Nonsuch Studios is one of the boldest and most exciting arts organisations in the East Midlands. In just 13 years we’ve grown to become a unique and strategically important theatre company and creative arts charity, producing large-scale projects and productions across the UK.
We believe that CREATIVITY IS POWER and work across all our programmes to inspire cultural freedom through unlocking creativity and celebrating life.
As we look to the future, we’re shaping exciting plans to grow our producing capacity, further support the growth of arts and creativity across communities and help enable creative change for everyone we work with.
To further enable us to deliver our projects and programmes to the highest level and ensure we are the best organisation we can be, we’re looking for committed and skilled individuals to join our Charity’s Board of Trustees.
Becoming a Charitable Trustee
To be effective, Nonsuch Studios needs to understand a wide range of practices, sectors and perspectives. We are committed to maintaining a diverse Board which is regularly refreshed through a transparent and inclusive approach. Recruitment for our board members is on a rolling basis but we would like to recruit a number of new Trustees with specific experiences to support our work.
Please note Trustees are voluntary roles and receive no payment besides allowable expenses. This is a legal requirement of the role.
Benefits of joining the Nonsuch Studios Board include:
- Engaging with key audience engagement in the arts and cultural sector
- Developing a better understanding and deeper relationship with the sector
- Helping to drive access and to develop more accessible and inclusive arts culture
- Shaping a rapidly developing organisation and realise the potential of its local, regional and national role
- Extending networks of contacts
- Driving innovation
Key Experiences We’re Looking For
Whilst we welcome applications from all backgrounds, in order to ensure our board has the expertise we need to thrive, we are particularly interested in hearing from those with the following skills and experience:
- Professional Trustees with Work Experience in
- Finance or Accountancy
- HR, Employment or Recruitment
- Legal (Lawyer or Solicitor)
- Property
- Active Governance
- Marketing, PR or Media
- Arts Organisation Leadership
- Stakeholder Trustees, who represent key communities
- Independent Artists
- Community Leaders from Nottingham City, Ashfield or Mansfield
- Young creatives aged 18-25
How to Apply
To apply to be a member of our board of trustees, please download the recruitment pack via the link above to read key information about the legal requirements, eligibility and roles a Trustee fulfills.
Applications are received via a written expression of interest. Expressions of interest should be made by emailed letter, highlighting what skills and attributes you can bring to the role as well as any key experiences you bring as a professional or stakeholder (as noted above). You should demonstrate your experience in any similar role, as well as your reasons for wishing to become a Board member of The Nonsuch Theatre Ltd. We would also ask you submit a PDF CV alongside your expression of interest. You do not have to have been a Trustee before in order to apply, however due to the level of responsbility, there are limited seats for 'new' trustees.
For an informal discussion about the roles, please contact Edward Boott, Artistic Director & CEO via hello@nonsuchstudios.co.uk with TRUSTEE ENQUIRY in the subject line.
Expressions of interest should be sent to: jobs@nonsuchstudios.co.uk with TRUSTEE APPLICATION in the subject box.
- Suitable candidates will be invited for a discussion and tour of Nonsuch Studios with the SMT and trustee/s at a convenient time.
- Prospective Trustees are invited to attend a Board meeting in an observer capacity prior to a decision on appointment.
- An induction will be offered to all new Trustees.
For this round of Trustee recruitment there is an indicative deadline of 12pm on Friday 8th May, 2026.
