What we’re looking for

Are you a strong communicator with a keen interest in Arts Education? Do you thrive in a varied role, and enjoy being part of the dance community, supporting young people to thrive? If so, we have a rarely available opportunity for Associate Programme Coordinator at Scottish Ballet.

Scottish Ballet (SB) is seeking a strong administrator with a keen interest in supporting our SB Associates auditions (the pathway into dance for many young people across Scotland and beyond).

Your personal contribution will help us to deliver the SB Associate programme, highly regarded in the dance community for consistently producing well-trained young dancers. Informal mentoring will be offered to the role holder to support their success.

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 Associate Programme Coordinator supporting the SB Associates team.

In a nutshell, this role is best suited to someone who has:

• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships.
• An enthusiastic interest in the positive benefits of arts/vocational education for young people.
• Knowledge of dance auditions processes, and associated duties and responsibilities would be an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to work in a varied, fast -paced role both independently and as part of a small team.
• An affinity with Scottish Ballet’s culture and values.

It’s a part-time, permanent role:

• Salary is £27,000 – £28,000 per annum, pro rata.
• The role is part-time, 21 hours per week.
• Working hours will be flexible, with evening and weekend work applicable to SB Associates schedules and also specific business requirements (the start of term – late August/early September – is a busy period; also auditions take place in May each year).
• This role is primarily based in our Glasgow HQ with requirement to be flexible.
• 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 Friday 29 August 2025.

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