We are Wales Millennium Centre - Fire for the Imagination
Role Title: Producer – Llais (Fixed Term Contract – 2 Years)
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To apply for this role and to find out more about what we do at WMC, please visit: Careers and jobs | Wales Millennium Centre (wmc.org.uk)
About WMC/Our Department:
WMC is a home for the arts in Wales, and a cauldron of creativity for the nation working with artists, young people and communities.
The Producer: Llais is part of our Arts and Creative Team where we believe in making work that has the power to expand our worlds, spark emotions and fire imaginations.
We work with artists, young people and communities to make productions, festivals and events that entertain, stimulate and inspire audiences with a focus on storytelling and voice.
Llais is Cardiff’s international arts festival bringing artists and audiences together for incredible live music, thought provoking performance and inspirational talks.
Since the festival began in 2016 we've showcased some of the world’s most recognisable voices from across the musical spectrum including:
Patti Smith, Van Morrison, Femi Kuti, Laura Marling, Candi Station, Elvis Costello, Rufus Wainwright, Fatoumata Diawara, Angélique Kidjo, Les Amazons des Afriques, Pussy Riot, Abdullah Ibrahim, D double E, Tricky, Arab Strap, Cate Le Bon, Arlo Parks and many more
“Llais is much more than a music festival; it’s an exploration of what the voice can do and how important it is to have one” Graeme Farrow, Artistic Director
About the Role and Responsibilities:
The Producer: Llais will work with all of our teams across the organisation, delivery partners, artists and our team of programmers to deliver an exciting and distinctive festival that celebrates the voice in all its forms.
Llais was re-established in 2022 and this role will be key in cementing the Festival as an annual event in Cardiff’s cultural calendar. This role is focused on the planning and delivery of the Festival and works closely with the Artistic Director and the Head of Productions.
Key Requirements:
The Producer: Llais leads on the management and delivery of the Festival working with the Artistic Director, our Arts and Creative Team and a team of freelance producers to deliver and shape the programme.
We are looking for someone with experience of delivering large scale events who is able to lead on the management and logistics of a multi-faceted and diverse festival. The successful candidate will also have an understanding of the importance of audience development and experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and participants.
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Excellent communications skills including the ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders |
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Extensive understanding and at least three years’ experience of, creating, promoting and/or producing and delivering festivals, arts, events, live shows or participation projects. |
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A commitment to valuing and developing culture and identity in Wales in all aspects of Wales Millennium Centre’s activities |
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Ability to motivate, support, develop and manage others |
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Willingness to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the project |
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Do you share our values?
Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act. Do you share these values?
Reflective - We recognise and celebrate that great things are achieved every day and we consider it a strength to learn from our experiences.
Accountable - In a culture that enables us to achieve our potential, we must be responsible for our own actions and for the actions of the Centre.
Collaborative - We are one team working together, respecting each other’s skills and experiences to ensure the best results.
Ambitious - We support passion and encourage bold decision making to drive our desire to continually improve.
Innovative We look for imaginative solutions in all areas of our work to enable us to achieve our goals.
What’s in it for you?
- 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave each year
- 8% Company contributed pension (for your 3% contribution)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (subject to length of service)
- Health cash plan: receive money towards dental and optical care, complimentary treatments such as chiropractic, osteopathic and acupuncture treatments.
- Medical Assistance membership which includes remote access to GP, counselling, and physiotherapy sessions
- Employee assistance programmes which include access to support services for legal, financial, and family concerns
- Life assurance of 4x annual salary.
- Opportunity to apply for tickets to productions
- CLWB – Our employee social group
- NEWID – our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion networking group who meet monthly to discuss new ideas and training opportunities to improve all aspects of employment at WMC.
- Free access to learn Welsh online
- £5 all-day parking available on working and non-working days.
- 35-hour working week including a flexitime policy to assist with varying start and finish times around personal commitments (and operational needs)