Who we are
The Italia Conti Trust exists to support exceptional students in the performing arts who lack the means to fulfil their potential.
In the first instance, the Trust offers scholarships to exceptionally talented students who may not otherwise have the means to pursue performing arts training, and our Hardship Fund enables students who encounter financial difficulties during their studies to complete their training.
The role
Are you passionate about the performing arts?
Would you relish the opportunity to join a charity board of like-minded professionals who believe that a vibrant performing arts sector enriches culture and society?
We are seeking trustees who want to lend their expertise and enthusiasm to help provide opportunities for talented students from all backgrounds to flourish in specialist performing arts education and into rewarding careers.
The Italia Conti Trust Board of Trustees is responsible for strategic governance and oversight of the Trust and delivery of its charitable purpose. We are seeking new and additional Trustees, including a Chair, who will support the Trust to:
· Encourage the study of performing arts training for the stage, cinema and television, including production crafts and trades, by the award of bursaries, scholarships and prizes
· Support the study of the performing arts through the provision of facilities, outreach or artistic commissions
· Enable the raising of funds that support access, excellence and innovation in performing arts education
· Act as ambassadors and advocates for specialist training in the performing arts and the role of performing arts in culture and society
One of the best known names in showbusiness, Italia Conti has a proud, over 100 year, tradition of training some of the biggest names on stage and screen – from Noel Coward to Bonnie Langford, Martine McCutcheon and contemporary Olivier award-winning stars Sam Tutty and Layton Williams.
Now the UK’s leading Higher Education institution for the performing arts, Italia Conti is based in purpose-built premises in Woking, and aims to make its award-winning training accessible to the widest range of talented students, from all backgrounds.
We are looking to appoint Trustees who believe in the transformative power of performing arts and who will take a proactive interest in the work and life of Italia Conti – including attending performances and industry showcases. We would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with experience in:
· Finance
· Media
· Brand Management or Marketing
· Performing Arts Production or Management
· Philanthropy or Sponsorship
Diversity and inclusion is important to us, and we would be keen to receive applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and all age ranges.
We hold three Board meetings per year, one each term, usually in person but occasional online attendance is of course possible.
If your professional background is combined with a passion for the performing arts and an enthusiasm to help talented students achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit a CV and Covering Letter setting out your professional background, your interest in becoming a Trustee of Italia Conti Trust and how you would like to be involved, please e-mail Director of Human Resources, Tim Rounding: tim.rounding@italiaconti.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 14 August at 6.00pm.
