We believe all dance professionals should be able to lead a fulfilling life in dance safe from hardship. We are looking for new Trustees to help us achieve our aim.
“I am so glad to hear that you have expressed interest in our call-out for new Trustees.
We strive to help people across the dance community who find themselves needing support.
If you are excited to help bring this about then we would really like to hear further from you.”
Sir Richard Alston, Chair
Who are Dance Professionals Fund?
Dance Professionals Fund is an award-winning registered charity providing financial and wellbeing support to dancers, dance teachers and choreographers. Our dedicated services bring together a range of effective ways of supporting dance professionals, including financial grants, signposting to support services, rehabilitation, career upskilling support and access to professional counselling. Dance professionals will receive unbiased support from us whatever their situation.
Role Description
We are seeking several trustees to join us from mid-January 2025 for an initial term of three years. We are looking for a range of skills and experience, including:
Knowledge and/or experience of dance or of dance teaching
Background in a finance/accounting role within a charity
Experience of benevolent funds and how they work
Background in a legal role, knowledge of charity governance
Experience of charity marketing, digital advancements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
We welcome applications from anyone who is passionate about helping the Dance Professionals Fund achieve its objectives. Full trustee training will be provided.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and especially those from global majority groups. We are keen to add more voices with lived disability experience to the Board – helping us evolve our aims with all disabilities in mind.
Salary
All Trustee roles are voluntary. We will cover the travel costs of attending in-person meetings, and other costs such as childcare when required.
Location
Dance Professionals Fund is based at The Dance Space, 2 Market Square, Circus Street, Brighton BN2 9AS.
Board meetings are held four times a year in central London in accessible locations. Committee meetings dates are in line with each Committee’s remit and are held in person or online.
How to apply
Please download and complete an application pack and send it via email to recruitment@dancefund.org.uk. We also would like you to complete our equal opportunities form.
Closing date
5pm, 16 Oct 2024
If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, or need support in completing an application please do get in touch at recruitment@dancefund.org.uk.
You can read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy here (Downloads as a pdf)
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