CAT Programme Coordinator

The Lowry; Eccles; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Theatre tickets

Free parking

Birthday day off

Discounts at bars, restaurant and gift

Wellbeing Hub access

Group life assurance

Job summary

The Lowry in Salford is seeking a Centre for Advanced Training Programme Coordinator to support the delivery of the CAT and internship programme. You will coordinate activities, manage schedules and liaise with dance partners.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, and an understanding of best practice in dance education and youth dance. You will help nurture young creative dance artists and participate in staff wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have excellent coordination, organisational and communication skills.
• Understanding of good practice in dance education, training, the youth dance sector and nurturing young creative dance artists.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide project support to facilitate the operational delivery of Lowry’s Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT) and internship programme.
• Provide training development and pastoral support to the young people on our CAT and internship programme.

Job description

Centre for Advanced Training Programme Coordinator

Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.

In this role you will be responsible for providing coordination and project support to facilitate the operational delivery of Lowry’s Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT), part of the National Centres for Advanced Training in Dance and other youth dance activity such as the regional youth dance festival, U.Dance NW. In addition, this role requires the candidate to provide training development and pastoral support to the young people on our CAT and internship programme.

The successful candidate will have excellent coordination, organisational and communication skills. You will have understanding of good practice in dance education, training, the youth dance sector and the nurturing of young creative dance artists.

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
• Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
• Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under‑represented in our workforce and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.