Could you help shape our work to champion the future of performing arts in Wales?  We have two-three trustee positions available to join our board. 

We are especially looking to recruit someone from a finance background to one of the positions.

We particularly welcome applications from those who identify as coming from diverse backgrounds. We encourage people with disabilities and people from diverse ethnic or cultural backgrounds from across Wales to apply, as we want the Board and our work to be informed by, represent, the diverse communities we serve.

Over the last few years Creu Cymru has been going through a redevelopment process which has resulted in a review of our programme and management. We are now looking to expand our membership remit to include producing companies, to bring the performing arts sector together to speak with a collective voice, to share resources and expertise, and to promote collaborative working.

The creation of this unified ecosystem through an expanded membership hopes to ensure cross-sector representation, new collaborations, aligning of interests, and new partnerships, all things that feel more important than ever in Wales following the last 12 months.

By setting off on this new structure we need to make sure that the board is representative of the new organisation and its membership remit so to include venues, companies and individuals.

We strongly encourage people with disabilities and people who are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds from across Wales to apply as we are keen for the Board and our work to be informed by, and representative of the diverse communities we serve. 

Creu Cymru: Setting the Stage for the Performing Arts in Wales

Our work:  Creu Cymru is, first and foremost, a collaborative network; we share information, expertise, research, touring, advocacy… and above all, a will to develop programmes and audiences. We work together to support an ever more resilient resource at the heart of communities across Wales.

Mission
To strengthen the performing arts in Wales.

Vision
To be a vibrant and leading network of performing arts professionals from across Wales. This network will further develop and promote the value and recognition of the importance of the arts to communities by connecting people, championing of ideas, the growth of leadership and by developing a diverse and engaged membership.

Creu Cymru will seek to ensure that no one receives less favourable treatment because of having a protected characteristic as defined in the equalities Act 2010. We particularly encourage applications from Welsh speakers and from people who have lived experience of discrimination due to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or age. We are dedicated to meeting access requirements; just let us know what you need.

Key skills we are looking to recruit include (but are not limited to:   

• Expertise and knowledge within the arts and cultural sector in Wales.
• Expertise and knowledge of financial management.
• Expertise and knowledge of equality and diversity.

Previous Board experience is not essential. For any successful applicant new to being a trustee, there would be mentoring and training available.

To apply please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send along with CV and covering letter outlining why you would like to be a Trustee and the skills you can bring to the role to yvonne@creucymru.com

If you would like to talk about this opportunity in more detail please contact Yvonne who will arrange a time for you to speak to a member of the board or Louise Miles-Payne, Director

Assessment criteria
Creu Cymru is seeking Trustees with experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:

• A staff member from a member organisation in any role (could be managerial, marketing, programming, operations /technical, administration and finance)
• Performer or creative professional in Wales in live performance sector with an excellent public and industry profile
• Theatre Producer or Executive Producer with an excellent industry profile
• Arts press or media journalist with knowledge / experience of theatre / live performance 

Candidates for the Trustee roles will also need to demonstrate in their application how they meet the following essential criteria:

• An understanding of and interest in the aims and objectives of Creu Cymru.
• An advocate for Creu Cymru with an ability to actively promote its work to wider networks.
• An understanding of and commitment to the need for promoting cultural diversity and inclusion in the leadership and delivery of Creu Cymru’s work.
• A passion for live performance and its power to transform lives. 

There are 4 Board meetings each year and certain Trustees may on a voluntary basis sit on the 2 sub-committees HR Committee and Finance and Fundraising Committee, which each usually meet 4 times a year, ahead of full Board meetings. Other involvement is voluntary and on an as needed basis e.g. if the Executive seeks advice on given topics from particular Trustees.

The appointment is for an initial term of three years and is expected to be effective from a mutually convenient date.