Dear Applicant,
Please find enclosed an information pack for the role of Executive Producer for Mark Bruce
Company.
Further information about Mark Bruce Company can be found on our website
www.markbrucecompany.com
This application pack includes:
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Information about the Mark Bruce Company
Job Description and Person Specification
Terms & Conditions
An Application Form
We hope that this pack will help with any questions you might have about the job and the
application process. However, if you have any further queries please contact Eleanor Duval at
info@markbrucecompany.com or 07946 645460.
Applications by:
2 June 2014, 5:00 PM.
We regret that applications received after this cannot be
considered.
Interviews:
9 June 2014 in Bristol
Anticipated Start:
Ideally, to begin June 2014
(Please indicate if this will not be possible.)
Application method:
CV and attached Application Form detailing suitability for the
position to info@markbrucecompany.com. In the subject bar please
write ‘Mark Bruce Company Producer’.
We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in the Mark Bruce
Company.
MARK BRUCE COMPANY
49 Castle Street Frome BA11 3BW
markbruce@tobaccofactorytheatres.com
Company Number: 3312261 Charity Number: 1068789 VAT Number: 928 3050 30
About the Company
The Mark Bruce Company was formed in 1991 as a vehicle for the uncompromising dance theatre of
Mark Bruce. Its work pushes the boundaries of style and expectations, whilst remaining rooted in a
strong choreographic language.
The Mark Bruce Company creates work for both traditional and unconventional venues, and attracts
a diverse audience through its filmic influences and music choices. It is keen to explore innovative
presentational ideas that might lead to the further development of a diverse audience. The
company is also committed to a rounded learning and participation programme for young people
and adults.
The Mark Bruce Company is an associate artist of Tobacco Factory Theatres and an affiliate artist of
the Merlin Theatre.
The Mark Bruce Company is an equal opportunities employer.
www.markbrucecompany.com
www.facebook.com/markbrucecompany
Twitter @markbruceco
Plans for 2014 and beyond
It is an exciting time of growth for the Mark Bruce Company as we continue to expand our creative
ideas, collaborations and opportunities, moving towards the goal of being a full-time organisation
from 2015.
Mark Bruce Company’s production Dracula successfully toured in 2013, winning the 2014 South
Bank Sky Arts Award for dance and will again be touring in the Autumn of 2014. At the same time,
the company is beginning to look towards a new production for 2015.
The Mark Bruce Company has been managed by Tobacco Factory Theatres since January 2012. We
are now in a position to move out of this agreement and plan to be an independently managed
organisation from December 2014. Tobacco Factory Theatres will manage the Mark Bruce
Company’s 2014 retour of ‘Dracula’ whilst a new Executive Producer begins to work with the
company in a more strategic capacity, in anticipation of taking over the company in December 2014.
The company has recently applied to become part of Arts Council England’s national portfolio and
the outcome of this bid will be known in July 2014. If successful, the company has a clear artistic
vision of where it wishes to go in the next three to four years, which we would like the Producer to
take an active role in leading and shaping. If the NPO is not successful, the company still has strong
plans to continue as a project-funded company, to develop an exciting, high quality programme for
that same period, and as such we would be looking for the Executive Producer to help lead the
company forward on a project-by-project basis.
Governance
The company is a registered charity limited by guarantee, with an engaged and recently refreshed
board of trustees.
Job Description
Post:
Executive Producer (freelance)
Hours per week:
16 hours per week, initially for 6 months.
Some evening and weekend work may be required.
It is hoped that the successful applicant will be interested in extending their
role beyond December, possibly into a full time position, pending a
successful NPO application. If the NPO is unsuccessful, the role will extend
with the company operating on a project-by-project basis.
Salary:
£6,000 fee
Initially this is a part-time role on a freelance contract, fixed post until
December 2014, with a view to extension upon further fundraising.
Upon extension it is planned the salary will increase to £35,000 pro rata.
Location of post:
The post can be worked remotely but some attendance at Tobacco Factory
Theatres, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF and in Frome, Somerset will be
required
Responsible to:
Artistic Director and Chair of Board
Resonsible for:
During this initial period, the Executive Producer will work alongside
Tobacco Factory Theatres and their team, who will be managing the Dracula
Retour.
From December 2014 the Executive Producer will be responsible for the
Administrator and Finance Manager – pending recuitment and fundraising.
In addition, the Executive Producer will be responsible for freelance staff,
including PR consultants, Marketing consultants and Accountant. The
Executive Producer will also liaise with the Director of Education.
Principal Purpose of Post: The Executive Producer will be responsible for developing and delivering
the strategic framework needed for the Company to create and tour both existing and new work
under independent management from December 2014.
As part of raising the company’s profile the Producer will need to cultivate and maintain strong
partnerships with other organisations for future projects and build the relationships necessary for
UK and international touring.
The Executive Producer will need to attract key investors and stakeholders from the arts sector and
beyond and the role will involve significant fundraising to cover core costs, towards the Dracula retour in Autumn 2014 and income for the creation of a new work in 2015.
The Dracula re-tour will be managed and administrated by Tobacco Factory Theatres. As necessary
the Executive Producer will work with the Tobacco Factory Theatre’s Production team to plan,
deliver and evaluate the tour.
The Executive Producer will take an active role in leading and shaping the Company’s strategic plans
over the next three to four years - either through a pending Arts Council England NPO agreement or
on a project-by-project basis.
Key Responsibilities
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To work with the Artistic Director to build a strategic framework that will facilitate the
Artistic Director’s vision of creating and touring distinct dance theatre work, reaching
audiences around the world.
To identify, broker and administer partnerships and relationships that will generate
increased opportunities and new projects for the benefit of the company, its artists and
audiences.
To prepare and deliver budgets with an eye for detail, ensuring realistic budgets that balance
the artistic and logistical needs of any given creation or production.
To take lead responsibility for Mark Bruce Company’s future touring programme, liaising
with venues, negotiating and monitoring agreements. This will include UK tours and a focus
on the development of international touring opportunities.
To lead on investor relationships (including Arts Council England), ensuring annual returns
and monitoring requirements are fulfilled.
Occasional travel with the company to provide support for national and international tours,
as appropriate.
Working with the Artistic Director and the board to identify and cultivate new partnerships
and funding/sponsorship opportunities for the company. To lead on writing funding
applications to Arts Council England, trusts and foundations, as well as developing
fundraising campaigns to include both individual and corporate contributions.
To lead on the co-ordination of company productions and projects (following the Dracula retour), negotiate financial contracts with creative collaborators and manage freelance
creatives or other consultants employed for such projects.
To work with the company’s Director of Education to develop educational and outreach
opportunities both relating to and independent of current productions on tour – looking at
strategic and future development possibilities. To liaise with the company’s Director of
Education as needed in the delivery of classes, workshops and training intensives.
To remain abreast of and ensure industry standards and requirements are adhered to,
including but not exclusive to ITC guidelines, Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC,
PRS, PPL.
To undertake occasional administrative duties where necessary, potentially including but not
exclusive to preparing VAT returns, reporting to Companies House/Charity Commission,
website updates, liaising with members of the team, et al.
To work closely with the Artistic Director in the development of the company’s identity and
national profile. To work with and oversee independent PR and marketing consultants to
deliver relevant press, marketing and social media/digital activity. This will include the
development of systems to evaluate work, capture and respond to audience data, grow the
company's online presence and keep the website updated on a regular basis.
Together with the Artistic Director to act as an advocate for the company within the South
West region, the sector and beyond, representing the company’s work and values.
NB: The Tobacco Factory Theatres (TFT) will manage and administrate the Dracula re-tour in 2014
and as such TFT will lead on many of the above responsibilities in relation to Dracula. During this
period, the Executive Producer will work alongside TFT and the Artistic Director, maintaining a focus
on strategic, organisational and future plans. It is envisaged the Executive Producer will fully take
over these responsibilities from December 2014.
Person Specification
We are looking for a creative thinker with a background in producing theatre, dance or other live
performance.
Essential
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A minimum of 3 years working at a management level in the arts or a strong freelance
career
Excellent personal manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A flair for working with a range of collaborators, including creatives, stakeholders and
venues, to make things happen
Organised with meticulous attention to detail
Proactive and dynamic, a self starter and self motivator
Creative thinker with the ability to problem solve
Strong IT skills
Committed to working as part of a team
Experience of Identifying and developing partnerships and co-productions
Experience of setting and managing budgets
Experience of business development including financial modeling, organisational
structure and income generation
Proven record of succesful fundraising
Experience of national tour booking and negotiation
A passion for and deep understanding of the arts sector
Desirable
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Experience of negotiating and delivering international touring
Experience of Audience Development
Experience of delivering marketing and/or PR campaigns
Experience of working with Arts Council England (or a similar body)
An understanding of the dance sector
An interest in crossing boundaries between art forms - theatre, film, music or others
This is a new post and the job description includes a wide range of responsibilities and skills. We
welcome creative ideas on how this role could work.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Applications by:
2 June 2014, 5:00 PM
We regret that applications received after this cannot be considered.
Mark Bruce Company is an equal opportunities employer.
Interviews:
9 June 2014 at Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol
Expected Start Date:
Ideally, to begin June 2014. (Please indicate if this will not be possible)
Application method: Application Form and CV to info@markbrucecompany.com. In the subject
bar please write ‘Mark Bruce Company Producer’.