Trestle Theatre Company Trustee

Trestle Theatre Company is a mask and physical theatre company that has been delivering education workshops and training since 1981. Our mission is to inspire creativity through participation and dialogue and our ever
- engaging masks.

Following several Trustees coming to the end of their term and the appointment of a new Chair last year we are looking for passionate individuals who are committed to developing the Company and supporting the staff to meet the company’s objectives in this next stage of development.

**We are currently looking to recruit two people positions on our Board of Trustees.**

**Role Description**

General responsibilities
- To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
- To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.
- To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in supporting the strategic direction of the organisation, helping to shape overall policy and assist Senior Management in defining goals, setting and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
- To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
- To ensure the management team administer the organisation effectively and efficiently.
- To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
- To ensure that the charity’s property is managed efficiently and effectively by the management team.
- To appoint and support the Executive Director and Creative Director and monitor their performance.

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. To ensure all aspects of the company are well regulated and considered we have a Trustee lead for the following areas as well as having an appointed Chair and Vice Chair. All trustees take responsibility for risk management.
- Safeguarding
- Finances
- Artistic Output
- Justice, Equality, Diversity and Belonging
- Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability
- Development

Each lead will be expected to contribute to discussions on new initiatives, participate in subcommittees and or working groups and scrutinise board papers. Each Trustee is asked to focus on one or two areas in which they have expertise and to both represent these functions within the Board of Trustees and be the main ‘port of call’ for management seeking advice in these areas.

Currently we are particularly looking for Trustees to take on the following roles.

**Finance Lead**

**Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability Lead**

Person specification
- Commitment to the organisation and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to be able to contribute effectively to the organisation’s work
- Strategic vision in decision-making, to assist the organisation in achieving a high-profile national position on the cultural sector.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Ability to think creatively
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Tact and diplomacy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences

It would be desirable for a trustee to have knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation and a wider involvement with the subsidised theatre sector, voluntary and charity sector and / or other relevant networks. We are looking for passionate people with a commitment to the organisation so it is not essential that trustees have prior experience in sitting on a Board of of Trustees. All new Trustees will be fully inducted and we are happy to provide training and mentorship where necessary.

**About the Board and How to Apply**

Board meetings are held quarterly plus an annual away day and Trustees are expected to read all Board papers prior to attending a meeting. Meetings are taking place on Zoom or at Trestle Arts Base, St Albans. Each Board member serves a term of 3 years, at the end of which they can stand for re
- election to a further term of 3 years.

Please note that this is a voluntary role, we do not pay Trustees to serve on the Board however, expenses reasonably incurred in connection with their duties can be reimbursed where necessary.

**How To Apply**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Albans

Application deadline: 14/07/2023
Reference ID: TrestleTrustee