Chair & Trustees

Chair & Trustees

WHAT IF … there was a dance company where brilliant and daring people could show up and be supported to push themselves to move the world forward. 

Welcome to Rambert.

Rambert is the UK’s leading contemporary dance company—an internationally acclaimed cultural institution known for artistic innovation, technical excellence, and social impact. With a distinguished heritage spanning over 90 years, Rambert is a dynamic, future-focused organisation that champions creativity and bold experimentation, pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance through exceptional live performance, digital innovation, and sector-leading community engagement.

Operating from its state-of-the-art South Bank studios in London, Rambert commissions and tours ambitious new work from globally respected choreographers and artists. Its award-winning productions—such as Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby and Cerberus—regularly receive national and international critical acclaim and attract broad, intergenerational audiences. The company also leverages digital platforms through Rambert Plus, expanding access to dance globally and enhancing brand visibility beyond traditional venues. 

Rambert is a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England (ACE) and a registered charity. It partners with a range of institutional funders, trusts, and corporate supporters to deliver a broad programme of public benefit—from creative learning in schools to health and wellbeing projects in communities. The Rambert family of companies—Rambert, Rambert School and Rambert Grades—spans performance, higher education and accessible dance training. Working together, they play a vital role in shaping the next generation of creative talent.

Governed by a committed and experienced Board of Trustees and led by Helen Shute (Chief Executive/Executive Producer) and Benoit Swan Pouffer (Artistic Director) and their strong Executive team, Rambert stands on solid organisational foundations. Now, with growing commercial and philanthropic support, the company is poised for a new phase of strategic development and international ambition.

Fundraising and income diversification will be critical to Rambert’s sustainability and growth over the coming years, as we look to secure long-term support for our ambitious artistic and community programmes. The incoming Chair will play a key role in driving this forward.

This is a unique opportunity to chair one of the UK’s most respected and outward-looking cultural institutions under the leadership of two respected and ambitious sector trailblazers—shaping its strategic direction, strengthening its profile with key stakeholders, and championing the value of culture in society. 

To apply 

Rambert is working with Nurole on this appointment.
To find out more and apply, please visit Nurole’s website. 

Rehearsal Director

Benoit Swan Pouffer, Artistic Director of Rambert, is looking for a Rehearsal Director to support a large and international programme of works for the world- recognised Rambert company.

He says:

I am looking for a Rehearsal Director that will both support my artistic vision and maintain the high-quality standard I have come to expect from the company. As my artistic right- hand person, the Rehearsal Director will shape, push, inspire, and challenge our artists.

The Rehearsal Director will add their own artistic value to the company and bring their past experiences to their work.

Benoit Swan Pouffer

Choreographer and Artistic Director at Rambert

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We are seeking an experienced, talented rehearsal director with the skills and knowledge to inspire the diverse and exceptionally skilled dancers of the company and to ensure that our guest choreographers and the Artistic Director find their work to be presented to the highest possible standards on stage and approached with serious, knowledgeable creativity in the studio.

The RDs are at the hub of the organisation maintaining and keeping the artistic integrity of the repertory. They work with the producers, production team, administration as well as the choreographers to ensure that our programme is immaculately scheduled and planned, that time in the studio is maximised, the dancers of the company have the conditions they need to do their best work and are both supported and empowered in the studio, and that Rambert is able to take opportunities to take more work further.

We are seeking team members who can bring in-depth knowledge of techniques and styles and with a healthy respect for a wide range of work. Previous work with a major international dance company and knowledge of the world’s leading contemporary and ballet companies will be expected.

In this pack you will find:

• Background information on Rambert
• Job description and person specification
• Conditions of employment
• Information on how to apply

Conditions of Employment

Contract Type and Length: Full time, permanent.

Location: The majority of your time will be spent in the offices and dance studios at 99 Upper Ground, London. You might also need to be away from base if the dancers are rehearsing or performing off-site.

Salary: £43,000 – £47,000 per annum depending on experience.

Accountable to: Artistic Direcctor, Benoit Swan Poufer

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 6pm with some evenings and weekends as required.

Part Time Management Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Part-Time Management Accountant to support the financial operations of both Rambert Company and Rambert Grades. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills who thrives in a dynamic and creative environment.

In this pack you will find:

Conditions of Employment

Contract Type and Length:

Location: Rambert Office, London, UK.
Salary: £38,000 pro rata per annum.
Accountable to: The Head of Finance

How to Apply

Please send the below to recruitment@rambert.org.uk:

Deadline & Interviews

We will review applications, shortlist and interview on a rolling basis. This means we will review applications as they are received and may close the recruitment once a suitable candidate is appointed.

We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration. If you do not hear from us withing two weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Further information can be found on our website www.rambert.org.uk or please contact recruitment@rambert.org.uk.