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The Dance City Team 

Senior Artist Support and Development Manager

  • Contract: Full Time (flexible/part-time considered) 
  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne 
  • Salary: £37,000 
  • Reports to: Chief Executive 
  • Direct Reports: N/A 
  • Key Internal Stakeholders: Producing, Engagement, Training Academy, Operations, Marketing 
  • Key External Stakeholders: Independent artists, regional partners, co-commissioners, touring venues, funders 
  • Budget Responsibility: Yes 

The Senior Artist Support and Development Manager will use the resources and expertise of Dance City to support the development of independent dance artists in the North East of England, collaborating with other dance organisations in the region to ensure the most effective and efficient provision. 

The postholder will need to be able to operate at many levels. As well as contributing to organisational strategy and leadership as a member of the Senior Management Team, they will be responsible for the practical delivery of Dance City projects, from contract management to room booking. They will have to work closely with teams across Dance City including marketing, education and engagement, and be adept at building external partnerships. 

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HOW TO APPLY 

Please send a CV and cover letter to Kirsty Somerville, Interim General Manager at: kirsty.somerville@dancecity.co.uk by 12 noon on Monday 15 June. We request that your letter is no more than two A4 pages and demonstrates how you meet the person specification. Interviews will be held at Dance City on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June. 

Please note that any offers of employment are subject to two satisfactory references, of which one must be from a current or most recent employer. Evidence of right to work in the UK is also required.

If you require this information in a different format, or would rather submit a video or audio file, please let Kirsty Somerville, Interim General Manager, know and we can enable this to happen. 

Dance City actively encourages applications from those with less visibility in the arts. We specifically welcome applications from women, disabled people and those from Black, Asian, ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and international backgrounds with the right to work in the UK.