Trustee
New Writing South Closing date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
New Writing South is looking for Trustees!
Could you help us champion underrepresented writers?
New Writing South supports writers across South East England who are often overlooked by mainstream publishing. We champion Global Majority, working-class, and LGBTQ+ writers, helping diverse voices reach wider audiences.
We're looking for up to three new volunteer Trustees with experience in finance, publishing, HR, or business development to help shape strategy, strengthen governance, and grow our impact. In return, you'll be helping make a real impact for diverse communities of writers, as well as developing professionally and building your own networks. No prior Trustee experience is needed. We provide full training and support. The time commitment is around 4 - 6 days per year.
If you're passionate about literature and want to help make a real difference in the UK creative writing sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Requirements
We are looking for people who genuinely understand and promote diversity and intersectionality in engaging ways, who are ambitious for change, and who will bring fresh thinking to New Writing South as we grow and evolve.
We are seeking new Trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Finance / Business Development (including financial planning, oversight, fundraising, grants, or income generation)
- Human Resources / People (including organisational development, employment law, culture or wellbeing)
- Publishing (knowledge of the publishing sector, editorial processes, or industry networks.)
All Trustees should share a strong belief in the power of literature and a passion for supporting writers and storytelling as a force for connection and social change.
Previous Trustee experience is not required. We welcome people from a wide range of professional and lived experiences and will provide full training and induction for all new Trustees. Likewise, Trustees are not
Job Responsibilities
The role of the Board is:
- to be accountable for the strategic direction of NWS
- to protect the financial stability of the organisation
- to have oversight of delivery against Arts Council England's Lets Create strategy's Outcomes and Investment Principles
- to ensure compliance with governance legislation and strive for best practice to safeguard the reputation and values of the NWS
- to guide and test the decision-making of the executive leadership including:
- vision, mission, aims, objectives
- impact and legacies
- business planning including fundraising, financial projections and accounts
- partnership development
- legal matters
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trustee
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Literature
- Role: Human Resources
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026
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Location:
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Job: Trustee
Job: Trustee
Organisation: New Writing South
Postcode: BN1 1UD
How to Apply
Please download the application pack for more information and details of how to apply.
- Contact name: Anna Jefferson
- Contact email: [email protected]
About New Writing South
New Writing South exists to nurture, amplify and celebrate the voices of writers who are underrepresented in mainstream publishing and theatre.