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Phoenix Dance Theatre is seeking a self-motivated, organised, creative and enthusiastic Interim Operations Manager to cover a fixed term 12-month period.

The successful candidate will work across our day-to-day operations and core office functions. The responsibilities will include areas such as HR management, governance, financial administration, research, reporting, event support and Trustee liaison. Special projects will include jobs such as developing policies, leading GDPR improvements and reviewing internal management processes. The role is very varied, and we are looking for someone who is attracted to the breadth, diversity and opportunity it presents.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled administrator with a background in office or project management and a particular knowledge of HR/people management processes. Equally important is the drive to work in a creative, integrated and forward-looking charity. We are proud of our heritage as a Black British dance company and are particularly keen to receive applications from Black candidates and those from other global majority backgrounds.

To find out more about the role, download the recruitment pack here: Interim Operations Manager Recruitment Pack

Salary: Level 3, £28,500 (pro rata)

Hours: Between 21 hours / 0.6 FTE – 28 hours/0.8 FTE (dependent on the candidate)

Location: Phoenix Dance Theatre, LS2 7PA (with some flexibility for limited home working)

Contract type: Fixed term 12-month interim cover

Application deadline: By midnight on the 18th May 2025

How to apply

Please refer to the person specification in the job pack and submit:

  • Your CV.
  • A short, written expression of interest (maximum two sides of A4) OR video application of up to 5-minutes in length outlining how you meet the criteria

to admin@phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk no later than 12am on 18th May 2025. Interviews will be held in Leeds at the end of May/beginning of June.

Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form available here – www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/equal-opportunities-monitoring-form. This is for monitoring purposes only and is important for reporting to our funders. It will be detached from your application and the data shared will be treated confidentially.

We are happy to speak with anyone who would like an informal/confidential chat about the role. Please feel free to email Charis Osborne, Executive Director (charis.osborne@phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk).

For queries about access, or if you would like this information in an alternative format, please contact admin@phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk / 0113 236 8130).