PROPEL: Assistant Venue Programmer placement with Bradford 2025

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Being part of the Venues Programming team – curating and selecting events for both spaces
• Liaising with artists and companies over engagement dates, performances and fees
• Gathering and collating information about events and sharing this with relevant Bradford 2025 teams and departments
• Reaching out to artists, promoters and companies to broker new relationships and opportunities
• Working closely with Events Managers, Technical/Production team and Venues Programme Coordinator to plan the delivery and smooth running of events
• Supporting the Venues Programme Coordinator in arranging national and international travel, accommodation and hospitality

Bradford 2025 is staffed by a growing team of almost 100 people. You will be part of the Programme Team, who are leading on producing the programme.

The venue-specific team will consist of:

• Venue Programme Producer
• Venue Programme Coordinator
• 2 x Venue Events & Operations Managers
• 2 x Venue Technical Managers

You will work 40 days over the following schedule:

• 6 January – 9 February
  2 days per week (Tuesdays and either Mondays or Wednesdays to suit the candidate)
• 10 February to 23 March
  2 days per week (Tuesdays and another day to be agreed) The Meanwhile venue will open so some out-of-hours work is expected.
• 24 March 17 April
  3 days per week
  (Days to be agreed) Beacon will open so some out-of-hours and in-venue work is expected
• 14 April – 4 May
  2 days per week
  (Days to be agreed) Beacon will be open so some out-of-hours and in-venue work is expected.

• One additional day to be worked flexibly across the placement plus one day for evaluation
  (to be agreed between placement and host)

Bradford 2025 operates a combination of office-based and home working and are happy to be flexible and accommodate some home working to meet the needs of the candidate – but it is expected almost all of the days will be in the office or onsite.

Bradford 2025 operates ‘hot desking’ in their offices; therefore all the team work on different desks when they are in and are asked not to leave anything on the desks when they leave (a locker can be provided).

Once the venues are open it is expected that the working location will be split between the Bradford 2025 office and the venues. There will be evening and weekend work required to attend and support the delivery of events.

The Bradford 2025 office is fully accessible. 

Both the venues will be fully accessible and will have accessible toilet facilities.  However, during the build/ development phase, there may be some barriers around physical access – but we will work with you to understand your needs and ensure this is in place before you are asked to go onsite. 

Areas of the parks where Beacon will be located are over grass and uneven ground.

No heavy lifting is involved.

• You have a demonstrable connection to Bradford
• You will be 18 years old or over when the placement starts
• You are committed to pursuing a career in producing
• You are proactive and eager to learn and make the most of this opportunity
• You are ready to get involved and get hands-on as part of the host organisation’s team
• You are organised with your time and able to follow instructions 
• You have good admin skills and can use email, Microsoft Word and Excel
• You can fully commit to this opportunity and are available for the key dates listed on the host page (if you can do the majority but there are a couple of dates that you can’t do, please speak to us as there may be some flexibility in these cases)

If you wish, you can apply for a placement with multiple organisations but you will only be selected for and offered a place with one. Please be aware that the individual placements will be recruiting at different times.

To make your application, please complete the online application form linked below. You are required to upload a copy of your CV to the application form so please have this ready beforehand. To help you prepare your application in advance, you can see the application questions in the next section.

If you require any access support for this application process, please email us at hello@bdproducinghub.co.uk

The selection process is as follows:

• If your application is shortlisted, you will be interviewed by the host organisation and BPH together – the interview will last no more than 60 minutes and we will keep this as relaxed as possible
• If you are offered a placement, you’ll have a kick-off meeting with BPH and the host organisation to confirm dates and the placement details
• BPH will issue you with a freelance contract and confirm how and when your fee will be paid
• The host organisation will contact you to arrange the welcome and induction process

If you have any questions about this placement opportunity, please email us at hello@bdproducinghub.co.uk

To help you prepare your application in advance, the questions in the application form are as follows:

• What is your full postcode?
  I.e. BD1 3HT
• What is your connection to Bradford?
• Please tell us about any support or access needs we need to consider when communicating with you and for you to be able to undertake this placement.
  You will also be able to upload an access rider if you have one
• Please tell us any dates listed in the call-out that you cannot do or any other details about your availability.
• Are you available for the advertised interview date?
• Have you completed any producer or production management training with Bradford Producing Hub?
  This is not essential for this placement, just handy for us to know.
• What was the name of the training and when did you complete it?
  Rough months and years are fine.
• Tell us a bit about you and your professional experience and training
  Around 2-3 paragraphs is fine
• What attracted you to this placement and in what ways do you think it will benefit you? Why is this the right time for you?
  Around 1-2 paragraphs is fine
• What do you think you would bring to the role?
  This could be things like your skills, passion, ideas or general attitude and approach to work.
  Around 1-2 paragraphs is fine.
• Do you have any links you would like to share with us, such as to your website, LinkedIn, or examples of your work or projects you have been involved in?
  Don’t worry if not, this isn’t required.
• Is there anything else you want to tell us to support your application?
• Please upload a copy of your CV

You will have a senior contact at your host organisation who will provide support and supervise you during your placement. You will also have regular support and check-ins from BPH who can provide independent guidance and mentoring.