Visionary Theatre Board Director

We are a Theatre Without Walls, have imagination without limits and exist to make extraordinary, relevant theatre by, with and for contemporary Scotland.

As we continue our journey, we are seeking to recruit at least two Non-Executive Directors who share our passion for theatre and the arts to support our collective responsibility to develop our vision and our people.

In line with our strategic framework, one of our priorities in the coming years is the development of our artistic programme at home and internationally.

We know that to achieve this, we will need to find new ways of working and continue to diversify our revenue, optimising the commercial and financial guidance the Board can offer.

We are also looking to maximise our strategic communications in this current fast-changing landscape, and considering how evolving technology can best extend our programming and reach, engaging learners, supporters and wider audiences. We are excited by the prospect of Board members who can support the governance requirements of this journey.

We also welcome a diversity of voices around the table, reflecting the audiences and communities we serve. Applications from divergent and collaborative thinkers from all walks of life are welcome and we strongly encourage applications from candidates of colour, gender diverse and disabled people.

If this is of interest, please read the full Information Pack, which contains further information and details of how to apply.

The Role

Remuneration: The role is voluntary, so ther is no salary or payment for being on the Board but expenses for travel may be claimed.

Location: Board meetings take place in Rockvilla, our creation space located in Glasgow, and we strongly encourage attending these in person whenever possible. However, we absolutely welcome candidates from all over Scotland and beyond and can facilitate online attendance if required.

Time commitment: We have four Board meetings per year and up to four Committee meetings depending on the membership of the Committee. Committee membership is not a requirement of Board membership, but on this occasion, we are seeking to appoint at least one new trustee to the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.

Board members are also expected to see as much of the company’s work as possible including performances (tickets are provided) and events and to occasionally represent the company at these.

Reporting to: Chair of the Board.

Role Description

The role of a Non-Executive Director Board member is to ensure that: The National Theatre of Scotland,
as a registered Charity fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries and delivers on its Vision, Mission and Values.
The statutory duties of a Non-Executive Director Board member are:

• To ensure that the company complies with its governing doscuments - Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• To ensure that the company pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure that the company apllies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the company must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how ‘charitable’ and ‘worthwhile’ those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the Board's role in giving firm strategic direction to the company, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the reputation and values of the company.
• To ensure the effective and efficient operation and administration of the company.
• To ensure the financial stability of the company
• To protect and manage the property of the company and to ensure the proper investment
  of the company’s funds.
• To appoint the Co-Chief Executive Officers and monitor their performance.

Together with other Board members to hold the National Theatre of Scotland, as a registered Charity, “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

• Ensuring that the Charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused
  on achieving these.
• Being responsible for the performance of the Charity and for its “corporate” behaviour;
  ensuring that the Charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Acting as guardians of the Charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care
  over their security, deployment and proper application.
• Ensuring that the Charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

As well as the various statutory duties, any Non-Executive Director Board member should make
full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board make good decisions.

Timeline
The recruitment process is expected to be finalised in time for a recommendation being made to the Board in June with formal appointment at the September 2026 Board meeting and AGM.