TRUSTEE
LegalAliens Theatre Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
LegalAliens Theatre is an award-winning migrant-led theatre company creating bold, visually distinctive and socially engaged performances.
Founded in 2012, we were one of the first theatre companies in the UK to explicitly address the underrepresentation of migrant and refugee artists within the professional theatre sector, championing artists from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds while maintaining the highest artistic standards.
We also actively work with migrant and refugee communities offering regular weekly training sessions and opportunities for real inclusion.
Our work combines physical theatre, multilingual performance, movement, live music and visual storytelling to create productions that are accessible across languages while remaining artistically rigorous. We believe audiences deserve theatre that reflects a wider range of theatrical traditions, cultural perspectives and lived experiences.
We are now seeking new Trustees to help guide the next stage of our development, individuals who can strengthen our governance, broaden our networks and support the long-term sustainability of an ambitious theatre company with both local roots and an international outlook.
This is a strategic governance role. Trustees are not involved in the day-to-day running of the organisation; instead, they provide oversight and support to the Chief Executive and the artists leading the company.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to an organisation recognised for its artistic innovation, commitment to inclusion and pioneering work with migrant and refugee communities. Although being London-based is not essential, connections with Haringey or the wider London cultural sector would be an advantage.
Expected commitment: up to 20-25 hours per YEAR
DEADLINE is September 30 at 10PM
Job Requirements
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we work with.
In particular, we are keen to hear from people who bring one or more of the following:
-Lived experience of migration, displacement or navigating multiple cultures.
-Charity governance or organisational leadership.
-Fundraising, philanthropy or corporate partnerships.
-Professional experience in theatre, the arts or the cultural sector
Job Responsibilities
Attend 4 Board meetings a year (currently held online).
Read board papers and contribute to strategic discussions.
Help oversee the charity's governance, finances and sustainability.
Approve annual accounts, budgets and strategic decisions.
Register as both a Company Director and Charity Trustee
Act as an ambassador for LegalAliens, promoting the organisation where appropriate.
Use your networks, where appropriate, to support fundraising and partnerships
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Job Overview
- Job Title: TRUSTEE
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
To apply send
- a CV
- a cover letter explaining why you would like to become a Trustee and how you could contribute
- Contact name: Tanya Hossick
- Contact email: [email protected]
About LegalAliens Theatre
Migrant-led international ensemble and Theatre of Sanctuary based in Tottenham, North London. Since 2012 we have created bold, visually distinctive theatre inspired by performance traditions from around the world while supporting migrant and refugee artists. Alongside our professional productions, we deliver award-winning community programmes that use theatre to foster creativity, inclusion and belonging.