Events and Special Projects Manager (Maternity Cover)
Company: Royal Academy of Dance
Location: Hybrid | Required to work onsite at RAD Headquarters, 188 York Road, London SW11 3JZ
Level: Manager
Salary: £35,500 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months
Closing Date: 17 Nov 25
Job Description:
Great opportunity for an Events & Special Projects Manager working with our Events and Development team at our London HQ
About us
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a global leader in dance education and training. Our mission is to promote the art of dance and ensure its development through diverse and inclusive dance education and training programmes across the world, nurturing creativity, innovation, artistry and excellence. Through dance we can enrich lives and transform communities.
With a purpose-built global headquarters in Wandsworth / Battersea, London, the RAD has a presence in 85 countries and 36 offices around the world. Established in 1920, the RAD was granted a Royal Charter in 1935. The RAD is a registered charity, a higher education establishment and an awarding body.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive individual to join our successful events team on for 12-month fixed term contract. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a programme of internal and external events and special projects, as well as working with the team to manage external hires and internal scheduling, to support the RAD’s Strategic Plan. You will be working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to accomplish end-to-end event planning and management, in compliance with legislation and internal policies.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Substantial relevant events experience for both online and in-person events
- Experience of liaising with sponsors, partners and external hirers
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
- Attention to detail
We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. While time in our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) office will be required, we operate a hybrid model of in-person and remote working. Staff discounts on dance and fitness classes and wellbeing resources, plus events and volunteering opportunities enhance the RAD experience, as well as a range of lunchtime activities including book club, dance, Pilates and a craft club.
We also offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history, and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.
The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves ‘regulated activity’. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.
We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor under the Skilled Worker scheme.
No agencies please.
OUR VALUES WE ARE
- Exceptional Together - working collaboratively to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Creative Innovators – at the forefront of new artistic ideas and approaches.
- Champions of wellbeing – providing a supportive environment and promoting the wellbeing of the dance community.
- Open to all – removing barriers to participation.
- Happy to help – providing excellent customer service and being helpful and friendly.
To find out more about the RAD please visit our website: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/