Join Our Team - Board of Trustees
Leeds Heritage Theatres is looking for new trustees to join its Board as we start a new chapter under incoming CEO, Vicky Cheetham.
As the custodians of three iconic cultural venues, Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House, we have been part of the fabric of Leeds since our oldest venue opened in 1865. But we know that buildings don’t make culture, people do. We’re looking for passionate people who believe in the power of arts and culture to change lives and provide connection in an increasingly disconnected society.
About You
You don’t need to have served as a Trustee before, we’re more interested in your experience and your ability to constructively challenge, offer insights outside our knowledge and support decision-making as part of our Board. We also need your time. Trustees should be able to commit to four full Board meetings per year and should be a member of at least one sub-committee which meet quarterly. Full training will be given to all new Board members to support you in understanding your role.
We have some specific skills gaps on our Board that we’d like to address, however, if you do not have experience in these areas, but are still interested, we’d like to hear what you think you can offer.
• Leadership in the creative and cultural sector
• Heritage Buildings
• Health & Safety
• Finance
We know that having different voices on our Board, shaping our vision and supporting our purpose will make us stronger. With this in mind we want our Board, and our entire organisation, to reflect the Leeds City Region – something we’re not yet achieving – so would welcome applications from anyone under-represented in our organisation and our sector. Our Board is currently under-represented in a diversity of ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender reassignment.
Leeds Heritage Theatres is committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and relevant roles will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.
About Us
As a registered charity, we provide spaces and experiences for people to connect, work, learn, play and enjoy together. We continue to develop our artistic programme and activities to include a wide range of performing arts and film, forming lasting connections and partnerships across our region.
We believe that the arts and culture have the power to change lives, improve well-being, and remind all of us of what connects us as humans.
It’s why we exist. It’s what we do. It’s what we love.
Salary and Benefits
Contract: Trustees serve a three-year term for a maximum of three terms (nine years)
Salary: This is a voluntary position. Reasonable expenses will be paid.
To apply
If you’d like to apply, please send a CV and a letter outlining why you’re interested and what experience you think you can bring to our Board. You should make reference to how you would fulfil the Role Purpose and Trustee Responsibilities outlined in the pack. Applications should be sent to trusteerecruitment@leedsheritagetheatres.com
If you’d prefer to send a video or recording, please do.
We are aware of the lack of diverse voices on our Board and will be trialing guaranteed interview offers to any person who meets the protected characteristics*, can demonstrate they meet the Role Purpose and has an understanding of the Trustee Responsibilities. Please indicate on your cover letter whether you’d like to be considered under this scheme.
We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and relevant roles will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Sun 14 April 2024.
*We are offering guaranteed interviews to people with a disability.