Chief Executive, Dance Base Scotland

Dance Base has been at the centre of the dance community in Scotland since 1993, opening our purpose-built venue in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket in 2001. 

Over that time, we have nurtured professional dance artists, provided inclusive opportunities for public and community participation in dance and built an international reputation as the home of dance in Scotland.

Today Dance Base continues to have an important place in the wider arts and cultural sector in both Edinburgh and Scotland, working with peers, networks and sector support organisations in Scotland and beyond.

Our new Chief Executive will take up their position at a time when there is a compelling business plan in place, excellent relationships with the sector in Scotland and our core funders, as well as strong artistic leadership. The initial focus of the role will be:

• Managing and implementing the Business Plan and Creative Scotland multiyear funding agreement
• Building relationships with all stakeholders to ensure that Dance Base’s achievements and potential are understood and supported
• Fundraising for capital works required for the long-term sustainable future of the building, while implementing plans to deal with ongoing maintenance issues.
• Leading an effective and expanded staff team to implement the agreed strategy
• Working with the board to manage and monitor the risk register and organisation finances

For more information and details of how to apply see the full recruitment pack from our website.

Salary: £52,000 – £56,000 depending on skills and experience
Recruitment deadline: Monday 15 July 2024, 12:00
Interviews: Wednesday 31 July 2024

Dance Base welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of their age, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, disability or nationality.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Dance Base guarantees an interview to anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the job.

We are a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) partner. PiPA enables and empower parents, carers and employers to achieve sustainable change in attitudes and practices in order to attract, support and retain a more diverse and flexible workforce.

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