The postholder will lead the planning and delivery of dance productions, community programmes and indoor and outdoor arts festivals, including Diwali Light It Up!. They will ensure all activity is delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard, balancing artistic quality with strong operational management.

The role involves coordinating bookings across multiple venues and sites, overseeing rehearsals, workshops and performances, and managing on-site delivery for events, festivals and tours. The postholder will work closely with artists, partners and venues to ensure activity runs smoothly from early planning through to completion.

A key responsibility will be ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, organisational policies and sector good practice. This includes developing and implementing risk assessments, health and safety procedures, and environmental and quality standards. The postholder will take responsibility for helping to maintain safe, well-managed environments for audiences, performers, staff and volunteers.

The role also requires effective stakeholder and partnership management. The postholder will liaise with artists, venues, councils, partners, suppliers and community groups, building positive relationships that support high-quality delivery and wider community engagement. They will represent the organisation professionally at meetings and across external networks where required.

The postholder will support audience development by helping to grow and diversify audiences, contribute to inclusive practice and assist with engagement tracking and reporting. They will also contribute to monitoring, evaluation and general administration, including project documentation, correspondence and meeting support.

This is a practical, hands-on role within a small team and includes supporting physical set-up and de-rig, including staging where required.