The Traverse Theatre is currently looking for an experienced & pro-active Programme & Producing Manager to lead our team in the planning and delivery approach to our programme and artistic activities.
Key Responsibilities
* To lead on all planning activity for the Programme & Producing dept, ensuring robust & achievable plans are prepared that assess and manage risk.
* To develop & deliver programme planning & delivery processes for the organisation that have ‘buy-in’ across teams to ensure projects & programmes are planned & delivered to a high standard & resources are deployed efficiently & within capacity.
* To work closely with Programme & Producing Team & the Head of Production in the planning & delivery of activities that meet objectives within available capacity.
* To support the Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer with the reporting requirements of the organisation, including but not limited to Creative Scotland.
* To develop & deliver evaluation processes for the organisation that have ‘buy-in’ across teams to ensure projects & programmes are appropriately evaluated in order to meet reporting requirements & to inform improvements.
Skills & Competencies
* Drive & build strategic programming relationships with Companies, Artists & Co-producers, nationally & internationally.
* Work with the team to deliver a sustainable & ambitious touring agenda, new media opportunities & future life for Traverse Theatre works.
* Deliver for & co‑develop a business plan that upholds the Traverse’s values through programme & audience development.
* As part of the Senior Management Team, deliver a creatively ambitious programme that is financially sustainable.
* Support the Traverse in its ongoing organisational development.
Candidate Criteria
* Significant team management experience in the arts & cultural sector.
* Proven ability to plan, produce & deliver projects to a high standard & on budget.
* Creative thinking & problem‑solving ability.
* Proven budgetary skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, influence & advocate.
* Experienced in the assessment & management of risk.
* Demonstrable understanding of the funding landscape & reporting requirements.
* Demonstrable understanding of the local & national theatre sector.
* Significant experience of working with artists to realise ideas.
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent, full‑time role.
If you wish to apply for this post please download the application form & recruitment pack from our website. The Traverse Theatre is a Real Living Wage employer & aims to be an equal opportunity employer.
The deadline is Friday 30 January 2026 at 12:00.
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