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Job Description and Person Specification PRODUCER

Responsible to: Executive Producer | JCEOResponsible for: Projects teams, Project Placements, Partner Organisations, Stakeholders and The Network of Coney

Coney is looking for a strategic and imaginative Producer to thoroughly support the programme of Coney, working as part of a small team across Coney’s charitable structure.

How to applyThis pack contains the job description and person specification for the position of Producer at Coney. Please find enclosed:

1. Company background2. Job Description and Person Specification3. Application Form4. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

To apply for the post please provide a completed application form. Email your application form and a completed equal opportunities form to: [email protected] with the subject line Producer Application

Alternatively you may post your application to:ConeyUnit 15, Toynbee Studios28 Commercial StreetLondonE1 6AB

Deadline for applications is 10am on Friday 5th October 2018.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th October 2018, with second interviews on Friday 12th October 2018.

Coney – Unit 15, Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6ABwww.coneyhq.org - [email protected] - @agencyofconey

Registered company no. 06713686 – VAT registration no. 102455554

mailto:[email protected]

COMPANY & CONTEXT

About Coney

‘If you want to see the future of British theatre now, then Coney is one of the companies to watch…’

Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

Coney are BAFTA award-winning interactive theatre-makers. We create games, adventures and play where people can choose to take a meaningful part. Our work takes place anywhere that people gather: in schools, libraries, museums, social housing, the streets and online, with impact devised for contexts from education to criminal justice, and always follows the principles of adventure, curiosity and loveliness. Our work often uses pervasive digital technologies already at peoples fingertips – in order to reach them wherever they happen to be.

Since the beginning Coney’s work has been informed by playfulness and participation, with an ethos embodied by the ever-present if mysterious Rabbit.

Coney has reached over one million people since the company began.

“Coney are very clever, very creative, very in tune with the fundamentals of the human need.’Emma Rice

Coney is an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and a registered charity led by JCEOs Becki Haines & Tassos Stevens. We became a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) of Arts Council England in 2012, and continue as an NPO through 2018-22. We became a registered charity in 2014 with 7 Trustees and chaired by Benjamin Yeoh.

Coney HQ is the engine that delivers the Coney programme. HQ is run by Rowan Lyster Administrator, Becki Haines Executive Producer | Joint Chief Executive and Tassos Stevens Director | Joint Chief Executive, Zara Veerapen-Padayachy Admin Assistant, Tingchi Chuang Production Placement, with David Finnigan as Associate-in-Residence and Toby Peach as Playful Accomplice. All of our roles in Coney HQ are distinct from roles any of us may take in the making of projects. There may be opportunities to develop skills and interests around particular lines of practice and take roles on projects.

The people making projects in the Coney programme are drawn from a pool of makers, recruited from the wider Network, and especially our Associates, who can also represent Coney in between projects. There are currently 18 Associates: Afreena Islam, Astrid Breel, Ben Pacey, David Finnigan, Dominic Garfield, Emma Frankland, Fran Moulds, Gareth Damian Martin, Georgia Symons, Georgina Bednar, Kieran Lucas, Michelle McMahon, Morag Iles, Rhiannon Armstrong, Segen Yosef, Toby Peach, Tom Bowtell, and William Drew.

The wider Network of Coney is open to anyone interested to join, and we host open events for people to connect, play, and exchange. There are members of this Network all over the world. In this way, we support emerging and established artists from all disciplines, and creative ideas at a vital point in their development.

Work & profileConey is at the forefront of contemporary theatre, with a thriving expertise in interaction design, digital cleverness and public engagement.



We make play with people at the heart of it all, following the three key principles of adventure, curiosity and loveliness, as if it might change the world a little for the better. Sometimes this play looks like interactive or immersive theatre. Sometimes it might feel like an adventure, a good conversation, or an exchange of gifts between strangers. Coney uses common digital technology cleverly to play with audiences wherever they are in an experience. We create dynamic events that take place anywhere people gather: in theatres, schools, museums, on the streets and online.

A Coney experience starts when you first hear about it and only ends when you stop thinking about it.

Coney’s work includes Rabbit: NTT (National Theatre 2006), The Goldbug (with Punchdrunk and BAC 2008), A Small Town Anywhere (BAC 2009 & 2012), Adventure in Learning A Cat Escapes (2010 onwards), National Charity Award-winning The Astronautical Challenge (2011, with Unlimited Theatre), BAFTA award-winning Nightmare High (Channel 4 Education, 2011), REMOTE (Camden People’s Theatre 2016 & national tour 2017), Adventure 1 (City of London, 2015), The Green Gold Conspiracy (for Chester Zoo, 2015-16), What’s She Like (for Headlong’s People Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan, 2016), A Lovely Intervention (Wandsworth Probation Service 2016-18), Your Connection Is Not Private (Free Word and Camden People’s Theatre, 2017), The Shadow Of The Future (Imperial War Museum, 2017), A Game Of Legacy (for and with Bernie De Koven, 2017), The Droves (CoLab Factory 2018), Phoebe the Apprentice Ranger (National Trust 2018), A Brixton Adventure (Ovalhouse 2018), How We Save The World (NERC & Natural History Museum, 2018).

The RoleThe Producer is an integral part of a small team at Coney HQ, they will working collaboratively to deliver Coney’s thriving cross-sector programme and will work closely with the core team to support the day-to-day administration of the company. The Producer will be a strategic thinker working to build meaningful partnerships and projects, wherever Coney can impact most. The Producer is an integral part building and sustaining relationships with artists and stakeholders that enable Coney to grow and thrive.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who has a passion for applying contemporary theatre to unassuming places, audience development, cross-sector partnership and wants to work as part of our small team into the future. The successful candidate will join Coney HQ based at Toynbee Studios, East London. They will have a real passion for supporting and developing artists.

1. Job Description PRODUCER

Responsible to: Executive Producer | JCEOResponsible for: Projects teams, Project Placements and The Network of Coney

Management; Line-manage Project teams and freelance staff as required. Support the JCEO’s to engender positive staff relations and good communication throughout

the company, those representing and its networks. Manage project resources and materials to ensure our activities and processes are of the highest

quality, fit for purpose, efficient and cost effective.

Producing; Support the JCEO’s with all aspects of producing and delivering Coney’s programme. Research, cultivate and build partnerships with businesses, partners and stakeholders to



support Coney’s work. Produce Scratch nights, Playdays, Salons, events for the Network, and other projects as

required. Collaborate with Coney Associates and project teams through delivery of projects when

required such as the NPO programme, Catalyst; Evolve, Commissions, Consultancy, Scratch Nights and fundraising events.

Work collaboratively with staff, artists and project teams to ensure Coney’s programme supports the company’s strategic objectives including programming, audience development, building profile and reputation, and encouraging free and forward thinking.

Contribute to Coney’s programming strategy. Produce & deliver Coney’s annual fundraising events, including HUB events and fundraising

galas, for income generation. Broker relationships, develop proposals, write budgets and deliver pitches as required. Lead on and manage applications as required for external commissioning opportunities, to be

signed off by the Executive Producer. Produce and manage project budgets when required, ensuring they are kept up to date and

accurate, and are delivered to budget. Create and manage project timelines and schedules, ensuring projects are delivered on time. Write and negotiate contracts for project teams, to be signed off by the Executive Producer. Support the Executive Producer to negotiate contracts with commissioners, consultancy

clients and project partners, ensuring project teams are aware of contractual obligations. Ensure procedures for Health and Safety are in place across all Coney projects.

Fundraising; Working closely with the JCEO’s to prepare and deliver an annual 3 year fundraising strategy. Lead on income generation for individual giving through Coney’s Friends scheme, associated

relationships and cultivation in partnership. With the Executive Producer investigating, initiating and maximising multiple income streams

to include commercial and corporate investment, and sponsorship. Support the JCEO’s dialogue with Coney’s key stakeholders, including Arts Council England and

other statutory bodies. Produce documentation and reports in line with project grant conditions, managing systems

for the collection of statistical and qualitative information. Maximising income from private sources and funding from public bodies. Writing funding applications, proposals and bids as required. Develop budgets and/or provide financial information for funding applications.

Marketing & Communications; Prepare and oversee delivery of Coney’s annual marketing strategy, supported by the

Administrator, ensuring regular communication with Coney’s audiences. Commissioning photography for marketing use as required. Developing and delivering small-scale marketing campaigns as required.

Financial; Support the Executive Producer to create and agree annual budgets and quarterly

management accounts. Manage, project and report on detailed company cashflow ensuring all income and

expenditure is accurately projected and carefully managed. Contribute to the day-to-day financial processes of Coney and efficient reconciliation of

Coney’s financial systems. Produce regular cash/project financial reports for the Executive Producer as required.



General; Represent Coney at conferences, formal and informal meetings and other events as required. Attendance at formal meetings with key stakeholders including Arts Council England, and

other statutory bodies. Liaison with board, funders and artists for scheduling of meetings as required. Commit to the principles of Coney and champion our work. Attendance at Coney projects, shows and events – occasionally overnight stays required.

Person Specification

Essential At least 3 years’ experience within the creative industries; Successful staff management experience; Experience of managing budgets, drawing up cash-flow forecasts and meeting financial

targets; Experience of working with artists; Experience of delivering creative projects; Experience of creating practical solutions to creative challenges; An ability to multi-task, adapt in a fast-changing environment and meet deadlines; Experience of contract negotiation; Excellent written and verbal skills and a high level of numeracy; An ability to write marketing copy for an audience; An appreciation for Coneyʼs principles of adventure, curiosity and loveliness; Competent in standard office software;

Desirable Experience of an Arts Council England funded and/or charitable organisation; Experience of working in the live performance sector; Experience of working in an artist-led environment; Experience of financial software; QuickBooks or equivalent; Experience of business planning and working with creative entrepreneurs or start-ups; Knowledge of at least 1 of: theatre and live performance, interactive work, national and

international arts festivals, online platforms and digital technologies, arts-based education; First-hand knowledge of Coneyʼs work.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 dependent on experience

Terms: Full-time

Holiday: 28 days per annum, excluding bank holidays

Pension: You will be auto-enrolled to Coney’s pension scheme provider with statutory contribution rates.



Agreed Absence: An agreed absence entitlement is available for up to 10 working days per year. This is a reciprocal relationship allowing the Producer to fulfil other opportunities for professional development, to then be shared with Coney on return to work.

Hours: Based on a normal working week of 35 hours. Coney’s office hours are 10am-6pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional work at evenings and weekends as required. Coney operates a TOIL system.

Notice period: 1 month probationary period, 2 months’ notice on either side is required thereafter.

Coney strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. Coney is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and is a registered charity.



APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Please complete all sections of this application, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, and return either via email to [email protected] or by post to:

Coney, Unit 15, Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6AB

Post applied for: Producer

PERSONAL DETAILS

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CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT (PAID OR UNPAID)

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PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (PAID AND/OR UNPAID)Please start with your most recent position. Continue on one separate sheet of A4 if necessary.

Date of employmentFrom: To:

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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSPlease start with the most recent qualification and include any currently being pursued.

Dates: School, university, college: Qualifications obtained:



SUPPORTING STATEMENTPlease write a statement explaining: why are you applying for this position; drawing on your personal and work experience, education and training, how you meet the

requirements set out in the person specification and job description.

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REFEREES

Please provide details of two people, not related to you, who will provide an employment reference for you. One of these must be your current or most recent employer if you are not currently employed. The other should be a referee who can express a professional opinion on your work and your ability to perform the job for which you are applying.

Name of referee: Name of referee:

Name of organisation: Name of organisation:

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Address: Address:

Email: Email:

Contact number: Contact number:

Relationship to you: Relationship to you:

May we request a reference:at any time at any timeonly after an offer of employment only after an offer of employment

Please provide details of any special arrangements or adjustments you would require to enable you to participate in our selection process effectively:

In order to comply with the Immigration Act 1996 we are required to see proof of your right to work in the UK. This will be requested once an offer of employment has been made. However, if you require a work permit in order to work in the UK please indicate by ticking this box:

Please provide details of any unspent convictions or cautions you have under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offender Act, 1974. Offences resulting in licence endorsements should be disregarded. Failure to disclose such information may result in dismissal or disciplinary action by Coney. This information will be treated as confidential and will not necessarily preclude you from employment.

DECLARATIONTo the best of my knowledge the information on the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form is correct.

Signed: Date:



EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING

Coney is committed to providing equality of opportunity, irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age disability, religious beliefs, political beliefs, economic status or class.

In order to help us ensure our policy is being carried out it would help if you could complete the following details so that we can monitor applications throughout the employment process.

Please be assured that any information you provide will be treated as confidential and remain anonymous and therefore not be part of the selection process.

Gender (please tick):

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