Description
DanceWest is expanding its team and is seeking an experienced Producer to join on a freelance basis. The role will run from April to July initially working three days per week, at a rate of £200 per day typically 10-6pm.
This is a strategic delivery role suited to someone with a substantial background in producing and managing community dance, participatory arts and inclusive practice.
You will deliver a range of high-impact projects engaging a wide cross-section of communities from early years to older adults, across diverse cultural, social and health contexts.
This role requires leadership, clarity of communication, care and a deep understanding of co-creation, social impact and sustainable community relationships.
You will be responsible for ensuring DanceWest's projects are community-driven, artistically excellent and professionally delivered.
Initially a freelance 3 day per week role with an ambition to move to part-time 3 days per week in the autumn term.
Essential
- Minimum 5-10 years' experience in arts project management, with a strong focus on community and participation.
- Positive and can-do attitude.
- Happy to work in west London.
- Demonstrable leadership in managing multi-partner, cross-sector projects and programmes.
- Producing experience and ability to hit the ground running.
- Deep knowledge of inclusive dance practice and community engagement methodologies
- Proven track record of delivering in dance, arts and health
- High-level communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative within a values-led framework
- Experience of artist development.
- Contractual experience and supporting freelance teams.
- DBS check
Desirable
- Profile in the UK dance or community sector.
- Experience in trauma-informed, co-creation or place-based practice
- Familiarity with Arts Council England and charitable sector funding.
This role requires leadership, clarity of communication, care and a deep understanding of co-creation, social impact and sustainable community relationships. You will be responsible for ensuring DanceWest's projects are community-driven, artistically excellent and professionally delivered.
- Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder community dance projects across West London
- Ensure all programmes reflect DanceWest's commitment to excellence, inclusion and care, adapting delivery to meet the needs of diverse communities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for artists, partners, venues and community stakeholders, maintaining clear and proactive communication
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules, oversee freelance teams and monitor budgets to ensure efficient and accountable delivery
- Identify and mitigate project risks, maintaining flexibility to respond to changing circumstances.