Trustee

We are looking for an individual to join our trustee board who has marketing and communications expertise and who can demonstrate a track record of successfully engaging with a wide and diverse range of communities. Digital experience and the use of data in understanding customer engagement and behaviour would be very useful additions.

What were looking for:

• A demonstrable passion for and commitment to theatre in particular and the arts in general.
• A clear willingness to commit toThe Rep and all its works and an
• alignment to its vision and values.
• Understanding of the balancebetween governance and management with a clear appreciation of atrustees/non-executives role and how they offer both support and challenge tothe executive.
• A readiness to engage fully withboard colleagues and in the work of any committee to which they are assigned.
• Evidence of good team working andan ability to work with others to achieve common aims.
• Communication and interpersonalskills together with the ability to represent the theatre and act as anambassador when necessary.
• Previous non-executive boardexperience is desirable.
• Familiarity with governanceprocedures especially those of a large charity would be helpful.
• Their own networks to whom theycan reach out to on behalf of The Rep.
• The capacity to attend shows andevents at The Rep and to host guests on occasions and the availability topresent in Birmingham for board and committee meetings

For full information about the role and The Rep please see our Trustee recruitment pack which is available on our website.

You can also contact our Director of People Sukhi Bhaden at emailprotected for further information.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 11 Augustat 12pm

How to Apply

Please upload a CV and cover letter and complete the online equal opportunitiesmonitoring questions in this portal.

We want you to be able to showcase all your skills and experience in relation tothis role throughout the recruitment process. For those with access needs wewelcome applications in alternative formats such as video and audio recordingsand we are able to offer numerous adjustments at interview stage includingsending out questions in advance allowing more time for tasks or applicationsre-wording questions providing a BSL interpreter or whatever else you mightneed.

Its important to us that The Rep reflects the communities we serve and therefore we particularly welcome applicants from the global majority and D/deaf & disabled communities as these groups are not as well represented as we want them to be. We want our Rep to be culturally informed and accessible to all so we encourage you to celebrate and share your own cultural experience and knowledge of our city proudly in your application.

Our ultimate aim is to have diversity of all kinds in every layer of the organisation and to help us keep track of our success we kindly ask you to complete an Equality and Diversity form alongside your application. Participation is voluntary but appreciated and your responses will be anonymous and not shared with the recruiting managers.

The Rep is committed to safeguarding and operates an environment where all staff are expected to report any concerns about vulnerable people or about the behaviour or practice of colleagues and other people they come into contact with.