Trustee

The Telling is a small yet ambitious charitable incorporated organisation (registered charity no 1181802) with three Trustees currently. Following the recent decision by our inaugural Chair to step down after five wonderful years with us, we are seeking two new Trustees who will offer their skills and experience to help the organisation navigate the next phase of its development.

​Trustees examine, challenge and support the operational delivery and strategic direction of the charity’s activities. They also bring an independent perspective to the work of The Telling, with specific subject matter expertise.

​This is an exciting time to join The Telling’s Board as we are developing innovative new projects, forming new partnerships and changing how we plan our touring schedule.

It is not necessary to have previous board or committee experience but the areas of expertise we are seeking to support the next phase of The Telling’s ambitions are:

• Producing and touring theatre productions
• Marketing, PR and press
• Broadcasting
• Business Planning​

Charity trustees are unpaid. However, we believe that this role can secure non-financial rewards, including getting close to The Telling’s exciting and distinctive artistic process, contributing to the arts and wider charitable sector, providing post-holders with opportunities to grow and develop their own leadership and career aspirations, broadening personal outlooks and experience, and enhancing confidence as a board and committee member.

We would encourage applications from those beyond the music or creative arts sector to broaden our expertise.

Download the Trustee Recruitment Pack here to find out more details about The Telling’s work, its current position in the landscape and what we expect from a Trustee.

To be considered for these positions, please submit your Curriculum Vitae and supporting letter, addressed to Clare Norburn, Artistic Director at [email protected] by 5pm on Sunday 1st December.

Your letter should explain why you wish to join us and how you feel your contribution would be of value to The Telling and should be no longer than two sides of A4 paper.

The receipt of all applications will be acknowledged. Those shortlisted will be invited to meet Clare Norburn and the Trustees online on a mutually convenient date. Please indicate any holiday periods or non-availability within your application.