About the Society
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is a registered educational charity and membership association. Our mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms: to promote knowledge of dance; provide up-to-date techniques for members and maintain and improve teaching standards.
With approximately 6,000 members in over 55 countries worldwide, the Society conducts over 120,000 examinations each year. We were recently listed by Ofqual as one of the top 20 largest awarding organisations in England and in the top 5 for delivery of performing arts examinations.
The Society aspires to be a world leader in dance education, setting the benchmark for best practice through our extensive syllabi and teacher training. We are committed to becoming a dynamic, future-focused organisation that promotes the social, cultural, physical, and educational benefits of dance for all.
Summary of the role
The ISTD is looking for maternity cover for the Head of Strategic Projects and Development Activities role. This is a 10-month full-time, fixed-term role starting from September with the opportunity to potentially extend.
- To support the strategic development of ISTD by, developing, managing and promoting projects and activities in support of the business plan.
- To work with the Head of Qualification Development and the Heads of Faculty Development to plan and manage strategic initiatives to support the future growth of the organisation.
- To ensure that Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are embedded into the ISTD’s portfolio of qualifications and to be the key point of contact and lead on ARA in relation to genre specific content and Examiner Training.
- To support the organisation and promotion of courses and tutor training, in consultation with the Head of Events and CPD.
- To facilitate tutor support, qualification development and the ongoing review of the teaching qualifications.
- To manage individual project budgets, including the bursaries budget.
To report directly to Head of Qualification Development.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for project management and administration relating to the development of new initiatives to ensure efficient delivery.
- Initiate and negotiate relationships with partner organisations / groups with which to trial new work.
- Liaise with Lead Examiners, contributing dance artists, and internal and external stakeholders to manage delivery of specific new initiatives on time and within budget.
- Draft, monitor and manage budgets for specific project strands.
- Work with the Head of Events and CPD to plan the delivery of associated strategic events (e.g.: demonstrations, launches, performances etc).
- Manage requests and distribution of ISTD bursaries:
o Manage the ISTD Bursaries application processes
o Propose Bursary Policy
o Monitor and manage the distribution of bursary funds (£100K pa)
o Organise bursary panel meetings as required - Work with the Head of Qualification Development to:
o Support and co-ordinate development of ISTD qualifications.
o Promote the ISTD teacher training courses and activities, liaising with external organisations as required, taking part in careers fairs and exhibitions as required.
o Contribute to cross-Faculty initiatives, such as increasing the demographic diversity of the ISTD membership and their students. - Manage the APEL process, coordinating communications and activities as required.
- Lead and manage all aspects of the Contemporary syllabus development and support Contemporary Affiliate membership.
How to apply
To apply as a Head of Strategic Projects and Development Activities please send a letter of application and CV to hr@istd.org The letter of application should summarise what you are able to bring to the role and how you meet the person specification. The successful candidates will also be required to provide details for two recent references that can evidence skills and suitability to carry out this role, (whether in an employed or voluntary capacity).
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 9am.
