TRUSTEE CALLOUT // Bodies in Action

  • Contract
  • Remote

Bodies In Action


Job Summary

Join our LGBTQ+-led dance organisation as we transition to a CIO. We are seeking a Trustee who identifies as LGBTQ+ with expertise in Accounting or Fundraising to help shape our strategic growth and community impact.

Job Description

About Us

Bodies in Action is an LGBTQ+-led contemporary dance company transitioning to a CIO. Supported by Arts Council England and Sport England, we deliver high-impact wellbeing programs like ‘Into Connection’. We are seeking a dedicated Trustee to provide strategic oversight during this pivotal growth phase.

Core Objectives

  • Finance & Governance: Oversee budgeting, reporting, and CIO compliance.

  • Advocacy: Champion our mission within professional and community networks.

  • Safety: Ensure high standards of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

What We’re Looking For In line with our mission, applicants must identify as LGBTQ+. We are seeking expertise in:

  • Accounting: Financial management or auditing (ideally in the non-profit sector).

  • Fundraising: Experience securing grants (ACE/Sport England), individual giving, or sponsorships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend four board meetings per year (in-person or remote).

  • Approve key policies (Safeguarding, Diversity, Data Protection).

  • Contribute to strategic decision-making alongside Artistic Director Julian Nichols.

Why Join Us? Help lead a burgeoning arts organisation and ensure Bodies in Action remains a sustainable, joyful home for inclusive movement and community connection.

To Apply Email [email protected] with your CV and a brief expression of interest, a personal statement,

Deadline to apply: March 27th, 2026 @ 17:00

Job Requirements

We are seeking a dedicated individual with a strong commitment to LGBTQ+ representation and community-led arts.

  • Identity: Applicants must identify as LGBTQ+ to ensure our board reflects the lived experiences of the communities we serve.

  • Professional Expertise: We are looking for candidates with a proven track record in Accounting (financial management, reporting, and oversight) OR Fundraising (diversifying income across grants, individual giving, and corporate partnerships).

  • Strategic Vision: An interest in inclusive leadership and the power of contemporary dance as a tool for social change and mental health.

  • Commitment: The ability to contribute effectively during our transition from a CIC to a CIO, ensuring robust governance and long-term sustainability.

  • Communication: Strong collaborative skills to work alongside our Artistic Director, Senior Producer & other Trustees.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: TRUSTEE CALLOUT // Bodies in Action
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 29 May 2026

  • Location:

    Remote

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