We are recruiting Trustees
Closing Date
Deadline for expressions of interest – Monday 23 March 2026
Opportunity Overview
Do you share our belief that every child has the right to create, imagine and experience great stories? Would you like to bring your skills and experience to make a real difference to a Bristol-based charity and the young people we work with?
We are looking for Trustees to support our charity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience who share our charitable aims. No previous experience of governance is necessary.
Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the role in the first instance please contact Ali Sully, General Manager, on ali@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk or you can contact Dienka Hines, CEO, on dienka@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk.
Benefits of becoming a Trustee
Opportunity to boost your career, developing new skills and experience to enhance your CV. At Travelling Light we offer training and development opportunities to our board in areas such as governance and charity finances.
Challenge of trying a new opportunity, meeting new people and stretching your skills.
Giving back to a community through volunteering. Being a Trustee is a great way to dedicate time, skills and energy to a cause that you think is important. If you believe in children and young people’s entitlement to great theatre and creative experiences, and/or you want to contribute to a local charity then the Travelling Light board could be for you.
Experience - at Travelling Light we offer all our Trustees the opportunity to experience our work first hand through volunteering at events, and attending sharing’s of young people’s work, events and shows.
Person Specification
Please download our Trustee Recruitment pack for full details about the role of a Trustee and a person specification.
You must support our core values to volunteer with us.
How to Apply
Download our Trustee pack below to find out a variety of information about the role including background information about the company, role description and person specification. The expression of interest form can be downloaded separately.
Download Trustee Recruitment Pack (PDF, 1.5MB)
Trustee Expression of Interest Form (Word, 81KB)
Please complete the Trustee Expression of Interest Form, stating any relevant skills and experience in relation to the person specification.
Please send expressions of interest to admin@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk
Deadline for expressions of interest – Monday 23 March 2026.
Interviews: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Got questions?
Get in touch on admin@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk