Step into Dance Companies & Projects Officer Vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the form of the role of Step into Dance Companies & Projects Officer, based in our offices in Battersea.

Salary range: £22,000 – £25,500 pa
Contract type: 1 year fixed term contract (renewable) / Full time


 

Step into Dance is a partnership between the Jack Petchey Foundation and the Royal Academy of Dance. Each year, the programme provides extra-curricular classes and performance opportunities to 200 mainstream and SEN secondary schools across London and Essex.

This is a hands-on position working closely with the Step into Dance Artistic & Programme Director; you will be responsible for the administration and day to day operation of the Step into Dance Youth companies (Contemporary, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Integrated/SEN) and any Step into Dance projects. You will also provide support within other areas of the programme, including school recruitment, events and marketing.

Skills
You will have proven experience of working in an administrative capacity and events organisation, ideally in an arts or arts related organisation. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, have excellent oral and written communication in English and excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email and the Internet. The ability to work within a team situation, provide exceptional customer service and excellent organisation skills with effective time management are all essential. Your willingness to work on a wide range of tasks demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail will be needed. You will be required to work with a wide range of people and to build successful working relationships.

Knowledge of dance and theatre practices and knowledge of secondary education system in London would be an advantage but not essential.

An offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This is a rewarding and challenging role within the Step into Dance team at the Royal Academy of Dance, which is a forward thinking, equal opportunities employer. Additional benefits to the salary include 25 days paid holiday, pension scheme, season ticket loan, cycle to work and childcare voucher scheme.

How to apply
To apply for this role please download an application pack from Application guidelines and forms. CVs are only accepted in support of a completed application form. No agencies please.

Closing date: 13 March 2015 before 12.00 noon  
Interviews: 23 March 2015