Welcome to our dance faculty, a space where creativity thrives and is celebrated, and the art of dance is passionately embraced. NSCD is a distinguished institution at the forefront of dance education in the UK. Embodying a vibrant and creative culture, our institution stands out as a beacon of artistic exploration. We foster an environment where both staff and students are encouraged to explore the realms of art and the broader world.
Knowing the pivotal role our students play in the ecology of dance, we understand that the studio is an incubation space for their growth and creative evolution. Our students, characterised by their expressive individuality, engage with dance intelligently and sensitively. They possess the ability to think independently, placing immense value on original thought and diversity.
As Access and Participation Administrator, your contribution will be instrumental in shaping the growth and development of our students. Your role is integral to cultivating an environment that nurtures their artistic potential. We eagerly anticipate the addition of the right individual to our team, someone who shares our passion for dance education and is ready to contribute significantly to the journey of our students.
Sharon Watson MBE DL
CEO and Principal
Hours of work: 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE), 2.5 days per week. Working pattern to be agreed
Remuneration: £24,999 pro rata per annum (actual £12,499)
Contract: Permanent part-time
Closing date: Noon, Monday 2 March 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 17 March 2026
The Finance Assistant provides day-to-day transactional and administrative finance support, ensuring that financial processes are accurate, timely, and compliant. The role supports the effective operation of the finance function in a small specialist higher education establishment.
NSCD strives to provide an environment that is open, honest and transparent.
We expect staff to maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct at all times.
All staff members should ensure that their conduct is consistent with the school's ethos and policies to protect the well-being of both employees and students. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.
Job Description - Finance Assistant
Please choose the best format for you:
NSCD Staff Recruitment Application Form - Interactive
NSCD Staff Recruitment Application Form - Word Doc
Please send a completed application form to Geraldine McDowall, HR Manager at geraldine.mcdowall@nscd.ac.uk. Please also complete the equal opportunities form online.
For any further enquiries, please contact Geraldine McDowall - HR Manager, on: 0113 219 3000 or via email at geraldine.mcdowall@nscd.ac.uk
Unaccompanied CVs will not be considered.
Northern School of Contemporary Dance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and vulnerable adults and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.
Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) is one of the leading dance training institutions in the UK. As a Higher Education Institution, we offer full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses for around 250 students. NSCD is an ambitious, small specialist institution, internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for dance education and with a growing reputation as a centre for dance development.
Based in Chapeltown, Leeds, just outside the city centre, our unique and characterful campus comprises 7 dance studios, offices and teaching areas, a fitness centre, plus a bar and café. Central to our building is the Riley Theatre, a 250-capacity professional dance theatre managed by NSC,D which hosts national and international touring dance companies as well as student performances throughout the year for the wider community to enjoy.
Our standard opening hours are 9.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekends during term time. Out of term time, opening hours are slightly reduced.
As well as our Higher Education programmes, we deliver and host a wide range of community dance classes and run a Centre for Advanced Training for talented young people. Out of term, we also hold Easter and Summer School courses. The School is an incredibly busy, vibrant and dynamic learning environment where in a busy week over one thousand visitors could use our facilities in one way or another.
