Job Description

Job Title:

Trainee Company Manager (Part-Time, 3 Months)

Organisation:

Balbir Singh Dance Company

Location:

Office-Based (Leeds)

Fee:

100 per day (self-employed / 300 per week)

Days/Hours:

3 days per week (24 hours total per week)

Contract Length:

3 months

About the Role

Balbir Singh Dance Company is seeking to hire a

Trainee Company Manager

to gain insight and bring skills to contribute to the workload of an arts organisation with hands on experience. This is a self-employed role for 3 days per week of time, with flexibility across the week and a combination of attending relevant events and in-person work at our office in Leeds. The role is a hands on live experience with varied projects and the busy workflow to shadow, support, engage and take initiative.

Projects include:

Yorkshire Breast Cancer Survivors

Durham University Botanic Gardens

Durham University Oriental Museum

Gledhow Valley Woods Leeds

Billingham International Folklore Festival

Chapel Allerton Festival Leeds

Thomas and Guys Hospital London

Dance Summer School

Areas to gain experience and contribute

General Company Management To work collaboratively as part of a small core team Support administrative tasks including partnership and artist contracts, safeguarding records, invoicing and organising evaluation processes and data gathering Develop awareness of environmental sustainability efforts across the company's projects Assist in logistics, planning and delivery of events and performances Shadow liaising with venues, festivals, artists and partner organisations Contribute to fundraising applications Engage with company communications and reporting to external stakeholders Other such relevant work

Person Specification

We're looking for someone with:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience or keenness in arts administration or company/project management with transferable skills Self-starter able to work as part of a team and independently in a fast paced environment An understanding of the cultural sector and working with artists Familiarity with safeguarding and sustainability in the arts Familiarity with working in diverse communities An interest in dance, performance, arts and health projects, cultural education

How to Apply

To apply please submit a CV and Cover Letter outlining reasons and interest in the role and what you would hope to gain and also bring to the traineeship. Please note applications without a Cover Letter will not be considered.

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Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 100.00 per day

Schedule:

Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS9 8AH