Call Out | Producer

Performance artist Eli Lewis (they/them) is looking to collaborate with a new Producer. This Producer will collaborate closely with Eli and their team to produce Eli’s creative projects and support Eli’s access. Eli is particularly eager to hear from people with experience of producing dance &/or live art projects from fundraising through to evaluation.


Nuts and bolts

  • Time commitment: 1 day per week - scope to move up to 1.5 days per week in line with workload and capacity
  • Working Days: Wednesdays &/or Fridays
  • Fee: £200 per day
  • Location: Remote - some in-person support when touring or deliveringengagement
  • Funding for Role: Confirmed until Oct 2028 via Access to Work
  • Start Date: Weds 2nd Sep 2026

Applications close: Weds 5th Aug, 9am


Job description

You’ll collaborate as part of a small team to produce Eli’s creative projects. Upcoming projects will include fundraising for an Edinburgh Fringe Festival run, producing a rural tour and applying for commissions for new work. Main role responsibilities include:

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  • Coordinating and supporting Eli’s access
  • Application writing (residencies, grants and commissions)
  • Fundraising (including ACE and private funding)
  • Overseeing communications between partners and team
  • Tour booking and scheduling
  • Budget and cashflow management
  • Partnership building and networking
  • Contracting
  • Evaluation writing


Who Eli is looking for

Eli is looking for someone who…

  • Has a care-centred, inclusive producing practice, with a commitment to accessibility
  • Has worked with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent people before
  • Has experience producing multi-faceted dance &/or live art projects and tours - from fundraising stage through to evaluation
  • Has experience producing community-facing performances and engagement activities
  • Is curious, imaginative, detail-oriented and proactive
  • Is experienced at budget and cashflow management
  • Has a proven track record of successful arts funding applications (ACE and other grants & commissions)

Eli is eager to hear from people…

  • Who have experience fundraising &/or producing projects for Edinburgh Fringe Festival
  • Who have experience tour booking and producing rural touring projects
  • Who have experience producing international tours and residency projects
  • Whose voices are currently underrepresented in the arts, including: Disabled people, people of colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people who have experienced housing &/or financial uncertainty


How to apply

  • Your CV (1 page) OR video / voice recording describing your relevant experience (2 mins)
  • A cover letter (no more than one page) OR video / voice recording describing why you’re interested in the job (2 mins)
  • Please send all applications to elinorcatherinelewis@gmail.com

Applications close: Weds 5th Aug, 9am

Interviews: 19th Aug & 21st Aug - online via Zoom