Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s purpose is to create extraordinary experiences where people can come together to enjoy, imagine, create and change.
Following a major capital refurbishment project of the Grade I and II listed Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre we have just celebrated our first full year of programming in these spaces which are more accessible and sustainable than ever. The refurbishment has restored and upgraded these venues, introduced a new creative space for artists, new public areas and a restaurant. Within the charity is Create Music, the music hub for the whole of Sussex, reaching over 20,000 young people every year. In 2026 we celebrate the 60th Brighton Festival, England’s largest multi-arts festival.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
We are keen to hear from committed enthusiastic individuals who may have experience in the following areas to become either our new Chair or Trustees on our Board:
• A young trustee, aged 18-28, especially with music experience
• Finance and accounting
• Digital and technology
• Experience as an artist or creative Leadership and workforce development
• Sustainability and environment
We welcome those who might be wanting to develop their approach to governance and training and mentorship will be offered as necessary.
The successful candidates will be appointed by the Board and will be both a trustee under the Charities Act 2011 and a director under the Companies Act 2006. The job is voluntary and unpaid, although travel expenses can be reclaimed.
The Board’s principal role is to provide vision, policy and governance. This includes maintaining an overview of the organisation’s strategy and business planning activities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (particularly employment and health & safety) and budget approval and monitoring of financial outcomes. More information about the role is available in our recruitment pack on our website here: Jobs and Volunteering | Brighton Dome.
Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival believes that a diverse Board is key to achieving our charitable objectives. We welcome, encourage and will support applications from individuals currently under-represented on our Board.
What induction, training and support is offered?
We welcome those who might be wanting to develop their approach to governance and training and mentorship will be offered as necessary.
The successful candidates will be appointed by the Board and will be both a trustee under the Charities Act 2011 and a director under the Companies Act 2006. The job is voluntary and unpaid, although travel expenses can be reclaimed.
What skills or qualities are needed?
We are keen to hear from committed enthusiastic individuals who may have experience in the following areas to become either our new Chair or Trustees on our Board:
• A young trustee, aged 18-28, especially with music experience
• Finance and accounting
• Digital and technology
• Experience as an artist or creative Leadership and workforce development
• Sustainability and environment
Date added
8th April 2025
Organisation
Location
Brighton Dome & Festival, Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE
Deadline for applications
30 Apr 2025
Categories
An arts group
Activities
Being a committee member/trustee
Disabled access?
Yes
Expenses paid?
Yes
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Laura Keogh
Phone number
07855639917
Email address
laura.keogh@brightondome.org
https://brightondome.org/jobs-and-volunteering/
