Operations Manager

Harrogate, North Yorkshire (On-site)
£29,250 per year
Full-time
Contract (18 months with possibility of extension)
Job description

We are looking for an efficient and dynamic individual who is passionate about the impact of community work and understands the benefits of dance.

Dancing for Well-Being is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, enriching lives through dance, music, friendship, and laughter.

We use accessible group dance activities to help people maintain and improve their sense of physical, emotional and social well-being and to foster feelings of belonging, connection and togetherness.

We are at an exciting point where we now need to work to increase our sustainability as an organisation, and have just been awarded a further 3 years’ funding, thanks to the National Lottery, to help us achieve this. The introduction of a new full-time Operations Manager role to oversee the day-to-day running of our activities is a vital part of our plans.

The main focus of this role is to ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s day-to-day activities, which involves not only strong administrative skills, but also excellent communication skills with a variety of stakeholders, and care and compassion for our members and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Oversee the running of weekly groups and regular/occasional sessions
  2. Manage a team of volunteers
  3. Oversee the day-to-day financial operations
  4. Coordinate marketing materials and opportunities.

Terms of the role:

  • Salary: £29,250 per annum
  • Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
  • Employment type: 18 month fixed-term contract, with the intention of an extension, subject to funding, to up to 3 years
  • This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate.

To find out more about the role and how to apply, please email or call us to request a job pack.

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Dancing for Well-Being View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer

We are a not-for-profit community interest company with the aim of enriching lives through dancing, music, friendship and laughter.

Posted on: 22 August 2025
Closing date: 02 September 2025 at 10:00
Tags: Administration, Communications, Operations, Dementia, Mental Health, Social Media, Wellbeing, Events / Activities

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