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Board Member - Voluntary unpaid position

We are a registered charity, looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Could this be you?

Swindon Dance is an innovative dance venue with a national reputation for excellence in dance. We are one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations (NPO) and the home of one of only nine Centres for Advanced Training (CAT) in the country. We are looking for exceptionally motivated people with a passion for dance to join our Board of Trustees.

Becoming a Trustee of Swindon Dance will give you an opportunity to engage in the evolution and development of one of the UK’s leading dance development organisations. You will be responsible, along with the other Trustees, for ensuring the strong and effective governance of the organisation and its financial sustainability and compliance with all relevant legislation. You will be involved in strategic planning and help shape the organisation’s vision, advocating and championing the organisation to build on its successful track record and realise its goals and aspirations.

All applicants are invited to Swindon Dance for an informal chat with the Director & CEO before moving onto the formal application process, to express an initial interest contact Viv Slayford, Director and CEO, Swindon Dance, viv.slayford@swindondance.org.uk

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Join our SALTO! team at Swindon Dance as a volunteer and support our inclusive dance classes for young people aged 12-18yrs with additional needs on Tuesdays from 6-7pm during term time.

You will assist the teacher and assistants in the studio; welcoming participants, supporting them during class, and ensuring everyone is signed out safely at the end of the session.
No prior experience is necessary, as you will be part of a supportive and friendly team. A current DBS check is essential. Please note that this is an unpaid volunteer role. Volunteering with us offers the chance to help individuals directly and become an ‘ambassador’ who promotes a better understanding of the challenges faced by people with additional needs.

Register your interest by completing our online form, or contact Jade Carroll, Salto! Coordinator at jade.saltocoordinator@outlook.com  or call 01793 601700 for more details.

Coordinator for Education & Development Team

Would you like to working a community and education dance setting alongside a passionate team? Are you interested in working with children, young people and adults? We have a vacancy for a Coordinator within the Education and Development Team. We are looking for a person with a real eye for detail, who can work efficiently and dynamically, with experience of administration, time management, and prioritisation skills. Candidates will have an interest in dance and creative arts. Experience in teaching children and young people is desirable.

This role is offered on a permanent contract from January 2026, with a salary of £14,285.70 pro rata (£23,492.04 Full time equivalent). Working hours will be 22.5 hours per week, including occasional weekends and evenings during term time.

For further information and an application pack please contact the current Head of Education & Development or go online: www.swindondance.org.uk

Our team is majority white, cisgender and non-disabled. We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications from those who bring difference. Swindon Dance welcomes the whole person, we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds, and our own unique lens to

what we do. Supporting our staff means they are not appointed to represent specific groups or organisations.

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Person Specification

CLOSING DATE: Friday 12th December 2025

INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 15th December 2025 at Swindon Dance (between 9.30-2.30pm)