Join the Bristol Nights Advisory Board

The Bristol @ Night Panel was set up in 2018 and was a vital lifeline for night-time businesses during the pandemic. Since the appointment of Bristol’s first night-time advisor in 2021, Bristol Nights has established city-wide safety campaigns such as Bristol Rules, Stop Spiking, Anti-Sexual Harassment Training and the launch of a Women’s Safety Charter.

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The Panel has been an invaluable example of how people leading nightlife can unite to solve issues that affect the industry and wider population.  

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As we look to the future, some of the themes we intend to explore include:

·       Sustainability and Climate Action

·       Harm Reduction (Drugs and Alcohol)

·       Skills and Training

·       Access and Inclusion

·       Mental Health for Night-time Workers

·       Economic Development

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Bristol’s vibrant Night-Time economy is a diverse community of independent businesses, talented artists, innovative promoters, family pubs, fine dining chefs and pop-up street food. We represent all businesses who operate between 6pm-6am, provide over 30% of the city’s jobs, and countless audience experiences - both to the local population and through the tourism economy.

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Bristol Nights is looking for strategic thinkers from across the nightlife landscape.

How to Apply

Please submit your Expressions of Interest on this online form  https://forms.office.com/r/QztLBTLm5Z

·       250-300 word expressions of interest

·       We will accept video applications via private link, please keep these to no more than 3 minutes

The applications received are being overseen by a panel including Bristol City Council specialists, the Night Time Economy Advisor and an independent sector expert.

Applications opened on Monday 22nd August 2022.

Due to respecting the national period of mourning for Her Majesty The Queen, the deadline for applications has been extended to Monday 26th September 2022 for expressions of interest to join our advisory panel.

What We’re Looking For

• People with expertise in building key skills, particularly for night time workers, creative industries, and hospitality.
• People who represent the functions of night time governance e.g. licencing, planning, commercial property or urban design.
• Industry leaders in Bristol Night Time Economy, e.g. hospitality, promoters, venues, artists, festivals, security (SIA), visitor economy, supply chain.
• Organisations that are champions for sector specific support for inclusion and access, diversity, night time safety, and sustainability.
• Members of existing networks connected to the economy.
• Charitable organisations and the social economy (e.g. social enterprises) working to support people in the night time economy.  

We welcome applicants from across the night time economy spectrum, particularly those with a wealth of experience within the sector, passion and determination to foster a collaborative mindset to expand the night time offer.

We will ensure that the panel’s membership is as diverse as possible, so its members can bring views from a range of the city’s communities.  We are keen to strive for gender equality on the panel and to encourage applications from people with knowledge, skills, and/or experience of the following groups that risk being under-represented:

• Black and minority ethnic communities
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• Disabled people ; and/or
• Young professionals under the age of 30

As panel members will be responsible for its success, candidates must demonstrate an ability and willingness to work collaboratively.

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