The Art House has always been shaped by the people who care about it, including artists, local communities, visitors, our Team and our Trustees. We are delighted to be searching for new Trustees to help us continue our work, supporting our community and delivering our dedicated artistic programme.
Being a trustee at The Art House isn’t about distance or status. It’s about being in an exciting working relationship with the organisation, with its values, and with the real people affected by the decisions we make. It means holding care and ambition at the same time. Asking difficult questions. Offering support. And helping ensure this organisation remains brave, welcoming, and sustainable for the long term.
We’re not looking for perfection and “expertise”. We’re looking for people who believe in creativity as a public good, and that creativity has the power to inspire, empower, and transform lives. We are looking for people who value fairness and inclusion, and who want to help guide a space where people can be seen, heard, and supported to thrive.
We’d love you to join us.
Lucy Juniper and Damon Jackson-Waldock
Co-Executive Directors
Who we’d like to work with
- We’re looking for people who care deeply about what The Art House stands for – people who share our values, believe in the power of creativity, and want to help guide an organisation rooted in equity, care, and lived experience.
- We want our organisation to be shaped and led by the communities it exists to serve. That means we actively welcome people who bring a range of experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking, including lived or learned experience, to complement the Trustees already on our Board.
You don’t need to “fit the mould” of what a Trustee “should be” to be a Trustee here.
Yes, we always welcome people with skills in commercial strategy, charity law, governance, and fundraising. And we are looking for people who can support us with this.
Just as importantly, we’re looking for people whose experiences and viewpoints will add balance and breadth to our existing Board.
For some, this may be your first trustee role. For others, it may be a chance to do governance differently, in a way that feels connected, meaningful, and human. Above all, becoming a Trustee at TAH is exciting because what you help guide will really matters. You’ll be supporting artists to grow and sustain their practice, communities to feel welcome and represented, and an organisation that believes creativity belongs to everyone.
“I’m a trustee at The Art House because the work they do genuinely matters! There are very few places like it. It’s an organisation that combines artistic ambition with real care for people and its communities, and isn’t afraid to lead with its values. The Art House is rare. It’s a place where creativity, social purpose, and lived experience sit at the centre of everything. And being part of that, and helping to steward it responsibly into the future, feels both so important and so worthwhile.”
Adrian Brooks, Chair of Trustees
Online information sessions:
If you’re curious about this opportunity, we’d love to talk – whether or not you decide to apply – we’d be very happy to say hello and share more.
Grab a coffee or tea and join us for a 30-minute informal online session.
- Tuesday 24 February 14:00-15:00 | Book online
- Tuesday 3 March, 18:00-19:00 | Book online
Recruitment timeline
Closing date for applications: Monday 16 March 2026
Conversations, visits, and meetings with shortlisted candidates: w/c 23 March 2026
Decisions communicated by: Monday 13 April 2026
First Board meeting and induction begins: April 2026
Access and Support
Large print and dyslexia-friendly versions of this information are available on request. We are committed to making this opportunity as accessible as possible. If any aspect of the application process feels unsuitable or creates a barrier, please contact us – we’re very happy to discuss adjustments or alternative ways of applying.
How to apply
We’d like to keep the application process as simple and straightforward as possible. We know people’s time is precious, and we want to remove unnecessary barriers to applying.
We’re inviting you to apply in the way that feels most comfortable for you. You can submit:
- Up to one side of A4 written text, or
- A short video or audio recording (up to 4 minutes)
Please send your application to jobs@the-arthouse.org.uk
You only need to choose one format – text, video, or audio. You’re welcome to provide more then the guidance suggested above if you wish, but there’s no expectation to do so, and no advantage in sending more than the guidance above.
Please respond to the following:
- What draws you to The Art House
- What experience, skills, or knowledge you would bring to the role (this could be lived, learned, or practiced experience)
- What you would like to gain from being a Trustee
If you’d like to have an informal chat to find out a bit more information or ask any questions before you apply, please contact Lucy Juniper, Co-Executive Director at Lucy@the-arthouse.org.uk or call 01924 312000
