Advisory Board Member

As a Board member, you will support and advise on Serious’ goals and objectives, provide oversight, expertise and sign off on various policies and reports. You will ensure the business is well-run and properly governed which includes signing off quarterly accounts and management reports, as well as any annual policy updates. You will receive written and verbal updates from the Serious team on how they are progressing against their internal targets, in order for you to fully understand the company’s goals and success measures. Where required, this sign off procedure will feed into various funding agreements, including with the Serious Trust and Arts Council England. You will work closely with the Directors, Head of Operations and Head of Creative Engagement & Fundraising throughout this process. We really value advocacy on the wonderful work we do, so we are looking for Board Members who are passionate about what Serious does and represents, and who have the skills and experience to provide expertise during this exciting period of development and evolution. As a Board member, you will be joining an active and dynamic team of creatives and you will have the opportunity to attend our year-round programme and our hospitality events. We value the benefits that a diverse board can bring so welcome applicants from all cultural, personal and socio-economic backgrounds. We are open to applicants who may be seeking their first Board member position as well as more experienced candidates. Board members are paid £250 per meeting to cover expenses. Board members are expected to attend 4 quarterly meetings per year as well as ad hoc events and receptions, e.g the EFG London Jazz Festival, our Summer Jazz Series and other concerts and festivals.