Overview
We are looking to recruit two new Trustees with expertise in finance or accountancy to bring strategic leadership, integrity and skills to our engaged and committed Board.
Our vision is a future where the frontiers of new music and sound are closer to every person. As a Trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping this vision — helping us to be the base camp for anyone who wants to make, experience or support new music and sound to shape the modern world.
Our values guide everything we do.
- Artist-centred: We place the strengths, needs and voices of artists at the heart of all we do
- Curious: We actively explore, listen, learn and collaborate – always open-minded
- Agile: We innovate, respond creatively to ever-changing contexts and prioritise momentum over perfection
- Ambitious: We foster originality, lead on equity and inclusion and drive progressive change across the industry
We’re seeking Trustees who share these values and who can bring their expertise and network to support thousands of music creators and audiences across the UK.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and governance as part of the Board of Trustees, with a focus on finance or accountancy expertise.
- Help uphold the organisation’s values and support its mission to advance new music and sound.
Qualifications
- Experience in finance or accountancy relevant to governance and strategic leadership.
- Ability to contribute expertise, network and strategic insight to support the organisation and its audiences.
Application details
- Application deadline: 23:59, Sunday 19 October 2025
- Infrequently Asked Questions (online): 12:00–12:30, Thursday 9 October 2025
- Interviews with Chair, Chief Executive and Trustee: 6 November 2025
- Observe first Board meeting (Zoom): 15:30–18:00, 19 November 2025
- Elected to the Board: 18 February 2026
How to apply
If you think that being a Trustee of Sound and Music is for you, please prepare a CV and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) outlining why you would like to become a Trustee and what you feel you can contribute to the work of Sound and Music, bearing in mind what the organisation is looking for (see section 2 in the Recruitment Pack).
Alternatively, you may record a 3-minute video as your application. Applications should be submitted via Airtable by 23:59 on Sunday 19 October 2025.
We can offer access support at any point in the process. If you have access needs, please contact Grace Bailey: Grace.Bailey@SoundAndMusic.org.
Equal opportunities: We are committed to expanding the diversity of Board members as part of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy and action plan. We want to ensure our Board is reflective of the people we work with and are best placed to support the diverse artists on our programmes. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from an under-represented background in the sector, including but not limited to identifying as gender minority, gender diverse, d/Deaf/disabled, neurodivergent, Global Ethnic Majority, working class parents and/or carers. For any other questions, or if you need the application pack in another format, please contact Grace Bailey: Grace.Bailey@SoundAndMusic.org.
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