Board Members & Charity Trustees

Board Members & Charity Trustees

Nonsuch Studios Closing date: Fri, 08 May 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
East Midlands

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 "> published -

Job Description

Nonsuch Studios is one of the boldest and most exciting arts organisations in the East Midlands. In just 13 years we've grown to become a unique and strategically important theatre company and creative arts charity, producing large-scale projects and productions across the UK.

To further enable us to deliver our projects and programmes to the highest level and ensure we are the best organisation we can be, we're looking for committed and skilled individuals to join our Charity's Board of Trustees.

Trustees meet at least 4 times per year for Board Meetings, with additional support offered to the executive team on a case by case basis.

On average this is roughly at least a 30 hour per year commitment, with some board members offering more hours depending on their experience, availability and interest.

Job Requirements

Whilst we welcome applications from all backgrounds, in order to ensure our board has the expertise we need to thrive, we are particularly interested in hearing from those with the following skills and experience:

Professional Trustees with Work Experience in
Finance or Accountancy
HR, Employment or Recruitment
Legal (Lawyer or Solicitor)
Property
Active Governance
Marketing, PR or Media
Arts Organisation Leadership

Stakeholder Trustees, who represent key communities
Independent Artists
Community Leaders from Nottingham City, Ashfield or Mansfield
Young creatives aged 18-25

Job Responsibilities

To be effective, Nonsuch Studios needs to understand a wide range of practices, sectors and perspectives. We are committed to maintaining a diverse Board which is regularly refreshed through a transparent and inclusive approach. Recruitment for our board members is on a rolling basis but we would like to recruit a number of new Trustees with specific experiences to support our work.

Please note Trustees are voluntary roles and receive no payment besides allowable expenses. This is a legal requirement of the role.

Benefits of joining the Nonsuch Studios Board include:

Engaging with key audience engagement in the arts and cultural sector
Developing a better understanding and deeper relationship with the sector
Helping to drive access and to develop more accessible and inclusive arts culture
Shaping a rapidly developing organisation and realise the potential of its local, regional and national role
Extending networks of contacts
Driving innovation

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Board Members & Charity Trustees
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 08 May 2026
  • Location:
    East Midlands
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Job: Board Members & Charity Trustees

Job: Board Members & Charity Trustees

Organisation: Nonsuch Studios

Postcode: NG1 3AL

How to Apply

To apply to be a member of our board of trustees, please download the recruitment pack via the link provided to read key information about the legal requirements, eligibility and roles a Trustee fulfills.

We then ask you submit an expression of interest letter alongside a CV, submitted via email which will be reviewed.

Suitable candidates will be invited for a discussion and tour of Nonsuch Studios with the SMT and trustee/s at a convenient time.
Prospective Trustees are invited to attend a Board meeting in an observer capacity prior to a decision on appointment.