Description
The Company Manager is at the heart of PDC’s operations, ensuring our work runs smoothly through strong systems, clear planning, and excellent communication. This role will work closely with the Artistic Director & CEO and Executive Producer to deliver PDC’s artistic ambitions.
About the Role
The Company Manager is at the heart of PDC's operations, ensuring our work runs smoothly through strong systems, clear planning, and excellent communication.
This role will work closely with the Artistic Director & CEO and Executive Producer to deliver PDC's artistic ambitions through effective business, operational, and financial management. You will also support governance, HR, and compliance, enabling the company's artistic projects to shine.
Reports to: Executive Producer
Works closely with: Freelance Accountant
Terms of Employment
- Salary: £34,000 per annum (pro rata, 4 days per week)
- Contract: Fixed term to March 2028
- Hours: 4 days / 28 hours per week, to be agreed with some flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends
- Location: Remote working, with monthly in-person meetings
- Holiday: 25 days per year (pro rata) plus statutory bank holidays
- Probation period: 3 months
- Notice period: 2 months
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, TOIL for additional hours worked
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum 5 years' management experience in a relevant context.
- Strong financial management and reporting skills in a non-profit environment.
- Understanding of UK arts funding and governance.
- Experience line managing staff or freelancers.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High-level IT literacy (Google Workspace, Quickbooks).
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable
- Experience with CRM or project management systems.
- Familiarity with Arts Council England reporting.
- Interest in dance or cross-disciplinary arts.
Qualities
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities under pressure.
- Creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Managerial
- Lead recruitment/contracting of staff and freelancers in line with industry standards.
- Develop and implement HR policies and systems.
- Manage leases, insurance, health & safety, safeguarding, and environmental sustainability processes.
- Prepare and circulate board papers; attend and minute board meetings.
Financial
- Lead on cashflow management, forecasting, reconciliations, and quarterly/annual management accounts (with Accountant support).
- Manage payments, bookkeeping, and budget monitoring.
- Oversee payroll, pensions, and employee benefits.
Operational
- Maintain organisational systems, files, and archives.
- Manage licences and royalties for projects.
- Support programme delivery and scheduling.
- Oversee premises rental and office resources.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Track KPIs and evaluation data.
- Coordinate reporting to funders and partners, including Arts Council England.
Fundraising Support
- Assist in preparing funding applications
How to Apply
Deadline: Monday 15 September 2025, 5pm
Interviews: 29 September 2025
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 sides of A4) to [email protected], explaining why you would like to work with PDC and how your skills and experience match the role.
We also ask all applicants to complete our anonymous Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
We can accept applications in alternative formats (video, audio, large print). Please contact us if you would like to apply in a different way or if you have access requirements for the recruitment process.