Senior Producer

We are looking for an experienced Producer to lead the Mercury’s producing department. As one of the most ambitious producing houses in the East, we pride ourselves on the high-quality, relevant and inclusive nature of all of our work. The Mercury’s artistic programme aims to connect our audiences with a wide range of work across all genres on both our stages in Colchester and on tour in the UK.

As an NPO in the heart of East Anglia, about an hour out of London, we are a significant player in the national theatre ecology co-producing regularly with peer organisations and commercial producers. Working with the Artistic Director, the Senior Producer will deliver a lively and engaging programme of activity for our 530-seat theatre and 98-seat studio.

For further details about the role, download the Senior Producer candidate pack. Contact details to arrange an informal chat about the role can be found in the candidate pack.

To apply for this post, please send your CV, and a letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, or 4 minutes of video, explaining what attracts you to this position, and evidence of your ability to meet the job description and person specification. Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on Tuesday, 12 November 2024. First round interviews will take place on Monday, 25 November 2024.

The Mercury Theatre is an equal opportunities employer and actively promotes diversity in the staff team and family friendly working. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.