CHOL THEATRE REQUESTS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
FROM PROSPECTIVE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Chol Theatre is looking for dynamic and experienced professionals to join its Board.
Now approaching its 21st year, the company is looking to build on its excellent
reputation with plans to augment the Board by at least 2 members.
Chol Theatre is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. Following a
period of development, we are now looking for new Directors/Trustees to join our
Board.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with knowledge and
experience of one or more of the following areas:
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Sustainable business planning within the creative, charity, commercial or
public sectors
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Fundraising and development experience, particularly from non government
sources
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Participatory arts, performing arts, cultural education or the wider cultural
industries
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Diversity, especially diversity in arts practice
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Press and publicity – campaign building and profile raising within the arts
sector
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Audience development and marketing
If you are interested in finding out more information Chol Theatre please visit
www.choltheatre.co.uk
If you would like more information about the governance of charities and the roles
and obligations of Trustees then visit www.gov.uk/charity-trustee-whats-involved
If you would like to be considered as a Trustee for Chol Theatre please send a brief
resume and an expression of interest to susan@choltheatre.co.uk by July 10th.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in mid to late July and appointed by
end August.
Please note this is an unpaid position and does not constitute employment.
Chol Theatre
8 Queen Street Huddersfield HD1 2SP
01484 536008
choltheatre.co.uk
Primary duties
Time Commitment: The Trustees meet at least 5 times a year, with 4 quarterly
Board meetings in Huddersfield and an away day at another location. Board
members would be expected to attend perfomances and other events and to
advocate for the company on occasion. We would expect Board members to provide
advice and support on one area of the company’s work and to be prepared to offer
the equivalent of one day a month to the company.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following describes the areas normally covered by Trustees. An individual
Trustee may contribute more to a specific area than another depending upon their
skills and experience. A fuller description of duties and responsibilities is available
upon request.
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Legal and Financial To ensure prudent financial management and operation in
accordance with Company and Charity Law
Governance To ensure proper governance of the organisationa and to keep
Chol to its mission, vision and values
Management To act as a line manager to the Director
Policy and Strategy To help define Company policies and policy priorities
Advocacy To act as an enthusiastic ambassador for the company at all times
Artistic To approve the organisation’s programme of activities
Time Commitment To meet at least 5 times a year, with 4 quarterly Board
meetings in Huddersfield and an away day at another location. Board members
would be expected to attend perfomances and other events and to advocate for
the company on occasion. We would expect Board members to provide advice
and support on one area of the company’s work and to be prepared to offer the
equivalent of one day a month to the company.
Chol Theatre
8 Queen Street Huddersfield HD1 2SP
01484 536008
choltheatre.co.uk