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Who we are looking for

Studio Wayne McGregor is seeking talented Projects Manager to join our dynamic team, driving
the delivery of the Studio’s wide-ranging artistic programme. This is an exciting opportunity for
a  highly  organised  and  motivated  individual  to  play  a  key  role  in  shaping  the  Studio’s  creative
journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and Senior Projects
Manager to manage all aspects of project logistics, while also contributing to the Studio’s artistic
vision and raising the profile of Wayne McGregor’s work worldwide.

About us

We  are  creative,  curious  and  ambitious,  with  generosity,  flexibility,  respect,  positivity  and
collaboration at our centre. We aspire to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want
to come and do their best work. We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports,
and celebrates the individual voices of our team and reflects the communities we work with. We
welcome applicants from underrepresented groups - if this is a transition to a more senior role,
we will support you.

Job title:

Main objectives:

Responsible to:

Key working relationships:

Projects Manager

Support the Executive Director with a wide variety of
projects, support Tour Booking of CWM (Company Wayne
McGregor), Logistics, Venue Liaison, Contracting, Budgets,
Royalties and raising the profile and reach of CWM
Executive Director

Senior Projects Manager, Associate Director, Technical
Director, Artistic Coordinator and Development and
Marketing Coordinator

K E Y   R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

Executive Director Support

•  Provide proactive, high-level support to the Executive Director (ED) across the broad

spectrum of Studio Wayne McGregor’s artistic and organisational activities

•  Represent the Artistic work team alongside the ED at key internal and external meetings,

supporting relationship building with stakeholder, artists, creatives, presenters and partners

•  Assist in the planning, tracking and reconciliation of key project budgets, ensuring

accuracy, flagging variances early and supporting financial reporting via QuickBooks

•  Anticipate and manage administrative needs to enable the ED to focus on strategic
priorities including preparation of documents, scheduling and correspondence

•  Act as a trusted collaborator in the delivery of new initiatives and special projects, helping

to ensure the Studio’s creative ambitions are met

Touring Logistics

•  Manage and deliver all Company Wayne McGregor tours and selected Studio Wayne

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McGregor events, ensuring all logistics are effectively coordinated
Liaise with CWM’s international agents, to plan and oversee tours in their respective
territories

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•  Work with the Associate and Technical Director to confirm weeks of works, schedules,

payment structures and issue contracts for dancers and technicians

•  Travel with the company as appropriate, providing on-the-ground support to the Associate

Director and Technical Manager on tour

•  Act as an ambassador for CWM, representing its interests with promoters and partners in

the UK and internationally

•  Oversee the communications for CWM activity, in liaison with Marketing Coordinator
•  Manage monthly dancer payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
•  Work with the Finance Manager to ensure all collaborator royalty agreements are in place,

reported and payments executed, including Music Royalty

•  Update and maintain all current information on dancer and freelancer profiles

Relationships with external and internal stakeholders

•  Develop and maintain a robust CRM database of national and international presenters,

venues, agencies and festival contacts aligned with the CWM contacts database

•  Deliver a strategic programme to build relationships with key partners, including managing

email communications, newsletters, updates & invitations

•  Oversee the preparation and distribution of UK and international promotional materials and
ensure promoter-facing website content (including touring pages) are kept up to date in
collaboration with the Archivist

•  Proactively build awareness of CWM as world class touring company, generating new

opportunities and sales by cultivating relationships with promotors, venues and festivals
•  Coordinate and manage CWM events at the Studio or on tour, ensuring great delivery and

strong stakeholder engagement

•  Oversee the management of complimentary tickets for performances and projects, working

with the Development Manager

Other

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Supported by the Finance Manager, oversee budgets for CWM and other various projects,
maximising income, minimising expenditure without loss of quality

•  Meeting monthly with the Finance Manager to reconcile and update budgets, in advance of

monthly updates to the Director of Finance and Administration
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Support the development of financial systems, identifying improvements and streamlining
•  Be a key contributor to the Studio’s CRM system, identifying new ways to optimise project

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management, contact and network databases
Lead on evaluation, monitoring and reporting processes for all touring activity and actively
contribute to funding applications where relevant – particularly with regards to Arts Council
bids

•  Work with the Technical Director to lead on CWM’s environmental initiatives, including data
collection for Julie’s Bicycle, ACE reporting and proactively finding ways for greener touring
practises aligned with the organisation’s environmental action plan

•  Periodically review the CWM travel pattern to ensure appropriate and up to date travel

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insurance, reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration
Ensure all performances and events are accurately recorded in the Activity Tracker, internal
calendar and on the website

Person specification

Essential

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Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships

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with a diverse range of people

•  An understanding of touring in the creative or performing arts sector
•  Proven experience in successfully managing projects through to completion with the ability

to evolve and adapt as projects shift
Strong financial literacy and proven experience of managing and reconciling budgets
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•  Organised, personable, and calm under pressure, with a proactive and solutions focused

approach
Strong administrative and organisational skills, with great attention to detail

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•  A self-motivated team player who can work independently, collaboratively, and with initiative
•  The ability to respond, adapt and thrive in a challenging high-paced working environment

Desired

•  An understanding of Studio Wayne McGregor and a passion for dance

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T E R M S

H O W   T O   A P P L Y

Hours: 4/5 days per week 10am – 6pm across
Monday  to  Friday  but  some  evening  and
weekend  work  may  occasionally  be  required.
SWM  operates  a  Time  Off  In  Lieu  (TOIL)
system

Office Base
Studio Wayne McGregor
Broadcast Centre, Here East
10 East Bay Lane
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
London, E15 2GW

Salary:  £28,000
dependant on experience

-  £32,000  per  annum

Holidays: 25 days plus 8 days bank holidays,
pro rata per annum

Benefits
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Flexible  working  and  a  company  culture
that promotes good work/life balance
•  Training budget for every member of staff
•  Access  to  stage  rehearsals  of  CWM  and

Wayne McGregor works

•  Access to events hosted by Here East
•  Discretionary  additional  time  off  around

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Christmas
Staff social events
SWM  offers  a  designated  stakeholder
pension scheme

Closing  date:  10am  29th  September  2025.
Interviews  will  be  held  between  1st  –  8th
October.

Interviews:  In  person  at  the  Studio  and  via
Teams where appropriate. Travel from outside
of London will be reimbursed

How to apply?
Send  a  CV  and  Cover  Letter  (no  more
than  2  pages)  and  email  to  recruitment@
waynemcgregor.com

We want you to complete your application in a
way  that  is  comfortable  for  you.  If  you  would
like  to  complete  your  application  via  audio
or  video,  please  email  this  to  recruitment@
waynemcgregor.com

Elements of the post may change and develop,
though  the  general  character  of  the  job  and
level of duties and responsibilities will remain.
This information will be periodically reviewed,
revised, and updated in consultation with the
post holder to reflect appropriate changes.

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S T U D I O   W A Y N E   M c G R E G O R

Studio Wayne McGregor is the creative engine for choreographer and director Wayne McGregor
CBE,  and  the  home  of  his  life-long  choreographic  enquiry  into  thinking  through  and  with  the
body.  It  describes  the  dynamic  team  of  individuals  and  resources  that  support  his  vision,  and
comprises  dance  artists,  writers,  composers,  filmmakers,  visual  artists,  scientists,  designers,
architects,  stage  technicians,  software  engineers,  administrators  and  producers  who  form  his
collaborative network.

Our  inspiring  arts  space,  based  at  Here  East  in  the  Queen  Elizabeth  Park,  is  part  of  a  new
technological  and  creative  community  re-imagining  the  cultural  landscape  of  east  London.  It
comprises  of  three  extraordinary  studio  spaces  and  hosts  all  of  McGregor’s  creative  work  and
collaborations, as well as artist development and creative learning programmes.

The  people  that  comprise  Studio  Wayne  McGregor  are  creative,  curious  and  ambitious,  with
collaboration, inclusion, diversity, sharing and generosity at our centre. We aspire to be a place
where diverse and talented people want to come and do their best work, and we strive to build an
inclusive culture that celebrates the individual voices of our team and reflects the communities
we work with.

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V A L U E S

We value people: as colleagues, collaborators, creatives and individuals.

We value diversity: in our teams, in our communities, in our artistic collaborations and in our creative
vision.

We value dynamism: in our approach and in the pursuit of our creative ambition.

We value change: in the way in which we learn and grow, and the way in which we catalyse and build.

We value innovation: in our artistic vision, in our creative work, and in our working practices.

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