The Place, London's creative powerhouse for dance development, has been leading the way in dance training, creation and performance for over 50 years. In a changing landscape, our mission for the future remains steadfast: we are powering imagination through dance, championing new ideas, embracing risks and creating optimal conditions for dance artists and enthusiasts to realise their full potential.
We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Head of Governance and Chief Executive's Office to join our team, working on effective Governance across The Place and its Board of Governors.
The Head of Governance and Chief Executive's Office is responsible for effective governance across The Place, compliance with regulatory frameworks and providing effective professional administrative support to the Chief Executive. Specifically, this post holder will:
· Ensure effective governance across The Place and its Board of Governors.
· Provide secretarial services to the Board of Governors.
· Provide effective and professional administrative support to the Chief Executive and wider leadership team.
· Lead on the timely coordination of the Annual Report and Financial Statements.
· Lead and coordinate on special projects as determined in collaboration with the Chief Executive and Board Working Groups.
The salary for this position is £40,000-£45,000 (depending on experience).
This is an open-ended, permanent contract. This is a full-time position (equivalent to 40 hours per week). These hours are inclusive of a one-hour paid lunch break each day. Your hours of work will be agreed with the line manager. A minimum of 50% of hours must be office-based, with the opportunity for some remote working in agreement with the line manager.
For full information about this role, the history and vision of The Place, and a detailed list of key responsibilities for this role, head over to our careers site here:
For an informal chat about this role to answer any questions you may have before applying, please email Richard Lawrence-Allen, HR Operations Manager on richard.lawrence-