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We’re looking for an
Events Producer!

The application deadline for this role has now passed.


All applicants will be contacted in due course.

Help us bring a range of fun and experimental literary activities to the people of Exeter and Devon! You will be responsible for producing and co-producing stakeholder and public events including our large annual Book Market in June, an author gathering in the spring, an experiential private stakeholder event in October, and other one-off events as needed.

You’re someone who is actively engaged in your community, passionate about building local connections, and you have a strong sense of where young professionals and diverse audiences like to spend their free time. The Events Producer will play a crucial role in expanding the reach of ExCoL’s charitable work by:

  • Working with the Executive Director, Public Programmes Manager, Communications Associate, and/or trustees to establish a vision for events

  • Ensuring event production, staffing/volunteers, and revenue requirements are delivered to a high quality and to agreed timescales and budget

  • Handling venue bookings, coordinating drayage, and sourcing any necessary equipment and materials

  • Coordinating with the Communications Associate to ensure information for marketing campaigns are underway far in advance

  • Prioritising attendee experience at every aspect of an event

  • Completing production itineraries and risk assessments

  • Creating and updating multiple spreadsheets to keep track of details

  • Being present onsite during the events to manage logistics, participate in set-up and

    breakdown, and, where applicable, coordinate staff and volunteer support

  • Proactively troubleshooting and planning for problems that may arise

  • Completing an event debrief to communicate to the team what went well and what learnings

    to bring to the next event

  • Fee: £200-£300 per day depending on experience.

  • Contract: Temporary and part-time until the end of October, with the possibility of a contract extension. The role will average approximately 1-2 days per week, more during the larger events (such as the Book Market in June).

  • Location: On location/hybrid. You must be available to work in Exeter as needed, particularly in the lead up and during events, some of which may take place during evenings and weekends.

  • Application deadline: 5pm on Monday March 17th

  • Interviews: w/c March 24th

  • Start date: w/c March 31st

We’re seeking a Fundraising Consultant!

Exeter City of Literature is seeking a fundraising consultant. You will be responsible for identifying multi-year grants and submitting applications. We’re a small team with big ambitions, and an essential part of our future growth is the recruitment of a
Fundraising Consultant!

The application deadline for this role has now passed.


All applicants will be contacted in due course.

You’re someone who is proficient in fundraising for charities with proven success in obtaining grants from trusts and foundations, with adept research and writing skills to build a compelling case for support for an arts charity. You have strong knowledge of the cultural sector and arts charities in England, and are a proactive relationship-builder with stellar negotiation skills with an existing network of relationships with trusts and foundations. The Fundraising Consultant will play a crucial role in expanding the reach of ExCoL’s charitable work by:

  • Identifying and approaching trusts & foundations, and depending on capacity/ experience, corporate sponsors

  • Developing relationships with the above

  • Conducting research and writing high-quality funding proposals to trusts and foundations in line with their requirements

  • Preparing budgets for proposals

  • Helping ExCoL develop its fundraising narrative to better engage potential funders and donors

  • Updating our fundraising record-keeping

  • Presenting updates to the Board of Trustees

  • Fee: Please include your fee requirements in your cover letter.

  • Contract: 1-year contract (with potential for flexibility), approximately 1-3 days per week depending on your availability and scope of work.

  • Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Exeter. Desk space is available at Exeter City of Literature office located at Exeter Phoenix

  • Responsible to: Executive Director and the Chair of the Finance & Fundraising Committee

  • Application deadline: 5pm on Monday March 24th

  • Interviews: w/c March 31st

For the full job description, skills needed, and how to apply, please click on the button below. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please email hello@exetercityofliterature.com.