Trustee (3 positions)
Serious Trust Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
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
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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.
- Contact name: Milly Price
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Serious Trust
Serious Trust Limited (Serious Trust) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 15 December 2011 and registered as a charity on 19 January 2012.
Serious Trust believe that everyone can grow through music and music-making.