Special Projects Producer

Job introduction

Job title: Special Productions Producer

A bit about us:

Culture Liverpool creates and delivers world-class cultural events, festivals and projects that celebrate the city’s creativity, heritage and ambition. From large-scale public events and artistic commissions to community-focused cultural programmes, the team works with artists, partners, stakeholders and audiences to enhance Liverpool’s reputation on the national and international stage.

This is an exciting time to join the team. As Culture Liverpool shapes and delivers an ambitious programme of activity for 2027 and 2028, there is a wealth of opportunity to help develop and produce innovative projects that will have a lasting impact on the city and its communities. Working at the heart of Liverpool’s cultural sector, you will play a key role in bringing together creativity, people and places, helping to deliver memorable experiences that reinforce the city’s position as a leading cultural destination.

The role:

Are you a bold and imaginative producer who thrives on turning ambitious ideas into extraordinary experiences?

As a Special Projects Producer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping some of Liverpool's most exciting cultural activity, transforming creative concepts into ambitious live events, major projects and unforgettable artistic interventions. From the earliest spark of an idea through to final delivery, you'll lead projects that capture imaginations, inspire audiences and showcase Liverpool's world-renowned creative spirit.

Working at the heart of Culture Liverpool, you will become a leading role across a portfolio of high-profile cultural projects, events and productions. You'll champion creative excellence while overseeing every stage of delivery, from artistic development and production planning through to live event execution.

This is an opportunity to lead projects that make a genuine impact on the city's cultural landscape. You'll bring together artists, partners, communities, contractors and stakeholders, creating the conditions for creativity to thrive while ensuring projects are delivered safely, successfully and to the highest professional standards.

About You

You will be an experienced and confident producer with a proven track record of delivering complex creative projects and live events from concept to completion.

Your expertise will span production and project management, budget oversight, artist liaison, stakeholder engagement, procurement and contract management. Most importantly, you'll combine exceptional organisational skills with creative vision, enabling you to navigate complexity, inspire collaborators and turn ambitious ideas into reality.

You'll be a natural relationship-builder, comfortable working with senior leaders, artists, partners and suppliers, and motivated by the challenge of delivering projects that leave a lasting legacy.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of culture in one of the world's most vibrant creative cities.

As a Special Projects Producer, you'll work alongside the wider Culture Liverpool team to deliver an exciting programme of major events and cultural celebrations throughout 2027/28, contributing to Liverpool's reputation as a world-class cultural destination. You'll play a key role in bringing bold ideas to life, creating memorable experiences for audiences and helping to write the next chapter of the city's cultural story.

If you're passionate about producing exceptional cultural experiences, thrive in fast-paced creative environments and want to be part of delivering projects that put Liverpool on the global stage, we'd love to hear from you.

Delete as appropriate: This role is fixed term for the purpose of Covering Maternity leave which will end in July 2028.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight Thursday 1st October 2026
Shortlisting date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Interview date: Monday 9th November and Tuesday 10th November 2026
Interview type: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a written assessment on Friday 9th October 2026, with successful candidates then being invited to a face-to-face interview

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Eliza Willis at eliza.willis@liverpool.gov.uk

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

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Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list

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