Executive Producer for 14-18 NOW Armistice Project

14-18 NOW's final commission will take place on Remembrance Sunday, 11 November 2018. Film director Danny Boyle will invite people across the UK to join together in a national moment commemorating the centenary of Armistice. It is envisaged that the project will be delivered by a UK-wide partnership of c25 arts organizations. 14-18 NOW is looking for a highly experienced arts project producer to lead the detailed planning and delivery of the project, working closely with the 14-18 NOW team. The Executive Producer will lead and be supported by a small team of skilled producers and managers experienced in participative outdoor arts. 14-18 NOW will lead the communications and marketing campaign for the project, working closely with the Executive Producer and project team. The Executive producer will: - develop an excellent understanding of Danny Boyle's vision, the aims and objectives of the project, its targets and deliverables including its community engagement targets, the project producing structure and procedures, its marketing and communications strategy and plans, and its evaluation - ensure: the on the ground exploration of prospective partners and locations, and the creation of the project network; the contracting of partners; the support of partners in all areas of the project; the project's successful delivery at every location; the gathering of data and reporting at all project stages - manage delegated budgets. The contract will require travel widely across the UK. Travel expenses will be covered in addition to the fee, in line with 14-18 NOW's standard expense policies. The contract will run from 1 May 2018 to 28 February 2019; it is expected to be full-time or nearly so until mid-November 2018. The Executive Producer will provide their own workspace, and 14-18 NOW will provide meeting rooms as required.