KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• STRATEGY & PLANNING

  • In collaboration with the Artistic Director, Head of Programming & Producing and other colleagues, plan and develop programmes which support artists and producers. This includes identifying potential artists, cultivating relationships with artists and partners and supporting research and development of new ideas.
  • Working with the Development Team and other colleagues, undertake fundraising to support new projects, according to fundraising strategies devised in collaboration with the Head of Programming & Producing.
  • In collaboration with the Artistic Director, Head of Programming & Producing and other colleagues, contribute to the development of ideas and strategy for the theatre, and for projects produced by our Producing & Touring Team.
  • With the support of the Assistant Producer, manage the allocation of in kind studio space to artists supported through our Artist Development programmes. This includes ensuring sufficient presence at The Place or The Place 2 of Artist Development staff to ensure that artists are well supported and have a point of contact on site.
  • Working across teams at The Place to ensure that there is consistent best practice in how we work with artists, supporting colleagues to apply the Equity, Diversity & Access Plan in how it relates to artists. 

• RESEARCH

  • In consultation with the Head of Programming & Producing and Artistic Director, and with support from the Assistant Producer, manage Choreodrome, The Place’s year round programme of residencies for artists to research new ideas.
    
    This includes:
    - Developing new and maintaining existing partnerships which support us to offer bespoke resource to artists who may be working in dance forms or with practices which are currently underrepresented in our programmes.
    - Managing the annual selection process, iterating the call out based on ongoing consultation and evaluation with artists, recruiting a selection panel which reflects the diversity of the programme, and ensuring that the process is widely accessible.
    - Supporting artists taking part from when they are selected, and tracking the progress of their projects beyond Choreodrome.
    - Recruiting and managing the project team.
    - Planning sharings and ensuring that feedback sessions are run using agreed methodologies to support artists to get the most out of the experience.
    - Planning and delivering Making Progress, a two day event for professionals to meet artists developing work at The Place through Choreodrome and other programmes.
    
  • Work closely with the Director of Research, Head of Programming & Producing and Research Officer to develop opportunities for independent artists to contribute to the research culture at The Place, and engage with artist-scholars and researchers who are permanent members of staff. 
  • Develop and produce national and international labs and other workshops, often designed in collaboration with artists, which support innovation and excellence in the development of the art form.
  • Contribute to the producing of ‘Research Cluster’ events in the Theatre and off-site.
  • Manage The Place’s open commissions for artists by being the main point of contact with the commissioned artist and their producer; negotiating studio space; drafting contracts; sharing updates with the rest of the team; ensuring that The Place is kept up to date on sharings and other project developments; managing the commissions budget.
  • Liaise regularly with colleagues in London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) and Classes & Courses to ensure holistic support for artists researching new ideas at The Place, including opportunities to share and develop research with students, and The Place’s recreational dance companies.

• ASSOCIATED ARTISTS

  The Place is currently redesigning our programmes for Associate Artists, formerly called Work Place. The duties below will evolve in response to the final design of these programmes.

  • Provide bespoke support to artists and producers (including artist researchers developing their practice at The Place, artists whose work is being co-produced by The Place’s Producing & Touring team, producers and artists taking part in touring programmes, artists undertaking PhDs) who are working closely with The Place.
  • Ensure that support provided to these artists and producers is holistic, liaising between different departments so that there is consistency in communication and a clear plan for how any individual artist is working across the organisation.
  • Support artists to get the most out of the research culture of The Place, which includes keeping the Director of Research updated on artists’ research plans, and work alongside the Research Officer to develop funding bids and opportunities to connect with other research happening at The Place.
  • Work with artists to raise funds to support research and development, new creations and touring. Draft funding bids when required.
  • Identify and liaise with appropriate venues to show the artists’ work, including tour booking.
  • Support artists to identify and apply for opportunities, for example, residencies, workshops, and performances.
  • Advise, where possible, on tax, visa, employment, insurance and legal issues, or sign posting the artists to the relevant information.
  • Support all the artists in the scheme to develop strategies for the sustainability & accessibility of their work, exploring partnerships, potential contexts and markets.
  • Curate and host labs or intensives for artists and producers which allow time for reflection, conversation and debate.
  • Manage the call out and selection process for any future Associate Artist programmes which may be designed.

• CREATIVE CAREERS

  • Develop and programme professional development workshops for dance artists, including the annual Webinars for Professionals series, and the Resolution workshops
  • Be part of the producing team for Resolution, delivering elements of the festival in liaison with the Theatre Programme Producer.
  • In collaboration with colleagues in London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS), manage Propeller, a series of opportunities for LCDS graduates to transition into creative careers.
  • Produce Choreodrome: Next Steps programmes in the Theatre (mixed bill performances which offer artists who have been part of Choreodrome the opportunity to present their work in the main Theatre programme, often for the first time).
  • In collaboration with colleagues in the Theatre Team, support the presentation of artists in the Theatre programme who have been part of Artist Development programmes.
  • In collaboration with colleagues in the Producing & Touring team, plan and manage programmes which support independent producers, trainee producers at The Place, and placements for producers offered through LCDS.
  • Develop other national and international projects and new initiatives as reasonably requested and agreed with the Head of Programming & Producing and Artistic Director. Duties on these projects will typically include:
    • Managing application processes with the Assistant Producer.
    • Promoting the project to artists and/or other stakeholders.
    • Managing project budgets.
    • Providing advice and support to artists taking part.
    • Attending and hosting events.

• COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

  • Manage the representation of projects for which they are responsible on The Place’s website.
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies with the Communications team.
  • Promote artist sharings to industry colleagues.

• OTHER DUTIES

  • Line manage staff for which they are responsible including recruitment, induction and appraisals within the practice guidelines of The Place.
  • Work with the Executive Producer to ensure adherence to best practice in administrative, financial, contracting and customer care systems.
  • Manage delegated budgets carefully and responsibly in line with The Place’s vision & mission and business plan objectives.
  • Advocate for and represent The Place in all appropriate situations, including at national and international meetings, and to give talks about Artist Development and Research programmes where appropriate.
  • Maintain good relations with other organisations, especially peer organisations such as choreographic centres and professional support/development organisations and funding bodies.
  • Attend performances at The Place or elsewhere as necessary and as agreed with the Head of Programming & Producing.
  • Contribute to quarterly reports against business plan Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and the Equality, Diversity and Access Plan, and any other plans which may be implemented.
  • Any other duties that may reasonably be requested by the Artistic Director or Head of Programming & Producing.