Board Member (Trustee)

Board Member (Trustee)

Rifco Theatre Closing date: Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
UK-wide

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

As Rifco Theatre Company enters an exciting new chapter, we're looking for new trustees to join our board. Join us and help ensure the next 25 years of British South Asian theatre are even bolder, more ambitious and impossible to ignore.

Job Description

Rifco is entering an exciting new phase of artistic and organisational growth.

With more than 25 years of achievement behind us, we are now looking ahead: creating work on a greater scale, reaching more audiences, developing new talent, strengthening our partnerships and building a more resilient organisation for the future.

To support this ambition, we are seeking several new Trustees who can bring fresh thinking, strategic insight and a genuine commitment to Rifco's mission.

Our Trustees do more than oversee the organisation. They help us think bigger, ask better questions, open new doors and make sure Rifco remains artistically fearless, financially strong and ready for the future.

Job Requirements

We are looking for people who are excited by what Rifco has achieved and ambitious about where we can go next.

You may already know the theatre world inside out, or you may bring experience from business, finance, digital media, philanthropy or another creative industry. What matters most is that you believe in the power of British South Asian stories and want to help us build what comes next.

Job Responsibilities

Helping to set Rifco's strategic direction
Providing financial oversight
Supporting strong governance
Supporting fundraising and income generation
Championing Rifco and its work
Acting as ambassadors for the organisation
Supporting the CEO and Executive Team
Potential Sub-comittee involvement

Time Commitment:
Four Board meetings each year (hybrid/in-person), to be agreed by the board in advance
Occasional committee meetings
Attendance at Rifco productions
An annual strategy day
Advocacy and networking where appropriate

Term:
3-year term, renewable for up to 6 years
While this role is unremunerated, reasonable travel and access-related expenses will be reimbursed.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Board Member (Trustee)
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 15 Oct 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

How to Apply

Please send your current CV and either:
A cover letter of no more than two pages OR
A short video of no more than five minutes

Please tell us:
Why you would like to join Rifco’s Board
The skills, experience and perspective you would bring
Why Rifco’s work and future matter to you

Please send your application to Ravleen Beeston, Vice Chair of Rifco Theatre Company, at: [email protected]

Equal Opportunties Monitoring Form:
Completing our equal opportunities monitoring form is voluntary and anonymous. This is a separate document from your CV and covering letter. Information provided is kept confidential and used for monitoring purposes only. For further information regarding the equal opportunities form, please contact Ravleen Beeston at [email protected], and return the form with your application if you wish to.

Deadline: 15 October 2026, 12 pm Midday
Timeline for next steps and interviews: 26 October - 27 November 2026
For any access support, please contact vip@rifcotheatre.