Operations and Development Manager (0.6 FTE)

  • Contract
  • London

Independent Dance


Job Summary

Independent Dance is hiring for an Operations and Development Manager to play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations at an exciting period of development for the company. If you have any questions about the role and would like to have an informal chat, contact [email protected]

Job Description

The Operations and Development Manager will work closely with the Director, with the post-holder leading on operations, finance and fundraising to ensure ID’s effectiveness, financial stability and long-term sustainability.

This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative team and to continue to develop an ambitious and meaningful programme of work for the independent dance and interdisciplinary arts communities.

The postholder will lead on operations, finance and fundraising.
Key responsibilities will include:
Financial planning
Financial reporting
Supporting fundraising
Updating and maintaining operational systems and company policies

You will also contribute to:
Organisational governance
HR processes
Stakeholder relationships

Job Requirements

Main areas of focus:
Operations:
Development of operations, ensuring values are embedded
Provide clear plans across administration and delivery
Review Company Policies, leading on editing and rewriting of policies

Finance:
Review financial management systems
Make recommendations for financial planning and new business models
Management of online booking system and financial reconciliations
Prepare Management Accounts and Annual Accounts

Fundraising and income generation:
Review strategies for fundraising and income generation
Support the writing of funding bids
Manage ID’s income generation strategy
Report on funding grants

Governance:
Organise and attend ID Board meetings
Create board reports for quarterly Board meetings
Organise and attend Company Away Days

Compliance:
Fulfil ID’s organisational responsibilities as an employer
Manage ID’s licence as a government-authorised Sponsor of visiting international artists
Act as data protection officer

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Operations and Development Manager (0.6 FTE)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Operations and Development Manager (0.6 FTE)

Job: Operations and Development Manager (0.6 FTE)

Organisation: Independent Dance

Postcode: SE1 6ER

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