MTT-YDPL0225 - Youth & Dance Programme Leader
Posted: 07/02/2025 15:20 Salary: £27,500 Location: MTT Level: MTT_Staff Deadline: 23/02/2025 23:59 Hours: 37.50 Benefits: Great Benefits Job Type: PERM
Youth & Dance Programme Leader
Mayflower Theatre is the largest theatre on the south coast with 2,271 seats in the auditorium. The Theatre’s aim is to bring a diverse range of shows to Southampton, presenting a mixture of spectacular touring productions, from musicals to dance, opera, drama, ballet, and comedy.
Mayflower Studios is a cultural and community hub, presenting family shows, dance, musicals, music, comedy, circus, cabaret, spoken word, and visual arts. We put participation at the heart of everything we do.
Both the Theatre and Studios operate under the Mayflower brand, collectively providing Inspiring Experiences to all who engage with each venue.
As Youth & Dance Programme Lead, you will coordinate our Christmas Youth production at Mayflower Studios and lead on Dance Participation, Youth Council, and Youth partnership projects.
Christmas Youth Production
We stage two large scale youth productions a year. Our Christmas Youth Production takes place in studio 1 at Mayflower Studios with a cast of 50 young performers. Both productions are musical theatre and are led by a professional creative team.
Dance Participation
Mayflower works with a range of local, national, and international dance companies, staging their work across our venues. We work closely with these partners to engage people with the dance programme, build and nurture a dance audience, and develop a dance sector in Southampton.
What are we looking for in our Youth & Dance Programme Leader?
* At least 2 years’ experience of project managing programmes with young people.
* Educated to a degree level in an arts-based subject or equivalent qualification or experience.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work to strict deadlines.
* Understanding of the theatre production process.
* Previous experience of administering and coordinating arts-based projects.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Be a self-starter and independent worker, whilst also working well within small teams.
* Maintain a flexible approach and be an independent problem solver.
* Be skilled in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
* Experience in evaluation and reporting on projects.
If you answer yes to the above questions, we would love to hear from you.
Salary is: £27,500 per annum plus benefits.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week which includes evenings and regular weekends. This will include working over the Christmas period.
Interviews will be held at Mayflower Theatre on the 13 March 2025 and will include a practical task and formal interview, with a second interview on the 20 March 2025.
How to apply:
Full details including job descriptions can be requested from the People & Culture Team.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the People & Culture Team either by email or on 02380 711800 ext. 0.
Working for Mayflower
We are committed to ensuring a fair process for all candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see our website for more details, and if you have any additional requirements to complete your application form, please contact the People & Culture Team at recruitment@mayflower.org.uk or on 02380 711800 ext. 0.
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