new forms of performance, and engaging diverse audiences.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and organised Project Producer to lead the delivery of our creative projects, events and support the senior management in leading our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work closely with artists, community groups, and our in-house team to manage planning, budgets, scheduling, delivery, and evaluation.

The Project Producer will play a key role in shaping and producing our programme of artist development, live performance, digital content and community-led initiatives—ensuring each project is delivered with care, ambition and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

  • Lead the delivery of a range of creative and community projects

  • Create and manage project timelines, budgets, contracts and reporting

  • Work closely with artists, freelancers and community partners

  • Manage logistics for rehearsals, events, and touring when applicable

  • Support funding and evaluation requirements (e.g., reports, data collection)

Artist & Community Support

  • Act as key liaison for artists and participants

  • Ensure access and inclusion is embedded in project delivery

  • Facilitate project meetings, workshops or development sessions

  • Nurture creative partnerships and collaborations

Venue & Programme Coordination

  • Coordinate project activity taking place at the Accidental Theatre venue

  • Work with the wider team on programming, marketing and event planning

  • Support technical and front of house staff to ensure smooth delivery of events

Administrative & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate records, schedules, and documentation

  • Contribute to funding applications and end-of-project reports

  • Represent Accidental Theatre at sector events and meetings where required

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Proven experience of producing or managing creative projects or events

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

  • Experience working with artists, freelancers or community groups

  • Knowledge of budgeting and reporting

  • A collaborative, problem-solving mindset

  • Commitment to inclusive, artist-led, and community-engaged work

Desirable:

  • Experience working in theatre, performance, or digital arts

  • Understanding of the arts funding landscape (e.g., Arts Council, trusts)

  • Familiarity with producing in non-traditional spaces or experimental contexts

  • Knowledge of accessibility and safeguarding best practices

  • Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel as needed)

To Apply

Please submit:

  • Your CV

  • A short cover letter (or video/audio file) outlining why you’re interested in the role and how your experience matches the responsibilities and criteria

Send applications to: info@accidentaltheatre.co.uk
Subject line: Project Producer Application – [Your Name]

We actively encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in the arts sector, including those from Global Majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, d/Deaf and disabled people, and those from working-class backgrounds. If you have access needs related to the application process, please let us know.

Closing Date: 31st August 2025

This Role is kindly supported by the James Kane Foundation.