Position Description

Recruiting for the team is one of the most exciting things we get to do. We are a relentlessly pioneering organisation dedicated to the impact music can have on people’s lives. If you share the belief that music can change society for the better, we’d love to hear from you.

From performing with the Pet Shop Boys at the MTV EMAs and touring international concert halls to pioneering our award-winning Music in Mind programme for health and wellbeing, our purpose is to transform lives through the power of music. Our commitment to positive change drives us, and we work with the best creative talent to make it happen.

To ensure we continue to deliver on our mission, we are currently seeking new Trustees with expertise in:

Legal: Providing critical oversight and strategic guidance on governance and contracts.

Fundraising & Philanthropy: Securing the investment needed for our community and creative work.

The Commercial Music World: Providing experience from the commercial music sector to bring constructive challenge, strategic support, and valuable industry networks.

We value diverse thought, backgrounds, and experiences to enrich our Board.

To apply and learn more about the role and the impact you can make, please download our Board Recruitment Pack via the link below.

Join Our Team

Selection Criteria

Our Board of Trustees works to ensure the highest levels of governance, and bring a mix of skills, experience and perspectives.

It is this mix, rather than any one individual, which makes for strong governance, and enables the organisation to achieve its charitable purpose – making music for positive change.

To bring about the change we seek, we endeavour to create more equitable access across the full breadth and body of our work. Increasing the diversity of thought, backgrounds, ages and characteristics represented on our Board will help us do that, and to create impact in society.

Previous experience as a trustee is not essential; we are committed to providing full training and support to help you develop in this role.

In addition to their formal governance roles, and the key responsibilities for all Trustees, we’re looking for people with skills and experience in one or more of the following:

• FUNDRAISING We are particularly interested in talking to someone who brings a network among potential philanthropic donors (possibly including corporates, foundations, and high net worth individuals), and who will actively use their networks to make introductions to build enthusiasm, which will sustain and grow our impact.
• COMMERCIAL MUSIC WORLD We’re seeking an experienced professional from the commercial music sector who can bring constructive challenge, strategic support, and valuable industry networks to help the organisation grow and thrive.
• LEGAL We are seeking someone with broad legal expertise. This does not need to be specifically in charity law, as we can draw on specialist external advice where required.

We are recruiting more than one trustee and so we hope to find a blend of backgrounds, skills, networks and experience which will enrich our Board.

Some of the attributes we are looking for include:

• Skills as a communicator and ambassador.
• The ability to think creatively, strategically and for the long-term.
• The ability to work well in a Board group, finding the right mix of challenge and support so we get governance right and bring it to life.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Sharing the values which make us who we are – humanity, originality, excellence, and fearlessness.

How to Apply

If you have any questions or require adjustments during the application process, please contact Sarah Whewell at [email protected].

Full recruitment pack can be found at : https://manchestercamerata.co.uk/work-with-us/join-our-team/