Sadler’s Wells – Producing and Touring Trainee (STEP)
Salary
£13.15 per hour
Hours
30 hours per week
Location
London
Closing Date
03 August 2025
Position Type
Part Time
Advert expires on
03 August 2025
Main Duties
As the Producing and Touring Trainee you are taking your first step into an arts management role. Working across a range of productions, you play a key role in delivering Sadler’s Wells’ productions and touring projects.
By building internal and external relationships you will provide administrative and coordination support for the team. You will be assisting the Producers and Assistant Producers with logistical plans for artists, companies and production resources.
- Live, breathe and role model our organisational values of Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion and Innovation, being aware of the influence and impact you can have in Sadler’s Wells
- Carrying out administrative duties including dealing with and responding to department enquiries, preparing welcome packs and information books for company members and maintaining records
- Assisting with logistical arrangements for productions and tours, including working closely with travel agents, booking travel and accommodation reservations
- Organising audition and rehearsal bookings; ensuring rehearsal and touring schedules are circulated efficiently and within set deadlines
- Support onsite and offsite events; rehearsals, performances and events where necessary (including some weekends)
- Demonstrating a welcoming, courteous and supportive efficient services to all visitors, audiences, participants, partners, artists and colleagues
- Supporting liaising with artists and technical teams on practical matters to ensure the smooth running of the tour, performance and/or rehearsal
- Assisting with marketing resources for productions and tours, such as preparing promotional materials
- Assisting with department financial management, such as organising per diems (a daily allowance of money) for artists or company members and reconciling department expenses using our finance system (XLedger)
- Attend events, rehearsals or performances as required
- Attend meetings and training sessions as required • Undertake other duties as may be reasonable required
- At all times to carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to Sadler’s Wells’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policies. This may include providing assistance with evacuation procedures or building searches in the event of any emergency at any of Sadler’s Wells’ premise.
Skills and Experience Required
About STEP
To apply for the STEP programme you must be:
- Aged 18 to 30
• Resident of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest
• Priority will be given to those that have attended school or college in these boroughs.
Through STEP, you’ll get paid London Living Wage over a 12-month training programme to develop a range
of skills and creative approaches and build on your network across different organisations or departments. You’ll complete a work-based placement, grow as part of a peer network, take part in regular professional development workshops, and get a budget to produce a collaborative project. We’ll also connect you with a specialist industry mentor, provide careers coaching and continue to offer support as part of our community after the programme.
Skills and Experience
- Demonstratable interest and familiarity in the Arts and Cultural Sector
- Positive and proactive work ethic, with commitment to meeting standards
- Reliable and punctual, with positive time management
- Experience of working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook applications
- Proficient in math and English
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to follow instructions and absorb information
- Ability to plan and organise, working within timelines and to deadlines
- Ability to research and use the internet confidently
- Ability to maintain accuracy and pay meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to identify problems and seek support and help from others
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Friendly and welcoming personality, with ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
- Knowledge and relevant experience of administration
- Knowledge and relevant experience of working on live events
- Experience of working with people from a variety of different backgrounds
- An understanding of the needs of artists and artistic companies
- Experience working with WordPress and Photoshop
- Experience of travelling