Hi, I'm Joanna Chivers, an experienced project manager, writer, and educator with a strong background in arts and publishing. I have been delivering content programmes for clients across arts and education for over a decade, producing events, managing stakeholders, and creating engaging educational content. I also enjoy designing workshops and facilitating programs that make a positive impact. I am passionate about combining creativity with clear communication, whether it's through producing theatre shows, developing school curriculums, or managing extracurricular drama programs. I take pride in fostering partnerships and supporting young writers and students to reach their potential.

Joanna Chivers

Hi, I'm Joanna Chivers, an experienced project manager, writer, and educator with a strong background in arts and publishing. I have been delivering content programmes for clients across arts and education for over a decade, producing events, managing stakeholders, and creating engaging educational content. I also enjoy designing workshops and facilitating programs that make a positive impact. I am passionate about combining creativity with clear communication, whether it's through producing theatre shows, developing school curriculums, or managing extracurricular drama programs. I take pride in fostering partnerships and supporting young writers and students to reach their potential.

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Hi, I’m Joanna Chivers, an experienced project manager, writer, and educator with a strong background in arts and publishing. I have been delivering content programmes for clients across arts and education for over a decade, producing events, managing stakeholders, and creating engaging educational content. I also enjoy designing workshops and facilitating programs that make a positive impact.

I am passionate about combining creativity with clear communication, whether it’s through producing theatre shows, developing school curriculums, or managing extracurricular drama programs. I take pride in fostering partnerships and supporting young writers and students to reach their potential.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Project Manager (Freelance)
July 1, 2009 - Present
Delivering multi-strand content programmes for a portfolio of clients across arts and education sectors. Producing events from commission to delivery, including schedules, budgets, and project plans. Coordinating marketing strategies and production requirements independently and with stakeholders. Produced and directed theatre shows, secured funding and managed venue partnerships. Created educational workshops, curriculum plans, and school outreach programs tailored to SEN requirements. Managed extra-curricular programs including holiday revision camps and drama programs and built partnerships with local drama schools.
English, Drama and PSHE Teacher at Frome Community College
September 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Planning and executing English, Drama and PSHE lessons tailored to class needs balancing creative content with assessment objectives. Produced original educational resources aligned with national guidelines and managed extracurricular drama program with student-led performances supporting Young Playwriters initiative. Contributed to providing a safe environment maintaining behaviour policy and liaising with parents and students.
Publishing Executive at BBC Audiobooks
August 1, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Managed digital product output, pitched new product ideas and liaised with Editorial, Marketing and Production departments ensuring products met rights and release criteria.
Assistant Production Editor at Oxford University Press
January 1, 2007 - July 31, 2025
Produced a list of approximately 150 reprints and updated editions from delivery to release and supported administrative running of the department.
Conference Development Assistant at Jordans Ltd
September 1, 2004 - July 31, 2025
Planned and operated legal training events from commission to day of event including marketing, speaker relations, support materials and delegate interaction.

Education

PGDip at Oxford Brookes
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
BA at Exeter University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002
A Levels at Churchill School
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1999
GCSE at Churchill School
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Springboard Director Training
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Scholarship Placement Acting
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
DBS Checked
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other