Board Trustees (Finance, Legal, Safeguarding)

Join the Board of Trustees at SICK!

Are you passionate about art, creativity, and driving social change? SICK! is looking for forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Trustees and play a key role in shaping our future.

SICK! Productions Ltd (primarily known for SICK! Festival) is a Manchester based arts organisation and charity, driven by the intersecting identities of our diverse team.

SICK! faces up to the complexities of mental and physical health. We amplify the voices of marginalised communities through an internationally recognised arts programme that encourages dialogue around challenging issues often hidden from public view.

Rooted in our local community of Moston, Harpurhey and Charlestown while working across the city of Manchester and internationally, we commission impactful works from artists across Greater Manchester, the UK, and the world. These works are created in collaboration with local communities, health professionals, charities, researchers, grassroots and cultural organisations.

As we develop our 2025-2030 business plan, your expertise will be crucial in guiding strategies that advance our mission. With an unwavering focus on mental and physical health, disability, and inequality, our work is more relevant than ever.

We are looking to welcome 3 new Trustees with skills in one or more of the following areas:

- Finance/accountancy.

- Legal knowledge, ideally in employment law.

- Safeguarding policies and practices.

As an organisation, we are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We are actively encouraging applications from people facing racism, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. We would also welcome applications from people with connections to Moston, Harpurhey, and Charlestown in North Manchester.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Deadline: 1 November 2024

Shortlisting: W/C 4 November 2024

Interviews: W/C 11 November 2024

We can accept written, audio and video applications. For written applications, please attach as PDF, for audio or video

files, please limit your length to 12 minutes and send a WeTransfer or Dropbox link.

1. CV - 2 sides A4 maximum

Completed Diversity Monitoring Form. Please note this information will be stored anonymously and separately to your application

2. Covering letter (1500 words maximum) outlining how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification, with examples

from your previous work (you will have the opportunity to expand on these examples during interview)

3. Please send the above to info@sickfestival.com marked “Board Recruitment”

Join us in shaping SICK!'s future and making real change!

Find our full Board Recruitment Pack including further details of this role, our Diversity Monitoring Form and how to apply here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UMgj6XNH-HiVjRTZ83_I8c1X8IMgoyIP/view

Please contact the above address if you have any questions relating to the role, your suitability, support to apply, access requirements, or you’d like to receive our recruitment pack in an alternative format.