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Royal Academy of DanceApplications will only be considered if applied directly through the RAD Careers Portal at https://radar.ciphr-irecruit.com/applicants/vacancy?m=3The RAD is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.About the role

An exciting opportunity to promote and develop the RAD''s and Jack Petchey Foundation''s Step into Dance programme.Step into Dance is a Royal Academy of Dance programme in partnership with the Jack Petchey Foundation, an organisation that empowers young people and widens their opportunities through grant giving and achievement recognition.Working closely with the Programme Manager and the Step into Dance (SiD) Team, you will develop and manage the delivery of events for the SiD programme including external events in line with SiD’s artistic vision. You will also maintain close ties with the Jack Petchey Foundation (JPF) to ensure that all events fulfil the joint mission of JPF and the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).As a Step IntoDance Events Manager, you will be:Representing the Step Into Dance programmeProducing and delivering participation projects, including facilitating, managing venues and planning for the dayWorking with the Communications officer to ensure event promotionMonitoring and reporting on the budgeting, KPIs and financial statisticsOur ideal candidate will have

Experience of producing and managing public eventsExperience of working with professional theatres, venues and independent contractorsExperience of working within and managing a budget to creatively maximise results for participantsWorking knowledge of relevant legislation for working with children and young people including safeguardingExperience and/or knowledge of working with Secondary schools and youth organisationsKnowledge of health and safety at public events, including risk assessmentsEnthusiasm and commitment to improving the lives of young people through the artsWe are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. While time in our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) office will be required, we operate a hybrid model of in-person and remote working. Staff discounts on dance and fitness classes and wellbeing resources, plus events and volunteering opportunities enhance the RAD experience, as well as a range of lunchtime activities including book club, dance, Pilates and a craft club.We also offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history, and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves ‘regulated activity’. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor people under the Skilled Worker scheme.No agencies please.Values

Exceptional Together - working collaboratively to achieve exceptional outcomes.Creative Innovators – at the forefront of new artistic ideas and approaches.Champions of wellbeing – providing a supportive environment and promoting the wellbeing of the dance community.Open to all – removing barriers to participation.Happy to help – providing excellent customer service and being helpful and friendly.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed TermPay: £31,000 per yearLocation and Availability

Our London office is in Wandsworth / Battersea with a hybrid model of in-person and remote working. The role is based in London, United Kingdom.

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