Trustees
Potential Difference Closing date: Mon, 14 Dec 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
We aim to have a board of trustees who possess:
- An enthusiasm for the vision of Potential Difference and a willingness to act as an advocate for our work with potential partners, donors, sponsors and supporters.
- The knowledge to ensure that Potential Difference complies with its governing documents, charity law, company law and other relevant legislation and regulations.
- The ability to engage with good governance, including budgeting and financial planning
- The ability to act as a 'critical friend', offering both support and constructive challenge, and to contribute to the long-term strategic direction and growth of the company.
We are currently seeking two new trustees:
We are looking for one trustee with significant experience in finance and/or accounting to take over the role of treasurer, after a period of handover.
We are also seeking a trustee with experience or skills in any of the following areas:
- Experience of the theatre sector, especially related to developing new work our UK touring.
- Experience of marketing and communications that could help a small organisation building brand and audiences.
- Experience of grant funding, fundraising from individuals and other forms of income generation
- Experience of working with software, emerging technologies, creative technology
We estimate the role will require 4-6 days per year.
Previous Trustee experience is not required, and we welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds, expertise and skills. If you are a first-time trustee, you will be warmly supported by the existing board in getting up to speed with your responsibilities.
We believe in the importance of creating a more diverse and representative arts sector and of representing that diversity on our board. We warmly encourage applications from people whose backgrounds and lived experience are underrepresented in the theatre sector
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trustees
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Finance
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 14 Dec 2026
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Location:
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Job: Trustees
Job: Trustees
Organisation: Potential Difference
Postcode: N1 9SW
How to Apply
Please see our linked job pack for full details on the rule and how to apply.
- Contact name: Russell Bender
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Potential Difference
Potential Difference is a theatre company with a passion for making new work inspired by science, philosophy and technology. Our projects are sparked by ideas with real impact on our lives, ideas rich with theatrical potential. We bring together writers, movers and theatre-makers with academics and specialists in an inclusive and highly collaborative environment to turn these ideas into thrilling stories and experiences.