Producer/Developer

Job Description

germination is looking for a Producer/Developer to manage

the production of one of our flagship events – SHINE, the un-
conference for social entrepreneurs.

The job includes shaping and developing the un-conference format,

raising sponsorship and in-kind support, managing relationships with and
input from the founding partners, developing and delivering an
outstanding programme, selling tickets and developing the ‘must-be-
there’ event for up and coming social entrepreneurs in the UK.

Job Title: Producer/Developer

Purpose: To develop and produce SHINE – the un-conference for

social entrepreneurs in the UK. To build the partnerships,
funding base, audience, online community and brand of
SHINE in 2009 and to establish SHINE as a major event in the
social entrepreneurs’ calendar.

Responsible to: Director of Germination

Salary: initial fee of £10,000 + commission

Based: Shoreditch, East London

Terms: 9 month freelance contract

Potential for follow-on contract, based on delivery
Office or home based, flexible working environment
Regular team meetings
Support from core team + office/IT systems
Potential to increase fee on commission basis
The Project

SHINE is an annual event for new and emerging social entrepreneurs who
want to change the world through socially responsible business.

SHINE is currently the most unique event in the calendar for social
entrepreneurs – run using ideas from un-conferencing - where many-to-
many is richer than one-to-many, and where participants shape the
content. SHINE is the opposite of the ‘done-to’ event where the audience
is passive and the top table rules. SHINE is a marketplace of ideas,
funding, business advice and social concern where social entrepreneurs
can connect to network and hone their skills.

SHINE was first produced in 2008 and again in 2009. 35% of participants
in 2009 said it was the best social enterprise event they’d ever been to.

Our aim is for SHINE to be the event for social entrepreneurs from 2010
and beyond, and explore other opportunities including regional events.

To do this, we need to build on our sponsorship base, raise additional

income, attract more support from leading investors, business schools,
marketing agencies and consultancies, and develop our audience.

The Producer/Developer of SHINE will need to deliver all of the above, as

well as develop the un-conference format, and deliver a unique,
dynamic and sometimes anarchic event with exceptionally high
production values.

Specific Responsibilities

Raising sponsorship and managing sponsor relations

To raise sponsorship to an agreed target for SHINE’10, re-engaging
existing sponsors and securing new sponsors for SHINE’10. Raising money
will build on an established track record and comprehensive evaluation,
plus new ideas. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management
of relations with sponsors and for encouraging them to input more than
only money into the event’s success and future.

Budgeting
You will manage the overall budget for the event, ensuring the event
makes a profit and sponsors money is used wisely, and the optimum
event is delivered within budget. With support from the Director and
finance team.

Project management
Responsible for planning and overseeing how the project will work, using
our online tools including Basecamp and Salesforce. You will need to set
deadlines, agree sign off for key elements of the plan and manage the
delivery, including managing other germination staff and partners.

Event Management
You’ll be responsible for making sure the event is run to the highest un-
conference standards, including all the basics of a smooth front-of-house
operation, an outstanding venue, event design and excellent
programming. You will need to attract a team of ‘un-consultants’ to work
with you to run the event, and manage all of the team on the day.

Programming
You’ll oversee the programme for SHINE, including the co-created format
as well as partner content. We want to deepen and extend the content
for SHINE while continuing a radical and surprising agenda – your main
creative job will be delivering this – for example working out what the
Kaos Pilots will do this year.

Ticket Sales
SHINE’10 is an event for over 300 social entrepreneurs in central London in
May ’10. You will need to set the ticket price, market the event, reach
social entrepreneurs where other events don’t reach, and sell 300+
tickets. Most importantly, we are building a community of social
entrepreneurs who have something to give and gain from the main
event, and other initiatives we develop this year. With support from the
Marketing Manager.

Partnerships
You will liaise with, communicate, share information and generally keep
on board project partners which include sponsors, agencies (like What
If?!, Mother and the Social Leadership Programme), sector investors and
support agencies and people who can provide interesting content. Most
importantly, you’ll be the main contact with the founding partners –
UnLtd, School for Social Entreprenuers, the Hub and Ashoka.

Evaluation
You’ll outline what you think sponsors, media partners and others need
to know about the impact of SHINE and design the evaluation, make sure
its carried out and delivered on time. Working with an external evaluator
and the Director.

The Extras
SHINE is an exceptional event, created by some of the most innovative
and influential minds in social enterprise. Producing this event is a
chance to be creative, move beyond traditional formats, develop an
influential network and help to create the businesses of the future.

General Responsibilities

Teamwork: To work as part of a team and work with respect for others.
The Germination is a hard-working and ambitious, and we achieve more
than the sum of our parts by working together.

Promote and maintain the reputation of germination: The

company has a wide range of external stakeholders. All members of the
team are expected to uphold and contribute positively to this reputation
at all times.

Creative Excellence and Public Impact: We aim for all our work
to be excellent in terms of creativity and public interest. All members of
the team are expected to support this with ideas, careful thought and
excellent management.

Work in-line with germination policies: To work within our health

and safety, equal opportunities and child protection policies.

To Apply

Send us your CV and a letter (on no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing
why you would like to be the Producer/Developer of SHINE’10, what you
believe to be important about the project, the experience and attributes
you bring and how you think the SHINE’10 should build on its first 2 years.

Deadline: 5pm on Monday, 21st September.

E-mail to: info@germination.co.uk
Post to: germination @ First Floor, 133 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3BX.

Please provide an up to date e-mail address and phone number.

We will inform you by e-mail if your application is unsuccessful.
We will inform you by phone if you are shortlisted for interview.

Interviews: W/c 28th September (you must be available during this week)

Contract begins October 2009.

 Producer/Developer
Person Specification

germination is looking for a Producer/Developer to produce

SHINE’10 – the un-conference for social entrepreneurs.

The job includes developing and managing a successful event,

experimenting with the un-conference format, securing sponsors and
partnerships and helping to consider the future of the SHINE network.

Do you have the relevant skills, attributes and experience?

Skills, Abilities & Personal Attributes

Essential
You must be interested in social innovation and motivated by making a
difference.

You must know why you get out of bed in the morning and be a leader of
people and ideas.

You must like the idea of bringing people together for a common
purpose.

You will be creative and excited by experimenting.

You’ll also like to make things work, and be obsessed by getting the
details right for your audience.

You will be excited by the idea of social enterprise and of good business
linked to social change.
You’ll be able to persuade all kinds of people to get involved – from
business people, to brands, to academics, to civil servants, to leading
social entrepreneurs.

You can work with a distributed team and a range of partners, and be
the glue in between, keeping the project on track.

Desirable

Great if you have good web development and/or design skills.

You embrace new technologies and are interested in the new things the
web can help us do.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

You will have 3 years + of event production.

You will be able to prove you have excellent project management skills –
either by qualification or experience.
You will have a good track record in raising sponsorship or funding for
projects.
You will have experience in the creative and/or social sectors.

Desirable

Good contacts in the social enterprise sector.

Ideas for content that will help support the aspirations and skills
development of social entrepreneurs.
Experience in co-created, participation events.
Experience in managing budgets, invoices, receipts and petty cash.

Qualifications
It will help you to be:
Degree educated
Project Management trained