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Trustee with HR Specialism

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Reopening in spring 2021 following a major redevelopment, Polka is seeking energetic and talented volunteers to join our Board of Trustees at this exciting time. A major focus for Polka and its Trustees over the next few years will be to deliver a successful reopening of the building alongside a reimagined, revitalised and more sustainable organisation. Following a governance review and skills audit, we are looking to appoint up to four Trustees during 2021, with particular skills, experience and attributes that will complement current Trustees:

  • Creative working within Arts/Performance
  • Charity Development
  • Operational and Venue Management
  • IT/ Digital Technology
  • Commercial Development/Venue Sales
  • Legal/HR
  • Local community, particularly in East Merton

We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds or with young children of Polka-going age. We particularly want our Board to represent the diversity of our community.

This is a volunteer role.

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Closing date for applications:  22nd February 2021, with interviews held during March 2021

Company

Polka is a pioneering national theatre for children based in Wimbledon, South West London. The first UK venue to be created exclusively for young audiences, Polka celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2019. Polka is one of just a handful of dedicated children’s venues in the UK. Presenting a year-round programme of new work made at Polka, visiting shows, and Creative Learning activities for 0-12 year olds, the organisation continues to pioneer developments in children’s theatre, nurture artistic talent in the sector, and maintain an international reputation while serving local communities. In 2021 Polka reopened its doors after a major redevelopment. Polka has re-imagined what a dedicated children’s theatre could and should be for young audiences and their families. The organisation’s state-of the-art building now serves as a vibrant hub for future generations, right at the heart of its community.

Polka is looking for its next Chairperson and a Treasurer for their Board of Trustees. 

Please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference EZZDA. Applications should be received by noon on Friday 9 September 2022. Candidates deemed appropriate for the role will be contacted during August as they apply.

 

For an informal conversation please reach out to Mairi Brewis, Trustee of Polka Theatre who is running the recruitment process mairiwhite@outlook.com

Please complete the Equality Monitoring survey when applying for this role. It will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing your application.

For the role of Chair of the board of trustees please complete the survey by visiting  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/P6D93N6 

For the role of Treasurer of the board of trustees please complete the survey by visiting  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/39WGCLQ

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Telephone
020 8545 8320
Location
240 The Broadway
London
London
SW19 1SB
GB

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