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Welcome to our dance faculty, a space where creativity thrives and is celebrated, and the art of dance is passionately embraced.

NSCD is a distinguished institution at the forefront of dance education in the UK. Embodying a vibrant and creative culture, our institution stands out as a beacon of artistic exploration. We foster an environment where both staff and students are encouraged to explore the realms of art and the broader world.

Sharon Watson MBE DL
CEO and Principal

Job details

Hours of work: Full-time, flexible working hours (to be agreed) including evenings and weekends

Contract: Permanent

Interviews: 20 October 2026

What we are looking for

Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) isseekingan ambitious and experienced Head of Marketing and Communications to shape our brand, strengthen our reputation and extend our reach locally,nationallyand internationally.You will lead an integrated, insight-led approach to marketing and communications that supports student recruitment, audience development, youthengagementand organisational growth. As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, you will also oversee media relations, internal communications, stakeholderengagementand the protection of NSCD’s public profile.

We are looking for a strategic and creative leader with significant senior marketing experience, strong digital and analytical skills, anda track recordof delivering measurable results.You will inspire and develop a talented marketing team while ensuring our communications are distinctive,inclusiveand true to the values of specialist arts education. This is an exciting opportunity to influence NSCD’s future during a period of growth and ambition, including its 40th anniversary legacy, estatedevelopmentand Degree Awarding Powers.

Our Core Values

NSCD strives to provide an environment that is open, honest and transparent.

• We aim to ensure that team work and mutual respect within our diverse environment is valued.
• We aim to support staff to work professionally and effectively to enjoy job satisfaction.
• We value all staff and their contribution to the School’s vision:

We expect staff to maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct at all times.

All staff should ensure that their conduct is appropriate to the ethos and policies of the school to protect the wellbeing of all employees and students. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.

For an y further information, p lease contact the HR department on 0113 219 3000 or e-mail Siobhan Atkinson at: Siobhan.Atkinson@nscd.ac.uk

Northern School of Contemporary Dance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and vulnerable adults and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

About Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) is one of the leading dance training institutions in the UK. As a Higher Education Institution, we offer full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses for around 250 students. NSCD is an ambitious, small specialist institution, internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for dance education and with a growing reputation as a centre for dance development.

Based in Chapeltown, Leeds, just outside the city centre, our unique and characterful campus comprises 7 dance studios, offices and teaching areas, a fitness centre plus a bar and café. Central to our building is the Riley Theatre, a 250-capacity professional dance theatre managed by NSCD which hosts national and international touring dance companies as well as student performances throughout the year for the wider community to enjoy.

Our standard opening hours are 9.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekends during term time. Out of term time, opening hours are slightly reduced.

As well as our Higher Education programmes, we deliver and host a wide range of community dance classes and run a Centre for Advanced Training for talented young people. Out of term, we also hold Easter and Summer School courses. The School is an incredibly busy, vibrant and dynamic learning environment where in a busy week over one thousand visitors could use our facilities in one way or another.

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Northern School of Contemporary Dance
98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4BH