We are looking to appoint additional non-executive board members to support us in providing and advocating for deaf access to arts and culture. We welcome both new and experienced applicants. This is a voluntary, unpaid role.
As a deaf-led charity we are particularly seeking applications from people with lived experience of being deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. We also welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented in the arts sector, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic people, disabled people, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ people.
Who Are We?
We are Stagetext, a deaf-led charity. We are passionate about making the arts a more welcoming and accessible place. Our small, friendly team works across the UK – both from our office based in the Mercury Theatre in Colchester – and remotely from home.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, parental or caring status, or age.
You must have:
- A commitment to the values and principles of the charity, including the promotion of equity and diversity within Stagetext
- Sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role
We are looking to appoint new Trustees with the following expertise and experience:
- HR
- AI and Technology
- Fundraising
- Advocacy and Engagement
- Delivering training or developing training programmes
Ideally you will have:
- Lived experience of deafness
- An appreciation, interest and understanding of arts and culture and deaf access.
To make an application, please download our application pack below.
If you have any questions about being a Trustee of Stagetext, contact our CE, Melanie Sharpe, via email [email protected] for a chat (please let us know of any speech-to-text, BSL or other access requirements).
Deadline for Applications: 9am Tuesday 30th April, 2024.
Download a Word version of the Trustee Recruitment Pack.
