Producer Mentorship Scheme

JOB OVERVIEW

Position

Producer Mentee

Location

Turtle Key Arts Office, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London W6 0QL

Hours of work

Full-time, 5 days per week. Office hours 10am-6pm. The Producer will occasionally be expected to work some evenings and weekends but is not expected to work more than an average of 40 hours per week in line with the Working Time Regulations. We operate a time off in lieu policy to support this.

Contract

Fixed-term, 18 month’s

Salary

£26,000 per annum

Start date

Beginning of October 2026

Holiday

20 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays

Flexible working

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements subject to mutual agreement.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Producer Mentee will be involved in all aspects of Turtle Key Arts’ work including producing, administration, marketing, organisational planning and all other aspects of the role of a Producer.

You will learn under the mentorship of the Turtle Key Arts team including CEO, Alison King, and Artistic Director, Charlotte Cunningham. Alison and Charlotte both have over 30 years of theatre production and outreach experience, and you will work alongside them as well as the rest of the Turtle Key Arts team to deliver high-quality projects and productions.

Across the scheme, the

Producer Mentee will learn

How to develop, book and produce theatre and circus tours and productions, including live and digital work.

How to develop and produce community outreach projects.

An understanding of the subsidised art sectors financial landscape and how to successfully raise and manage project funds.

Marketing and promotional skills to engage and develop audiences and participants

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for an early career individual who is passionate about Producing and the opportunity to work for Turtle Key Arts across all areas of the company’s varied and exciting programme of work.

As this is an entry level role, no explicit experience is required however below is a list of transferable skills that will be useful for the role and can be referred to in your application:

Administration and organisational skills

Computer skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to use initiative and problem-solving skills

Ability to work well within a team environment as well as independently

Self-motivated

Ability to manage and work to deadlines

JOB BENEFITS

Lunch provided when working at office base

Free and discounted tickets to Turtle Key Arts and partner company productions

Office closure over Christmas and New Year

Company pension scheme

Training and professional development opportunities

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) or up to three minutes of audio outlining your skills and experience and why you would like to apply to the role to admin@turtlekeyarts.org.uk.

Deadline for applications

Monday 15 June 2026 at 5pm

First round interviews (in person/online)

w/c 29 June 2026

Second round interviews (in person,

Lyric Hammersmith)

w/c 6 July 2026

Full job pack

https://www.turtlekeyarts.org.uk/PMS2026.pdf

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