Programme Manager

Hybrid in LocationLondon·Added 2 days ago (last checked 7 Nov)

Sadler's Wells

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, LocationLondon
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 22 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Significant experience in an arts, theatre, touring company or company management environment, including contract administration and negotiation.
Excellent project and budget management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, complex logistics and demanding deadlines.
Experience of supporting visiting artists and international companies, including visas, Certificates of Sponsorship and travel arrangements.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
A commitment to inclusion, accessibility and anti-racist practice, alongside a passion for dance and the performing arts.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Employee Assistance Programme
Complimentary tickets and discounts
Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy
Additional pay for parental and family leave subject to eligibility

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Sunday 22 November 2026. Interviews will take place on or around 08 and 09 December 2026.

Please Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and without prior notice should we receive an exceptionally high volume of applications

For more information, please go to the following link - Job Pack- Programme Manager.

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 Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer an interview to disabled candidates who choose to apply under the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

In some circumstances, such as where we receive a high volume of applications meeting the minimum criteria, we may receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role. In these circumstances, we will select a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Sadler's Wells is a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com. You can also review our FAQs here

The role

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. At Sadler's Wells everyone is welcome.

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Programme Manager to join our Programming Team. Reporting to the Head of Programme Management, you will play a key role in delivering our extensive artistic programme across Sadler's Wells, Peacock Theatre, Sadler's Wells East and Lilian Baylis Studio. You will oversee the administrative, contractual, financial and logistical arrangements that support world-class artists and companies, whilst helping ensure an exceptional experience for audiences and participants.

What you'll do

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as part of the team responsible for bringing some of the world's leading dance artists and companies to our stages. You'll work at the heart of our artistic programme, helping to shape and deliver performances, events and experiences that inspire audiences locally, nationally and internationally. We're a supportive and hardworking team, working on a variety of projects. Due to the nature of the role, the Programme Manager will usually work 3 out of 5 days on one of our three sites with stakeholders and their team.