Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bWe are working in partnership with Anvil Arts, an independent charitable trust, and the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire. They operate three fantastic cultural venues in Basingstoke, including The Anvil (1,400-seat), which is renowned as one of the top 5 concert halls in country. Within the same building is The Forge - an intimate 95-seat studio theatre, and in the heart of the town centre is The Haymarket, a 400-seat theatre set within a Grade II listed building.

Anvil Arts creates a year-round programme encompassing the best in music, performance, cultural education, arts participation, and outreach work. Since opening in 1994, they have sold over 5,000,000 tickets, and brought audiences to Basingstoke from as far afield as Argentina, Iceland, Canada, and Japan.

They are now seeking to appoint new Trustees. Experienced and committed individuals are sought to join and expand the Board, supporting the implementation of the organisation\'s ambitious plans and to make a major contribution to the future success of the organisation.

We actively encourage expressions of interest from individuals with experience in any the following key areas:

Finance

Arts venues (e.g. programming, operations)

Digital and social media

Buildings (sustainability and environmental)

HR

Learning and Participation / Community Engagement

A successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

A commitment to Anvil Arts and its objectives.

A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the duties of a Trustee.

Knowledge of the wider voluntary sector.

An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of Trusteeship.

Previous experience as a Trustee is desired although not essential.

We are seeking a strategic and creative individual, with good communication and interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy, who can serve the Board with integrity, fairness, and independent judgement. Four Board meetings are held annually (50% evening meetings and 50% afternoon meetings), which are a mix of in-person and virtual, plus an Away Day and opportunities to support and attend events. Trustees can serve for three years, with the option to remain on for a second term.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Principal Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment, or 01962 813300. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 25th October 2023

Interviews with Anvil Arts: 6th November onwards

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by the 31st October prior to shortlisting on the 1st November.

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