Trustee Positions

Trustee Positions

London Handel Festival Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
London

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The London Handel Festival is seeking new trustees with experience and expertise in the fields of fundraising and finance.

Job Description

As the UK's only full-time organisation dedicated to Handel's music, we're building a year-round cultural force through world-class performances, emerging talent competitions, bold opera productions, and inclusive creative learning programmes.

As a trustee, you'll help shape our strategic vision alongside a skilled board and dynamic executive team.

Job Requirements

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of one of the UK's leading music festivals. As a trustee, you'll work alongside a skilled and committed board and a dynamic executive team to help guide the festival's strategic direction, ensure its long-term sustainability, and support ambitious plans for future growth and development.

Job Responsibilities

The role involves attending 4-5 board meetings each year, providing strategic oversight, championing the organisation, and helping to strengthen its financial resilience and fundraising capacity. Whether through your professional expertise, networks, or fresh perspective, you'll make a meaningful contribution to the festival's continued success and its mission to bring world-class music to audiences for generations to come.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Trustee Positions
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

Please submit applications (CV and covering letter) to: [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come basis. Deadline 31 August by 5pm