Programme Manager; and Dance

Position: Programme Manager (Performance and Dance)
# Programme Manager (Performance and Dance)::
GLA
14746

Published::
16/01/2026

Closes::
25/01/2026

Location::

Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE
Salary::
£43,735.63 - £50,712.16 per year Contract Type::
Permanent Position Type::
Part Time

Hours::

17.5 hours per week

Work From Home::
Hybrid##

Job Description We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.

Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a
** Programme Manager (Performance and Dance)
** to join our
** Tramway
* * team.

Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.
** What you need to know
**** Who can apply:
** This vacancy is open to current Glasgow Life colleagues only.
** Hours**: 17.5 per week.
** Contract type:
** Permanent
* * Pay details:
** The listed salary is for a full-time role. If you’re applying for a part-time or bank job, we will calculate your pay on a pro-rata basis.
*
* Location:

** Tramway
* * What you’ll do
** As a Programme Manager (Performance and Dance), you’ll be a part of a team, reporting to Tramway’s Senior Manager. You’ll play an essential role in the development and delivery of Tramway’s creative programme with a specific specialism around performance and dance. Your work will make a visible and lasting difference. This could be:
* Supporting our communities
* Helping people get active
* Creating cultural experiences
* Or working behind the scenes to make it all happen
** Who you are
** We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today! We’re looking for someone to lead on the development and delivery of Tramway’s dance and performance programme.
* Deliver a dynamic and diverse programme meeting essential income and audience development targets in line with the strategic business plan and Arts and Music Service Plan.
* Curate a programme of performances, external festivals, co-productions and collaborations and negotiate on relevant contract terms with partners
* Oversee the producing of the programme including inhouse developed as well as touring performances and events.
* Programme DIG, (Dance International Glasgow).
* Advocate for Tramway and our programmes
* Work with the Senior Arts Manager to develop the strategic planning of Tramway.
* Effectively manage and monitor the programme budget and lead on contract and financial negotiations for all artistic and participation activities.
* Manage the programme team and influence the wider team to ensure they are motivated, informed and trained to the required standard.

When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you.
** What we offer
** At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.

Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on My Job Scotland .We support
* you* to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:
** Holiday
* * When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
** Pension
* * Save for later life and join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
** Support
* * Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
** Discounts
* * As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active.
** Flexibility and development
**…