Centre for Advanced Training in Dance Programme Coordinator

Job Title: Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT) Programme Coordinator

Location: Salford Quays

Salary: £25,642.50 per annum, plus staff benefits

Job Type: Full Time, fixed term contract (renewed annually in line with academic year funding)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 28th April 2024

The Lowry is an internationally acclaimed cultural landmark situated at the heart of MediaCityUK, one of the world's most exciting culture and media destinations. The Lowry is also a registered charity with a long-standing commitment to using creativity and culture to improve health and wellbeing, increase life chances and support the positive development of children, young people, families and local communities.

The Role:

In this role you will be responsible for providing coordination and project support to facilitate the operational delivery of The Lowry's Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT) and other youth dance activity such as the regional youth dance festival, U.Dance NW. In addition, this role requires the candidate to provide training development and pastoral support to the young people on our CAT and internship programmes.

About You:

• You will have excellent coordination and organisational skills and knowledge of the Music and Dance/National CAT scheme
• You will have understanding of good practice in dance education, training, the youth dance sector and the nurturing of young creative dance artists
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
• Free car parking just a few minutes' walk from The Lowry building
• Generous annual leave entitlement and a paid day off for your birthday
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building

Please note that Salford Quays is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options - bus, car, tram and bike.

Additional Information:

The application deadline for this vacancy is Sunday 28 April 2024 at 11:59pm.

?Interviews are provisionally planned for the week commencing 6 May.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack on The Lowry's Website. To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter by clicking on 'Apply for this job'. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Dance Coordinator, Dance Teacher, Dance Training, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Youth Support, Pastoral Support may also be considered for this role.