We’re seeking a Chair to lead our Board of Trustees, who shares our commitment to use the power of theatre to inspire, entertain and nurture positive social change.
The theatres are governed by the Board of Trustees of The Liverpool and Merseyside Theatres Trust Limited. The role of the Board is to set the strategic vision and to ensure the affairs of the Trust and its subsidiaries are organised and directed in a manner that promotes and furthers our Charitable Objectives.
The Chair of the Liverpool & Merseyside Theatre Trust is a voluntary position, engaged to oversee the strategic direction of the charitable trust.
The role of the Chair includes:
• Leading the Board.
• Ensuring that the Board functions effectively.
• Ensuring that the Board and the Trust fulfil their responsibilities of good governance.
• Being a critical partner to the Chief Executive, to help them succeed.
• Ensuring a culture of openness with an open relationship between the Board and the Executive.
• Being the Board’s principal spokesperson.
The Chair is a Trustee and is appointed as Chair by the Board at the AGM.
Read the recruitment pack
If you would like to play a vital role in the continued success of the Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres as Chair of the Board of Trustees then we would love to hear from you.
Please email your CV along with a short expression of interest letter to boardrecruitment@everymanplayhouse.com.
The deadline for applications is Monday 7 July at 9am and a short online interview will take place for shortlisted candidates on the morning of Thursday 17 July. Final in-person meetings will then take place on Thursday 25 July.
This role will also have a commitment to delivering in line with the principles of Let’s Create (Arts Council England’s 10-year Strategy) and the Liverpool City Council’s Cultural Strategy.
New Trustees are provided with a full induction prior to assuming their duties and opportunities for additional training and support. While a voluntary position, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
We are keen for the Board to reflect the diversity of the communities which we serve, so we particularly encourage Expressions of Interest from women, disabled people, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, and from people under the age of 40.