Artist Community Producer – Join Our Team
Chisenhale Dance Space (CDS) is looking for an Artist Community Producer to support and connect our 300-strong Artist Community. This part-time role is central to enabling artist-led programmes, facilitating gatherings, and ensuring artists have a meaningful voice in CDS decision-making.
Why Work With Us?
- Support marginalised dance and performance artists
- Facilitate and manage artist-led initiatives and events
- Work in a flexible, collaborative, and creative small team
- Contribute to anti-racist, anti-ableist, and inclusive organisational practices
Role Details
- Contract: 0.8 FTE (4 days / 32 hours per week), 1-year fixed-term
- Salary: £24,000 per annum (£30,000 FTE)
- Start: Early May 2026 (negotiable)
- Location: Chisenhale Dance Space, Bow, London E3 5QZ (flexible working available)
- Line Manager: Associate Director
Full information, a job description and person specification can be found in the job pack below.
Applications
Send your CV and a 2-page cover letter or 5-minute video to Reece McMahon at reece@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk by 2 April 2026. Please also complete our equality and diversity monitoring form. You can download the full job pack here.
Key Dates
- Applications Open: 6 March 2026
- Deadline: 2 April 2026
- Interviews: 10 April 2026
- Start: Early May 2026
For informal questions, contact Reece at reece@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk.
Download Application Pack PDF
Download Application Pack Word Doc
EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in working in Dance and the Performing Arts we recommend checking these websites for vacancies and opportunities:
Resources for Freelancers and Self-Employed Performers:
- Dance Fund’s Hardship Fund for professional dancers
- Financial assistance for writers by Society of Authors
- Financial assistance for directors of stage & screen by Directors’ Charitable Foundation
- Financial assistance for performing arts professionals from Equity Charitable Trust
- Financial assistance, including grants and hardship funds, for members of the Musician’s Union
Trinity Laban has a useful Funding and Support page here
Resources for Young People:
Festivals often recruit for temporary roles and offer opportunities for artists:
Dance International Glasgow (DIG)
International Dance Festival (Birmingham)