The Producer (Emerging Talent) provides strategic direction to our Next Generation programme of work which focuses on developing talent and pathways into the creative industries for young people age 18 - 25 from a wide range of backgrounds. The programme encompasses training opportunities, insights into the industry, support for young artists to create their own work, an annual Festival, and a range of early employment paid opportunities at the Lyric.

The Producer (Emerging Talent) is responsible for producing a high quality, artistically engaging programme of work, working within the Young People's team and in collaboration with the Lyric's Producing team to deliver performances and events across the Lyric's range of spaces including the Studio theatre, the Main House and beyond.

The Producer (Emerging Talent) also plays a central role in overseeing the work of the Young Lyric Partnership, ten organisations working together to nurture the creativity of young people age 0 - 25. Partners collectively deliver a year round programme of classes and activities in theatre, music, dance, film and multi-arts with 30,000+ attendances. The Producer works closely with partners to plan the strategic development of the Young Lyric offer, identify progression routes, lead on aspects of the programme's development, and oversee the Lyric's delivery of its own partnership activities, with the support of the Young Lyric Assistant.

A key member of the Young People's team, the Producer (Emerging Talent) contributes to the overall strategic development of the Young People's programme and plays an active leadership role across the team.

The Young People's team currently comprises Producer (Targeted Work), Producer (Education) Youth Support Worker, the Young Lyric Assistant (Creative Access Intern), and a team of freelancers and casual staff supporting activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General duties
? Work with a diverse range of partner organisations and stakeholders.
? Regularly attend projects and performances internally and externally to ensure that the Lyric's work with young people is of the highest quality.
? Regularly attend Lyric Hammersmith shows and events, including press nights.
? Represent the Lyric at a range of external meetings acting as an ambassador as required.
? Keep up-to-date with developments in the theatre sector nationally and internationally, developing links with peers in other arts and education organisations
? Play an active role in relevant London Theatre Consortium peer groups and collaborative projects.
? Take responsibility for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people, adhering to company procedures as set out in the Lyric's Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies.
? Adhere to the Lyric's Equality Policy, Diversity Action Plan and any other policies or plans the Lyric may introduce in the future.
? Work at all times in accordance with the Lyric's Green Policy and Action Plan and to proactively develop and encourage environmentally sustainable practice, especially in relation to your areas of work.
? Ensure that data capture, storage and processing related to young people's activity complies with the Lyric's policies and GDPR regulations.
? Take an active role in your continuing professional development, identifying relevant training and professional development opportunities.
? Undertake other duties as agreed with the Director of Young People, as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Experience
• Experience of producing shows and creative projects for young people and emerging artists.
• Experience of working in a venue or producing in a venue or theatre building.
• Experience of supporting young and emerging artists to produce their own work and develop their skills and careers.
• Experience of working with young people from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Up-to-date child protection/safeguarding training and knowledge of referral process.

Skills and Attributes
• Proven ability to develop strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to broadening access to theatre to all and ensuring inclusivity.
• Positivity, flexibility and enthusiasm with a desire to engage and inspire young people.
• Excellent team working skills with ability to act on own initiative.
• Excellent project management and people management skills.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Budget setting and management for projects.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise tasks and to meet demanding deadlines.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required.