Who we are
Oily Cart creates remarkable, accessible Sensory Theatre shows that connect with babies, children and young people, and their families. Each sensory experience is a space to be who you are and to be together: the magic happens somewhere between us. We collaborate with disabled and non-disabled artists of all ages, always considering those who experience the most barriers first. With each show, we fight for a world where theatre welcomes everyone.
The role
We recruit our board members for their specialist skills and knowledge. We value all kinds of knowledge, which you could have gained through your work or personal life. We welcome Deaf, disabled and / or neurodivergent applicants, those with lived experiences of disability (such as a parent, carer or sibling of a disabled person), those from the global majority and people of all genders. This is an unpaid, voluntary role, but our Access Officer (and access budget) will help to make our meetings accessible, and cover out-of-pocket expenses. We are particularly keen to hear from people who have the following skills or knowledge areas. These could have been gained through your work or your personal life:
- A new Chair of our board (we are open to co-Chair models).
- People who work in the theatre industry.
- People with experience of commercial theatre and / or live events.
- People with experience of fundraising and / or who can open up useful connections for Oily Cart.
You don’t need to have been on boards before to apply. What’s most important is being passionate about everyone’s right to creativity and cultural experiences.
More information and how to apply:
To apply for this role, please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (link below), and send us a statement, or a short video or audio recording, telling us why you would like this role and what skills and experiences you can bring to the company. This could include a CV.
If you have access requirements, would like any of these documents in another format, or need support putting in an application, contact Maka at access@oilycart.org.uk or call 020 8102 0112.
Applications for this role close on Monday 1 September at 10am.
To find out more about Oily Cart and what being a Trustee involves, please view the Recruitment Pack here: Board Recruitment Pack (Canva)
Supporting document(s)
- board-recruitment-pack-easy-read-2025-1-.docx - Download
