Job Description
SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER
Location: Bristol UK. Office based but hybrid working considered
Job Type: 3-5 days per week - candidate preference
Salary: Circa £40k per annum pro rata, subject to experience
ABOUT CIRQUE BIJOU
Cirque Bijou is one of the UK’s leading contemporary circus production companies, renowned for creating ambitious, large-scale outdoor spectacles, immersive events, and bespoke performances for festivals, public celebrations, corporate events and private parties. With a reputation for combining world-class circus artistry, theatrical storytelling, and innovative production design, Cirque Bijou delivers unforgettable experiences both nationally and internationally.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Senior Creative Producer to lead the development and delivery of bold, large-scale circus productions and live events. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping artistic concepts, managing creative teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to exceptional artistic standards.
You will oversee multiple large-scale productions from concept to delivery, while building and sustaining relationships with clients, commissioners, commercial partners and artists. The ideal candidate is both creatively ambitious and operationally rigorous — someone who thrives at the intersection of artistry, logistics, and large-scale event production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Leadership:
* Lead the conceptual development of new productions from pitch to premiere
* Lead the development and delivery of ambitious large-scale productions
* Collaborate with directors, designers, choreographers, technical teams and performers to shape innovative artistic visions
* Translate creative ideas into feasible production plans
* Maintain and evolve Cirque Bijou’s distinctive artistic voice
Client & Partner Management:
* Lead high-level client relationships (commercial partners, festivals, local authorities, and HNW private clients)
* Contribute to pitches, proposals, and funding applications
* Present creative concepts confidently to clients and stakeholders
* Build long-term partnerships across the arts and events sectors
* Ensure client satisfaction and repeat business
Networking & Strategic Partnerships:
* Develop and maintain a robust network of contacts
* Cultivate long-term relationships with commissioners, artists, creatives, funders, and clients
* Leverage relationships to secure new projects and collaborations
* Represent Cirque Bijou at public, industry, and partner-facing events
Production & Project Management:
* Oversee multiple large-scale productions simultaneously
* Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and delivery timelines
* Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, licensing, and regulatory requirements
* Manage complex logistics and site-specific production planning
Team Leadership
* Lead, inspire, and mentor producers, artists, production managers, and freelance teams
* Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing creative culture
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
* 5+ years producing large-scale live events, outdoor spectacle, immersive theatre, or brand experiences
* Proven success managing high-profile clients and public-facing projects
* Proven ability to manage high-value projects, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
* Strong financial management and budget oversight experience
* Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across creative, technical, and operational functions
* Understanding of risk management and large-scale event logistics
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
* A passion for live performance and spectacle
* Exceptional creative vision and artistic sensibility
* Strategic thinking with strong commercial awareness
* Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
* Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to lead under pressure in fast-paced live environments
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
* Confident public speaker with experience representing a company externally
DESIRABLE:
* Experience in outdoor arts and site-specific performance
* Knowledge of UK arts funding landscape
* Existing network within circus, outdoor arts, and festival sectors
* Passion for contemporary circus and spectacle performance
* International touring experience
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Opportunity to shape landmark, large-scale creative productions
* Working with world-class performers and creative collaborators
* Leadership role within an internationally respected circus company
* Collaborative and ambitious creative environment
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Touring and international project opportunities
FURTHER INFORMATION
Cirque Bijou are committed to sustainability, diversity, equality and accessibility in all that we do. We value all our artists and crew, and it is important to us that everyone who works with us is well looked after, feels they are part of the team and are supported to do their best work whilst contracted to us. Our core team has a lot of collective experience, and we are always on hand to give help and advice if required.
Our offices are located in a friendly community in the heart of Easton, Bristol, amongst cafes and shops, with good transport links.
ACCESS
If you are invited to interview and have any specific access requirements for the interview or foresee any barriers to the proposed way of working, please discuss this with us.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send us your CV (max 2 pages) detailing relevant work experience and qualifications that recommend you for this role. Please also send us either a cover letter (max 1 page) or a video link (max 2 mins recording to a smartphone camera), explaining how you fit our criteria and why you are suitable for the role.
Send your application by an email via the button below.
If you have any questions regarding the role or would like to speak to someone in advance of applying, please call our office on 0117 902 9730 and speak to Kate.
Deadline: Wednesday 15 April, 08:00.
Interviews: Wednesday 22 or Thursday 23 April, in Bristol.