Opportunities at Lyra

Executive Producer

Deadline: extended to Monday 29th November 2021, 12 noon

Lyra is recruiting for an experienced and inspirational Executive Producer.

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This is a brand new role for the organisation, working closely with Artistic Director, Jo Timmins, to realise and lead a new vision for the company, during a period of change and rebuilding as a result of the pandemic. This pivotal role will support the Artistic Director to lead the company and bring our artistic vision to life.

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The Executive Producer will be responsible for directing all practical elements of Lyra’s work, ensuring the strategic planning and financial stability of the company and leading on all fundraising. Working within a small, community-based organisation the Executive Producer will also work hands-on and have line producing responsibilities to ensure the smooth daily running of the company and our artistic programmes.

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For more information about the role, download the Job Description - Executive Producer

How to Apply

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• We invite you to get in touch with us to arrange an informal conversation about the role. Please email lyra@lyra.co.uk to book a time to talk to Artistic Director/CEO Jo Timmins. 

As this is a new senior role within the organisation we would be delighted to invite you along to see Lyra’s work in action. We are in a period of rehearsals for our upcoming winter show and can provide a schedule of dates for potential visits. This would also be an opportunity to meet Jo Timmins for an informal conversation about the role as well as see Lyra’s venue, Artspace.

• To apply for the post please send an up-to-date CV, details of two referees and cover letter addressing the criteria for the post (no more than 2 pages of A4) to lyra@lyra.co.uk. The deadline for applications is being extended to Monday 29 November at 12 noon.

We also welcome you to get in touch if there is another preferred method of application that will allow you to more fully and comfortably express your suitability for the role. For example, a video or audio description. Please email lyra@lyra.co.uk to discuss your needs.

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Interview Process

Interviews will take place in person on Friday 3 December at Artspace, 11 Harewood Road, EH16 4NT. 

The interview process will include a panel interview and a presentation, more details will be provided if you are shortlisted. Candidates must be available for the interview date. 

The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG scheme (Disclosure Scotland).

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