We’re recruiting for a Programmer!
The Mill is a small multi-art form venue with big ambitions. Situated in the North Oxfordshire market town of Banbury, it is the focus of cultural life as the only public arts and performance venue in the Cherwell District.
Our 237-seat theatre plays host to theatre, dance, comedy and music events which run alongside a packed creative learning and participation programme with a focus on both visual and performing arts.
Increasingly we are working outside of our building and in partnership with a wide range of organisations to ensure that all in our communities can experience the benefit of seeing and taking part in professionally led creative and cultural activities.
Having recently been successful in our application to become a National Portfolio Organisation for Arts Council England, the successful candidate will join our ambitious team at a hugely exciting time. This is an opportunity to play a key role to support the development of The Mill and secure its place as the cultural heart of the region for generations to come.
The Programmer will lead on the curation and administration of the live event programme and work closely with the Creative Director to support the strategic delivery of creative, financial and audience development objectives set out in The Mill’s Programme Framework and Audience Development Action Plan.
Post: Programmer (Live)
Reporting to: Creative Director
Contract: Permanent, 0.8FTE (32 hours per week – schedule to be discussed)
Salary: £24,135.90 (£30,169.88 FTE)
Holidays: 22 days per year FTE (17.5 days pro rata at 0.8FTE) plus public holidays
Place of work: The Mill Arts Centre plus occasional offsite meetings and events, optional hybrid working pattern available
JOB DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION FORM
Please see below for the full job description and application form:
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by sending the following to Emma Hiorns (emma.hiorns@themillartscentre.co.uk) by midday on Tuesday 26th August 2025:
- a completed application form
- a cover letter explaining your interest in the position
Interviews are scheduled to take place at The Mill on Thursday 4th & Monday 8th September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact emma.hiorns@themillartscentre.co.uk.
Good luck!
