Project & Funding Manager: Sector Expansion & Project Delivery in Bradford

Location: Calder Valley (Home-based initially, option to move to local office as company grows)

Hours: Flexible / Outcome-based (To be agreed). Part-Time candidates considered.

Basis: Open to PAYE, Freelance, or Contractor applications. This is not an entry level role.

Term: 6 months confirmed period with intention to extend to a permanent position.

Start Date: to be discussed but no later than June 2026.

The Company: The Production Training Company is an established provider of vocational training, with a track record of delivering expert content for industry leaders including the BBC, ITV, Netflix, and major funding bodies like ScreenSkills and The Production Guild of Great Britain.

We are currently pivoting to a "learner-led" digital model, building a subscription platform that allows freelancers to choose their own training on-demand, recognising that no two career paths result in the same knowledge gaps. The website (currently under construction) will be re-launched over the next few weeks and will be expanded over the next year to a full service. Alongside this, we are launching a series of books covering the production process.

The Role: Defined by You

I am looking for a Project & Funding Manager based in/within commuting distance from the Calder Valley to manage the funding and delivery of existing services and exploration of new opportunities. You do not need to be from the Film & TV industry or have a background in training or education; I value the lived workplace experience of someone from any industry including those with a charity, arts, corporate, educational, or civil service background.

This role is designed to be ultra-inclusive. I value your output over "presenteeism." Applicants will be offered the opportunity to have a hand in designing the manner in which they work including the hours and location. I hope that this approach will open the role up to a greater number of experienced and capable applicants who might otherwise find a more traditionally structured working week difficult to balance; and that might otherwise not apply.

While the role is currently home-based, it is a local partnership; we will meet in person regularly, and as the business expands, we plan to acquire physical premises in the area. Some attendance at meetings and during events will be required but even when offices are taken, I would be happy for the role to continue to include a considerable amount of home working if desired while welcoming more attendance where possible.

This is a growth role, intended to become a cornerstone position within the structure of the company. It will require a level of autonomy, self-management and entrepreneurial thinking. The role will report directly to the founder/MD.

Your focus will be:

• Funding & Tenders: Researching and coordinating the bidding for training tenders across multiple sectors. Also providing your own input into what projects should be applied for and why they would suit our brand.
• Project Management: Overseeing successful tenders, from marketing and recruitment to managing the logistical delivery of courses and events.
• Financial & Audit Management: Managing budgets, monitoring cashflow during live projects, and acting as the lead contact for fund managers during audits.
• Operational Scaling: Supporting the growth of our new subscription platform and book series including accreditation applications.

Skills and Requirements:

• A proven ability to self-manage your time and work to deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise based on your own judgment while still reporting up where appropriate.
• No specialist computer or technical skills are required, but a high level of computer literacy is needed for use of Microsoft tools, email, google docs & sheets.
• The ability to use social media to post and promote events is essential.
• Fundraising or procurement experience is desirable.

Remuneration: Annual Salary: To be reflective of experience and levels of responsibility/working hours we discuss and eventually agree.

When Applying: Please indicate if you are applying on a PAYE, Freelance, or Contractor basis. Candidates invited to interview will receive a short phone call to discuss the role requirements in more detail in advance of any interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please let us know in your application.