Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is a forward thinking, contemporary and world-class Higher Education Institution with a vision to redefine the conservatoire for the 21st century. At the leading edge of music and dance training, it provides specialist education of the highest quality, which reflects the increasingly collaborative world of artistic practice and supports the lifelong career development of students and professional performing artists.
About the role:
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Projects Manager to join a committed and innovative team of dance professionals. This post, one of two Project Managers in the Learning and Participation (Dance) programme, offers an exciting opportunity to work in a high profile dance organisation, as part of a supportive team all committed to the value of dance in education and the community.
Contract: full-time, fixed-term for one year
The Learning and Participation (Dance) Projects Managers are responsible for the administration, coordination and management of a range of projects and activities across youth, disability, community, widening participation and school sectors. In addition they have a vital role contributing to the strategic planning of the Learning and Participation (Dance) in the Faculty of Dance.
This post will be focused on work in secondary schools, widening participation and leading on our Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) outreach and recruitment activity. As part of their role with the CAT, the postholder will contribute to the student support programme as a personal tutor responsible for the pastoral care of a group of CAT students.
We are looking for a self-motivated, highly organised and experienced individual who has a real interest and understanding of the contemporary dance sector and commitment to working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
The role requires the ability to take initiative and excellent communication skills. Flexible working will be required with regular Saturday working during term time and occasional evenings together with a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) that shows you are not on the barred list of individuals who are unsuitable for working with children.
And as an equal opportunities employer we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Application deadline: Friday 16 September 2016, 12 Noon
Start date: Monday 24 October 2016