Project Manager, Residential Performance Company

Project Manager, Residential Performance Company

National Youth Ballet Closing date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026

Artform: Dance
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
UK-wide

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are seeking a freelance Project Manager to join our Residential Performance Company 2026 team. This is an exciting opportunity for a clear-thinking, dynamic, energetic and highly organised individual with at least five years’ experience of project management to join our core team of freelancers.

Job Description

The Project Manager Residential Performance Company (PM RPC) will work alongside the RPC Artistic team (led by Artistic Director RPC) the Support team (led by Safeguarding and Support Team Manager) and Technical Team (including Technical Director, Head of Costume and Stage Manager) to oversee the smooth-running from planning to delivery of our 2026 Echoes of Tomorrow Production. The planning for the season is already well underway with national
auditions taking place throughout this term. The Project Manager will pick up the planning with the RPC team including the Project Manager All In! and will become the glue that oversees the smooth running of the company during the rehearsal period up to and including the delivery of four public theatre performances. If this sounds like you please refer to our recruitment pack for further details.

Fee
This is a short-term freelance contract. Further detailed information is available in the recruitment pack. The maximum total fee is £4428.
This is based on a day rate of £164/day for 27 days broken down as:
Phase 1: May - July = 12 days
Phase 2: Friday 31 July 2026 - Saturday 8 August 2026 in Elmhurst Ballet School inclusive = 9 days (Food and Accommodation will be provided)
Phase 3: Monday 10, Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12, Thursday 13 August 2026 in Crescent Theatre and Saturday 5 September 2026 in Sadler's Wells Theatre = 5 days plus 1 day between Birmingham and London if required.

Job Requirements

For full details of the job requirements please refer to the recruitment pack.

Job Responsibilities

For full details of the job responsibilities please refer to the recruitment pack.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Project Manager, Residential Performance Company
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

How to Apply

To apply please complete the safer recruitment form. Please note that owing to our commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of young people we are unable to accept CVs. If you require the application in a different format please email [email protected]
The deadline for applications is 1700 on 12 April 2026