We are seeking two passionate and affective advocates for the arts to join Nottingham Playhouse’s Board of Trustees.
Nottingham Playhouse Trust Ltd (registered charity number 1109342) is seeking two new Trustees to join its Board. To complement the specialisms of our current governance, we are particularly seeking applicants with specialisms in the following areas:
- Legal
- HR
- Accountancy
- Governance
- Theatre producing
- Health and safety
- Business experience
- Property
The Board meets six times a year in Nottingham, and each Trustee also attends at least one subgroup, which meet bimonthly or quarterly. Reasonable expenses for attending Board meetings will be offered. Trustees are also expected to attend press nights for each in-house production and support other Nottingham Playhouse activities and Participation programmes whenever possible.
The attributes we are seeking in potential Trustees include:
- Strategic thinking
- Good independent judgement
- An interest in theatre with an understanding of Nottingham Playhouse’s work
- A commitment to seeing Nottingham Playhouse’s produced work and activities
- A willingness to share your field of expertise and facilitate introductions with wider networks
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort required
These are unpaid, non-executive roles and applicants should be passionate and effective advocates for the arts.
If you are willing and able to commit your time and expertise to proactively support Nottingham Playhouse, we would love to hear from you.
Nottingham Playhouse is committed to a policy of diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from potential Trustees who would help to broaden the diversity of our Board. You can be a Trustee provided you are aged 18 or over and training can be given if needed. We strive to be fully accessible and applications from disabled people are particularly welcome to balance our governance.
How to Apply
For more information about the role and Nottingham Playhouse, please download the Trustee Information Pack.
To apply, please send us:
- A covering letter explaining why this opportunity appeals to you and what experience, skills and knowledge you would bring to Nottingham Playhouse as a Trustee
- A copy of your CV (please include contact details)
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
We would like to help you to fully participate in the application process. If you would like information providing in an alternative format, support in completing your application, or you would like an alternative way to make your application, please contact us to discuss a suitable format.
Closing date: Monday 29 September 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October 2025 (may be subject to change)