Youth Dance Manager

Company: One Dance UK

Location: Dance Hub, Birmingham, UK | Hybrid

Level: Manager

Salary: £27,540

Contract Type: Full-time permanent contract

Closing Date: 27 Apr 26

Job Description:

One Dance UK is looking for a dynamic and committed Youth Dance Manager to join our Children and Young People’s (CYP) Dance team at a pivotal and exciting time for dance education.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping and delivering high-quality dance opportunities for children and young people across the UK, both in schools and beyond.

You will lead on the delivery, development and growth of key national programmes including:

• Young Creatives (supporting the next generation of choreographers)

• Dance Ambassadors (empowering young dance advocates)

• U.Dance First for primary-aged children, alongside supporting the wider U.Dance framework

Alongside programme leadership, you will play a vital role in building partnerships, supporting educators, and strengthening pathways into dance careers, helping to ensure that every child and young person has access to meaningful, high-quality dance experiences.

This role sits at the heart of a rapidly evolving landscape. With significant developments across the education and cultural sectors, this is a challenging and exciting moment to advocate for dance and drive forward change.

Working closely with the Head of CYP Dance and colleagues across One Dance UK, you will contribute to a passionate and collaborative team, helping to raise the profile and impact of dance education nationally.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A strong understanding of dance for children and young people across formal education, out-of-school settings and progression pathways within the wider dance landscape

• Experience of delivering and managing programmes

• Confidence in building and sustaining relationships

• A proactive and creative approach to development and growth

One Dance UK is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. In line with our Safeguarding Policy, the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including undergoing an Enhanced DBS check and being registered on the DBS Update Service.

One Dance UK encourages applications from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular applicants of ethnically diverse backgrounds.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and will offer a guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role.