Trustee
Persona Arts Closing date: Thu, 10 Sep 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
Mon, 11 May 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic individuals to join the Board of Trustees at Persona Arts, an organisation with a bold mission to make opera, classical and choral music accessible to all - especially communities that have traditionally been underrepresented in these art forms.
You do not need to be a musician or arts specialist to apply. What matters most is a passion for making the arts more inclusive, along with the right skills, experience, and personal qualities to support our work.
We are also keen to hear from candidates of ethnically diverse backgrounds and communities.
Job Requirements
A strong commitment to the mission, vision and values of Persona Arts
Strategic vision and the ability to contribute to long-term planning
Good, independent judgement and the confidence to speak your mind constructively
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of being a charity trustee
The ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to collective decisions in the best interests of the organisation
A willingness to commit time and energy to fulfilling the role, including attending meetings and supporting occasional events
The board operates digitally and we are keen to have candidates who live or have a knowledge of the West Midlands Combined Authorities or any of its area: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton.
As a very small chairty, we are in period of change for our branding and infrastructure and will be establishing smaller subcommittees.
Minimum requirement is 3 meetings a year at board level.
Job Responsibilities
As a Trustee of Persona Arts, you will make a real difference by:
Bringing high quality opera, classical and choral music to new and diverse audiences across the West Midlands.
Breaking down barriers to make the arts more accessible to ethnically diverse and underrepresented communities.
Uniting people through shared cultural experiences, regardless of background, ethnicity, or faith.
Shaping the strategic direction of Persona Arts to ensure its growth, sustainability, and continued success.
Inspiring and attracting new audiences, including those who may never have engaged with opera or classical music before.
Championing diversity, inclusion and accessibility, ensuring everyone feels welcomed and represented.
Strengthening the organisation's governance and financial stability, supporting its ability to deliver high-quality productions.
Supporting bold, innovative performances
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trustee
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Human Resources
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 10 Sep 2026
- Location: Remote
How to Apply
Please email your CV, biography/profile to Byron Jackson FRSA, the Artistic Director on [email protected]
Application deadline 9pm on 10 September 2026.
- Contact name: Byron Jackson FRSA
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Persona Arts
We are a BME-led West Midlands based arts company who stage opera, classical and choral workshops, concerts and productions to the highest possible standards
Persona Arts is keen to change the future narrative and ecology of opera in the UK, championing diversity, equity and inclusion.