Apprenticeships: Programme & Engagement, Audiences, Operations

Bradford is the UK’s youngest city – and we’re determined to provide opportunities for young people from across the district to be part of Bradford 2025, including the chance to start your careers through a variety of Apprenticeship opportunities.

We are delighted to announce the first five apprenticeships across our organisation – with roles across our Programme & Engagement, Audiences and Operations teams. Details of each role can be found below.

We’ll be advertising further apprenticeship opportunities later in spring/summer 2024, alongside 10 paid traineeship roles as part of our forthcoming Young Creatives programme.

All of our apprenticeships are being delivered in partnership with Access Creative College, and have been made possible by the kind support of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. 

To be eligible, you must be over 18 and have two or more GCSEs, including English and Maths (or hold equivalent qualifications). 

To apply for any of the below roles, please email a CV and covering letter to [email protected] by the relevant deadline.

Apprentice Programme Assistant – Programme & Engagement (x 2)

• Salary: £22,000 per year
• Length of apprenticeship: 15 months

You’ll be part of the team that is leading on the development and delivery of the artistic and cultural content of Bradford 2025. It will include a huge range of projects, events and activities – from exhibitions and theatre shows to TV and radio broadcasts, food art to large-scale spectacles. We’re working with artists, communities and the local sector to make sure we’re presenting a really enjoyable and exciting programme that’s relevant to Bradford, taking place in different spaces right across the district and stretching right across the year.

As well as working within the Programme team, you’ll be working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Cultural Learning and Participation.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Tuesday 12 March 2024, with interviews taking place on Friday 22 March 2024.

Apprentice Marketing Assistant – Audiences (x 2)

• Salary: £22,000 per year
• Length of apprenticeship: 18 months

You’ll be part of our Audiences team, which is responsible for how we engage with people externally – including marketing, social media, our website,  ticketing and public relations (PR). Our Audiences team works really collaboratively, and we’re all working towards the end goal of delivering an amazing year of events for our district and beyond. This is a fast-paced and energetic environment, where the team will work together to deliver the best experience for our audience.

As well as working within our Audiences team, you’ll be working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Multi-Channel Marketing.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Saturday 16 March 2024, with interviews taking place on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 March 2024.

Apprentice Operations Assistant – Operations (x 1)

• Salary: £22,000 per year
• Length of apprenticeship: 18 months

The Operations team has a varied remit – from issuing access passes, helping host events in the office and making sure the tea and coffee are well stocked to helping set up IT equipment and ensuring the office is safe. Working closely with the existing Operations Assistants, no two days will be the same. You’ll work on a rota of early and late shifts between the hours of 8am and 6pm, and there may be times where you’ll open/close the office. If you like the idea of a varied role, working with a friendly team and are passionate about people, then we think this apprenticeship is for you.

As well as working within our Operations team, you’ll be working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 18 March 2024, with interviews taking place on Thursday 28 March.

There are also a number of opportunities to find out more about the roles before you apply.

Friday 8 March 2024, 10–11am – Online Bradford 2025 Apprenticeships information session (on Zoom) 
A chance to hear more information about these apprenticeship roles and how to apply, including the opportunity to hear from members of the Programme, Audiences and Operations teams with whom you’d be working. To reserve a space, please fill in this online form. This session will also be recorded and uploaded to this page.

Monday 11 March 2024, 3.30–5.30pm – In-person Bradford 2025 Apprenticeships information session (Bradford 2025 office, City Park, Bradford BD1 1SD)
A chance to meet members of the Programme, Audiences and Operations teams and to hear more about these apprenticeships and how to apply – plus other forthcoming opportunities for young people. Places are limited – to book, please fill in this online form, notifying us of any accessibility needs that you may have. Drinks will be provided for those who are able to join us. This session takes place in the late afternoon in order to align with Iftar times.

If you have any other questions, please email [email protected].