Join Our Team - Creative Learning and Safeguarding Trustee
Make a lasting impact on culture and learning in Leeds
Leeds Heritage Theatres is seeking a new Trustee to join its Board at an exciting time. We’re particularly interested in hearing from individuals with professional experience in education, creative learning, and safeguarding to support our growing commitment to inclusive engagement, youth participation, and safe cultural spaces.
As a Trustee, you’ll help shape the future of one of the city’s most important cultural organisations – supporting live performance, film, and creative learning across our three historic venues: Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall, and Hyde Park Picture House.
What Trustees do
Our Trustees play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction and governance of Leeds Heritage Theatres. As custodians of the charity’s mission, they:
- Ensure that the organisation operates transparently, legally and sustainably
- Provide constructive challenge and support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
- Uphold high standards in ethical, financial, and cultural governance
- Help build connections that broaden our reach and impact
- Advocate for the role of the arts in civic life, education, and wellbeing
About the role – Creative Learning and Safeguarding Trustee
We are looking for a Trustee who brings experience and insight in one or more of the following areas:
- Leadership in the education sector, including schools, FE/HE institutions or youth services
- Knowledge of arts-based pedagogy and creative learning methodologies
- Experience with education and culture policy, or involvement in cultural learning partnerships
This Trustee will serve as our Board Safeguarding Lead, helping to ensure that our work with young people and vulnerable groups is safe, inclusive and aligned with best practice.
For full details of the role please see our Information Pack.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome candidates who are:
- Passionate about learning, community engagement and the performing arts
- Skilled communicators who contribute thoughtfully to strategic discussions
- Advocates for equality, diversity and inclusion
- Willing to represent Leeds Heritage Theatres publicly and build new connections
Prior experience as a Trustee is not essential—what matters most is your commitment to our vision and values.
Terms of Appointment
Term: Three years (renewable for up to nine years in total)
Time Commitment: Approx. one day/month, including Board meetings, subcommittees, and occasional events
Remuneration: Voluntary role; reasonable expenses reimbursed
Location: Primarily Leeds-based, with some flexibility for hybrid meetings
To apply
Please send a CV and a covering letter outlining why you’re interested and what experience you think you can bring to our board.
If preferred, you are welcome to submit a video or audio recording instead of a written application.
Applications should be sent to trusteerecruitment@leedsheritagetheatres.com.
The deadline for applications is Fri 12 September 2025 (5pm).
Interviews will take place on Tue 14 October 2025.
For more information about this role and about Leeds Heritage Theatres, please refer to our Trustee Information Pack.
Informal conversations are welcome – please contact us at the email address above to arrange a chat.
Leeds Heritage Theatres is committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from all ethnicities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the arts.
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.