Director of Communications and Development

Company: People Dancing
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Director of Communications and Development

Location: Birmingham or Nottingham

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Deadline: 30 March 2026

Interview Date: Friday 17 April in Birmingham

Fabric is creating a new strategic leadership role, Director of Communications and Development, responsible for driving the organisation’s public profile, influence and case for support.

We are looking for someone who sees communications and development as a strategic act — someone who understands that brand, partnership, advocacy and fundraising are interwoven. Someone who is excited by the possibility of building a mixed economy that supports artistic risk, sector innovation and long-term civic contribution.

We would like to hear from candidates with significant senior experience in communications, marketing and brand guardianship, ideally in the arts or creative industries; experience of driving engaging storytelling with creative flair and strategic purpose; and a proven track record of stakeholder engagement and external relations within a charity, cultural or non-profit organisation, developing and implementing strategies that grow visibility, engagement and income.

You’ll also bring experience of working at a senior leadership level, leading teams in the delivery of high quality, impactful campaigns – along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a proven ability to successfully build and maintain stakeholder relationships; a positive, proactive, and solution-focused approach; and a genuine interest in the arts and culture.

How to Apply

Deadline: Monday 30 March 2026, 10am.

To apply, please complete our online application form. You may provide a video/audio file (maximum length 10 mins) instead of completing the three application questions in our application form.

For further information please visit the website via the link below.

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland StreetLeicester, LE1 1REinfo@communitydance.org.uk

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Posted: March 13th, 2026