Trustee (3 positions)

Trustee (3 positions)

Serious Trust Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Temporary
London
  • Part time
  • Unpaid

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are recruiting for 3 new Trustees to join the Board of Serious Trust Ltd, the charitable arm of Serious. The role of the Trustees is to actively contribute to the leadership and development of the charity, using your expertise and experience to offer guidance and oversight.

Job Description

We are looking for Trustees with capacity to guide and support the charity over the course of the coming years. We are currently seeking Trustees who have significant experience in the following key areas to augment existing Trustee expertise:
Fundraising - an expertise in strategy and delivery of arts fundraising with a focus on trusts, foundations and major donors
Governance - an expertise in charity best practice

We are also interested in Trustees who have an established network, who can provide introductions to aid in establishing new partnerships and sponsorships.

Additionally, Trustees are expected to showcase experience in a selection of the following criteria:

An awareness of the music industry, creative engagement, talent development and the commissioning of new work
An understanding and appreciation of the music that Serious Events presents
A willingness to commit the necessary time and effort
Strategic vision
An ability to think creatively and problem-solve
Good, independent judgement
Exceptional leadership and teamworking skills
An ability to interpret management and financial information
An ability to challenge current thinking in a constructive manner

Job Requirements

Trustees are expected to attend 4 quarterly meetings per year, including 1 AGM, and other ad hoc events and receptions to support the Trust throughout the year, e.g. EFG London Jazz Festival concerts and drinks receptions.

Job Responsibilities

Statutory responsibilities
As defined by the Charity Commission, the statutory responsibilities of Trustees are to:
Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
Comply with the charity's governing document and the law
Act in the charity's best interests
Manage the charity's resources responsibly
Act with reasonable care and skill
Ensure the charity is accountable

Additional Trustee Responsibilities
Actively contribute to the leadership and development of the charity, using your expertise and experience to offer guidance and oversight across all of the charity's work
Attend quarterly board meetings, reading board reports ahead of time and offering ideas for improvements to the charity
Attend Serious Trust events and bring contacts

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Trustee (3 positions)
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than one A4 detailing why you are interested in being a Trustee for the Serious Trust) to [email protected] by 6pm 30th April 2026.