Current Vacancies
We are currently seeking a new Producer (Older Adults) and a Dance On Project Assistant
Producer (Older Adults) 15 hours per week (2 days)
Salary £30,900 (Full time equivalent salary)
Are you passionate about increasing access and inclusion in the arts? Do you have excellent organisation skills and enjoy working in a team?
Yorkshire Dance are looking for someone to join the team part time as a Producer (Older People). You will be managing In Mature Company and Dancing Together which support people living with dementia to enjoy dance. You will contribute to key initiatives with older people, including our biannual Ageless Festival.
Main Duties
Project Management
- Annual project planning, management and delivery of In Mature Company and Dancing Together
- Managing and supporting freelance artists
- Managing partnerships and relationships with stakeholders.
- Supporting timely data collection and evaluation.
- Championing and advocating for Yorkshire Dance’s work with older adults
Producing
- Supporting the curation of Ageless Festival 2026
- Planning and managing one-off audience development programmes for Ageless 2026 including contracting freelance artists and scheduling outreach workshops and rehearsals.
How to Apply
Please apply by sending across your completed application form explaining how your skills and experience meet the person spec. Email your application form to admin@yorkshiredance.com.
The closing date is: 10am on Monday 7 July 2025
Interviews will take place at Yorkshire Dance in Leeds City Centre (or over Zoom if required) on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July 2025.
If you would like a version of any of the application material in an alternative format such as a printed version, large print or if you wish to make a video application, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do all that we can to support your application. Please call us on: 0113 243 9867 or email admin@yorkshiredance.com
Dance On Project Assistant 30 hours per week (4 days)
Salary £25,000 (Full time equivalent salary)
Do you enjoy meeting and engaging people from all walks of life? Are you looking for a varied role where you can develop a variety of admin and marketing skills? Are you a natural organiser who enjoys improving processes and using your initiative?
Yorkshire Dance are looking for a part-time Project Administrator to support our Dance On project.
Main Duties
Project Coordination
- Coordinate artist cover for weekly sessions
- Support coordination of annual events such as flashmobs and Christmas and Summer parties.
- Support the Older Adults Ambassador and Manage the Dance On Social Committee.
- Be the main point of contact for logistics with community partners.
- Represent Dance On at external events
Admin
- Customer service in response to Dance On enquiries
- Manage data collection and accurate record keeping
- Support preparation of funder reports
Marketing
- Implement and evaluate the annual campaign plan for Dance On
- Lead on website updates and the creation and distribution of newsletters, social media and print for Dance On.
- Lead on communicating relevant Yorkshire Dance events and opportunities to Dance On participants.
- Support the development of press releases relating to Dance On.
How to Apply
Please apply by sending across your completed application form explaining how your skills and experience meet the person spec. Email your application form to admin@yorkshiredance.com.
The closing date is: 10am on Monday 21 July 2025
Interviews will take place at Yorkshire Dance in Leeds City Centre (or over Zoom if required) on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 August 2025.
If you would like a version of any of the application material in an alternative format such as a printed version, large print or if you wish to make a video application, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do all that we can to support your application. Please call us on: 0113 243 9867 or email admin@yorkshiredance.com
About Yorkshire Dance
Each year Yorkshire Dance supports 200 local dance artists, hosts 2 dance festivals, supports 2 sub-regional dance networks and delivers 1,600 weekly community dance sessions for over 1,000 participants. Dance sessions take place in our studios, in community centres and care homes throughout Leeds and Bradford. You can find out more about our current programmes on our website and social media.
Benefits of working at Yorkshire Dance
- Hybrid working including time in the office and at home (if required).*
- Training opportunities both relevant to your role and the organisation (e.g. the full staff team have recently undertaken training in anti-racism, Dementia Awareness and Trans Awareness)
- Pension scheme
- An annual Go See Fund for permanent staff to purchase tickets for dance performances (and complimentary tickets for most performances run by Yorkshire Dance).*
- Membership of the professional bodies (where relevant)*
- Maternity and sickness pay in line with our policies
- Tech scheme*
- Cycle to work scheme*
- Bus to Work scheme (discounts on First Bus and Trans Dev)*
- Eye care*
* Permanent full or part time contracts only.
Recruitment Statement
Our jobs are open to all.
We recognise the positive values of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our jobs are open to all and we particularly welcome applications from D/deaf, disabled and neuro-diverse people, people of African or Caribbean heritage and people of South, East and South East Asian heritage, as they are currently under-represented at Yorkshire Dance.
We will commit to interviewing people who are ethnically diverse or have a disability who meet the essential criteria of for the role.
We operate a transparent scoring system, applying a score against each response the candidate gives to the essential skills and experience required by this role. If you would like more information about the scoring system please contact us by emailing admin@yorkshiredance.com.
There is a tick box on the application form which asks: Do you wish to be considered for this role due to experiencing racism or a disability? [ ]
Please tick this box if relevant to you. We will never ask for clarifying or supporting information at application stage. Information collected within the equal opportunities form is kept separately and anonymously and does not form part of the selection process.
If you would like a version of any of the application material in an alternative format such as a printed version, large print or if you wish to make a video application, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do all that we can to support your application. Please call us on: 0113 243 9867 or email admin@yorkshiredance.com
Other Opportunities
We have a variety of other opportunities available including, volunteering, paid artist opportunities and residencies. Please sign up to our mailing list to find out more about our jobs and paid opportunities.