“The most innovative and progressive theatre company around" THE TIMES Executive Producer Pack 2015 1 Executive Producer Application Pack Thank you for your interest in the post of Executive Producer at Frantic Assembly. The contents of this pack include: information about the company a job description a person specification an application form an equal opportunities monitoring form To apply, please complete the application form and the equal opportunities monitoring form. Send them to us along with your CV and a letter of application. Please use your letter of application to outline your interest in this role and what skills and experience you would bring to Frantic Assembly referring directly to the job description and person specification. For a confidential discussion about the position, potential applicants may arrange to speak with our external advisor David Micklem by emailing him at david.micklem@btinternet.com with contact details. Your application should be addressed to: Sian Alexander (Chair of the Board), Frantic Assembly, 31 Eyre Street Hill, London, EC1R 5EW This pack can also be downloaded from our website www.franticassembly.co.uk Please submit your application by email to: recruitment@franticassembly.co.uk Alternatively, you can submit your application by post to: Frantic Assembly, 31 Eyre Street Hill, London, EC1R 5EW Please mark your email/envelope EXECUTIVE PRODUCER APPLICATION. The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 21st September 2015. Receipt of your application will be confirmed by email. Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st October in London. Please notify us within your covering letter if you are unable to attend this date. If you have been selected for interview you will be informed no later than Monday 28th September. Frantic Assembly believes theatre is for all and promotes diversity and access across its activities. We are committed to equality of opportunity and encourage application from individuals currently underrepresented in the arts. We look forward to hearing from you. Executive Producer Pack 2015 2 About Frantic Assembly Frantic Assembly creates thrilling, energetic and unforgettable theatre (“the most innovative and progressive theatre company around” The Times). Led by founding Artistic Director Scott Graham the company attracts new and young audiences with work that reflects contemporary culture. Vivid and dynamic, with a unique physical style, the company has built a reputation as one of the most exciting companies in the country. Frantic Assembly has toured widely throughout the UK, since its inception in 1994 and has performed, created and collaborated in 30 countries internationally. Frantic Assembly collaborates with many of the UK’s leading artists, regularly commissioning writers to create original works for the stage. The period 2016/17 and 2017/18 will include two major new commissions as well as two smaller-scale original touring projects. Frantic Assembly operates an extensive Learn & Train programme introducing 9,000 participants a year to the company's process of creating theatre. The company works in a wide variety of educational and community settings including schools, universities, colleges and arts centres. Frantic Assembly is a recommended theatre practitioner on UK curriculum (OCR, WJEC, AQA) as well as the International Baccalaureate. The company has become increasingly in-demand overseas to provide creative residencies in East Asia, the US, and Europe working with both young people, as well as training teachers. From 2016 the company will be delivering practical modules on a new Collaborative Theatre-Making MA it has created with Coventry University. Frantic Assembly has also delivered 5 years of Ignition - a innovative vocational training project for young men, particularly targeting those with little previous experience of the arts. Funded by the Esmèe Fairbairn Foundation, Ignition engages the least engaged and unlocks creative potential in boys across the UK from Glasgow to Plymouth. The company also supplies dynamic choreographic and movement direction services to the wider arts industry. These creative collaborations disseminate the methodology underpinning the company’s artistic work, and engage actors and other artists with our unique approach. They also expose new audiences to the work of the company, build partnerships and generate income. Recent examples include the provision of movement direction on Channel 4’s drama Humans and on Manchester Royal Exchange’s production of Rona Munro’s Scuttlers. Scott Graham (for Frantic Assembly) is the co-choreographer of the National Theatre’s awardwinning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time currently playing in the West End, on Broadway and around the UK and Ireland on tour. The company provides associate movement artists to all active and developing productions of this work to support maintenance, rehearsals and re-casts in the UK and internationally. For more information about Frantic Assembly visit our website www.franticassembly.co.uk Our website has information about all our productions including photos, video content and information about our Learn & Train programme and projects. Productions Executive Producer Pack 2015 3 The Believers Othello Beautiful Burnout Little Dogs Lovesong Stockholm pool (no water) Dirty Wonderland On Blindness Rabbit Peepshow Heavenly Tiny Dynamite Underworld Hymns Sell Out Zero Flesh Klub Look Back In Anger Bryony Lavery William Shakespeare Bryony Lavery Scott Graham, Steven Hoggett and the company Abi Morgan Bryony Lavery Mark Ravenhill Michael Wynne Glyn Cannon Brendan Cowell Isabel Wright Scott Graham, Steven Hoggett and Liam Steel Abi Morgan Nicola McCartney Chris O'Connell Michael Wynne Devised by the company Spencer Hazel Spencer Hazel John Osborne 2014 2014/2008 2012/2011/2010 2012 2011 2008/2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 The Company Artistic Director Executive Producer Associate Director Learn & Train Manager General Manager Learn & Train Coordinator Administrator Ignition Coordinator (2015) Scott Graham Despina Tsatsas Neil Bettles Inga Hirst Fiona Gregory Fiona Darling Fiona Bradley Scarlett Spiro-Beazley Board Sian Alexander (Chair), Mark Ball, Julie Crofts, Alan Finch, Matthew Littleford, Sally Noonan Practitioners Sofie Burgoyne, Paapa Essiedu, Delphine Gaborit, Sean Hollands, Dritan Kastrati, Eddie Kay, Steve Kirkham, Vicki Manderson, Simon Pittman, Jonnie Riordan, Krista Vuori, Jess Williams, Maggie Ann Bain, Amelia Cardwell, Amit Levy, Steven Miller and Richard Mylan. Othello (Image: Manuel Harlan) Executive Producer Application Form Executive Producer Pack 2015 4 Personal Details Surname Preferred title (e.g. Mr, Mrs, Ms) First Name Address Telephone Daytime: Mobile: E-Mail Do you require a work permit to work in the UK? Yes / No (Asylum & Immigration Act 1996) Referees Please supply the names, full postal address and telephone numbers of two people who can give you a reference. At least one of these should be your current or most recent employer. Name Name Job Title Job Title Address Address Telephone Telephone E-mail E-mail Please provide details below of any access requirements you would like to make us aware of: How did you hear about this vacancy? Executive Producer Pack 2015 5 Executive Producer Job Description Job Title: Executive Producer (& Joint Chief Executive) Reports to: The Board Line Manager for: Learn & Train Manager, General Manager, freelance artists/project/production staff Principal purpose of post: Overall responsibility for the management and efficient running of Frantic Assembly. Sharing responsibility with the Artistic Director for developing and delivering the strategic vision of the company. Hours of work: Frantic Assembly’s normal office hours are 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday but some evening and weekend work may be required. Salary: £38k to £42k per annum (depending on experience) Location: The post will be based in Frantic Assembly’s offices at 31 Eyre Street Hill, London, EC1R 5EW Holiday: 28 days per annum (including 8 days statutory holiday) After two years' service the employee’s entitlement will be increased by one extra day of paid leave each year, up to a maximum of 33 days leave (including statutory, as above). Probationary period: 6 months Notice period: 4 months References: All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references Executive Producer Pack 2015 6 Key Responsibilities: This role shares responsibility with the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Frantic Assembly for the long-term artistic and organisational success of the charity. Leadership and Strategy With the Artistic Director to develop the strategic vision for the company, and lead on its implementation With the Artistic Director to build on current success and drive the company into an ambitious future Work with the Artistic Director to create an energised and positive working culture and environment with clear organisational values, which is conducive to the professional development and well being of staff, and the creation and promotion of high quality work. To develop and deliver the business plan for the company Operations To take responsibility for day to day leadership and management of the team To ensure strong, consistent communication across the organisation To ensure the smooth running of Frantic Assembly Productions and projects To act as a sounding board for the Artistic Director and to discuss and suggest new artistic ideas, potential collaborators and opportunities With the Artistic Director to seek co-producers and commissions for all Frantic Assembly productions With the Artistic Director to develop venue partnerships, nationally and internationally To produce all Frantic Assembly productions and promote future life for productions as appropriate To oversee the producing of other projects by members of the core staff team as required To secure and negotiate co-production arrangements ensuring the best outcome for the company To be responsible for the contractual agreements for all commissions and other artistic relationships including setting contract parameters with the artistic and production teams To manage tour booking including liaising with venues, agreeing venue contracts, contra settlements, and technical provision To be the main liaison with co-producers, host venues, collaborating venues and other artistic commissioners To actively seek and secure other artistic opportunities and commissions nationally and internationally for Frantic Assembly and its associated artists To network strategically and build contacts for Frantic Assembly including representing the company at appropriate industry events and meetings In consultation with the Artistic Director, to recruit production and stage managers and support casting To line manage marketing & press consultants, production and stage managers, and performers on each Frantic Assembly project With the Administrator to undertake project evaluation including reporting to project funders Executive Producer Pack 2015 7 Finance To have overall responsibility for the company’s financial strategy and operations including: three-year budget forecasts, monthly management accounts and cash flow projections To develop and grow sustainable income streams for the organisation In collaboration with the General Manager, to prepare annual accounts for audit With the Artistic Director and co-producers to develop production budgets To oversee departmental and project budgeting undertaken by the Learn & Train Manager and General Manager To report directly to the Board on management finances and highlight areas of financial risk annually To seek advice from outside finance or legal experts where necessary Fundraising To liaise with, report to and make applications to Arts Council England and other statutory bodies To lead and implement the company’s fundraising strategy To make fundraising applications to trusts and foundations To develop new sources of funding, particularly via individuals and corporates To ensure that existing funders are serviced To oversee any project fundraising applications undertaken by the Learn & Train Manager To collaborate with the core team in on-going fundraising research Learn & Train With the Artistic Director, to oversee the Learn & Train Manager in developing and implementing a strategic plan for the company’s Learn & Train programmes To oversee the Learn & Train Manager in setting income and expenditure targets for Learn & Train activity To oversee the personnel strategy used to support the training and development of new practitioners To identify new partners, audiences, commissioners or funders for Learn & Train activity Marketing & PR To take overall responsibility for the strategic marketing and profile-raising of the company To ensure audiences and target sales are delivered against for each piece of work With the Artistic Director and General Manager, to oversee the Administrator in developing and implementing a communications strategy for the company Human resources Work with the Artistic Director to identify the organisational structure and capacity necessary to achieve the company’s artistic and operational objectives. Lead the management of human resources, supported by the General Manager, ensuring best practice and legal compliance, seeking external advice as required. To recruit and contract core staff, with the support of the Artistic Director and Board To develop Frantic Assembly’s systems of appraisal and training Executive Producer Pack 2015 8 Legal Ensure compliance with all relevant legal obligations and requirements including Companies Act, Charity Law, Insurance, Employment Law, and Data Protection. To ensure that the company reports to Companies House and the Charities Commission accurately and promptly To advise the General Manager and Learn & Train Manager on contractual issues, including support in drafting contracts To ensure that all necessary contracts, insurance, licences and leases are in place Company Policies To ensure effective policies and plans are in place to promote equal opportunity, access and diversity and Environmental Sustainability, that they are regularly monitored and reviewed, and reflect best practice With the Artistic Director, General Manager Learn & Train Manager and project Production Managers to ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations in all aspects of Frantic Assembly’s work and to regularly review the Health and Safety Policy. To support the Learn & Train Manager in continuing to develop Frantic Assembly’s Child Protection Policy & Procedures Governance To attend and report to Board meetings ensuring the Board is provided with appropriate concise information to enable strategic decisions to be made on policy, financial management, risk and other matters. To liaise with the Board on key issues, maintaining an open and productive relationship. To lead on the recruitment and induction of new Board members To act as Company Secretary Other Other activities as the Board and Artistic Director may reasonably require To act always in the best interest of Frantic Assembly To travel regularly within UK and abroad to see the company’s work and represent the organisation. Executive Producer Pack 2015 9 Executive Producer Person Specification ESSENTIAL Experience • Experience of producing theatre, in a variety of settings, and on a variety of scales • Experience of booking and managing UK tours • Experience of assembling and managing production and creative teams • Experience of devising and managing budgets, and of controlling expenditure • Experience of securing funding for productions and touring and of working in co-production • Experience of negotiating and drafting contracts • Experience of management and staff development • Experience of strategic planning Knowledge and Skills • Ability to nurture and sustain a range of partnerships and networks, including coproducing • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure • Ability to work collaboratively • Ability to take responsibility for decision making when required • An understanding of audience development and marketing Personal Attributes • Accessible and supportive to production staff, artists, participants and audiences • An understanding of and commitment to diversity and inclusion • A passion for contemporary performance and artist-led work A commitment to the values of Frantic Assembly’s Learn & Train programme which works with young people, teachers, artists and communities An ability to combine a charitable third sector sensibility with an entrepreneurial approach to generating income DESIRABLE Experience • Experience of booking and managing international performances Experience of fundraising Experience of working to and collaborating with a Board of Trustees Experience of leading and managing an arts organisation Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge of UK theatre and dance • Understanding of digital strategy and the development of new audiences • Understanding participatory work in communities, schools and colleges • Understanding of professional artist development and training Executive Producer Pack 2015 10 Executive Producer Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form CONFIDENTIAL Frantic Assembly collects statistical data on those who work with us, take part in our Learn and Train Programme or see our shows. We do this to help us monitor the diversity of the organisation and its audience. This form will not be kept on file and the data used for statistics only. This is a requirement as an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation. Please tick as appropriate. 1 Gender: 2 Ethnic Background F White: M British MX Irish Any other White background (please state) Asian / British Asian: Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Any other Asian background (please state) Black / Black British: Caribbean African Any other Black background (please state) Mixed: White / Black Caribbean White / Black African Any other mixed background (please state) Chinese / other ethnic group: Chinese Any other background (please state) 3 Sexual Orientation Bisexual Gay Man Gay Woman/Lesbian Heterosexual/Straight Prefer not to say 4 Disability (in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act): Do you consider yourself to have a disability? No disability Visual impairment Hearing impairment/Deaf Physical disabilities Cognitive or learning disabilities Mental health Invisible disabilities Executive Producer Pack 2015 11 White / Asian 5 Age 0-19 years 20-34 years 35-49 years 50-64 years 65+ years Prefer not to say Executive Producer Pack 2015 12