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Join Eliot Smith Dance as our first-ever Creative Administrator
Are you an organised, creative and proactive individual with a passion for dance, culture and community engagement?
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary and enter an exciting new phase of growth, Eliot Smith Dance is seeking its first employed team member to help deliver our ambitious future plans, including the Arts Council England-supported redevelopment of PITMAN.
Creative Administrator
Hybrid / North East England
Fixed-term: August–December 2026
16 hours per week (or 2 days per week)
£210 per day (£8,430 total contract value)
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside Founder, Creative Director and CEO Eliot Smith, supporting project delivery, fundraising, marketing, partnerships and the continued growth of one of the North East's leading independent contemporary dance companies.
Application deadline
11.59pm, 5 July 2026
Apply
To apply, please email your CV/résumé to info@eliotsmithdance.com with the subject line “Creative Administrator Application”, and complete both the online application form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Alternative Application Format
We welcome applications in alternative formats.
If you would prefer to submit your application by video or audio, please email us at info@eliotsmithdance.com with your CV/résumé and a link to your recording. Your video or audio application should answer Questions 1–4 and be no longer than 5 minutes.
☐ Video application (maximum 5 minutes)
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☐ Audio application (maximum 5 minutes)
Eliot Smith Dance Auditions - Autumn 2026 Season - Professional Dancers and Apprentices
Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is seeking professional dancers and apprentices who identify as male or female to join the company for its Autumn 2026 season.
As ESD celebrates 15 years of creating unforgettable contemporary dance experiences, we are looking for exceptional artists to help shape the next chapter of the company's growth and innovation. We continue to build on our reputation as one of the North East of England's leading contemporary dance companies and are seeking dancers who are excited to contribute to our evolving creative vision.
The audition process will include a contemporary class, ESD repertoire, and an opportunity to work creatively in process with Founder and Creative Director Eliot Smith, Rehearsal Director and long-standing ESD dancer Yamit Salazar, respected ballet teacher Angela Reay, and members of the ESD Board.
ESD is keen to spend time with invited dancers, exploring potential working relationships that align with the company's creative direction, values, and evolving culture. We particularly welcome applications from dancers from Global Majority backgrounds, disabled dancers, dancers living or working in the North East of England, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are interested in working within an open, supportive, and collaborative environment.
At ESD, we value long-term artistic relationships and are interested in building a community of dancers who can grow alongside the company. While engagement for the Autumn 2026 season will be project-based, we hope to identify artists with whom we can develop an ongoing working relationship, creating opportunities for future performances, creative projects, touring, and learning activities, subject to appraisal and company requirements.
As part of ESD's commitment to nurturing dance artists, successful applicants may also support our Education and Beyond programme by delivering repertoire workshops inspired by the company's work. There may also be opportunities to contribute to the company's developing social media strategy in collaboration with ESD. Relevant training and support will be provided where appropriate.
Contract Information
Contract Dates:
19 October – 13 November 2026
Fee:
The contract will be paid at 5% above ITC rates.
Accommodation:
Accommodation will be provided by ESD for dancers who live outside Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland.
Please note that rehearsals and performances will take place at Alnwick Playhouse, Northumberland, and successful applicants should be available to work at this location throughout the contract period.
Audition Information
Date of audition: Monday 20 July 2026 between 10.00 - 16.00
Location of audition: Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BR
Auditions are by invitation only.
Please note that we may contact applicants before and after the application deadline. If you have not heard from us by 17 July 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Applicants must hold British citizenship or have proof of their right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Please refer to the Job Specification and submit the following:
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A showreel
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A CV (maximum two sides of A4) or a two-minute video outlining your training and relevant performance experience
Applications should be sent to info@eliotsmithdance.com no later than 5:00pm on 17 July 2026, with "Dancer Application – July 2026" in the subject line.
Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, available by clicking here.
This form is used for monitoring and reporting purposes only and is important for our reporting to funders. The information provided will be detached from your application and treated confidentially.
Contact Information
Organisation: Eliot Smith Dance
Email: info@eliotsmithdance.com
We are happy to speak with anyone who would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role. To arrange a chat, please email Yamit Salazar, Rehearsal Director, at education@eliotsmithdance.com.
For access-related enquiries or support, please email info@eliotsmithdance.com with "Access Support" in the subject line, or call 0191 269 5579.