Development Producer (deaf, disabled and neurodivergent focus)

Without Walls


Job Summary

Without Walls are looking for a development producer (deaf, disabled and neurodivergent focus) to join our team. Please note, Without Walls are also recruiting for a development producer role (global majority focus).

Job Description

The key responsibility for the development producer (deaf, disabled and neurodivergent focus) is to act as the Without Wall access-lead, dismantling structural barriers for DDN artists, implementing anti-ableism practices, and providing specialist guidance to embed access into the creative fabric of outdoor arts.

Job title: Development Producer (Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Focus)
Duration: Permanent
Salary range: £6,400 (FTE £32,000)
Hours of work: Part-time, 1 day a week (0.2 FTE)
Based: Hybrid. If Manchester-based or close to Manchester, desk space can be provided Some in-person attendance at Without Walls activities will be required, including festivals, meetings and network events.
Reports to: Head of Programme

Job Requirements

We don’t necessarily expect applicants to tick every box below. Lived experience and a genuine commitment to change matter as much as formal credentials. Successful applicants are likely to have experience or knowledge in the following areas:

Proven knowledge of, and commitment to, access, accessibility and inclusive practice, with specific expertise relating to Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent artists and audiences. Personal lived experience of disability or neurodivergence is welcomed.
An understanding of the outdoor arts sector in England, including its commissioning structures, festivals and development pathways. This might be from a practice, production or development background.
Experience of providing professional access advice, consultancy or mentoring to artists or creative organisations, ideally within a live events or outdoor arts context.
Experience of planning and delivering training sessions on access or inclusion, whether for individual practitioners or organisations.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Development Producer (deaf, disabled and neurodivergent focus)
  • Salary: Under £10K
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 27 May 2026

  • Location:

    North West

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