Non-Executive Director / Trustee
Overview
Responsible to: The Chair of the Board
Responsible for: Artistic Director / Executive Director (Joint CEOs)
Key Relationships: Trustees, Senior Management Team
Contract: Voluntary
Our Board
We’re looking for Non-Executive Directors/ Trustees to help drive the long-term sustainability of the Citizens Theatre by strengthening its earned and contributed income, alongside providing strong governance and strategic oversight, and ensuring it delivers its artistic mission and public value.
The Citizens Theatre is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. We are governed by our Board, who serve as Directors of the Company and Trustees of the Charity.
The Board delegates management of the of the company to its joint CEOs, Artistic Director Dominic Hill and Executive Director Kate Denby. They are supported by the Senior Management Team, who are responsible for operational decision making across different areas of the organisation.
The Board have overall responsibility for the governance of the company. They oversee the strategic direction of the company, ratify all major policy decisions, approve allocation of resource, monitor the financial management, and safeguard its reputation and values.
Board members are appointed for a period of four years, which can be renewed for a second term of four years. Appointments are ratified by Members of the Citizens Theatre Company at the Annual General Meeting. The Board elects the Chair and Vice Chair.
The Citizens Theatre Board meet four times a year in March, June, September and December. We also typically host an away day once or twice a year to look at areas of the business in depth.
Applying for the role
Board recruitment pack and role description
This pack provides information about the Citz, and detailed responsibilities, person specification and terms and conditions of this role.
Download a pdf of our board recruitment pack
How to Apply
Please apply with a CV and cover letter (up to 2 pages) detailing why you are interested in applying for the Citizens Theatre Board to Marissa Trott, Theatre Administrator at marissa.trott@citz.co.uk by Wednesday 15 July, 10am.
Please let us know of any access requirements or if you need to submit your application in an alternative format. The Citizens Theatre is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants and will always consider making reasonable adjustments to allow candidates to participate fully in the application and selection process.
If you would like an informal conversation with the Chair, Vice Chair or Executive Director prior to application, please get in touch at the email above to arrange a time.
Following shortlisting, potential Board candidates will be invited to an interview on either Monday 10 or Wednesday 12 August 2026. If you won’t be available to meet on those dates, please let us know in your cover letter.
Candidates who are offered a Trustee role will be invited to observe a Board meeting in September prior to making a commitment.
If you would like an informal conversation with the Chair, Vice Chair or Executive Director prior to application, please get in touch at the email above to arrange a time.