Opportunities

Wiltshire Creative is looking for a new Executive Director to work jointly with our Artistic Director.  This is an exciting opportunity to evolve the organisation and build new resilience as we define and implement a Capital plan alongside the further development of our artistic vision.

The Executive Director is responsible for the management of the organisation and its financial resources. Long-term strategic planning and policy will be required to build reserves, raise capital funding for the renewal of the Playhouse building and lead the organisation into a bigger and brighter future.

The role will be responsible for Wiltshire Creative’s core business functions providing inspirational and motivational leadership to our senior management team. The Executive Director will ensure the financial stability of the organisation in conjunction with the Board by facilitating income generation, seeking new income streams and developing and supporting large-scale fundraising projects. They will be required to proactively engage with local and national stakeholders and foster strong relationships within the sector and with our donors and public funders.

Vamos Theatre is looking for an experienced leader who will be working with the Executive Team (Executive & Artistic Director, Creative Producer, Executive Producer) and Board of Trustees to drive forwards the ambitions of the company. We are looking for a dynamic leader who thrives working in a unique, varied, and creative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the Executive Team, and to ensure the efficient running of the company, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake work additional to these responsibilities where required.

Producing

• Work closely with the Artistic Director to realise the creative vision and management of productions and Arts in Health projects from auditions to opening night
• Availability-check creatives, draft and negotiate artist and production team contracts
• Work closely with the production team to support the pre-production and rehearsal processes, attend production meetings, preview performances and key rehearsals
• Produce rehearsal schedules, coordinating meetings and being the first point of contact for the freelance company during the R&D, rehearsal, tech and tour
• Support the actors and stage management team whilst on tour, with some in person visits, checking show reports and the welfare on the road
• Lead on the evaluation of productions and projects
• Help build co-production/commissions relationships and lead on contractual agreements between partners
• Draft and manage production budgets (as part of the full organisational budget building)
• Work with the communications team to support press and marketing campaigns
• Welcome artists at the start of a new rehearsal period, presenting Vamos Theatre’s ethos, and build the relationship between the office and the road
• Strategise tour booking, build our tour portfolio, and oversee the tour booking and contracting carried out by the Operations Manager
• Work closely with the Creative Producer in building and realising exciting Learning and Participation projects and collaborations

Strategy and Development

• As a member of the Executive Team, develop and deliver company strategy and business plans keeping the charity’s ethos/values at the forefront of planning and decision making
• Work closely with the Board and Executive & Artistic Director to develop the organisation’s financial strategy
• Work with the Executive & Artistic Director and Board to develop human resources strategies to ensure appropriate resourcing and staffing, including workforce planning, recruitment, induction, and training/development
• Be an ambassador for and represent the organisation at events and stakeholder meetings to raise the national and international profile of the company, building close relationships with funders, festivals, venues, Arts in Health partners, L&P partners, and related non-arts organisations

Finance

• Build annual/multi-year project/ organisational budgets in consultation with the Executive & Artistic Director and the Board, supported by the company’s Accountant (external)
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, maintaining an overview of performance against budget, current/projected financial position, cashflow and provide timely information to colleagues. This is supported by the whole team as each member holds financial targets and budgets
• Work with the Accountant and Bookkeeper to maintain accurate accounts and generate management accounts for reporting to the Board of Trustees
• Oversee payroll and company pension (led by the Accountant and Operations Manager).

Fundraising

• Oversee fundraising strategies in close collaboration with an external freelance fundraiser, together managing the writing and submission of all funding applications to support company activities, including Trusts & Foundations, Arts Council England, and local authority funds.
• Ensure monitoring of grant-funded activity and reporting (including ACE NPO) in compliance with funding agreements and targets (supported by the Operations Manager)
• As part of the Executive Team, devise and implement evaluation strategies
• Manage and develop funder relationships, including with Arts Council England and Trusts & Foundations

Governance

• Join all Board Meetings, help prepare and present the Management Accountants (supported by the Accountant and Artistic Director)
• Add to the Board Report on strategy and fundraising
• Check all papers for Board meetings, including agenda, financials, risk, quarterly updates, and monitoring (supported by the wider team and led by the Administrator)
• Support Board development and training

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

(Essential / Desirable)

 Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of the touring sector, venues, and operational/logistical requirements E
• Understanding of the current funding system in the UK E
• Knowledge of UK Charity and Company legislation D
• Understanding of Arts Council England Let’s Create Strategy D

 Experience

• Producing experience within performing arts at a senior level E
• Leading and managing a team E
• Overseeing tour booking or a natural flair for engaging partners to create strategic, sustainable tours E
  • Substantial financial management, including setting/managing budgets, reporting E
  • Fundraising, including stakeholder management E
  • Strategy business planning and development, project management, operational delivery E
  • Servicing a Board of Trustees D
  • Arts Council England NPO reporting D
  • International touring administrative requirements D
  • Human Resources/HR D

 Skills

• Project Management E
• Leadership / people management E
• Communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively and respectfully E
• Strategic thinking and planning E
• Budget management and financial planning E
• Data analysis and report writing E
• Great time management, ability to multi-task and prioritise E
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail E
• Computer literacy including with Office 365 E
• Work without supervision, use initiative where required and work under pressure E

Values

• Reliability, confidentiality and an enthusiasm for the company ethos and its work E
• A collaborative approach to working E
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion E
• Acting with integrity and honesty at all times E

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE:                     Executive Producer

LINE MANAGER:         Executive & Artistic Director

LINE MANAGES:         Administrator, Marketing Officer, Operations Manager, and freelancers as required

SALARY:                           Up to £41,232 gross per annum (dependant on experience) – pro rata to

£24,739 ON A 0.6 FTE 3 DAY BASIS

HOURS:                            24 hours per week on a 0.6 FTE basis

Normal hours 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (including a paid 1-hour lunch break), plus occasional evening/weekend work

No overtime payments – Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) will be given in agreement with line manager

LOCATION:                     The Swan Theatre, Worcester – this role requires regular work at our base at The Swan Theatre in Worcester, but we recognise the value and benefits of hybrid/remote working. We would be open to a conversation with candidates that strikes the balance of 1 day working from home and 2 days in the office for candidates looking for a hybrid working arrangement. Some UK travel will also be required

HOLIDAY:                         25 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff). Office closed between 27 – 31 December, for which annual leave entitlement should be used

PENSION:                        Workplace pension through National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), in line with statutory contributions, currently 5% employee and 3% employer (on pensionable earnings)

TRAVEL:                     Travel allowance to be negotiated for applicants outside of Worcester.

PROBATION PERIOD:  6 months

NOTICE PERIOD:       3 months (1 week during probation or pay in lieu)

Please visit the following link to download an application pack – https://www.vamostheatre.co.uk/about/vamos-job-opportunities/vamos-theatre-seeks-executive-producer

Closing Date for applications – 10th June 2024

The Almeida Theatre is seeking a Participation Producer. This post is offered on a Permanent, full-time contract.

This post will work closely with the Director of Participation, producing all shows which originate from the Participation team, setting up and managing participation projects and working closely with young people and community groups.

There is also an opportunity to instigate and creatively lead on participation projects.

The Participation Producer will manage the Participation Coordinator and the Participation Assistant, as well as any work placements and freelancers. They will manage show and project budgets and contribute to the writing of funding applications and evaluation reports.

Application deadline: 9AM, Wednesday 29 May 2024

First round interviews will take place: Thursday 13th June 2024

Second Round Interviews will take place: Thursday 20th June 2024

To find out more, please download the job description via the link below.

– Participation Producer Job Description

To apply, please click on the link: APPLY HERE and following the application form instructions.

If you have any issues with the link or filling out the form, please contact us at: recruitment@almeida.co.uk

We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative and driven individual to join us as General Manager: a key, and new, member of the Told by an Idiot team. The General Manager will work closely with the Executive Director, Artistic Director and Assistant Producer, with particular responsibility for company administration, contracting, financial management, HR and supporting the company’s activity. In addition to these responsibilities, the General Manager will encapsulate Told by an Idiot’s values and will support the delivery of the organisation’s ambitions.

Click here for the job pack, which contains further information about Told by an Idiot, what we do, the job description and person specification for the role of General Manager.

The Role:

1927 is looking for a Southeast or London based Production Manager with:

• Experience of setting up and running sound in live performance.
• Experience of projection set up and AV mapping*
• Ability to prepare appropriate technical plans for making the show work in tour venues.
• A general knowledge of lighting** and stage management.

*  1927 uses Disguise – so any experience of this or other video operating experience is desirable. Experience of mapping or the ability to learn quickly is important.

** We have minimal stage lights, but you should be able to direct a team to rig some simple lights if needed.

The Production Manager will be responsible for:

• All technical & production management of Please right back, overseeing all technical and production preparation.
• Liaison with UK presentation partners to ensure that the required technical staffing, sound, AV, technical equipment, and all other peripherals necessary for the production be provided for all performances.
• Preparing technical plans for making the show work in the spaces being toured to.
• Attending a prep week and being available for set up, strike, meetings, and rehearsal visits across the rehearsal process.
• Tour with the production, running all get ins, fit ups, rehearsals, performances and get outs.
• Rigging, focusing, and plotting projectors, AV, animation, sound, and lighting (minimal).
• Operating sound and lighting for all performances.
• Complying with standard Health & Safety legislation and recommended working practices.

About Please right back:        

Please right back is the new theatre show from 1927.  As with all 1927 shows it will seamlessly synchronise live performance and storytelling with films and animation, with performers interacting with projected animation for 2 hours.  The show will tour with 4 performers, 1 Production Manager and 1 DSM.

Key Dates:

• W/C 27 May: Technical Preparation week
• 3 June – 12 July: Rehearsals, London*
• 16-28 July: Production week and performances Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury
• 31 July – 12 August: Edinburgh International Festival season
• 23 Sep – 2 Nov: UK touring (Oxford, Newcastle, Exeter, Leeds, Liverpool, Derby)
• 3-22 December: Christmas season, Brighton

* Please note during the rehearsal process you need to be available for some meetings and rehearsal visits but are not needed exclusively.

Terms:

• Production Management prep fee of £3,000.
• Weekly tour fee of £700
• Per diems, accommodation, travel provided for the production week and all touring weeks.

To apply

• Please send your cv and a short cover note telling us about yourself, your experience and why you want to work with 1927 to 1927jobs@gmail.com.
• Please ensure you title the email ‘Production Manager Role’.
• Deadline for applications: Friday 10 May

Trigger are looking for an exceptional and reliable Interim Executive Director (Maternity Leave) to join the team in a fixed-term post for 12-months.

This is a key role at Trigger and working closely with the Creative Director & Joint CEO Angie Bual, you will lead our committed and passionate staff team and oversee the company’s programme across a variety of artforms.

This is an exciting time to join Trigger with a bold and ambitious programme of work planned for 2024/25 including The Hatchling at Wakefield’s Year of Culture, the world premiere of Ground at Brighton International Festival and TEABREAK touring UK festivals this summer.

The role is full time and is based in the idyllic location of the Mendip Hills in North Somerset. We offer a generous flexible working policy including ‘Flexi-Friday’s’ and working from home on Mondays, plus an annual training and development programme for all staff.

If you have senior management experience within a creative organisation, are a supportive and empathetic line manager and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

For complete job description please see job pack, linked below.

SALARY: £60,000 per annum

CONTRACT: Full-Time, fixed term contract for 12 months, ideally September 2024 – September 2025.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days holiday per annum + UK bank holidays.

PENSION: 3% employer contribution

WORKING HOURS: Standard 40 hours (including lunch break) per week (usual office hours 9am-5pm). Due to the nature of the role, some evening or weekend work may be required and Trigger offer a TOIL policy.

To apply for the position, please provide a detailed CV and Covering Letter by 9am, Monday 20^th May 2024

For more information, please visit our website: www.triggerstuff.co.uk/join-our-team

Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black is looking for a Company Assistant & Junior School Administrator to join the team. This person will contribute towards the smooth running of our office, Junior School and touring logistics.

This role offers an interesting and fulfilling opportunity for a highly motivated individual as it offers many opportunities to learn how a touring company works. Ballet Black is a very small and accomplished team, and this job offers the Company Assistant & Junior School Administrator the chance to work across varied tasks. This position is mainly based in our Marylebone office during the day. Suitable candidates will be flexible about hours and working in the evening, weekends or different locations where necessary, should have a strong interest in dance or the arts and be a motivated self-starter. This position requires a high level of physical activity as the Company Assistant is required to move sets, flight cases and suitcases ready to go out on tour.

For a full description of the job role and responsibilities please click here.

Please apply in writing with:

• Your CV including the names and contact details of two referees (they will not be contacted without your permission)
• A letter of application which explains why you are applying for this position and how you meet the requirements set out in the job description and person specification.The letter of application should be no longer than two sides of A4.

These should be emailed to General Manager, Isabelle Drummond: gm@balletblack.co.uk with the subject line ‘Company Assistant & Junior School Administrator.’ The CV and letter should be sent as attachments to the email.

Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 19 May 2024
Interview date: Friday 24 May 2024

We are on the lookout for an Operations Assistant who is compassionate, patient, and practical. We are also seeking individuals who are eager to develop their operational and events coordination skills, and who are proactive in suggesting ideas and initiatives to improve systems or processes. Your creative input and forward-thinking approach will be invaluable in enhancing our community’s experience and addressing emerging needs.

We are looking for individuals with exceptional communication skills and a genuine desire to support others. Given our trauma-informed approach, previous experience working in spaces with vulnerable adults is preferred, or a deep understanding of creating safe and nurturing environments. You will be comfortable working independently, often stationed in the welcome area, where your presence will offer reassurance and support to those who enter our space.

Please read the Recruitment Pack before applying for this role.

Recruitment pack
Application form
Criminal Records disclosure information
Equality & Diversity Policy information

The deadline for submitting applications for this role is 12pm midday on Thursday 9 May 2024.

We are looking for a Production Assistant who is excited about being part of a team that produce outstanding productions and creates a welcoming environment for in-house and visiting creative teams.

We are one of the most ambitious producing houses in the East, we pride ourselves on the high-quality, relevant and inclusive nature of all of our work. We have an ambitious programme of productions and activities with our local community, schools and creative talent in the region. Our goal is to boost creativity in the East of England by providing the people in our region with everyday opportunities to be artistic and innovative.

DARKFIELD create immersive 360-degree audio experiences at the forefront of technology and theatre.
Shows take place in shipping containers with the use of sensory effects and complete darkness to enhance
the experience. Our FOH team works closely with the Technical Managers running the shows and reports to the FOH Manager.
DATES: 1 – 26 August 2024
PAY: £11.45 per hour
SHIFTS: Shifts will be available every day and will be broken up into the blocks below.
You do not have to be available for all the dates – we understand people may only be at the Fringe for set
periods. We welcome everyone to apply but will prefer applicants who can take on a minimum number of 5 x 4.5-hour shifts throughout the Fringe.

Daytime: 11:45-16:15 (4.5 hours)
Mid-afternoon: 16:00 – 18:15 (2.5 hours)
Evening: 18:00-22:45 (4.75 hours)
If you would like to apply to join our team at the Fringe, please fill out the form in the below link.

Responsibilities:
● To be a principal point of welcome to audience members
● To fully understand and comprehend Darkfield Events briefings for each show
● To check audience members are arriving for the right show at the right time
● To provide a welcoming environment to all visitors to the site and to make yourself familiar with the surrounding site
● To uphold the highest standard of customer service
● To assist in ensuring the safety and comfort of members of the public and staff.
● To deal effectively with any customer problems and enquiries
● To actively promote DARKFIELD’s work.
● To assist Technical Managers where needed with show turnarounds and to make sure you communicate well with them.
● Assist the Tech Managers, Site Managers, Assistant Producer or Producer where needed.

Person specification:
● Reliable
● Comfortable working in public-facing roles
● Strong communication skills
● Experience or interest in working in theatre, venue, hospitality or during festivals
● Ability to respectfully and emphatically interact with a diverse range of people

OVERVIEW
DARKFIELD create new innovative work at the forefront of technology and theatre: Immersive experiences in shipping
containers that use binaural 360-degree sound, complete darkness and a variety of sensory effects to situate each audience member at the centre of intense, evolving narratives. Alongside partners around the world, DARKFIELD is touring work in the UK, Australia & New Zealand, Taiwan, Canada, South Korea and Mexico and has so far reached over 500,000 audience members worldwide, and counting.
DARKFIELD will be bringing two shows to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024, located outside Pleasance Dome and Summerhall. We are looking for Technicians to help support the run.

THE ROLE
Within your shift, you will be operating one of our shows lasting up to 30 minutes in length. You will be using Qlab to run the shows and operate any special effects depending on the show. Previous experience with COGS is also beneficial but not required.  You will also be responsible for the show turnover, resetting the show technically and the set physically ready for the next audience. You may need to brief the FOH on their briefing and you will work closely with them to manage the audience. You will be expected to be able to carry out occasional troubleshooting under the guidance of our Production Manager or with the support of one of our Technical Managers. We’re looking for confident technicians, who are fast learners and self-motivated, and take pride in the work they do.

AVAILABILITY & FEE
Shifts available are in 3-hour blocks, 7 days a week:
15:15 – 18:15
15:30 – 18:30
(Times might change slightly as we finalise our schedule)
We are offering a rate of £45.00 per 3-hour shift.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply please email your CV to recruitment@darkfield.org
Subject: Darkfield Edinburgh 24 Technical Operator Application

Theatre Centre are seeking new trustees to join their Board, to help guide the strategic direction of the company focusing on artistic, financial and operational goals.  

As an ambassador for Theatre Centre, you will be able to bring your perspectives, experience, skills, and networks to further the success of the company and advise on senior management decisions and actions. You will also share development responsibilities with the Senior Management Team to support and drive forward the fundraising work that underpins and enables all the work we do. The relationship is mutually supportive and has the best interests of the company and the communities we serve at heart. 

If you are over the age of 18, share our vision of empowering young people through theatre and creativity – particularly those who are excluded and underrepresented, and would like to be part of shaping and driving our future, we would love to hear from you.  

It’s not a problem if this is all new. If you have any questions please drop a line to emma@theatre-centre.co.uk. 

We are considering Expressions of Interest on a rolling basis, but do hope to invite some prospective trustees to a board meeting on 6th June. If this interests you, please submit to us by 10am Monday 13th May. 

 For full details and how to submit your Expression of Interest, visit our website: https://www.theatre-centre.co.uk/work-with-us/trustees 

Outside Edge Theatre Company are seeking new Trustees who share our passion about changing lives through the power of theatre.

We are looking to broaden our Board’s diversity of thought with creative and strategic thinkers, including the appointment of two new roles: Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board.

We’re particularly interested in the following experience: Fundraising, Charity Finance, Drug & Alcohol services, Participatory arts, Theatre making, EDI and CSR. The most important factor, however, is that you bring energy and commitment to the role and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.

For the full role descriptions and details on how to apply, please find the link Trustee Recruitment Pack below.

Are you…

• passionate about new writing in theatre?
• keen to use your expertise and networks to support theatre and creativity in the East of England and beyond?
• interested in giving your governance experience to a small-scale arts charity?

HighTide is looking for a new Chair of the Board to support the mission of the company.  We will be shortlisting individuals with charity or other governance capability and experience – but previous Chair experience is not necessary. As an East of England-based organisation, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants based in, or meaningfully connected to the region. 

The HighTide Board is currently chaired by Tim Clark (former Senior Partner, Slaughter and May).  Tim is retiring from the Board in November 2024, having served his full two terms.

Each applicant will bring a unique range of skills and experience and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. HighTide is committed to equality, equity and diversity.  We welcome interest from applicants with backgrounds which are historically underrepresented in the arts – such as those who have experienced barriers due to their working-class origins; are from the global majority; or who identify as d/Deaf or disabled. 

We are looking to appoint additional non-executive board members to support us in providing and advocating for deaf access to arts and culture. We welcome both new and experienced applicants. This is a voluntary, unpaid role.

As a deaf-led charity, we are particularly seeking applications from people with lived experience of being deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. We also welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented in the arts sector, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic people, disabled people, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ people.

You must have: 

·         A commitment to the values and principles of the charity, including the promotion of equity and diversity within Stagetext 

·         Sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role  

We are looking to appoint new Trustees with the following expertise and experience: 

·         HR 

·         AI and Technology 

·         Fundraising 

·         Advocacy and Engagement 

·         Delivering training or developing training programmes  

 Ideally you will have: 

·         Lived experience of deafness 

·         An appreciation, interest and understanding of arts and culture and deaf access.  

To make an application, please download our application pack below.  

If you have any questions about being a Trustee of Stagetext, contact our CE, Melanie Sharpe, via email melanie@stagetext.org for a chat (please let us know of any speech-to-text, BSL or other access requirements).

Deadline for Applications: 9am Tuesday 30th April, 2024.

Are you interested in using your skills and passion to help one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts companies continue its creative journey?

For over 40 years, Emergency Exit Arts (EEA) has been creating unforgettable events and participatory experiences that have been thrilling audiences, bringing life to public spaces and inspiring and enabling people’s creativity.

We are seeking additional board members with commitment, passion and expertise to help us deliver our ambitious plans for the future.

We already reach more than 1 million people every year, plus a further 20,000 who attend our workshops, and have a national and international reputation for excellent site specific and touring work, community and cultural celebrations and interactive performances in the public realm. We are an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), but most of our income comes from a diverse source of wonderful clients and generous funders.

We have a brilliant and dedicated staff team, a big family of artists, creatives, technicians and practitioners, as well as a dynamic, diverse board and a well-managed financial picture.

All we’re missing now… is you!

Ideally you have a strong interest in, or are involved in the creative industries, arts, culture or heritage sector: as an artist, creative worker or a keen audience member. Undoubtedly you passionate about charities and the difference they make to society.

Or perhaps you have something new and different to bring to the table – a unique perspective or background that will encourage us to think in new ways about the way that we work and the work that we make.

At its core, we love working with people who are:

• Passionate about arts, creativity and the power they have to transform lives
• Fun loving, with a sense of adventure to help us on the next, exciting phase of our journey

All candidates who feel able to offer their time, energy and are confident supporting the company at a strategic level are welcome to apply, but we are particularly keen to hear from people with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Artistic direction and strategy
• Accountancy and charity finance
• Legal (preferably with some experience of working with charities)
• Education and participation
• HR (preferably with some experience around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)
• Fundraising

If you don’t have expertise in any of these particular areas but do feel that you have something exciting to offer to EEA, please don’t hesitate to apply because we’d love to hear from you.

We only want to work in an organisation that represents the world we live in, the London/Southeast we make art in, and the people we work with. So, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people who are currently underrepresented on charity boards including women, people from the Global Majority and/or refugees, disabled people and young people aged 18-25.

If it’s your first time being a trustee, don’t let that put you off. Training and support will be offered for those who may not have had previous experience of volunteering in this way. Meetings are held quarterly on Zoom, and trustees usually sit on one subcommittee. Travel expenses can be reimbursed and you’ll be supported to take part in our artistic events and activities. For more information on the responsibilities of becoming Trustee of a Charity have a look at The Essential Trustee.

For more information or an informal conversation about whether this is the right opportunity for you, please contact info@eea.org.uk and we’ll put you in touch with Daniel, our CEO.

Come and try us out!

We’ll be holding an open evening via Zoom on Thursday 18^th April 2024, 6pm till 7.30pm where you will have an opportunity to meet the other Trustees, the Management Team and find out a bit more about us and tell us a bit more about you. If you would like to join this session, please RSVP to info@eea.org.uk or if that date doesn’t work for you, get in touch and we’ll find a time that does.

Deadline for applications:

10am, 1st May 2024

How to apply:

Send us a two-minute video introducing yourself, highlighting your skills and why you want to become a Trustee. If a video isn’t quite your style, no problem, we’re happy to accept your CV and a one-page cover letter. All applicants must download and return the equal opportunities monitoring form from our website.

“I joined the EEA board when I was 25 years old, and it was my first time being a Trustee. I’ve been so supported and nurtured that now, I’m the Chair of the board. Forget about big boardrooms or wearing suits, joining the EEA board is like coming into a big supportive sports team or drama ensemble – it’s nurturing and fun, rather than scary or alienating. I’ve done everything from conducting financial reviews to being part of an EEA artwork! The experience is broad and the more you throw yourself into it, the more rewarding it is.”

Dana Segal, Chair, EEA

If you would like to receive this information in a more accessible format, please contact access@eea.org.uk

Are you looking for opportunities to make a profound impact on the lives of others? Are you passionate about creating positive change and empowering individuals through the transformative power of dance? Magpie Dance, the UK’s leading dance charity for people with learning disabilities is seeking exceptional individuals to join our board as Trustees and lead it as Chair to take the charity into an exciting new chapter. 

In 2023, Magpie Dance became a National Portfolio Organisation. This extraordinary recognition from Arts Council England marks a turning point in Magpie Dance’s history and speaks to the legacy of nearly four decades of work and the quality of our governance. We are immensely proud that our small operation based in Bromley achieves so much for our community in London, the South East, and beyond, leveraging over 36 years of experience and expertise to enable people with learning disabilities to reach their full personal, social, and artistic potential through dance. 

“Magpie Dance develops and promotes self-confidence, belief, friendships, healthy minds, healthy attitude, healthy body and the natural star within. The people working for Magpie are amazing and natural wonderful people who care for each person on an individual basis. No matter what your disability they bring happiness through creativity music and dance”. 
                                                                                                                  Magpie Dance parent 

“Magpie Dance helps me to be my best”
            Jack – Magpie Adult dancer 

The Magpie Dance board is responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of the organisation, working to ensure that it is equipped to enhance the lives of the communities we serve. Our Trustees also act as ambassadors for Magpie Dance, actively promoting our work and leveraging opportunities to advance its mission. We also received direct feedback on governance matters from members of a Shadow Board essential to keeping us in touch with the lived experience of our participants.  

If you would like to play a key role in shaping the exciting future of Magpie Dance and contribute to making positive impact on the lives of people with learning disabilities, we would love to hear from you. 

Representation of our community is central to our way of working, including at the board level. This means that we particularly welcome applications from candidates who: 

• Have lived experience of disability, neurodiversity, or sensory impairment 
• Live, work, or study in Bromley, or have some other connection to the local area 
• Identify as being from the global majority (this includes people of Black African, Black African Caribbean, South Asian, East Asian, South East Asian, Middle Eastern, Arab, Latinx, Jewish, Romany, Irish Traveller, or mixed/multiple heritage) 
• Identify as male or gender non-binary, as they are currently underrepresented on the board 

If you are interested and want to find out more, please join us for an informal board recruitment online webinar with our current Chair Caroline Schreiber and other members of the board. You will find out more about our work and about the role and have the opportunity to ask any questions (anonymously, via a written chat function):