UK Vocal Improv Collective CIC
Job Summary
Job Description
Pre Event (remote work):
Assistance in Autumn/Winter 2026 with site planning, logistics, procurement and documentation.
Schedule: Estimated 6 days (8hrs) total
3 days over Oct-Nov, 3 days over Feb-April
@ £250 per day between Oct-April
This will include at least 1 x site visit in Oct (festival to be held at Braziers Park, Oxfordshire)
On Site:
Assistance throughout the retreat and site management of the festival on the following dates:
Thursday 10th June 2027 – get in
Friday 11th June: Festival Build
Sat 12th June: Gathering Song Festival (for 160+)
Sunday 13th June : Conclusion, Egress and Festival
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Schedule: 3 x full days (12hrs), 1 x 1 2 days (6hrs) @
£350 per day
Total Estimated Fee: £2,725
As a team we have run two residential Festival Retreats in 2022 and 2023, serving 80 people each. In 2024, we organised a 3 city tour (Southampton, Leeds, London): 250+ participants, 22 artists; 4 concerts and 3 interactive live-looping Dance Parties. This event in 2027, will be new for us- Gathering Song Festival will be an immersive day-long outdoor festival of vocal improvisation that will follow on from the tried and tested retreat. The full event will comprise of two elements [this job role will be needed for the second, the FESTIVAL]:
1. RETREAT (5 Days CAP 80): In the days preceding the 1.5 day festival, we will hold a ticketed 5 day pre-festival retreat for 80 singers who want to explore the artform in a deeper way, replete with skill-building workshops, educational talks and participant-led offerings.
2. FESTIVAL (1.5 Day CAP: 200): A public event, it is open and accessible, allowing us to extend our offer to the wider public, alongside our existing group. Public will be able to choose their adventure, explore the outdoor musical offerings and participate as much as they want with the music-making, or simply savour the journey as an immersive experience. The festival offers overnight camping for festival-goers with a closing ceremony on Sunday
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have documented experience in producing small scale outdoor events for 200+ people. We are looking for a solutions based thinker; someone with strong organisational skills for the pre production phase, a working knowledge of health and safety aspects hands on practical site management experience for onsite.
Pre-event requirements:
Create and lead on the project plan in the pre production for the event.
Work with the event team to create all event documentation including but not limited to: event management, risk assessments, fire, waste, and traffic management plans.
Provide practical advice to the programming team regarding on site delivery and staffing.
Advise event team on infrastructure requirement, procurement, and associated costs.
Create a production schedule and volunteer schedule with clear assigned roles and responsibilities for the event
Be the point of contact for any contractor communications
Job Overview
- Job Title: Site Manager/ Producer
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Music
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 27 Sep 2026
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Location:
UK-wide
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