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Conference Producer, Bradford Cultural Voice Forum

  •  Yorkshire
  •  Â£40k-50k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes May 2, 2025
  •  Kelly Hamilton
  •  hello@bradfordculturalvoiceforum.com
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Description

Job Summary

Looking for a skilled Conference Producer to design and deliver a major cultural conference in early 2026 as part of The Bradford Way. This event will celebrate Bradford’s creative sector post City of Culture and help shape the next chapter. Remuneration: £10,800 (£225 per day for 48 days of work).

Job Description

Contract Type: Freelance

Contract Period: 48 days worked between June 2025 - March 2026

Remuneration: £10,800 (£225 per day for 48 days of work)

The Bradford Way Consortium is seeking a skilled Conference Producer to design and deliver a 2 day conference taking place in early 2026 (between January to March 2026, exact date TBC) in Bradford, at Bradford Arts Centre. The main objective of the conference is to celebrate Bradford's growing cultural sector and creative communities, following our UK City of Culture year.

About The Bradford Way Consortium

The Bradford Way is a strategic investment programme in Bradford supported by Arts Council England's Place Partnership fund. A new consortium consisting of Bradford Cultural Voice Forum, Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Bradford Producing Hub and The Leap have come together to create a sustainable, joined-up infrastructure that supports Bradford's diverse artists and community-led arts and culture. This two-year intervention directly responds to needs, improves collaboration and provision, and grows our diverse ecology for the City of Culture year and the long-term.

Conference Objectives

  • To bring together a wide range of stakeholders, artists, facilitators and participants from the UK City of Culture year and the broader cultural sector.
  • To attract a significant number of attendees, including local creatives and freelancers, funders, policymakers, and cultural organisations
  • To showcase the successes, and reflect on initial lessons learned, during the UK City of Culture year.
  • To activate the legacy of Bradford 2025 and reset the Bradford cultural sector for an ongoing successful future, informed by existing legacy planning and a new sector Needs Analysis report conducted by The Bradford Way partnership.
  • To create opportunities for networking and reconnection between the Bradford cultural sector, funders and cultural stakeholders, through a range of sessions and activities across the day and evening.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver engaging conference content, including keynotes, panels, and workshops aligned with key objectives.
  • Manage and oversee the conference budget covering production, venue, staffing, technical, and delivery costs.
  • Coordinate all logistics such as venue bookings, catering arrangements, and technical support.
  • Ensure inclusivity and accessibility by providing BSL interpreters, quiet spaces, and diverse attendee accommodations.
  • Create and execute a successful marketing strategy to attract target audiences.
  • Organise ancillary events, networking opportunities, and social gatherings to enhance attendee engagement.
  • Negotiate effectively to secure high-quality speakers, reliable vendors, and potential sponsorship partnerships.
  • Develop and administer efficient systems to monitor progress, manage communications, and ensure smooth delivery of all event elements.

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How to Apply

Please submit:
• A cover letter outlining relevant experience.
• A brief portfolio or CV, including previous conference/event delivery.
• A minimum of two recent references from past clients or partners.

If you prefer, you can submit your application as a 2 to 3 minute video instead of a written cover letter. Just make sure your video covers your relevant experience and why you're interested in the role.

Please email your application to: [email protected]

We’re committed to making this opportunity as accessible as possible. If you require any alternative formats or adjustments to the application process, please don’t hesitate to email us and we’ll be happy to accommodate.

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