Bedford Creative Arts (BCA) is seeking to appoint a Creative Interventions Producer to lead the development and delivery of creative commissions that respond to specific needs in the Bedfordshire community. Working closely with the core team, the Creative Interventions Producer will design and deliver meaningful engagement with local groups while contributing to the skills development and support of Bedford's creative practitioners. The Creative Interventions Producer will manage BCA's current community focused projects and help identify future opportunities for collaboration and creative growth including initiatives with local businesses, prisons, healthcare settings and charities in Bedford and beyond. In addition, the role will involve attending and hosting networking events for the local creative community which will enhance skill development, boost confidence and may lead to potential artistic commissions. This is a fixed-term post while we explore funding opportunities to allow us to take this strand of our work, and potentially this role, into the future. This contract is expected to be delivered over a 6-month time period with a suggested working pattern of 1 day a week. April 2026 - post holder appointed The anticipated fee for this work is between £4,000 - £5,000 depending on the level of experience & freelance rate applied based on an expectation of approx. 15-25 days' work (9am to 5pm standard day). Reasonable travel expenses agreed in advance will be provided. For more details and how to apply, please read the full Creative Interventions Producer brief. - Experience of producing projects that work with creatives & communities Additional requirements listed in brief - Be producing lead for existing projects and support their delivery. The application deadline is 12pm on 10th April 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 27th April. Please submit applications to: [email protected] Candidates wishing to apply should submit: If preferred, candidates are welcome to supply this information in video or audio format (no longer than 5 minutes, please). Should you need any other help to apply, please contact us to discuss how we can support your application.Job Summary
Job Description
April 2026 - August 2026 - research and delivery of current programme
September 2026 - Completion of contract and submission of programme proposal.Job Requirements
- Experience or understanding of the current challenges that creatives & community organisations face.
- Experience in facilitating workshops & creative discussions groups & individuals.
- Knowledge of potential partnerships, organisations or opportunities available to creative people in Bedford.
- Experience in strategic thinking in order to create long term objectives
- Ability to work co-operatively as part of a small team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate strong & versatile communication skills
- Knowledge & experience of using a broad range of IT in the workplace
- Ability to relate to & work well with people from all demographic backgrounds.
- Self-motivated & enthusiastic about your work.
- Ability to work on your own initiative.
- Display good attention to detail.
- Have a good track record for attendance and timekeepingJob Responsibilities
- Represent BCA within the Bedford Cultural Partnership alongside the Director.
- Collaborate with Senior Management Team to identify and map future opportunities.
- Assist with the development of future projects.
- Attend networking events across the Borough that may provide opportunities for conversation and collaboration.
- Audit existing networks and skills programmes that currently exist in Bedfordshire and explore how BCA's work can develop in this area.
- Research further the needs of communities in need and local creative community.
- Design a one-year programme proposal which proposes high quality artistic interventions for communities of need in Bedfordshire. This programme will need to align with the needs identified by the post-holder and feed into our Business Plan. Useful Links
How to Apply
- A CV (description of relevant work history and any relevant training, learning and skills)
- A letter or email (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why they would like the role and why they have the relevant experience and skills to deliver the brief
- Itemised quotation for their fee including the number of days anticipated to complete the work, daily rate applied and any anticipated expenses.