ABOUT US:

With a mission to enrich the cultural life of our region, Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the most popular theatre complexes in the UK. Varied productions in our 1,850-seat auditorium (dating from 1899), and in our 200-seat Patrick Studio ensure we play a key role in the region’s world-class cultural scene. With c.400 live performances annually in our main house, we present nothing but the best in touring musical theatre, ballet, dance, opera, pantomime, drama, and comedy. Our Patrick Studio welcomes a range of smaller-scale productions and is an important base for dance and for the development of new artistic work.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Trustees will join our Board to help drive forward the delivery and scrutiny of our organisational plan, supporting our Executive Team as we work to achieve our vision of ‘a distinctive world-class Birmingham cultural scene with the Hippodrome at its heart’.

We have a reputation as a presenter of the best touring productions, whilst also developing and collaborating on our own ambitious artistic programme of work both on and off-stage. We are dedicated to reaching greater, more diverse audiences, supporting Midlands artists and young people, and connecting with the energy of Birmingham’s vibrant communities.

• The post of Trustee is a part-time, unpaid, nonexecutive appointment

• Reasonable expenses covered

• 4 Board Meetings per year

• Annual Board Away Day

• 4 Subcommittee meetings per year

• Additional press and development events

For full details about the role and the person we're looking for, please see the candidate pack.

If you need a copy of the candidate pack in an accessible/plain text format, please contact talent@birminghamhippodrome.com

ABOUT YOU:

• We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in national government policy, engagement and advocacy.

• A strong interest in the performing arts, and a willingness to understand artistic provision and the mechanics that deliver it, as well as the interconnectedness of the overall operating model.

• A commitment to Birmingham Hippodrome’s values and championing of access, inclusion and anti-racism.

• An understanding of the charity and the publicly funded context in which Birmingham Hippodrome works, as well as the importance of the relationship with the government, ACE and local and regional authorities.

• An appreciation of the non-executive nature of the role, and a willingness to support and mentor the CEO and Executive Team when required.

• A fluent and persuasive communicator, who can represent the organisation publicly and internally.

• Demonstrable leadership and interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• We encourage applications from candidates traditionally excluded from and under-represented in leadership positions in creative and cultural work.