UK amusements trade association BACTA has promoted Simon “Brad" Bradbury to the newly created post of head of social responsibility and compliance.
Bradbury, who joined BACTA in 2014 serving as regional compliance officer covering the midlands, north west, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire regions, will succeed Phil Silver, head of compliance, who retires on November 23, closing a three-decade span working with the association.
John White, chief executive at BACTA, said the creation of the position reflects the central importance that the association places on ensuring that social responsibility is “the dominant culture within our member organisations.”
“It is also very important that the transition is a seamless one and that we uphold the very high standards that Phil has helped to maintain. In these respects Brad is an ideal appointment for BACTA and its members and I look forward to working alongside him in this incredibly important role," he added.
Bradbury, who enjoyed a successful career with the police force, retiring from the West Midlands Constabulary as an inspector in 2013, said: “During the last three years I have developed great respect for the work of BACTA as an effective and progressive organisation and a close affinity with members in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
"My new, expanded role will put me in contact with BACTA members throughout the country and I look forward to building the same calibre of relationships that will help reflect the industry’s commitment to social responsibility."
