Trustees

Trustees

Little Wild Theatre Closing date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Contract
UK-wide
  • Full time
  • Unpaid

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Little Wild Theatre are seeking a dynamic team of trustees passionate about children's wellbeing with expertise in finance, child psychology or HR.

Job Description

Join the Board of Trustees at Little Wild Theatre

Little Wild Theatre supports children's wellbeing through theatrical experiences of the natural world. Since our debut performance in February 2024, we have toured across the UK to renowned venues including Discover Children's Story Centre, Wonderworks Nursery (Warner Brothers), and TOT Fest Festival - the largest children's festival in the UK. Our shows have been performed over 115 times, reaching more than 3,800 audience members in an 18 month period. Feedback includes:

"Better than most Children's theatre in the West End" - Questors Theatre

"I am a child psychologist and I was sat through the whole performance like, yes, YES, yes! It was just brilliant!" - Audience Member, Victorious Festival

"A beautiful and engaging story for little ones. My eldest (4) is still talking about it and relating what she saw and learnt to her own life." - Sophie Scull, Executive Producer, English Touring Theatre

As a result of our rapid growth, we are now in the process of registering as a charity and are seeking a team of trustees to help guide LWT in its exciting next stage of development.

Job Requirements

Desired Expertise:

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. However, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience in finance, fundraising, HR or child psychology.

Job Responsibilities

Trustee Role and Responsibilities:
- Commit to Little Wild Theatre's vision and mission.
- Uphold governance standards and charity legislation.
- Exercise integrity, strategic vision, and independent judgement.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight.
- Devote necessary time and effort to trustee duties.
- Participate actively in Board meetings and organisational activities.
- Safeguard the charity's name and values.
- Ensure financial stability and proper resource management.
- Support fundraising and advocacy efforts.
- Offer expertise in relevant areas such as HR, finance or child psychology.
- Attend at least three meetings per year & engage in relevant events and productions.
- Promote the organisation's work to networks and potential supporters.

Commitment
- Board meetings are held quarterly, with options for digital attendance. Trustees are expected to maintain regular communication with the Co-Artistic Directors and relevant staff.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Trustees
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

How to Apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] by Monday 20th April

Alternative application formats (video, voice recording, etc.) are welcome and can be sent to the same email address.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, believing that different perspectives make our work stronger and more creative. If you are passionate about children’s wellbeing, nature, and theatre, and share our commitment to making inspiring experiences accessible to all, you will find a supportive and exciting environment at Little Wild Theatre.

For informal enquiries, please contact Chloe Bradbury and Georgie Pratten, Co-Founders & Artistic Directors, at [email protected] or Daniel Swift MBE, Chair, at [email protected].