Trustee
Birmingham Hippodrome Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Trustees will join our Board to help drive forward the delivery and scrutiny of our organisational plan, supporting our Executive Team as we work to achieve our vision of 'a distinctive world-class Birmingham cultural scene with the Hippodrome at its heart'.
We have a reputation as a presenter of the best touring productions, whilst also developing and collaborating on our own ambitious artistic programme of work both on and off-stage. We are dedicated to reaching greater, more diverse audiences, supporting Midlands artists and young people, and connecting with the energy of Birmingham's vibrant communities.
The post of Trustee is a part-time, unpaid, nonexecutive appointment
Reasonable expenses covered
4 Board Meetings per year
Annual Board Away Day
4 Subcommittee meetings per year
Additional press and development events
For full details about the role and the person we're looking for, please see the candidate pack.
If you need a copy of the candidate pack in an accessible/plain text format, please contact [email protected]
Job Requirements
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in national government policy, engagement and advocacy.
A strong interest in the performing arts, and a willingness to understand artistic provision and the mechanics that deliver it, as well as the interconnectedness of the overall operating model.
A commitment to Birmingham Hippodrome's values and championing of access, inclusion and anti-racism.
An understanding of the charity and the publicly funded context in which Birmingham Hippodrome works, as well as the importance of the relationship with the government, ACE and local and regional authorities.
An appreciation of the non-executive nature of the role, and a willingness to support and mentor the CEO and Executive Team when required.
A fluent and persuasive communicator, who can represent the organisation publicly and internally.
Demonstrable leadership and interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
We encourage applications from candidates traditionally excluded from and under-represented in leadership positions in creative and cultural work.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trustee
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job: Trustee
Job: Trustee
Organisation: Birmingham Hippodrome
Postcode: B5 4TB
How to Apply
Please see the candidate pack and apply via our website with a cover letter, by 23:59 on 16/11.
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is on a mission to provide that “goosebumps” feeling through memorable and extraordinary experiences. Our vision is clear, we want a “distinctive, world-class Birmingham cultural scene with the Hippodrome at its heart”. As one of the biggest providers of arts and culture in the city, the Hippodrome provides over a million people a year with those same goosebumps moments through our on and off stage programmes and performances.