Organizer Information
The Barbican Centre, part of the City of London Corporation, is a multidisciplinary international arts centre presenting work across theatre, music, cinema, visual arts, public and community spaces. It supports artists, young people and emerging talent while developing programmes that connect the arts with diverse communities. Its Creative Collaboration department works across art forms to expand participation, develop new audiences and strengthen the Barbican’s civic and community role.
Title & Description
Senior Producer, Learning and Participation
The Barbican is seeking a Senior Producer, Learning and Participation to join its Creative Collaboration team. The successful candidate will develop and deliver participatory learning and community programmes that engage young people and communities underrepresented in arts and culture.
The role focuses particularly on the City of London and the surrounding boroughs of Camden, Islington, Tower Hamlets and Hackney. The Senior Producer will work across Barbican departments to deliver ambitious, participatory events and programmes involving artists, audiences, young people and communities.
The Role Overview
- Position: Senior Producer, Learning and Participation
- Department: Creative Collaboration, Barbican Centre
- Salary: £59,060–£66,670 per year, inclusive of Inner London Weighting
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Location: Barbican Centre, London, UK
- Interview period: Week commencing 2 November 2026
- DBS requirement: Enhanced barred list check for work with children
- Security vetting: Not required
Position & Tasks
The Senior Producer will manage the learning and community team and collaborate with Barbican art-form departments to develop and deliver high-quality participatory programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering large-scale public, educational and participatory arts programmes.
- Managing and inspiring the learning and community team.
- Working with diverse artists, audiences, young people and community groups.
- Managing complex budgets and implementing business plans and strategies.
- Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Presenting to senior staff and national and international partners.
- Identifying and resolving risks affecting participation and learning projects.
- Contributing to the Creative Collaboration strategy and wider Barbican Arts Programme.
Categories
- Arts Management
- Arts Education
- Community Arts
- Cultural Programming
- Participatory Arts
- Performance
- Visual Arts
- Multidisciplinary Arts
- Youth Arts
Eligibility
The opportunity is aimed at experienced arts and cultural professionals with significant experience in community arts, youth participation or arts education. Applicants should demonstrate experience delivering large-scale participatory or educational arts events, managing complex budgets, leading teams and working with diverse artists and audiences.
The Barbican particularly encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including people from the Global Majority and D/deaf and disabled people. Candidates meeting the minimum essential criteria may receive a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
Program Benefits
- Salary of £59,060–£66,670
- Barbican Membership
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Barbican and City Corporation discounts
- Reciprocal entry to selected London galleries and museums
- Employee volunteering allowance of up to two days per year
- A creative and inclusive working environment at a major international arts centre.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 2 November 2026
- The employer reserves the right to close the advertisement early if a significant number of applications are received.
Location
Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom
Additional Details
Late applications will not be accepted, and the employer states that it will not provide application feedback. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates who require them during the recruitment process.