Take a lead role in the future of one of London’s greatest fringe theatres! Southwark Playhouse is looking for up to 3 new trustees to support it over the coming years as it grows and develops as a home for new writing, new talent and new audiences.
We’re looking for passionate and committed individuals who love theatre and the arts, believe in the work that we do, and who want to play a part in our next chapter of growth and development. You do not need to have been a Trustee before or have previous Board experience. Trustees are the guardians of our purpose – as a trustee you will have oversight of the strategic direction of Southwark Playhouse and contribute to creative discussions about our aims and mission, ensuring that we remain a vital and relevant cultural asset for Southwark, the Capital and beyond. As a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, you will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with our governing documents, charity law and other laws that apply to our organisation. Whilst we’d like to hear from applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences, we are particularly keen to hear from those with skills in any of the following areas: Marketing / Communications Legal: Employment Law / Contract Law Fundraising / Development Finance / Accountancy Creative strategy / Production The general attributes we’re looking for in potential Trustees include: Good, independent judgement. An ability to think creatively and strategically. An ability to collaborate and work as part of a team. Effective interpersonal skills, and a willingness to act as an ambassador. An active commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. An ability to command trust and respect. An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of being a Trustee. A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort required
To serve an initial term of 3 years. To attend 4 x 2-hour Board Meetings a year. To attend 1 x 1-hour AGM per year (often appended to a board meeting as above) Attend an annual Away Day. To attend and at times host Southwark Playhouse receptions, events, opening nights and other engagements. To sit on a Board Sub Committee as required and appropriate. To provide specialist advice and expertise as required and appropriate. To advocate and champion Southwark Playhouse’s work, values, ambition and strategic direction. In total, Trustees usually commit the equivalent of 6-7 days per annum to their role.