Call for Consultant: Business Modelling & Market Research

Call for Consultant: Business Modelling & Market Research
Organisation: West Yorkshire Print Workshop (WYPW)
Project: BluePRINT – creating a centre of excellence for printmaking
Fee: £5,000 (inclusive of VAT)
Location: Mirfield / West Yorkshire (in-person & virtual sessions)
Deadline: 9am, Monday 9 March 2026 

West Yorkshire Print Workshop (WYPW) is seeking an experienced arts consultant to lead a programme of business model review and market research as part of BluePRINT, a project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This consultancy is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of WYPW, ensuring our business model is resilient, artist-centred, and future-focused. 

About the role: 

  • Critically review WYPW’s current business model, including income streams, costs, risks, and opportunities. 
  • Design and deliver market research, engaging artists, participants, partners, and stakeholders across West Yorkshire. 
  • Provide evidence-based strategic advice and options for future business models and organisational growth. 

Who we are looking for: 

  • Experienced arts or cultural consultant with expertise in business modelling and strategic planning. 
  • Knowledge of visual arts, artist studios, printmaking, or production-based organisations. 
  • Skilled in market research, stakeholder consultation, and board-level engagement. 
  • Committed to inclusive and participatory processes. 

Outputs: 

  • Appraisal of WYPW’s current business model. 
  • Evidence-based market research findings. 
  • Business Model and Financial Options Paper. 
  • Recommendations to guide WYPW’s future planning and funding applications. 

How to Apply:
Submit a brief expression of interest (with one example of a relevant project) and a short CV (maximum 4 pages) to Natalie Rudd, Director:
Email: natalie@wypw.org
Deadline: 9am, Monday 9 March 2026 

For an informal chat about this opportunity, please email natalie@wypw.org 

Download the full brief (PDF) for detailed information about the scope, person specification and application process: Consultancy Brief Business Modelling and Market Research

Please also fill in the Equal Opportunities form and submit along with your application: WYPW Equal opportunities monitoring form