Part time: 22.5 hours per week | Deadline to apply: Monday 28th April, 10am
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A leadership development opportunity for Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent mid-career arts professionals
We’re looking forward to welcoming two new Future Leaders in September 2025, for a 12-month contract running until September 2026.
Monique, a Black, British-Caribbean, short statured Disabled woman, dancing in her manual wheelchair. She places both hands on her wheels ready to move and stares forwards at another dancer in front of her, their outline blurred in the foreground.
About Future Leaders
At Stopgap, we’re opening doors for the next generation of Disabled leaders, providing a supportive, inclusive space to grow, collaborate, and develop leadership skills.
Future Leaders offers paid positions for Disabled professionals at the start of their leadership journey. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work with a diverse range of people, and be guided by an experienced Stopgap mentor every step of the way. Plus, our Future Leaders Coordinator will ensure you feel supported, valued, and empowered throughout the programme.
Who we're looking for
We’re seeking passionate and driven individuals who identify as Deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent to join our Future Leaders programme. If you have at least three years of experience in the creative sector and are eager to grow as a leader, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re particularly interested in those who have skills and experience in:
• Advocacy, Education & Training
• Producing & Project Management
• Creative Leadership
These are not entry-level roles – we’re looking for aspiring leaders who want to make an impact.
If your expertise falls outside these areas, feel free to reach out to us to discuss your application. We’re always open to considering talented individuals whose skills align with our company’s needs and capacity.
Contract Details
Salary: £15,000 – £16,200 (£25,000 – £27,000 full time equivalent) dependent on experience.
Working Hours: Minimum 22.5 hours per week, with a mutually agreed flexible working pattern.
Location: Stopgap’s office is based at the Farnham Maltings, Surrey. Applicants must be willing and able to commute to and around Surrey. Some remote working may be available, depending on the role.
Contract: One-year fixed term, with a three-month probation period.
Start Date: September 2025.
Stopgap can assist with Access to Work applications and claims.
How to apply
We would recommend taking time to look through the Information Packs shared below, which share more information about the structure of the programme and more about the activities Future Leaders are involved in.
We want to make the application process as accessible as possible.
You can apply in two ways:
- Written Application: Send us your CV and a cover letter (up to two A4 pages).
- Video / Audio Application: Record and submit a video or audio file (up to 8 minutes).
Email your application to admin@stopgapdance.com
Deadline: Monday 28th April at 10am
Interviews: In-person in Farnham on Monday 2nd June
You can find out more about what to include in your application in the Information Packs.
Information Packs
Get In Touch
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to make the application process more accessible, please get in contact:
Upcoming Webinar: Future Leaders - An Inclusive and Equitable Dance Sector
Drawing on our experience from the pilot of Stopgap's Future Leaders program, we'll discuss ways to elevate Deaf, Disabled, and neurodivergent voices, and transform organisations to foster inclusive leadership in dance.
Sign up for the webinar