Trustee
Bow Arts Trust Closing date: Mon, 25 May 2026
- Full time
- Unpaid
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Bow Arts Trustee, you will help set the strategic direction of Bow Arts, strengthen the management of our financial resources, operations and structure, monitor our performance and help to establish ways to better meet our aims and promote our charitable objects. You will ensure that Bow Arts complies with its governing document, charity and relevant company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations, safeguard the good name and values of Bow Arts, and represent Bow Arts externally.
You will be expected to attend a minimum of four Board meetings per year. Meetings are held in-person quarterly on Wednesdays from 6-8pm and dates are published well in advance.
Alongside the board meetings, you will have the opportunity to join one (or more) of our subcommittee groups according to your interests and experience. Meetings are generally online/hybrid.
This is a voluntary, unpaid role, but reasonable travel expenses can be reclaimed. Trustees are expected to commit to a minimum of 4 evening Board meetings per year, an Away Day, plus up to 4 additional evening meetings per sub-committee.
Job Requirements
A genuine passion for our work and dedication to Bow Arts and its objectives
A knowledge and acceptance of the legal duties, obligations and liabilities of trusteeship
A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee
Integrity
Strategic vision
Good, impartial judgement
An ability to think creatively
A willingness to speak their mind
An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Job Responsibilities
Help set the strategic direction of Bow Arts
Strengthen the management of our financial resources, operations and structure
Monitor our performance and help to establish ways to better meet our aims and promote our charitable objects
Ensure that Bow Arts complies with its governing document, charity and relevant company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
Safeguard the good name and values of Bow Arts
Represent Bow Arts externally
Attend Board meetings and contribute to subcommittee groups according to your interests and experience
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trustee
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Legal
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 25 May 2026
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Organisation: Bow Arts Trust
Postcode: E3 2SJ
How to Apply
To find out more about our current Board of Trustees, visit our website: Our people – Bow Arts
If you would like more information about the role and expectations of Trustees before applying, please email [email protected]
If you wish to apply, after completing our equal opportunities form on the webpage, please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]
- Contact name: Bow Arts Recruitment Team
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Bow Arts Trust
Since 1994, Bow Arts has nurtured London’s diverse creativity and talent. We’ve provided artists and creative practitioners with affordable workspace, connecting them with local communities and supporting their professional development. We give communities throughout London greater access to and interaction with the arts, through our schools programme, workshops, exhibitions and events.
We’re an arts and education charity and a social enterprise; our services support the growth of sustainable l