Venue Programmer - Bradford Theatres
Bradford Theatres Closing date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
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Job Summary
Job Description
The successful candidate will support the Programme Manager and Deputy General Manager in all aspects of the Programming department including drafting contracts, dealing with general event enquiries, diary management, general administrative and finance procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated person to develop their career and to assist in shaping the programming of the venues.
The successful candidate will be well organised, an excellent communicator and keen advocate of all forms of live entertainment.
They will be educated to A levels / Higher National Diploma / NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject (performing arts, event management, finance or business studies) and have programming, arts management or arts administration experience, preferably in an arts company, theatre or venue.
Job Requirements
The applicant is required to provide evidence of having previously spoken fluently to members of the public in order to meet the Advanced threshold level outlined under Special Knowledge above.
Experience of programming, arts management or arts administration, preferably in a large scale
company, theatre or arts venue.
Experience of negotiating with agents and promoters or clear evidence of transferrable negotiation skills from another field.
Job Responsibilities
To plan, administrate and co-ordinate Bradford Theatres programme of events, working with to the Programme Manager and Deputy General Manager.
To build strong relationships with producers and agencies, actively promoting Bradford Theatres venues as a first choice for potential visiting managers.
To liaise with visiting managements, artistes and hirers on booking arrangements, contracts and pricing and to ensure dissemination of information to all relevant personnel within Bradford Theatres for the effective delivery of the programme
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Venue Programmer - Bradford Theatres
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026
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Location:
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Job: Venue Programmer - Bradford Theatres
Job: Venue Programmer - Bradford Theatres
Organisation: Bradford Theatres
Postcode: BD1 2JT
How to Apply
To apply, please register and log in to the Bradford Council Jobs portal https://jobs.bradford.gov.uk
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Richard Batterby on 01274 432375 or email [email protected]
Application deadline: Monday 6 April 2026 23.59
- Contact name: Richard Batterby
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Bradford Theatres
Group of receiving venues including the Alhambra Theatre, the Alhambra Studio, St George's Hall and the Kings Hall & Winter Garden. The venues have a wide ranging programme including musicals, pantomime, opera, drama, contemporary dance, ballet, comedy, spoken word and music of all kinds, with visitor numbers of approx 400,000 pa.