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Open Theatre
Board Member
Location: West Midlands
Deadline: 19 October 2026
Open Theatre are looking for a new board member to help shape their next chapter. For over 30 years, they've worked alongside children and young people with learning disabilities through their unique non-verbal theatre practice, creating opportunities for creativity, confidence and personal agency. They're looking for someone who is passionate about their work and can bring their own experience, perspective and networks to their Board.

Welcome experience:

  • Fundraising and philanthropy
  • Arts funding and financial management
  • Learning disabilities
  • Policy and advocacy
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Charity governance

You don’t need to have experience in all of these areas — Open Theatre are interested in what you could bring to them and their mission.

This is a voluntary three-year position, with reasonable travel expenses provided. Board Members attend four Board meetings and two annual Away Days each year, as well as engaging with Open Theatre’s work and occasionally representing the organisation at events. Meetings usually take place in Birmingham City Centre, with digital access available for those with access needs. Ope Theatre are particularly looking for someone based in, or with easy access to, the West Midlands.

How to Apply

Open Theatre welcome applications in whatever format works best for you — written statement, bullet points, voice note or video.

Please tell them:

  • Why you’re interested in becoming a Board Member
  • Why you feel you’re suitable for the role

Deadline: Monday 19 October 2026, 5pm

Send your application to recruitment@opentheatre.co.uk

Want to have an informal conversation about the role first? Contact Steven King, Chair at steven@opentheatre.co.uk or Richard Hayhow, Director at richard@opentheatre.co.uk.

Need support with your application? Contact their Access Advocate, Grace O’Malley, at grace@opentheatre.co.uk.

Contact Details
Website: opentheatre.co.uk/opportunities