Dance East Head of Communications & Development

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT

SALARY: £31,164 – £37,346 PER ANNUM

DanceEast is seeking an energetic professional to realise the organisation’s ambitions to grow its audiences, enhance its income and play a leading role in developing an extraordinary cultural offer in the East of England. You will be responsible for formulating key messages and maximising both earned and fundraised income. You will strengthen the positioning and brand values of DanceEast, driving audience development through enhanced relationships, and communications.

You will be highly organised with the aptitude to deal with multiple priorities; and the skills to rapidly respond to changing circumstances. You will have a proven track record in marketing and communications in an arts or cultural environment; and the development and delivery of fundraising targets and plans. You will demonstrable experience of researching, developing and implementing effective audience development strategies.

Further information can be found here:

• Cover Letter
• Candidate Briefing
• Application Form
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

To apply, the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form should ideally be completed electronically and emailed to HR@danceeast.co.uk or sent by post to Bill Armitage, Head of Operations & Resources, Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, Ipswich IP4 1DW, marked “Private and Confidential”. Please note that CVs will only be considered when attached to a fully completed Application Form. Completed applications must arrive at DanceEast by 9am on Monday 5 February. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the Jerwood DanceHouse, Ipswich on Thursday 8 February, and candidates should be available on this date.