What we’re looking for

Are you an experienced dance artist passionate about developing and delivering high-quality dance health programmes in the arts? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Engagement team working in an ambitious, creative and friendly environment. Informal career mentoring is available to you as part of this role.

Scottish Ballet welcomes applications from all communities and backgrounds, building a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We provide specialist support for those who have experienced discrimination or face barriers to inclusion.

What you need to know

Our vacancy is for a Dance Health Programmes Manager who will play an important role in our Engagement team.

The purpose of this role is to assist with the planning, management and delivery of high-quality dance health programmes and projects, both nationally and locally, and to play an active role in the day-to-day running and long-term vision of the Engagement team. The role will include working closely with the Dance Health Manager and Head of Engagement to review, refine, and enhance dance health programmes, ensuring they remain impactful, accessible, and aligned with Scottish Ballet’s strategic goals.

The ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners is key to the success of this role.

In a nutshell, we want to hear from you if you have:

• Demonstrated experience of conceiving and delivering a range of dance initiatives and training, both in community, professional and formal education settings.
• Knowledge, understanding and practical experience within the field of dance for health.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish excellent working relationships both internally at Scottish Ballet and externally.
• Ability and willingness to work to own initiative and as part of a team.

It’s a full-time role:

• The role is full-time, 35 hours per week.
• Salary is £32,000 to £34,000 per annum, dependant on experience.
• Working hours will align with the Engagement programme, and will at times include some evening and weekend work.
• We offer great benefits including a competitive pension package, life assurance, 25 days of annual leave (plus an additional 9 Scottish public holidays), retailer discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Who we are

Scotland’s national dance company. We’re based in Glasgow and perform on stage and screen, nationally and internationally, promoting Scotland’s pioneering spirit far and wide. As well as bold new versions of the classics and ground-breaking commissions, Scottish Ballet runs an extensive community engagement programme fostering wellbeing and encouraging creativity through dance.

Find out more about us @ https://www.scottishballet.co.uk/about-us

About the role

A job description outlining key responsibilities is also available.

How to apply

Tell us why you want this job and why you think you’d be brilliant at it.

Along with this cover letter, we’ll need your CV detailing any relevant skills, qualifications, or experience, plus the details of two professional referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the position).

Please note we are required to check if prospective candidates have the right to work in the UK. It would be helpful if you could confirm this along with your application.

Send these to recruitment@scottishballet.co.uk by 5pm on 12 January 2026. Interviews will take place the week beginning 26 January 2026.

Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Katie Boyle, People & Wellbeing Officer at the above the email address.