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.
Sharon Watson MBE DL
CEO and Principal
Hours of work: Full-time, flexible working hours (to be agreed) including evenings and weekends
Remuneration: £44,713 – 47,436 per annum (full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Midday, Monday 5 October 2026
Interviews: 20 October 2026
Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) is seeking an ambitious and experienced Head of Marketing and Communications to shape our brand, strengthen our reputation and extend our reach locally, nationally and internationally. You will lead an integrated, insight-led approach to marketing and communications that supports student recruitment, audience development, youth engagement and organisational growth. As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, you will also oversee media relations, internal communications, stakeholder engagement and the protection of NSCD’s public profile.
We are looking for a strategic and creative leader with significant senior marketing experience, strong digital and analytical skills, and a track record of delivering measurable results. You will inspire and develop a talented marketing team while ensuring our communications are distinctive, inclusive and true to the values of specialist arts education. This is an exciting opportunity to influence NSCD’s future during a period of growth and ambition, including its 40th anniversary legacy, estate development and Degree Awarding Powers.
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 should ensure that their conduct is appropriate to the ethos and policies of the school to protect the wellbeing of all employees and students. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.
Head of Marketing and Communications - Job Description
NSCD Staff Recruitment Application Form
For any further information, please contact the HR department on 0113 219 3000 or e-mail Siobhan Atkinson at: Siobhan.Atkinson@nscd.ac.uk
Please send a completed application form to jobs@nscd.ac.uk. Please also complete the equal opportunities form online.
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 NSCD 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.
