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Dance On Assistant, Yorkshire Dance

  •  Yorkshire
  •  Â£25k-30k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes July 21, 2025
  •  lizz Johnson
  •  admin@yorkshiredance.com
  • #Dance

Description

Job Summary

We're looking for a natural organiser who enjoys meeting and engaging people from all walks of life who is keen to take the next step in their career as Dance On Admin Assistant.

Job Description

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.

About Yorkshire Dance

Each year Yorkshire Dance supports 200 local dance artists, hosts 4 dance festivals, runs 4 sub-regional dance networks and delivers 1,500 weekly community dance sessions for over 1,500 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 https://yorkshiredance.com/ - website and social media.

https://yorkshiredance.com/vacancies/ - Read the full Job Description here

Job Requirements

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.

Job Responsibilities

The principle responsibility of the role/s is to provide marketing and administrative support for Yorkshire Dance's Dance On project. Dance On is a programme of 24 weekly dance classes for over 55s in disadvantaged communities across Leeds and Bradford. Dance On is currently funded through a National Lottery Community Foundation Reaching Communities grant and aims to increase physical activity and wellbeing. The role is located at Yorkshire Dance's offices in Leeds city centre and will require some travel to classes in Leeds and Bradford (travel expenses are fully reimbursed and travel can be via public transport)

Position in the organisation

  • The post holder/s will report to the Older People's Project Manager and will work closely with the Head of Marketing & Development and the Marketing team.

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How to Apply

To apply please send your completed application form in WORD format explaining how your skills and experience meet the person spec.

Email your completed application form to [email protected] before the closing date of: 10.00am on 21 July 2025
Interviews will take place at Yorkshire Dance in Leeds City Centre (or over Zoom if required) on the 6/7 August

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 [email protected]

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