Are you our new Project Manager?
About Swindon Dance:
Located within a cherished listed building, Swindon Dance is a hub of creativity and community. Our mission? To inspire, innovate, and invigorate through the power of dance, all while honoring the rich history of our surroundings.
Role Overview:
As our Project Manager, you’ll be instrumental in revitalising our historic space, overseeing every aspect of the renovation process.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Navigating Preservation Regulations: With our building’s listed status, experience in navigating preservation regulations is essential. You’ll ensure compliance while enhancing the building’s functionality and beauty.
Contractor Coordination: From appointing skilled craftsmen to managing construction schedules, you’ll orchestrate a seamless renovation process, balancing quality craftsmanship with budgetary considerations.
Collaborative Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with our team, local authorities, and preservation organisations, you’ll foster strong relationships to ensure our project aligns with regulatory requirements and community needs.
What We’re Looking For:
Seasoned project management expertise, ideally in the context of historic building renovations.
Knowledge of preservation regulations and experience obtaining necessary consents.
Exceptional communication skills, with a talent for engaging and coordinating diverse stakeholders.
Proven track record in contractor management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Remuneration:
Freelance/consultancy fee of £25,250 (part-time)
Join Our Creative Community:
If you’re ready to leave your mark on a historical gem and contribute to Swindon Dance’s vibrant legacy, we invite you to apply. Join us in preserving the past while shaping a dynamic future through the transformative power of dance. Apply now and become part of our journey
*****Project Overview: Facility Upgrade for Enhanced User Experience and Environmental Sustainability*****
Our goal is to enhance the facilities at Swindon Dance to better serve our users, improve their overall experience, create a healthier working environment, and significantly reduce our carbon footprint. The project encompasses several key areas:
- Changing Room Upgrades:
- Upgrade six changing rooms to provide modern, functional spaces that meet the diverse needs of our users.
- Convert a first-floor changing room into an accessible facility, ensuring inclusivity for all individuals.
- Address the issue of black mold and dampness in lower floor changing rooms, making them safe and usable for students aged 11-19 and young males.
- Staircase Improvement:
- Enhance safety and accessibility by covering the bare concrete stairs leading from the lower floor changing rooms to the dance studio.
- Window Upgrades and Insulation:
- Install secondary double glazing in the dance studio and two offices, taking into account that the windows are part of a listed building.
- This upgrade will improve insulation, reduce heat loss, and enhance the overall comfort of the spaces while preserving the historical integrity of the building.
- Office Renovations:
- Enhance the working environment by installing new carpets in two offices, providing a fresh and comfortable space for staff.
- Environmental Initiatives:
- Purchase and installation of a water fountain to promote sustainability, reduce heating costs, and lower our carbon footprint.
- The water fountain will provide a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to bottled water, contributing to improved room temperature and staff morale.
Contact Information: For further information or to express your interest in the project, please contact Viv Slayford, Artistic Director, at viv.slayford@swindondance.org.uk or call 01793 601700 ext. 104. Viv will be happy to discuss the project in more detail and answer any questions you may have.
By implementing these upgrades, we aim to not only meet the immediate needs of our users and staff but also align with our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Together, we can create a more welcoming, functional, and environmentally conscious space for everyone at Swindon Dance.
Call out for – Chair of the Board
Voluntary unpaid position
We are a registered charity, looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our Board of Trustees as Chair. 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 an exceptionally motivated person with a passion for dance to join our Board of Trustees as the Chair.
Becoming a Chair 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 Artistic Director before moving onto the formal application process, to express an initial interest contact Viv Slayford.
Viv Slayford, Artistic Director, Swindon Dance, viv.slayford@swindondance.org.uk
Call out for – Treasurer
Voluntary unpaid position
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES for all trustees
All applicants are invited to Swindon Dance for an informal chat with the Artistic Director before moving onto the formal application process, to express an initial interest contact Viv Slayford.
Viv Slayford, Artistic Director, Swindon Dance, viv.slayford@swindondance.org.uk
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.
Swindon Dance is committed to equal opportunities and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
