NYDC Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover)

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

Sadler's Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all.

The National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) Engagement Manager (maternity cover) will have day to day responsibility for the delivery and development of NYDC engagement projects and programmes across the country including, the national workshops and company recruitment, summer schools, the Nationwide Schools Programme, Alumni activity and workshop training, and NYDC partnership projects.

The aim of the role is to meaningfully reach as many young people as possible from across the country, sharing the NYDC experience with young people from all backgrounds nationwide, as well as maintaining and building relationships with a range of key partners.

You will have the following skills and experience

• Experience of successful project and programme management in youth arts, from planning to delivery to evaluation
• Experience of working with a range of people from young people to parents, to artists, to funders and partners and other colleagues.
• 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

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We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Sunday 22 May 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 1 June 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.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com.

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