Nupur Arts Dance Academy

Arts Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural organization based in Leicestershire is seeking a Project Management Officer to manage and oversee their portfolio projects. This role involves full project lifecycle management, funder reporting, and team coordination, reporting to senior leaders. Candidates should have at least 2 years of project management experience and strong skills in strategic planning, communication, and arts governance. This is a freelance contract for 6 months with potential extension based on performance.

Benefits

Collaborative work culture

Personal growth opportunities

Flexible hours

Opportunities for rapid career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' project management experience, including managing or coordinating teams.
• Experience working with a funded arts organisation/NPO.
• Knowledge of EDI and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across the organisational portfolio.
• Maintain oversight of the project portfolio, priorities, timelines, and dependencies.
• Manage funder reporting and governance requirements.

Skills

Project management experience

Knowledge of project management tools

Understanding of the UK Performing Arts sector

Data analysis skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Relationship management

Tools

Excel

Trello

MS Project

Teams

Slack

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Project Management Officer to support us with the delivery of our portfolio. You will oversee full project lifecycles and maintain oversight of the organisation’s wider portfolio, manage the teams responsible for delivery, & will lead on funding governance and reporting.

Job Description

About Nupur Arts

Nupur Arts is the East Midlands' largest South Asian dance academy, inspiring people through dance, community, and heritage. With 35 years' experience, we have developed globally recognised, award-winning talent, drawing on the creativity of young people and the British South Asian diaspora to make South Asian dance accessible. Our work spans three core areas:

• Grassroots training for 200+ participants aged 3-55+
• Pre-professional development programmes supporting progression into professional practice
• The curation of professional showcases and commissions

Supported by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), we are undertaking a five-year growth plan to expand our reach and impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Management Officer to manage and deliver our organisational portfolio, including the Academy, NPO-funded projects and events, and additional activities. You will line-manage project staff, oversee full project lifecycles, and maintain portfolio oversight, with responsibility for NPO governance and reporting.

Reporting to the Associate Director and Artistic Director, and occasionally the Board, the role supports a varied programme including festivals, theatre productions, wellbeing and education programmes, artist development, professional commissions, and sector research.

The role is Leicestershire-based, with three days per week in our Leicester City Centre office and on-site attendance for key events. This is a six-month fixed-term freelance role, with potential extension based on performance.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' project management experience, including managing or coordinating teams
• Working knowledge of project management tools and communication platforms (e.g. Excel, Trello, MS Project, Teams or Slack)
• Experience and understanding of the UK Performing Arts sector
• Strong strategic planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation skills
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently & in teams
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and organisational skills
• Effective time management and prioritisation
• Confident written & verbal communication, including stakeholder and relationship management
• Knowledge of the Leicestershire area & communities
• Understanding of arts, culture, and heritage funding frameworks in England
• Experience working with a funded arts organisation/ NPO
• Knowledge of EDI and safeguarding policies

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across the organisational portfolio, overseeing the full lifecycle from planning to close-down and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Maintain oversight of the project portfolio, priorities, timelines, and dependencies.
• Manage funder reporting and governance requirements, including NPO activity plans, financial reporting, and surveys, ensuring compliance with funding and regulatory standards.
• Support board reporting, audits, funding reviews, and funding applications.
• Line-manage and coordinate project teams, providing clear direction, task allocation, and performance oversight.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risk registers, KPIs, and reporting for senior leadership, funders, and the Board.
• Oversee financial management, forecasting, grant claims, and evidence submissions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and capture learning and impact.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Project Management Officer
• Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
• Contract: Contract
• Location: East Midlands

How to Apply

Our Offer:

• A collaborative mission-led work culture, combining passion and purpose which brings meaningful experiences to thousands of people
• The opportunity to work with and grow the largest South Asian dance organisation in the East Midlands
• Ownership and autonomy to deliver community impact
• Personal growth opportunities and development through relevant training and networking
• Occasional hybrid working, flexible hours, and opportunities for rapid career progression
• Competitive fees and long-term growth incentives

Job type: Fixed-term freelance contract (6 months)

Compensation: Competitive

Hours: Approx. 24 hours/ week

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-5:30pm

Location: Leicester, UK

Review: Potential for extension after the initial term, subject to performance

We are Leicester's largest South Asian dance academy specialising in Bharatanatyam, Bollywood and Folk dance. We want people to be inspired by the artistic possibilities of dance movement and be enriched through the power of community and heritage. In the 35 years we have been operating, we are proud to have developed globally recognised and award-winning artistic talent. We draw on the dynamism of the youth, and self-expressive power of the British diaspora to make South Asian dance accessible.