We are seeking inspiring and engaged individuals who share our values, will champion best practice across the organisation’s activities, and contribute to continuing to raise our profile nationally and internationally.
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As Liverpool Biennial enters a pivotal moment in its development and ambition, we are particularly looking for trustees who are committed to working collaboratively as part of a focused and supportive team, and who are willing to contribute their time, insight and energy to help us realise our next phase of growth. You would be joining a strong Board of proactive trustees and a passionate team of staff, all dedicated to shaping the future of the Biennial.
Qualities & Experience
We are seeking inspiring and engaged individuals who will share our values and ensure best practice across the organisation’s financial activities. We anticipate that applicants will not necessarily hold experience in all areas listed below but would look for a willingness to learn, develop and share expertise.
- Previous experience of a Board and an understanding of good governance in business, the public or not-for profit sector and the duties and responsibilities of trustees.
- Strategic vision, creative thinking, independent judgement and ability to focus on practical issues
- Passion for the visual arts and the power of art to transform lives
- A willingness to play an active role in fundraising
- An understanding of the financial drivers at play in arts
organisations - A connection to the city of Liverpool or the wider city region
- An understanding of and commitment to Liverpool Biennial
- A desire to work in the best interests of Liverpool Biennial, without regard to personal interest or benefit
- No significant conflicts of interest
We are particularly interested in those who might be able to bring experience in, and an understanding of areas such as:
- Marketing, communications and PR
- Fundraising
- Environment & Sustainability
- Higher Education
- Festivals and Biennials
- Working as a practicing artist
Commitment
- Four board meetings a year – currently we meet on a Thursday afternoon 4-6 pm – 3 in person and 1 online
- Four Finance and Human Resources Committee (FHRC) meetings a year, currently we meet on a Thursday afternoon 4-6 pm (dependent on membership of FHRC)
- One Board/Staff Development Day in person
- Attendance at the opening of Liverpool Biennial every 2 years in early June
- Occasional sub-committees of working groups held virtually/hybrid
- As we have a proactive Board, who are actively involved in supporting the organisation’s ambition to scale, contributing their individual skills, experience and networks the overall time commitment for this role is expected to be up to 1 day a month
To find out more about becoming a Liverpool Biennial Trustee via our Information Pack below