We are seeking a new Chief Executive & Creative Director to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

The Chief Executive & Creative Director is the most senior role at Dance City, bringing together creative vision and strategic leadership to ensure the organisation’s impact and long‑term sustainability. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, Senior Management Team and partners, the role drives the business by identifying commercial opportunities, securing financial resilience, and ensuring that Dance City’s programme is at the forefront of sustainable dance development in the region. While a background in dance is beneficial, it is not essential.

Chair of the Board of Trustees, Lyndsey Turner‑Swift says:
“We’re in a strong place, with a small but committed team and a great reputation, but like many arts organisations, we’re navigating a challenging landscape. Our priority is to stay agile and adaptable as political and social change continues at pace. Our focus is on making sure we remain sustainable while still offering the region high‐quality, accessible dance experiences — both within our building and out in the community.

We’re now looking for a dynamic, inclusive leader to guide Dance City into the next funding period. Someone who can confidently champion our story, build relationships and partnerships, and help us to continue to grow our work and profile as a leading dance house for the city, the region and the UK.”

The role is offered on a full‑time, permanent basis with a salary of £65,000–£67,000 per annum plus benefits, based in the northeast with some hybrid working.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from people who are under‑represented in arts leadership, including women, disabled people and those from Black, Asian, ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and international backgrounds (with the right to work in the UK). Accessible application formats and adjustments can be provided at any stage of the process.

How to apply

Dance City has engaged independent consultant Gregory Nash as its search partner for the recruitment of the Chief Executive & Creative Director. If the role may be of interest we ask that, in the first instance, you send a CV or professional profile link to dancecityceo@gregory-nash.com before Wednesday 29 April. Applications close on Tuesday 5 May at 10.00

Full details and the application pack are available on our Jobs & Opportunities page.