Movema’s Board of Trustees (the Board) is legally responsible for ensuring that the organisation achieves its mission. The role of trustees on the Board is to ensure the organisation has a clear vision, values, and strategic direction, and is focused on achieving these.
They are seeking interest from candidates with a commitment to and interest in our core purpose and we welcome approaches from those considering their first trustee/ director role as well as experienced non-executives.
They welcome applications from individuals with skills in all areas of the arts and business sectors. Experience of the areas outlined below would be particularly welcome to add to their collective skillset;
Finance
The Arts and Creative Industries
Community Dance
Bristol and South West area
Movema are an award-winning community dance company, established in 2008 and awarded Charitable status in December 2021. They create inclusive artistic and participatory world dance work to celebrate diversity, tackle inequalities, support healing & unite communities.
They work in partnership across the North West and South West to strengthen the dance ecology, especially in the area of cultural diversity and representation.
The next period will be focused on rejuvenating our artistic community work post COVID, investing in our workforce, reconnecting with communities & collaborating with them on ambitious artistic work including national touring.
Trustees are expected to attend the quarterly Board Meetings and one full away-day per year. In addition, you may be invited to serve on one of their task-specific sub-groups as required. Attendance at the company’s events and launches is also required.
This is a three-year appointment which is unremunerated but with reasonable travel expenses covered.
To find out more
To discuss the role informally please contact maria@movema.co.uk or join them on Zoom, Thursday 17th February 5:30– 7pm, to meet members of the team and trustees to learn more about their work and the role of a trustee, email info@movema.co.uk for the Zoom link.
For further information visit Movema.co.uk.