Operations and Development Manager (0.6 FTE)

Operations and Development Manager (0.6 FTE)

Independent Dance Closing date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026

Artform: Dance
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
London

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Independent Dance is hiring for an Operations and Development Manager to play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations at an exciting period of development for the company. If you have any questions about the role and would like to have an informal chat, contact [email protected]

Job Description

The Operations and Development Manager will work closely with the Director, with the post-holder leading on operations, finance and fundraising to ensure ID's effectiveness, financial stability and long-term sustainability.

This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative team and to continue to develop an ambitious and meaningful programme of work for the independent dance and interdisciplinary arts communities.

The postholder will lead on operations, finance and fundraising.
Key responsibilities will include:
Financial planning
Financial reporting
Supporting fundraising
Updating and maintaining operational systems and company policies

You will also contribute to:
Organisational governance
HR processes
Stakeholder relationships

Job Requirements

Main areas of focus:
Operations:
Development of operations, ensuring values are embedded
Provide clear plans across administration and delivery
Review Company Policies, leading on editing and rewriting of policies

Finance:
Review financial management systems
Make recommendations for financial planning and new business models
Management of online booking system and financial reconciliations
Prepare Management Accounts and Annual Accounts

Fundraising and income generation:
Review strategies for fundraising and income generation
Support the writing of funding bids
Manage ID's income generation strategy
Report on funding grants

Governance:
Organise and attend ID Board meetings
Create board reports for quarterly Board meetings
Organise and attend Company Away Days

Compliance:
Fulfil ID's organisational responsibilities as an employer
Manage ID's licence as a government-authorised Sponsor of visiting international artists
Act as data protection officer

Job Responsibilities

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HR:
Research and implement staff training
Contribute to the collaborative and caring culture at ID
Lead on staff recruitment, appraisals, development and training
Line-manage team members (to be confirmed)

Evaluation:
Oversee the work of the Programme Coordinator, who leads on evaluation at ID

Organisational (all staff):
A commitment to anti-racism, social justice and anti-ableist practices and processes

Due to space restrictions, the rest of the job pack, including Person Specification and how to apply, can be found on our vacancies page for this role.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Operations and Development Manager (0.6 FTE)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Operations and Development Manager (0.6 FTE)

Job: Operations and Development Manager (0.6 FTE)

Organisation: Independent Dance

Postcode: SE1 6ER

How to Apply

• A CV (up to 3 pages of A4)
• A letter (up to 1 page of A4) saying why you are interested in working with ID
• The CV and letter can be submitted in written or oral form (up to a maximum of 5 minutes in
total)
• If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for an online interview
• Interview questions will be sent in advance to the shortlisted candidates
• You will also be invited to an in-person 'meet the team', which will be informal

Send the above information to [email protected]
Put 'Operations and Development Manager' in the subject heading of your email.
Deadline closes: Tuesday 21 July 2026, at 5pm (UK time).

Please also complete our online Equal Opportunities Monitoring form here: https://forms.gle/wYUXVuQmfXKzanyG7

The form is anonymous and separate from your application, in line with equal opportunities practice.

Please state if you wish to say that you identify as being from an underrepresented background in the creative and cultural sector.