Buzz! Project Manager (Maternity Cover)
Fee: £20,000 – £22,000 pro rata
Contract: 12 April 2010 – 11 February 2011, 30 hours per week
DanceXchange is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate Buzz!, a programme of dance activity aimed at young people at risk of exclusion. Buzz! works with disabled young people, and young people affected by mental health issues, homelessness or domestic abuse. Each of the four groups will work with a professional dance artist to create a performance piece, gain a Bronze Arts Award, and take part in a Gala Performance; a Leadership Project will follow on from this work, all of which relies heavily on consultation and evaluation.
Successful candidates will have a proven track record in a dance/arts project management role, experience of managing partnership work and work with underserved groups, excellent project administration skills, experience of managing budgets, strong time-management and communication skills, and an enthusiasm for dance.
The post holder will join a busy, friendly and experienced development team and will be based in DanceXchange’s office in Birmingham Hippodrome, with some work taking place in locations around Birmingham and in Cannock. Days of work will be set in discussion with the post holder.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 1 March 2010
Interviews will be held on Monday 8 March and Wednesday 10 March 2010
Downloadable documents:
For further information call 0121 689 3173 and ask for Jane Ralls or Kate DeRight.
To apply, please email recruitment@dancexchange.org.uk with:
- A completed application form
- A covering letter of no more than one side of A4, which explains why you are suited to this role and how you fit the person specification
- A copy of your CV
dx is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity no. 1045364.
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