Job | Full Time

Project Manager - Thats Powerful

The Playhouse Theatre

Management
£30,000 - £32,000
37.50
The Playhouse wishes to recruit a Project Manager to support the development, coordination and delivery of The Playhouse’s That’s Powerful Programme. They will work within the Arts & Peace-making Strategy, working closely with the Creative Director.

THE ROLE

JOB TITLE: That’s Powerful Project Manager

CONTRACT: Full Time, Fixed Term 1 year (with possibility of extension)

BASE: The Playhouse, Derry-Londonderry. With flexibility for hybrid working to be negotiated.

REPORTING INTO: Creative Director

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Creative Director, Producing Team, Development Team, Finance Team and other Playhouse staff; That’s Powerful Project Partners

HOURS: 37.5 Hours

SALARY: £30,000 - £32,000

BENEFITS: Contribution Pension Flexible working policy 37 days Annual Leave Which includes Bank Holidays Staff Wellbeing Programme to include social activities Training and development and discounted tickets to performances

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Key Responsibilities

That's Powerful Project Coordinator - Key Responsibilities

Project Management

  • Oversee That's Powerful projects from concept to completion
  • Develop project plans aligned with Playhouse programming timeline
  • Maintain project records and administration
  • Coordinate with internal staff and external contractors


Relationship Management

  • Serve as main point of contact for schools, community groups, and practitioners
  • Recruit, contract, and support artists and freelancers
  • Organize travel, accommodation, and resources for creative teams
  • Foster engagement with participating organizations and peace-making networks

Event Coordination

  • Manage group attendance at Playhouse and off-site venues
  • Support delivery of in-person and virtual events
  • Oversee event logistics including setup, materials, and resources
  • Coordinate performances, sharings, and program showcases


Financial & Compliance Management

  • Manage project budgets and financial records
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, and diversity policies
  • Secure necessary permissions, licenses, and copyright clearances
  • Process transactions and payroll instructions

Data & Evaluation

  • Collect and analyze program data and participant feedback
  • Document projects through photos and films
  • Prepare funding reports and impact assessments
  • Maintain accurate participation records and evaluation metrics

This Job Description reflects the current situation. It does not preclude change or development that might be required in the future.

More info and how to apply - https://www.derryplayhouse.co.uk/vacancies/thats-powerful-project-manager

Closing Date

Friday / 06 June 2025
12:00pm

Contact Details

BY E-MAIL: shauna@derryplayhouse.com   OR BY POST: FAO Shauna Gallagher, The Playhouse, 5-7 Artillery St, Derry / Londonderry, BT48 6RG

5-7 Artillery St
Derry-Londonderry
BT48 6RG
United Kingdom

shauna@derryplayhouse.com

More Information

TO APPLY

Submit: 1.     Your up-to-date CV, inclusive of two references, one being your current and most recent employer

2.⁠ ⁠    An A4 Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role specifically addressing the essential and if appropriate the desirable knowledge, skills and experience

3.⁠ ⁠     A monitoring form (see link below)   Send all 3 documents to Shauna Gallagher whom you can also send any queries about the application.   BY E-MAIL: shauna@derryplayhouse.com SUBJECT HEADING: ‘That's Powerful - Project Manager.'   OR BY POST: FAO Shauna Gallagher, The Playhouse, 5-7 Artillery St, Derry / Londonderry, BT48 6RG

Additional information and the monitoring form can be found on our website -https://www.derryplayhouse.co.uk/vacancies/thats-powerful-project-manager 

Files

UPDATED That's Powerful Project Manager Pack_ DRAFT.pdf

This role is funded by The Department of Foreign Affairs.