Project Manager

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.

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in arts project management, with a strong focus on community and participation.
• Positive and can-do attitude.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the West London cultural and civic landscape
• Experience in trauma-informed, co-creation or place-based practice
• Familiarity with Arts Council England and charitable sector funding mechanisms

Fee: £160-£180 per day dependent on experience 2 days per week with an ambition to increase to 3 days in 2026.

Contract: Freelance initially for 4 months, with potential to extend to 12 months.

Location: On-site and with delivery across West London.
Start: Autumn 2025 date by negotiation/flexible.