Benslow Music is looking for new Trustees to join the charity’s Board of Trustees. 

Now is an exciting time to join the organisation as it continues to shape and develop its programme. Following the arrival of a new Chief Executive at the beginning of the year, the organisation is entering a period of strategic renewal and building towards its centenary in 2029.  

Benslow Music’s Trustees have legal and financial responsibility for the charity and are responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation in partnership with the Chief Executive. Day to day management of the organisation is delegated to a professional administrative team led by the Chief Executive. Trustees are also ambassadors for the charity, supporting the team in fundraising and developing networks that will enable Benslow Music to realise its ambitions. Trustee roles are voluntary, however reasonable expenses are paid to Trustees to ensure they can effectively participate in Board meetings. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, lived experience and professional knowledge. Following a recent skills audit, we are keen to hear from individuals with experience in the following areas: 

  • Professional experience in the cultural/music education sectors
  • Finance
  • Marketing and communications
  • Fundraising
  • Strategic development
  • Health & Safety and/or building/estate management
  • HR
  • Charity governance

 

How to apply 

To apply, please email Michael Duffy, Chief Executive on michael@benslowmusic.org with the following: 

  • Your CV
  • A supporting statement (max 2 pages of A4) explaining why you are interested in becoming a Trustee of Benslow Music and how your skills and experience will support the strategic oversight of the organisation. Please state in the letter that you are eligible to become a Trustee and your willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check
  • A completed equal opportunities monitoring form (this is anonymous and will be stored separately from your application)

 

Deadline for applications: 10am on Wednesday 22 May

Applications will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee of current Trustees, who will shortlist candidates to invite for further conversations during 3-17 June to be held via videocall. 

We anticipate that selected candidates will be invited to attend and observe a Board meeting before being formally appointed as Trustees.

If you would like to arrange an informal pre-application conversation to discuss the role further, please email michael@benslowmusic.org.      

We are keen to ensure that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements or barriers to application, please email michael@benslowmusic.org to discuss how we might make reasonable adjustments to the process.  

 

Application timeline:

Opportunity launched                                     24 April

Deadline for applications                                22 May

Conversations with potential Trustees           3-17 June

Appointment                                                    July

 

Please download our Trustee Recruitment Pack for further details.