We are committed to growing the diversity of the people who work in our Theatres and in the communities that we serve. To support us developing a fully inclusive Organisation, we would, particularly welcome applications from underrepresented voices including, but not limited to, D/deaf or disabled people and the global majority.

Our Trustees are pivotal to supporting and challenging the organisation to have at our very core a culture of inclusion that welcomes everyone to delight in the arts and to thrive through their connection with brilliant theatre.

We encourage all applicants to consider the best way they can apply to us and we welcome receiving applications in a way that is best for you. To help our recruitment process we do need to know as much about you as possible and need a Cover Letter and CV. However, how you choose to submit this is your choice to meet your needs and this might be as a written application, but it could also be by recording a video or an audio file.

An Arts Council England National Portfolio organisation and the largest UK theatre complex outside of London, Sheffield Theatres consists of four venues in the heart of Sheffield and attracts an audience of over 400,000 each year.

Long recognised for its significant contribution to the cultural sector, Sheffield Theatres is a major player locally and nationally. The success of recent years has seen work made in Sheffield enjoyed across the UK, in the West End and on Broadway.

We are now seeking new Trustees to join us on both our Sheffield Theatres Trust Board and The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre Board. Trustees of the Board are charged with ensuring Sheffield Theatres Trust operates in accordance with company and charity law and is prudently financially managed. Trustees contribute their experience and area of expertise to the Board’s role of determining the strategic direction, polices and planning of the organisation.

Trustees will use their skills, knowledge and experience to help the Board reach sound decisions through challenging and by being a critical friend, and acting as advocates for the organisation promoting its activities and profile and assisting with fundraising.

In becoming a Trustee, you’d be joining a team committed to creating top quality productions, promoting equality and inclusion, investing in talent and collaborating with communities across the region.

We are particularly interested in hearing from everyone including underrepresented voices with significant experience of the education sector (especially early years), HR, business & community leaders, financial, charity law, environmental, artists or digital businesses.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please provide the following:

• A comprehensive CV or biography. Please include details of any service as a Board Trustee or any other voluntary/community work.

• A brief letter of application (one page) about why you would like this opportunity and what skills you would bring to support Sheffield Theatres Trust’s mission and vision.

• Daytime and evening contact telephone numbers, which will be used with discretion.

We are open to receiving applications in a way that is best for you. This might be a written application, but it could also be by recording a video or an audio file in response. The total video/audio file for your CV/biography or letter of application should be no longer than 7 minutes long.

Please send the above required information to Victoria Cooper, People Manager on v.cooper@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk in the format that best suits you,

We will also ask you to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form, which will be sent via email.

Closing date: Monday 12 May 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 11 June 2025

If you would like an informal conversation about the role prior to submitting an application, please contact Tom Bird, Chief Executive - t.bird@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk