Freelance opportunity
Bradford 2025 is searching for freelance Duty Event Managers to join our freelance database.
The Bradford 2025 Production Team is looking to hear from Bradford/West Yorkshire-based freelance Duty Event and FOH Managers interested in freelance opportunities throughout the year.
We are particularly looking for Duty Gallery Invigilators to support a range of long-running temporary art exhibitions.
Key Skillset
* Venue, Museum & Gallery, and Site management experience, especially in temporary spaces
* Experience in event front of house, invigilation, visitor experience, or similar roles
* Volunteer management skills
* Venue liaison experience
* Contractor management, notably security and stewarding
* Knowledge of health and safety measures
* Stakeholder engagement, including project partners
* Understanding of safeguarding implications
* Box-office experience (preferred)
* Crowd management experience (preferred)
Scope Of Work
The projects requiring freelance Duty Event Management will vary in format, scale, artform, and shift lengths.
The scope of each project may include, but is not limited to:
* Overseeing the safe and efficient running of public events and exhibitions in both permanent and temporary venues, acting as the point of contact throughout
* Participating in event team briefings, including security, stewarding, volunteers, and other partners
* General cleaning and maintenance of exhibition and installation spaces
* Managing contractors, staff, and volunteers on-site
* Engaging with audiences professionally and knowledgeably
* Implementing accessible elements, such as setting up Relaxed Spaces where applicable
* Handling keyholding duties where necessary
* Managing health and safety protocols based on risk assessments
* Conducting checks on temporary structures or electrical items, where applicable
* Overseeing installation of site dressing, approved by Bradford 2025
* Monitoring venue capacity and managing public evacuation procedures
* Completing event reports after each session
* Participating in required training
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All colleagues and volunteers must share this commitment. This role may involve contact with vulnerable groups, and employment will be contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a DBS certificate, employment references, and character references.
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