The Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme (RTYDS) is is seeking committed Trustees to join our Board.

RTYDS aims to tackle social class inequity in theatre through a major new project called Fair Play. Working-class voices lead, shape, and define our work and we want this also to be reflected in the make-up of our Board.

We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board, who are committed to addressing the barriers experienced by working class and low socio-economic artists to ensure they can sustain careers and thrive in the theatre industry.

We are accepting proposals in writing or in video or audio format. Find out more information below.

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Download the RTYDS Trustee Recruitment Pack

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We are happy to arrange an informal confidential conversation regarding the position before applying. This might be to ask questions about the company, the role of a Trustee, or the process. Please contact Sue Emmas or Christina Clarke on recruitment@rtyds.co.uk.

Please let us know your access requirements before the conversation so we can put provision in place.

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Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 20 July 2026

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Please navigate to the ‘Accessible Documents’ toggle below to download accessible versions of the recruitment pack, equal opportunities monitoring form and access rider template (optional).

RTYDS Trustee

Location: Board meetings take place online, with one in-person away day per year (travel expenses can be provided)
Salary: This is a voluntary position

We are particularly interested in candidates with skills and experience in: fundraising; communications and PR; policy and advocacy; cultural funding and strategic development (particularly the Arts Council England and DCMS frameworks and priorities).

An understanding of the cultural sector, and the theatre industry in particular, is welcome but not a requirement. Perspectives and skill sets from different industries would be a great addition to our Board. We are particularly keen to meet people who continue to be under-represented in our workforce and in the wider theatre industry. This includes people who are: working class or from a low socio-economic background, Black or Global Majority; Deaf and or disabled; neuro-divergent; and LGBTQIA+.

For the full person specification, please download the recruitment pack below:

Download the Trustee Recruitment Pack PDF

We are happy to arrange an informal, confidential conversation regarding the position before applying. This might be to ask questions about the company, the role of a Trustee, or the process. Please contact Sue Emmas or Christina Clarke on recruitment@rtyds.co.uk.

Please let us know your access requirements before the conversation so we can put provision in place.

Please navigate to the toggles below to find out how to apply, important dates, and accessible documents.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 20 July 2026

We would like to hear from you in whatever way feels most appropriate for you. We have outlined some options below, but if you would like to suggest an alternative, please let us know.

  • A written letter or statement (approximately one page of A4).
  • A video (approximately three minutes spoken or six minutes if in BSL).
  • A sound file (approximately three minutes).

In addition, please send:

  • A CV
  • The name and contact details for two referees – we will not take up references before notifying you

We are interested to hear:

  • What attracts you to RTYDS and Fair Play
  • How your skills, experience and knowledge could contribute to the company
  • How working with us would benefit you and what you would hope to gain

Audio and video applications should be submitted via WeTransfer, preferably in MP3 or MP4 format.

Please also complete our online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This helps us better understand if our recruitment practices are accessible and equitable to all.

All Deaf or disabled candidates who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview.

If you have any problems with availability on the interview dates (see below), please indicate this in your cover letter.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 20 July 2026

Please send your application to Christina Clarke on recruitment@rtyds.co.uk with ‘Confidential: Trustee, RTYDS’ in the email subject line. All applications will be assessed on content not format.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 20 July 2026

Interviews: week commencing Monday 10th August 2026 (online)

If you are invited to interview you will be asked about any access requirements so we can put access provision in place or adjust the interview schedule.

The recruitment is led by Sue Emmas (Artistic Director/CEO) and Christina Clarke (Chair) and two other panellists (to be confirmed).

Click to download the Trustee Recruitment Pack in PDF format

Click for the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

To download accessible versions of the documents, please click on the links below.

British Dyslexia Association style:

Recruitment Pack

Equal Opportunities Form

Access Rider Template (optional)

Screen Reader:

Recruitment Pack

Equal Opportunities Form

Access Rider Template (optional)

Large Print:

Recruitment Pack

Equal Opportunities Form

Access Rider Template (optional)

Audio Files:

Audio Recruitment Pack

We are happy to arrange an informal, confidential conversation regarding the position before applying. This might be to ask questions about the company, the role of a Trustee, or the process.

Please contact Sue Emmas or Christina Clarke on recruitment@rtyds.co.uk.

Please let us know your access requirements before the conversation so we can put provision in place.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 20 July 2026

             

“RTYDS is rewriting the future of UK theatre. It has consistently helped to develop some of the most inspirational directors in the country by immersing them in producing theatres.”

Sarah Frankcom
Director, LAMDA and former Artistic Director, Royal Exchange Theatre