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YDance
Programmes Manager
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Salary: £30,000
Deadline: 07 June 2026
Interview Date: 16 June 2026, in person at our office in Glasgow City Centre.
The Programmes Manager plays a key role in coordinating the delivery of YDance’s national programmes, ensuring high-quality, inclusive, and efficient delivery across a range of projects and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Coordination & Delivery

  • Coordinate the planning and delivery of YDance programmes and projects
  • Work closely with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, Heads of Programmes, and wider team, to ensure effective programme delivery
  • Liaise with partners, staff and participants to support the successful implementation of projects
  • Develop workshop timetables in collaboration with Heads of Programmes and communicate arrangements clearly to all stakeholders
  • Communicate project requirements, schedules and logistics to staff, artists and participants.

Production & Events

  • Act as Production Manager for performance events, including, but not limited to, Destinations and the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland
  • Liaise with venue staff, technical teams, partners, and internal staff to ensure smooth delivery of performances and events
  • Organise venues for workshops, rehearsals, performances and training activity.

Operations, Contracts & Logistics

  • Manage freelance contracts for artists, contractors and training providers
  • Work with the Marketing & Administrative Assistant to coordinate invoicing and payments
  • Arrange travel and accommodation for project staff and participants as required
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date project diary and schedule
  • Support the coordination and documentation of project-related expenses, including petty cash and travel.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

  • Ensure all project evaluations are completed by relevant staff
  • Oversee the accurate recording of participant data and statistics on YDance’s CRM system (Plinth)
  • Support reporting to the Board of Directors and funding bodies
  • Contribute to maintaining high-quality monitoring and evaluation processes across programmes.

Compliance, Safeguarding & Wellbeing

  • Ensure the completion and implementation of risk assessments in line with YDance policy
  • Support safe and inclusive practice across all programmes.

Qualifications & Learning Programmes

  • Support the Qualifications Manager in the administration and quality assurance of YDance’s awards and qualifications
  • This includes (but is not limited to): Award in Dance Leadership; Personal Achievement Awards
  • Assist with associated processes, documentation and coordination as required.

Additional Administrative Responsibilities (shared with Marketing & Administrative Assistant)

  • Support the organisation of meetings, including taking and writing up minutes as required
  • Contribute to general administrative support across programmes where needed
  • Work collaboratively with the Marketing & Administrative Assistant, and wider team, to ensure smooth organisational operations.

This job description is non-contractual and reflects the current responsibilities of the role. Duties and responsibilities may change over time in line with the needs of the organisation.

Terms and Conditions

  • Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including a 30-minute paid meal break per day. Flexible working hours are available in line with the demands of the role
  • Work pattern: The role is primarily home-based on Monday, Thursday and Friday, with core office-based working on Tuesday and Wednesday at YDance’s Glasgow office. This may vary depending on organisational needs
  • Line management: The post reports to the Artistic Director/Co-CEO
  • Travel: The role may involve occasional travel across Scotland. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy
  • Holidays: 26 days annual leave, including 5 days to be taken over the Christmas/New Year period, plus up to 11 public holidays
  • Time Off in Lieu (TOIL): TOIL may be granted at the discretion of your line manager for additional hours worked. Overtime is not payable
  • Pension: 3% Employer Contribution, minimum 3% Employee Contribution.
How to Apply

Please send a CV and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience related to the job description and person specification to recruitment@ydance.org.

For further information please download the attachments and/or visit the website via the link below.

Deadline: 7 June at 5pm.
Contact Details
Website: ydance.org/job-vacancies-1