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Join our board of trustees.

Frome Festival is looking for new trustees to join the board. For over 25 years, we've turned Frome into a 10-day celebration of music, comedy, theatre and everything in between. With a new festival director at the helm, this is in an exciting moment of change. We are hoping to recruit an experienced team of trustees to guide us through this period and help shape the future of the festival.

As a trustee you will support and challenge the festival director, listen actively, contribute constructively, and work well as part of a team. Your advice and expertise in your specialist area will provide invaluable knowledge and strategic insight.

We’re seeking applications with a particular focus on the following areas of expertise:

- Leadership in festival, arts, events and/or music settings

- Artists, performers and musicians

- Fundraising and sponsorship

-Community and youth engagement

- Charity governance

- Legal

- Young trustees (under 25 years old)

The Role

Type of role: Voluntary trustee position (unpaid)

Responsible to: The Board of Trustees, Frome Festival.

Location: Board meetings in-person, in Frome. You do not need to live in Frome, though a connection to the area is welcome.

Time Commitment: 6 trustee meetings per year, AGM

This is a voluntary position with an initial term of three years, renewable for up to two additional three-year terms.

We are recruiting on a rolling basis and will close applications as soon as we find the right people, so please don't wait to apply.

Think this role is for you? Please apply using the below form.

Registered Charity No. 1120329

Recruitment Pack

Before completing this form, please read the below recruitment pack carefully, including the job description and person specification.

Apply for the Role

To apply please complete our application form. Before completing the form, please read our recruitment pack carefully, which includes a full job description and person specification.

We will contact all candidates for an informal conversation shortly after they apply, followed by a more formal interview for those who wish to proceed.

The application form has four short questions (max 400 words each), followed by an optional CV upload. We recommend drafting your answers separately before pasting them in. Please note that you cannot save this form as a draft.

Frome Festival Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all.