Head of Membership (Maternity Cover)

The Head of Membership is responsible for growing membership numbers and liaising with the membership, nurturing partnerships and facilitating community functions across the organisation. This involves driving communications with all stakeholders and target audiences, nationally and internationally, combined with the promotion of existing events and the development of future events on a national and international basis. This role is a pivotal one in delivering the current 5 year strategy plan that takes the organisation towards its centenary in 2030.

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The Head of Membership is responsible for recruitment, retention and engagement strategies, focussing on the delivery or events, products and services which offer bbodance Teaching and Student Members the support they need from their membership organisation. For full details of the Roles and Responsibilities of the Head of Membership, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

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About bbodance

As the British Ballet Organization we will continue to harness the values of our founder, Eduoard Espinosa, as we lead in the promotion and delivery of high quality multi-genre dance education for all. 

We believe that dance has the power to enrich lives and enhance communities. Through our passionate team we will strive to find ways in which dance can help to shape our society.  We always aim to ensure that diversity is embraced and individuals are given the chance to flourish.  As a charity our goal is to be recognised as a global leader in dance education that demonstrates excellence and strives to create accessible dance opportunities for all.

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Working hours: We envisage this to be a full-time role but we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please indicate on your application if this is something you would like the recruitment panel to consider.  

Hybrid working is offered with a regular pattern of days to be agreed.

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One regular office day will normally be Tuesdays to facilitate work on Committees and to ensure availability to present to the Board of Trustees a necessary.

The induction period, to be agreed, will be fully office based.

Overtime is not paid but discretionary TOIL is offered.

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Contract:        FTC – 12 month initial term with the potential to extend up to 15 months.

Location:        bbodance, Ensign House, Battersea Reach Juniper Drive, London, SW18 1TA and                        remote/ WFH hybrid.

Salary:            £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, based on experience

Holiday:          25 days plus bank holidays per year

Start Date:      The start date for the appointment is from September 2026 with interviews commencing immediately.  With this in mind, we encourage prompt applications.

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To apply:        Please email your CV (no more than 2 pages) and cover letter (no more than 1 page) for the attention of Fiona Knower, CEO to info@bbo.dance . Please clearly mark your application Head of Membership (Maternity Cover).

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Closing date: Friday, July 17th 2026 (midnight)

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We are committed to ensuring that we offer an accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to ask any questions about the job before applying, please also contact the info@bbo.dance and a confidential conversation can be arranged.

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You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK and the appointed candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check prior to commencement of the role.