PRODUCER (MATERNITY COVER) RECRUITMENT PACK

Valerie Ebuwa, in rehearsal for The Black Saint & The Sinner Lady Collaboration with Nu Civilisation Orchestra & Tomorrow’s Warriors Photo by JJ Lorenzo

ABOUT CLOD ENSEMBLE Clod Ensemble are a pioneering artist-led company based in London, founded by director Suzy Willson and composer Paul Clark. We exist to create genre-defying performance rooted in music and movement, which inspires a broad range of audiences, cross-pollinates ideas, and effects change. We deliver our aims through four strands of work: engaging audiences in provocative, finely crafted performance and participation projects; developing the next generation of artists through a rich programme of talent development; inspiring young people with music and movement in secondary and further education; and supporting healthcare professionals with our artist-led training programme Performing Medicine. Over 25 years, Clod Ensemble has created an extraordinary body of artistic work that pushes the boundaries of choreographic, music & theatre practice that is accessible to national & international audiences. We have collaborated with iconic venues incl. Tate Modern; Sadler’s Wells; Royal Academy of Arts; The Lowry; Wales Millennium Centre; V&A; Southbank Centre; and international venues incl. Serralves Museum Porto and Public Theater, NYC. We have worked across the world, in Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Armenia, Bulgaria, USA, Portugal. Our team of 10 full- and part-time staff is funded through a mixture of multi-year grant funding, project grant funding, venue fees and ticket sales and donations from individuals. Clod Ensemble is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (2018 – 22). COMPANY VALUES

• Respect – for the people we work with, our audiences, our participants • Rigour – to work with total commitment and attention to detail • Risk-taking – to be bold and ambitious across our programme • Agility – to be flexible and to be ready to respond to opportunity

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR - We are looking for someone to cover a 7-month period of maternity leave, with the possibility of extension to a maximum of 12 months. This includes at least 4 weeks of handover working alongside our current Producer at the start of the contract. The person taking on this role will shape and drive the company’s performance programme and be responsible for producing new artistic projects. We would like to work with someone who enjoys developing new partnerships, specifically with cultural venues, festivals & artists across the UK and internationally. We are interested in someone who is excited about working with a multi-artform company, and who has experience in at least one of the following; dance, theatre, music, visual art or live art. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are key to this role, other essential skills include project & people management including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, financial administration & management, negotiating and writing contracts (understanding of union agreements such as ITC, Equity, Musician’s Union). Skills which would support this role, but are not essential, include knowledge of digital platforms, fundraising through trusts and foundations, and experience of participation and learning projects.

We have embraced the opportunity to address the inequalities and barriers to arts engagement and employment that Covid-19 has highlighted and exacerbated. We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to embedding best practice approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion across all of our activities. We’re looking for someone who will encapsulate the company’s values and who can support the delivery of our ambitions. A creative programme solver who welcomes new challenges, and who operates with integrity and openness. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our organisation during a period of renewal, where we are excited about creating and sharing new work. CURRENT PRIORITIES & ACTIVITIES Research and creation - Our creation process relies on regular studio sessions where multiple projects are explored, rather than having discreet rehearsal periods for specific projects. Projects in development two dance works and one music work, all of which require building new partnerships. Live programming – We have two performance projects which we aim to present in 2021/22. These are scheduled for May 2021 and November 2021, public health restrictions pending. These projects are to be delivered with existing partners. Digital programming – We are looking to develop our use of digital platforms and technology to extend the reach of our work. We have one completed work ready for distribution and one work in development. Working with our local communities - we have adapted projects in order to build relationships and trust with local residents, at a time when opportunities for participation in cultural activities are significantly reduced. Increasing the impact of learning programmes - We successfully moved our free programmes of professional development for artists, and education programmes with students online, reaching much bigger audiences

Red Ladies in Margate Presented in association with Turner Contemporary

TERMS AND DETAILS Salary: £36,000 Period of contract: Fixed term maternity cover for 7 months, with the possibility of extending up to 12

months Start Date: Ideally late February or early March, latest possible start date 15 March 2021 Hours of Work: 40 hours per week – full time position Annual leave: 25 days plus statutory holidays Pension: Auto-enrolment in company pension scheme. 5% employee contribution matched

by 5% contribution from Clod Ensemble. Benefits: Childcare vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, staff development opportunities Location: London. We expect to be back working in the office & studio regularly by the time

this position starts. Line Manager: Artistic Director Management Responsibilities: Line management of Associate Artists (x2 PT) and freelancers employed across the

programme. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic

• Formulate strategic plans with the Artistic Directors relating to the programme including Productions, Artist Development, Public Events, Learning & Participation

• Lead on developing new partnerships in the UK and internationally, developing commissioning, presenting and co-producing relationships.

• Represent Clod Ensemble at industry networks, nationally and internationally, helping to build the company’s profile and promoting the programme to existing and potential partners.

• Maintain an overview of developments in the performance, live art, visual art, dance and music sectors, feeding back to the company.

Performance Programme

• Work with the Artistic Directors to develop new works and produce well-resourced, well-executed productions and tours.

• Identify and pursue producing and co-producing opportunities, negotiating deals and advising on the feasibility of potential projects.

• Overseeing the smooth running of the studio for classes, research and rehearsals, including company management duties

• Be responsible for research and development, recruitment/casting of creative & production staff, rehearsals, licensing, contracting, booking venues, touring. Supported by the Assistant Producer and General Manager

• Review and evaluate projects, ensuring learning is embedded in future activities • Contribute to artist development programming, with a focus on the artists we work most regularly with

Public Events & Participation Projects

• Oversee the development and programming of public events and participation programmes, such as wraparound seasons of talks, workshops and events

• Build relationships with local individuals and organisations to partner with on design and delivery of programmes

• Be responsible for the management and delivery of these programmes, supported by Assistant Producer Communications and Marketing

• Work with the Communications Manager to develop striking campaigns for all public activities • Work with the Communications Manager to bring new audiences to our work, and consolidate our existing

loyal audience base

Finance

• Set and oversee the budget for the performance programme, with the Executive Director and Artistic Directors

• Control and monitor budgets, supported by the Assistant Producer and General Manager • Work with the General Manager and Book Keeper to ensure timely payment of invoices. • Be responsible for closing project budgets, with finances fully reconciled, completing specific reports for

funders, evaluation and internal archiving. Fundraising

• Work with the Executive Director and Development Manager in nurturing new and existing relationships with funders

• Contributing to bid writing and providing materials to support funding applications • Monitor and evaluate successful funding applications with the Development Manager

Human Resources

• Engage, manage and oversee the performance and activities of freelance staff for productions • Line Manage PT Associate Artists and conduct their annual appraisals. • Help to achieve the company’s equal opportunities action plan and work to ensure best practice is followed

in all areas that aim to improve the diversity of our team, employees and audiences. • Supported by the General Manager, oversee the issuing of contracts to all relevant performance personnel

and keep appraised of all industry standard contractual obligations

HOW TO APPLY To apply, please complete the online form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on our website. https://www.clodensemble.com/opportunities/ The deadline for applications is Wednesday 10 February 2021 at 12pm. We will respond to all candidates via email, to inform you whether or not you have been shortlisted. Interviews will be Thursday 11 or Friday 12 February 2021. GUIDANCE NOTES If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role please contact Clod Ensemble’s current Producer Roxanne Peak-Payne at roxanne@clodensemble.com or 020 7749 0555. If you would find it more accessible to complete this application in another format, or have any other access requirements, please get in touch with us. Clod Ensemble is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from everyone and actively encourage individuals with a variety of backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

Under Glass photo by Maneul Vason