Job Description

Leeds Heritage Theatres is looking for new Trustees to join its Board

Our Trustees are the fiduciaries who steer our organisation towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as ensuring the charity has adequate resources to advance its mission and vision.

As custodians of the charity’s vision, Trustees are responsible for ensuring that we remain focused on our objectives, operate transparently, and use our resources effectively. They both challenge and support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

The Board is also instrumental in broadening and strengthening our reach and networks, using its connections to unlock new opportunities and partnerships. This commitment and oversight help to ensure the charity’s resilience and relevance, both in our city and nationally.

We're specifically looking for Trustees with in one of the following areas of expertise;

Commercial

Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they possess the following skills and attributes:

• Proven success in senior leadership in commerce, such as retail or food and beverage OR
• Deep experience in a Trading subsidiary of a national arts organisation OR
• Broad experience in Intellectual Property or content commercialisation and brand

Cultural/Artistic

Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they possess the following skills and attributes:

• A practising creative, predominantly based in West Yorkshire, OR
• A Senior Arts Administrator supported by a successful track record and extensive experience of artistic processes, OR
• A Programmer or Producer with an active knowledge of the performing arts sector and the ability to support the development of Leeds Heritage Theatres’ artistic programme

All candiates should demonstrate:

• A willingness to represent and act as an advocate for Leeds Heritage Theatres
• Strong communication skills and the ability to contribute to Board-level discussion wider policy and strategy development
• A strong interest in film and the performing arts
• A robust commitment to equal opportunities and diversity
• A loyalty to Leeds Heritage Theatres’ values