Jobs & Call-outs
We are a small core team of employees that expands as projects require.
Our staff work predominantly from home for computer-based work, coming together for meetings and practical delivery as required.
Many of our projects require artists, producers, workshop leaders, designers and other freelance contractors to support us in delivering our work. Here we advertise any of our open calls to creatives for project-based roles.
Youth Engagement Producer (freelance)
Bedford Creative Arts (BCA) is seeking to recruit a Youth Engagement Producer to design, plan and deliver high quality creative opportunities for young people in Bedfordshire. As Bedford is about to embark on its biggest challenge with becoming the home of Universal Destinations & Events, we want to ensure that the voices and needs of young people are not lost during this pivotal moment in the town’s history and that art & culture play a key role in helping them flourish.
The Youth Engagement Producer is a new and exciting role for BCA. You will work closely with the core team to deliver meaningful engagement that develops skills, confidence and showcases potential careers in the creative sector. You will be responsible for delivering our current projects designed for young people, as well as looking for future opportunities which will feed into BCA’s long-term vision. Our youth engagement projects include working with different artists, schools and non-conventional youth settings and environments.
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.
For more details and how to apply, please read the full Youth Engagement Producer brief.
Applications process
The application deadline is 12pm on 10th April 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 20th April.
Please submit applications to: office@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk
Candidates wishing to apply should submit:
- 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.
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.
For informal enquiries, please email Bex Foskett at Bexf@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk or call 01234 818670.
Creative Interventions Producer (freelance)
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.
For more details and how to apply, please read the full Creative Interventions Producer brief.
Applications process
The application deadline is 12pm on 10th April 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 27th April.
Please submit applications to: office@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk
Candidates wishing to apply should submit:
- 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.
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.
For informal enquiries, please email Bex Foskett at Bexf@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk or call 01234 818670.
Work with us
We encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills, and stories to join us and develop our working practice.
We are especially keen to hear from people that will diversify our existing staff team and reflect the diverse communities in which we work. You can read about our current vacancies on this page.
We also operate a Talent Bank of individuals interested in working with us. If there isn’t an opportunity for you now, but you’d like us to bear you in mind for the future, get in touch and introduce yourself at office@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk
If you are a creative who would like to be considered for future calls and want to introduce yourself or your work, feel free to reach out to us and tell us about yourself at info@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk.
Find out more about us on our team page.