Head of Producing & Programming

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and detail-orientated Head of Producing & Programming to develop and drive the strategic day-to-day delivery of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s artistic planning and producing function across all produced, co-produced, presented, commissioned, and developed work.

Job Requirements

Please refer to our Job Pack for all job requirements.

• At least 5 years’ experience of producing and/or general managing substantial professional theatre productions in the independent, commercial and/or subsidised sectors.
• Advanced experience of artistic collaboration and facilitation, including working independently with senior artists.
• Advanced experience of contracting and negotiation with agents, creatives, rights-holders and producing partners.
• Experience of working in a producing theatre at scale.
• Experience of working with SOLT, UK Theatre, MU and/or Equity agreements.
• Experience of effective budget management at scale, with an understanding of the wider economics involved with a non-regularly funded, not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience of creating and managing effective and efficient scheduling and producing systems.
• An understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A passion for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the work we produce.

Responsibilities

Please refer to our Job Pack to see the full list of job responsibilities.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please download and complete the Personal Details Form and Application Form below, and return to jobs@openairtheatre.com by no later than 10am on Thursday 19th November 2026.

Should you prefer to submit a video of yourself (lasting no more than 10 minutes) or a voice note (lasting no more than 10 minutes) instead of a written form, then please do.

First Round interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Thursday 26 & Friday 27 November 2026. Second Round interviews are currently scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 30 November 2026. We will notify you either way if you have been selected for interview or not.

Further information and the application materials are available at: https://openairtheatre.com/career/head-of-producing-and-programming