TRUSTEE CALLOUT // Bodies in Action

TRUSTEE CALLOUT // Bodies in Action

Bodies In Action Closing date: Fri, 29 May 2026

Artform: Dance
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
Remote
  • Full time
  • Unpaid

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Join our LGBTQ+-led dance organisation as we transition to a CIO. We are seeking a Trustee who identifies as LGBTQ+ with expertise in Accounting or Fundraising to help shape our strategic growth and community impact.

Job Description

About Us

Bodies in Action is an LGBTQ+-led contemporary dance company transitioning to a CIO. Supported by Arts Council England and Sport England, we deliver high-impact wellbeing programs like 'Into Connection'. We are seeking a dedicated Trustee to provide strategic oversight during this pivotal growth phase.

Core Objectives

  • Finance & Governance: Oversee budgeting, reporting, and CIO compliance.

  • Advocacy: Champion our mission within professional and community networks.

  • Safety: Ensure high standards of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

What We're Looking For In line with our mission, applicants must identify as LGBTQ+. We are seeking expertise in:

  • Accounting: Financial management or auditing (ideally in the non-profit sector).

  • Fundraising: Experience securing grants (ACE/Sport England), individual giving, or sponsorships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend four board meetings per year (in-person or remote).

  • Approve key policies (Safeguarding, Diversity, Data Protection).

  • Contribute to strategic decision-making alongside Artistic Director Julian Nichols.

Why Join Us? Help lead a burgeoning arts organisation and ensure Bodies in Action remains a sustainable, joyful home for inclusive movement and community connection.

To Apply Email [email protected] with your CV and a brief expression of interest, a personal statement,

Deadline to apply: March 27th, 2026 @ 17:00

Job Requirements

We are seeking a dedicated individual with a strong commitment to LGBTQ+ representation and community-led arts.

  • Identity: Applicants must identify as LGBTQ+ to ensure our board reflects the lived experiences of the communities we serve.

  • Professional Expertise: We are looking for candidates with a proven track record in Accounting (financial management, reporting, and oversight) OR Fundraising (diversifying income across grants, individual giving, and corporate partnerships).

  • Strategic Vision: An interest in inclusive leadership and the power of contemporary dance as a tool for social change and mental health.

  • Commitment: The ability to contribute effectively during our transition from a CIC to a CIO, ensuring robust governance and long-term sustainability.

  • Communication: Strong collaborative skills to work alongside our Artistic Director, Senior Producer & other Trustees.

Job Responsibilities

As a Trustee, you will provide strategic oversight and ensure Bodies in Action remains a sustainable home for inclusive movement.

  • Governance: Actively participate in Board meetings (typically quarterly) to steer the organisation's strategic direction during its transition to a CIO.

  • Financial Oversight: For those with accounting expertise, helping to ensure robust financial management, project allocations, and transparent reporting as we scale.

  • Income Generation: For those with fundraising expertise, supporting the strategy to diversify income across public grants (e.g., ACE, Sport England), individual giving, and corporate partnerships.

  • Compliance & Risk: Working with fellow trustees to ensure legal compliance with Charity Commission regulations, including safeguarding duties and financial accountability.

  • Advocacy: Acting as an ambassador for Bodies in Action, championing our mission of equity, representation, and community wellbeing within your professional ne

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: TRUSTEE CALLOUT // Bodies in Action
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 29 May 2026
  • Location: Remote

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Trustee at Bodies in Action CIO, please submit an expression of interest to [email protected].

Your expression of interest should include:

- A Professional Summary: A brief CV or LinkedIn profile link highlighting your experience in either Accounting (financial oversight, reporting, or auditing) or Fundraising (grant writing, corporate partnerships, or donor cultivation).

- A Personal Statement (max 250 words): Please outline:
Why you are passionate about joining an LGBTQ+-led arts organization?

- How your specific skills can support our transition from a CIC to a CIO.

- Your commitment to inclusive leadership and representing the lived experiences of our communities.

Availability: Confirmation of your ability to attend quarterly board meetings (4x per year & approx. 1-2 hours) and participate in relevant sub-groups (e.g., Fundraising or Finance).