The Line is an ambitious public art project in East London that connects Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park and The O2, following the waterways and the line of the Greenwich Meridian.
Our mission is to connect communities and inspire individuals through a dynamic outdoor
exhibition programme where everyone can explore art, nature and heritage for free.
We focus on collaborative engagement projects that support wellbeing and learning, as well
as providing opportunities for young people to develop skills and improve employability.
At The Line, we value an open, inclusive and nurturing environment to promote collaboration,
creativity and wellbeing. We aim to listen and learn from the people we connect with.
We believe in the transformative impact of art and nature, and are committed to increasing
access to the arts through our programmes and challenging barriers to participation.
Find out more information HERE
The Line's public programme has expanded significantly over recent years to encompass
weekly wellbeing walks, family workshops, artist talks, free tours and symposiums. The Public
Programme Producer is a new role within The Line's expanding engagement team.
Job Description:
The Public Programme Producer will be responsible for coordinating walks, tours, talks and
events, as well as supporting evaluation and wider research partnerships to map the benefits
and impacts of our work. They will also work with The Line's Digital Producers to ensure the
successful promotion of the programme.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Plan, develop and coordinate a broad programme of engagement projects, including
managing the recruitment of artist facilitators where necessary
• Manage bookings through Eventbrite
• Ensure all events are well prepared, resourced and promoted with clear
communication
• Explore opportunities to develop programmes with other local charities, community
groups and stakeholders, aiming to support local people to connect with The Line's
work
• Maintain contact and relationships with key local partners, including local authorities
• Prepare and manage budgets as agreed with the Head of Engagement
• Develop and implement consultation, monitoring and evaluation processes for The
Line's work
• Fully embed reporting protocols on working with children and at-risk adults into
project delivery and be responsible for reporting any incidents or issues that arise
• Work with the Digital Producers to publicise engagement projects and events
through The Line's website, mailing lists and social media platforms
• Work closely with the Head of Engagement and the Development Coordinator to
secure relevant funding for programmes, including contributing to funding bids,
talking to current and potential funders about the programme and its impact
• Contribute to reports on The Line's public programme, as required, for the Director,
trustees and funders
• Organise events that are inclusive and accessible for different audiences
The Line's current public programme includes:
• Weekly wellbeing walks for individuals who are referred through their GP / social
prescribing link worker, or self-refer. These walks are led by a mindfulness
practitioner and co-facilitated by former Youth Guides.
• Creative health workshops (supported by specialist freelance facilitators). Recent
projects have included collaboration with Mind (Newham and Tower Hamlets) and
Newham New Deal Partnership's early-stage dementia group
• Free Saturday tours from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to Cody Dock
• Community workshops and events (The Line is working on three new cocommissioned public art works that will be launched in 2024 and there will be a
number of opportunities for community engagement as these are developed)
• Family-focused drop-in workshops
• A symposium in October at London Metropolitan University that brings together
artists, academics and activists
• Bi-annual community consultations for local residents to learn more about The Line's
work and to highlight their priorities and needs
• Artist talks
• Performances (in 2022, this included collaborations with English National Ballet and
Akademi and in 2023, this will include two artist performances)
During 2023/24, The Line will expand its engagement programme and the postholder will be
responsible for:
• Coordinating a pilot of BSL tours
• Coordinating a pilot of touch tours
• Expanding wellbeing walks into Greenwich
• Developing partnerships with venues along the route for hosting workshops and
events
General Responsibilities:
• Be inclusive and operate in accordance with The Line's access and diversity,
safeguarding, employment, health and safety, equal opportunities and other
practices, policies and procedures.
• Prepare risk assessments for all events and ensure all risks are mitigated
• Ensure partner organisations provide details on all participants ahead of any events /
workshops and adapt risk assessment as necessary
• Secure DBS checks for all facilitators and contributors to deliver workshops
• Take responsibility for your own administration, devise and implement appropriate
processes and procedures to achieve agreed objectives
• Ensure that projects are documented with photography and filming where possible,
with necessary permissions and approvals
• Be an advocate for The Line and represent the organisation at launch events,
workshops, and other evening and weekend events as appropriate, as well as at
external professional events
• Have the flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed, for which TOIL (time
off in lieu) will be given
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.
Person specification
The Line is looking for an experienced and motivated engagement professional with event
production experience in a wide range of settings.
About you:
Essential:
• Experience, enthusiasm and passion for working with all audiences, indoors and
outdoors in all weathers
• Experience running events and projects with multiple work streams
• Efficient time management, and meticulous attention to detail
• Experience of coordinating programmes with clear outcomes, and using the
outcomes to evaluate success and inform further development
• Able to work independently and creatively as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Able to recruit and coordinate freelancers
• Experience managing project budgets
• Able to problem solve and use own initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent administrative skills
• High level of IT literacy
• A commitment to developing an inclusive engagement programme
• The post holder will require an enhanced DBS check
Desirable:
• Experience of working with a broad range of participants
• Experience of engaging diverse audiences with art and nature
• Good understanding of the local context in East London
Circumstances
• Flexibility for occasional weekend working and evening events