Harrogate: General Manager, Dancing for Well-Being

Salary: £35,000-£36,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-term contract to September 2028 (subject to funding)

Dancing for Well-Being (DWB) is a Harrogate-based charity that uses inclusive dance to improve the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of older people and others who face barriers to participation.

They are seeking an experienced, values-led General Manager to lead their next chapter of growth and impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across finance, fundraising, governance, people management, partnership development and organisational growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established charity with a strong reputation, dedicated staff and volunteers and established funding through to September 2028.

They are looking for someone with experience in leadership, financial management, income generation, governance and people development, alongside a passion for wellbeing, inclusion and community impact.

The role is based in Harrogate, with flexible and community-based working. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), employer pension contribution and mileage reimbursement for business travel.

Application deadline: 12pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026.

They’d love to hear from anyone interested in joining Dancing for Well-Being. To request the full recruitment pack and gain a deeper understanding of the role, responsibilities and person specification before preparing your supporting statement, please email trustees@dancingforwellbeing.org. The pack contains all the information you need to help you submit the strongest possible application.

Orange background with a white circular logo of abstract people figures. Text: Dancing for Well-Being. Based in Harrogate, enjoying music, fun and laughter together under the guidance of our General Manager.

September 22, 2026 4:04 pm