Creative Access Officer

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Right to request flexible working from

Employee Assistance Programme

Complementary tickets and discounts

Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu

Job summary

Sadler’s Wells is seeking a Creative Access Officer to support the National Youth Dance Company, guiding young people from first contact to company membership. You will champion accessibility and coordinate access support across NYDC projects, collaborating with dancers, families, artists, audiences, support workers and staff to reduce barriers and promote inclusive engagement.

You will be part of a supportive, hardworking team with flexible working options, offering benefits such as an employee

Qualifications

• Compassionate, person-centred approach with commitment to understanding individual experiences and developing practice
• Commitment to accessibility, inclusion and equity
• Experience supporting disabled and neurodivergent young people
• Understanding of accessible communication practices and ability to adapt information
• Willingness to work away from home on NYDC projects

Responsibilities

• Coordinate access support and logistics for NYDC projects.
• Champion accessibility and inclusive practice across NYDC's work.
• Collaborate with dancers, families, artists, audiences, support workers and staff to strengthen engagement, equity and access.

Job description

Posted 09 September 2026

Salary £36,578 per annum (pro rata)

LocationLondon

Job type Fixed Term

Discipline Learning & Engagement

Reference005583

Creative Access Officer

Job description

Are you passionate about working with and supporting young people in an inclusive dance setting?

The NYDC Creative Access Officer will play a key role in ensuring young people can engage fully, confidently and equitably with the National Youth Dance Company, from first encounter through to company membership.

Working collaboratively with dancers, families, artists, audiences, support workers and staff, the post-holder will champion accessibility and inclusive practice across all areas of NYDC's work. They will work with colleagues across the NYDC team to reduce barriers to participation, coordinate access support and logistics, and contribute to the ongoing development of inclusive approaches that strengthen engagement, equity and access across the programme.

You will have the following skills and experience:

• A compassionate, person-centred approach, with a commitment to understanding individual experiences, building positive relationships, and continually reflecting on and developing practice.

• Commitment to accessibility, inclusion and equity.

• Experience supporting disabled and neurodivergent young people.

• Understanding of accessible communication practices and the ability to adapt information and communication styles to meet a range of needs.

• Willingness to work away from home on NYDC projects

We’re a supportive and hardworking team, working on a variety of projects. We have a ‘smarter working’ approach and encourage both on-site and remote working. Sadler’s Wells benefits include:

• Right to request flexible working from day 1

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Complementary tickets and discounts

• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy

For more information, please view the job pack here: Creative Access Officer - Job Pack September 2026

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.