Theatre and Dance NI (TDNI) is the membership and resource body for theatre and dance in Northern Ireland, supporting artists, organisations, and the wider performing arts ecology through a range of high‑impact sector initiatives. These include INVEST (artist development programme), Spotlight at the Edinburgh Fringe and Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF), Creating Safer Spaces, and the Staging Change advocacy training programme. TDNI also delivers a broad suite of professional development opportunities, bursaries, training programmes, membership services, sector information, and advocacy.
As a member‑driven representative and resource organisation, TDNI works to advance, develop, and champion theatre and dance across Northern Ireland, as well as nationally and internationally.
Theatre and Dance NI’s membership includes individual theatre and dance artists and practitioners as well as youth drama groups, freelancers, producing theatre and performing arts companies, venues, festivals and arts centres, and associate organisations.
The Project Development Officer plays a key role in designing, delivering, and evaluating programmes that support the development of theatre and dance. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative environment, enjoys working with diverse stakeholders, and is passionate about enabling artists and organisations to flourish.
You will support the planning and delivery of TDNI’s major projects, training, events, and sector development initiatives, ensuring they are impactful, well-managed, and aligned with our strategic goals.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job description below, along with a completed monitoring form to finance@theatreanddanceni.org.
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Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Monday 16 March 2026.
In the Subject line, please include the following Recruitment – Project Development Officer. You will receive an acknowledgement on receipt of your application.
Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send as a separate attachment in the same email.
Incomplete application forms will result in your application being disqualified.