Stage Manager, Bradford Literature Festival

Freelance Work
Variable hours between 23rd June – 3rd July 2022 
Up to 4 hours - £75
Up to 8 Hours - £150
Additional hours after 8 hours - £14 p/h

Under the direction of the Operations & Production Manager, the Stage Manager will: 

Work in conjunction with the venue team, including Venue Manager, Tech Manager and volunteers.

Positively represent the festival by delivering excellent service to speakers and attendees alike. 

Brief guests as necessary to the structure and timing of their events. 

Check the stage is set up correctly as per the specifications of the festival marketing team. 

Allocate and manage volunteer roles on site. 

Ensure events run on time and are turned around promptly. Discretion is needed.

Introduce events in a professional manner and announce any necessary venue safety procedures - this will involve speaking on stage in front of a full audience.

Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

Take initiative to resolve issues, and appropriately pass on any issues that can’t be resolved to the core festival team. 

Accurately collate audience data for event reporting purposes.

Work with and assist the core festival team as required.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please send your CV along with a covering letter responding to the job description, to jobs@bradfordliteraturefestival, explaining: 

Why this opportunity interests you (up to 300 words). 

Your relevant experience (including if you have worked for the Festival in previous years) 

What skills and qualities you can bring to Bradford Literature Festival. 

Your educational qualifications. 

Your full contact details (including any relevant web links). 

When we can best contact you. 

They may need names and contact details of 2 referees that will be available to be contacted (at least one must be a recent employer). 

Dates that you are available between 23rd June & 3rd July 

 Please note that given anticipated demand, they can ONLY respond to those they invite for interview.