Regional Manager

About Us:

With over 13,000 members spread across 85 countries, The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world. Established in 1920, to improve standards and re-invigorate dance training initially within the UK, the Academy helps and encourages its teachers to perfect their teaching skills and pass on this knowledge to their students.

RAD Australia, established in 1935, is currently the largest RAD office outside of the UK, with approx 1,500 members nationally servicing approximately 50,000 dance students each year. Every year more than 23,000 students take RAD exams nationally, and over 8,000 participate in our student events and courses. We have some 100 students studying annually on our Teacher Training programmes and offer a comprehensive Continuing Professional Development Programme.

RAD Vision

To be a global leader of excellence in dance education, inspiring future generations of teachers and dancers.

RAD Values

· Creative Innovators - we are committed to fostering creativity and innovation within the dance community.

· Champions of Wellbeing - we are committed to promoting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our members, students and colleagues.

· Open to All – we are committed to inclusivity and diversity in all aspects of our activities.

· Happy to Help – we emphasise the importance of providing excellent customer service and support.

· Exceptional Together – we are strongest when we work collaboratively with colleagues, members, students, and partners across the dance world.

About the position:

The Regional Manager is responsible for the management, administration, delivery and promotion of RAD examinations and student activities including ballet examinations, events, workshops, Masterclasses, and activities within the region with the aim of developing existing and new RAD membership and markets. The Regional Manager works collaboratively with teachers, members, examiners, and other RAD personnel to deliver a high quality and valued service.

Governance:

·       Develop and implement a regional strategy and operational plan.

·       Implement and manage the policy, process, procedure, and risk registers across all activities.

People:

·       Manage direct reports to achieve RAD strategic and operational objectives.

·       Foster and promote a collaborative, problem solving work culture between departments and through to the National Director.

·       Maintain open communication and strong working relationships with RAD staff, members and stakeholders.

·       Promote and foster an inclusive work culture that celebrates diversity and actively promote a positive working culture within the RAD.

Delivery of Examinations and Student Event programme:

·       Plan, administer and schedule RAD examinations in QLD, managing entries, payments, notifications and Examiner schedules and travel itinerary.

·       Plan, administer and deliver RAD student event and awards programme in QLD, including event planning and scheduling, booking venues, managing technical requirements, travel itineraries and contracting of class teachers and adjudicators

·       Develop and maintain a regional budget and ensure ongoing and systematic reporting of financial performance following each activity.

·       Manage enquiries from teachers, parents/guardians, and students.

·       Attend, supervise and undertake duties at examinations and events., ensuring compliance with working with children legislation and RAD safeguarding policy in the delivery of all activities.

Engage, manage, and administer RAD volunteers and the RAD volunteer committee known as the 'Regional Advisory Panel' including:

• Coordination and scheduling of regular meeting and Annual General Meetings.
• Preparation and circulation of meeting paperwork – notice of meeting, agenda, minutes, action lists.
• Undertaking the role of Chair, Treasurer and Secretary as required.
• Being the principal point of contact for Advisory Panel members.

About you:

• Relevant tertiary or VET qualifications in Administration, Management, event/project management or Business.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as booking or ticketing databases and CRMs.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong project management and time management skills including working to deadlines, planning and prioritising work.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure delivery of activities and services in line with budget parameters, identify efficiencies and cost savings.
• Experience managing staff and a team of volunteers
• Experience developing relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders for mutual benefit.
• Knowledge and understanding of the RAD and dance industry or the performing arts and/or not-for-profit sector desirable.
• Ability to be flexible with working hours, particularly when delivering key events, work weekends on occasion and travel within QLD and interstate where required.

To be eligible for this position:

· Applicants must have existing Australian work rights.

· Staff undertaking this role will be subject to relevant National Police Checks and QLD Working with Children Check.

· Willing to undergo and maintain Basic First Aid certification.