Trustee - Chair of Audit and Risk
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- Employer:
- Norwich Theatre
- Location:
- Accessible to Norwich
- Salary:
- Trustees do not receive remuneration, but reasonable expenses are paid
- Closing date:
- Wednesday 16th July
- Job Ref:
- GSe122743
Description
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for the arts and a strong background in finance, audit, or risk management? As a flourishing theatre with national reach, ambitious programming and an exciting new strategy to deliver, Norwich Theatre is seeking a dedicated and insightful individual to join our Board of Trustees and take on the vital role of Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
As a cornerstone of creativity in the East of England, Norwich Theatre champions bold storytelling, inclusive participation, and artistic excellence, attracting famous names to its stages and supporting the work of emerging artists too. We are looking for a Trustee who shares our values and can bring governance insight, financial acumen, and a collaborative spirit to help shape our future. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise and insight to an organisation that inspires, challenges, and connects communities through the magic of live performance.
About the Role
As a Trustee and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, you will:
- Provide strategic oversight of Norwich Theatre’s financial health, risk management, and internal controls.
- Lead the Audit and Risk Committee, working closely with fellow trustees, the Executive Team, and auditors.
- Ensure compliance with charity and company law and uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
- Act as a key ambassador for Norwich Theatre, championing our mission and values both internally and externally.
- Embrace and promote the Nolan Principles of public life and champion equity, diversity, and inclusion in all decision-making.
What We’re Looking For
- Senior-level experience in finance, audit, or risk management.
- A recognised financial qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent expertise.
- A strong understanding of charity governance and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience chairing or contributing to Audit and Risk Committees.
- Excellent judgement, communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style.
Theatres should be places which reflect and embrace the diversity of the world we live in, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
To find out more, please click on ‘Apply’.
If you would like a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment advisers at GatenbySanderson:
Sophie Hester, Researcher: sophie.hester@gatenbysanderson.com
Rebekah Herz-Bauman, Partner: rebekah.herz-bauman@gatenbysanderson.com
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
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