OPPORTUNITIES
Programme Producer Vacancy
Opportunity type: Full-time, 5 days per week
Working hours: 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend hours as necessary, to be compensated in time of in lieu
Salary: £30,000- £35,000 (depending on experience)
Annual Leave: 20 days (plus 8 statutory holidays)
Location: Mimosa House, 47 Theobalds Road, WC1X 8SP, London
Start date: ASAP
Status: Permanent position, following 6-month probationary period
Reporting to: The Deputy Director
Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as having a disability, those from the Global majority and those identifying as LGBTQIA+, who are currently under-represented within the workforce of arts organisations. While our gallery spaces are fully accessible, we regret that there is no wheelchair access to the upper floors or basement. If you have any questions about access please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
ABOUT MIMOSA HOUSE
Founded in 2017, Mimosa House is an arts organisation that exists to challenge the lack of diversity in the arts, in the UK and beyond. Throughout everything we do, we centre the voices and experiences of women and queer people, with a particular focus on people of colour, and the intersections between. We are the only non-commercial visual arts organisation in the UK to do this, as a key objective in our constitution.
Mimosa House produces 3 exhibitions per year and numerous events at our multi-storey venue in Holborn, central London. We have established ourselves as an empowering community space for the wider public to meet, share ideas, and build cross-cultural connections. Through raising awareness about issues of inequality and discrimination, and celebrating diversity, we want to help the public to imagine and create a more equitable society.
In 2022, Mimosa House became a registered charity and in 2023, an Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). In addition to funding from Arts Council England, we generate income from a wide variety of other sources including commercial income, individual giving and grant applications.
Mimosa House is run by a small team currently comprising Interim Director, Deputy Director and Programme Producer, with freelance support in payroll, accounting and social media. Mimosa House also has the support of a Board of Trustees, who ensure the organisation is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit; set the strategy, make key decisions and oversee the running of the organisation. As a very small team, emphasis is placed on an adaptable and supportive environment that prioritises collaborative working, inclusivity and problem solving.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Programme Producer plays an integral role in the delivery of Mimosa House’s strategic goals through its public-facing activities. The post holder is responsible for the realisation of our exhibitions and programme of events. They lead on all areas of production, while also playing a key role in supporting the day-to-day running and development of the gallery, including communications, fundraising activities and administration.
This is a really exciting time to join us as we celebrate our 10th anniversary in 2027, and build upon our reputation for outstanding diversity-led programming and the championing of under-represented talent.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PRODUCTION
● Play a critical role in the development and delivery of exhibitions, being part of conversations early in the research and planning of projects through to realisation and evaluation.
● Lead on the logistics necessary to produce exhibitions to the highest standard, including supporting the development and production of new work, facilitating loans, producing exhibition layouts, coordinating local, national and international art shipments, handling physical, digital and audio-visual artworks, and obtaining suppliers' estimates.
● Collaborate and liaise with artists and their representatives, as well as any guest curators, partner institutions, lenders and other associates of the gallery, as required, maintaining excellent relations throughout to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of projects.
● Hold the necessary relationships and manage the work schedules of technicians, suppliers, and other freelancers in the timely delivery of exhibitions and event logistics.
● Manage invigilating team, providing training and creating rotas to ensure that Mimosa House’s programme and wider remit is communicated accurately and effectively to the public.
● Lead on hosting visiting artists/curators during the R&D phases as well as delivery of projects to ensure that projects remain ambitions and achievable.
● Support any artist/curator visits by organising itineraries, booking transport, co-ordinating accommodation and any other logistical needs as required and agreed.
● In collaboration with the wider team, develop and deliver all public programme events, as well our Patrons programme.
● Lead on the production of limited editions and other merchandise as required.
● Ensure that projects are completed within budget and that accurate financial records of income/expenditure are maintained by creating, monitoring and maintaining detailed project budgets.
● Lead on the gathering and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate activity internally and report externally.
● Be responsible for the general maintenance of the building such as liaising with contractors and cleaners.
COMMUNICATIONS & FUNDRAISING
● Play a key role in supporting Mimosa House’s Communications Strategy including supporting social media content, leading on website updates and Mailchimp mail-outs.
● Provide support in the writing of exhibition descriptions and interpretive materials such as wall texts, artwork labels and website content as required.
● Play an active role in delivering Mimosa’s House’s funding strategy with a particular emphasis on generating income through hires and supporting applications for tax reliefs such as Gift Aid and MGETR.
● Support the team in researching sources of funding, developing, submitting and reporting on funding applications, and producing artist editions as required.
● Contribute to identifying engaging external events for Mimosa House Patrons, leading on the resulting programme including liaising with artists and partner institutions’ teams.
● Proactively market Mimosa House as a venue for hire and be the main point of contact for external hires including issuing contacts.
● Be responsible for your own admin including managing your own contacts ensuring that they are GDPR compliant and added to the CRM.
FINANCE
● Be responsible for drafting and monitoring project budgets and the careful financial management of the daily expenses.
● Liaise between Mimosa House’s bookkeeper and team to ensure that financial records are accurately kept on a timely basis using Xero accounting software.
● Take a lead in day-to-day financial duties such as raising invoices, paying suppliers and supporting the drafting tax relief claims.
OTHER
● Promote and advocate for Mimosa House and its activities amongst stakeholders and at public events.
● Interact with visitors to Mimosa House, ensuring it is a welcoming and inclusive space.
● Act as the Mimosa House team Green Ambassador gathering, monitoring and reporting environmental data and ensuring that best practice is followed.
● Maintain a ‘paper trail’ of work in keeping with good practice.
● Attend board meetings and minute take as required.
● Any other duties as reasonably requested.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
● Experience of organising public exhibitions in a non-profit organisation or equivalent significant experience producing exhibitions independently.
● Experience in coordinating exhibition logistics.
● Commitment to working with community groups in the context of longer-term community programming.
● Experience of setting and managing budgets.
● A positive problem solver, team player and collaborator.
● Meticulous attention to detail and highly organised.
● Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.
● High level of computer skills including use of spreadsheets, Google Workspace and software applications for design, exhibition modelling and accounting.
● Experienced in social media, Mailchimp newsletters and website management.
● Ability to work independently as well as closely with a small team.
● Ability to work under pressure within a fast-paced environment with a flexible approach.
● Willingness to learn and be open to new experiences and opportunities.
● An understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
● Passion for contemporary art and culture and for Mimosa House’s vision in particular.
DESIRABLE
● Some experience of international art transportation and registrarial responsibilities
● Some experience of organising public-facing events.
● Experience of using small business accounting software.
● Knowledge of producing editions and other commercial merchandise.
HOW TO APPLY
Application by cover letter with a copy of your CV should be submitted as email attachments to info@mimosahouse.co.uk with subject “PROGRAMME PRODUCER APPLICATION”.
Please also send a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form here.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 19 October 2026 at 9am.
1st round interviews will be held Wednesday 4 November.
2nd round interviews will be held Wednesday 11 November.